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The Mississippi River in the Civil War

Special | 39m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Join Hank Whipple for a look at the role the Mississippi River played in the Civil War.

Aired 03/15/2011 | Rating TV-G

University Place

The Mississippi River in the Civil War

Special | 39m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Join Hank Whipple for a look at the role the Mississippi River played in the Civil War.

Hank Whipple, a retired attorney, shares his knowledge of the Union's plans during the Civil War for gaining control of the Mississippi and its connecting rivers and for the naval engagement on the Confederate Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Aired 03/15/2011 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

The Mississippi River in the Civil War

Special | 39m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Hank Whipple, a retired attorney, shares his knowledge of the Union's plans during the Civil War for gaining control of the Mississippi and its connecting rivers and for the naval engagement on the Confederate Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Aired 03/15/2011 | Rating TV-G

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