Second Friday Lecture: Civil War Railroads and Their Tactics

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm UTC-06:00

5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140 | Kenosha

The Civil War Museum
Publisher/HostThe Civil War Museum
Second Friday Lecture: Civil War Railroads and Their Tactics
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One of the aspects that makes the American Civil War one of the first modern wars was the use of railroads. Railroads were vital lifelines for armies because they were the fastest and most efficient way to transport soldiers and supplies. Because of this, major campaigns such as Chattanooga, Atlanta, Richmond, Petersburg, and Corinth were fought within 20 miles of a rail line or major rail hub. Mr. Banks’ presentation will show how railroads brought about changes to military logistics and tactics that carried on to the major conflicts that followed the Civil War.
Charles (Charlie) Banks is a member of the Northern Illinois Civil War Round Table and a founding member of the McHenry County Civil War Round Table. He has a deep interest in the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and its subsidiaries. Besides his interests in the Civil War, he also enjoys antiquing with his wife, Mary, and building his model railroad.
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