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Similarities between Civil War and World War I
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The Civil War and World War I were similar in their use of hand-to-hand combat, resulting in the deaths of thousands of soldiers in close proximity to their killers. Progress can be made when strong leaders stand up against hate speech and prejudice towards certain groups, even during times of war.
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Hand-to-hand combat in the Civil War and the importance of local leaders standing up against bigotry
The Civil War was fought mostly in hand-to-hand combat, resulting in high casualties.
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Civil War
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The Civil War was fought mostly in hand-to-hand combat, resulting in high casualties. Progress against bigotry and hate is made when local leaders stand up against it.
ChapterSimilarities between Civil War and World War I
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode focuses on Abraham Lincoln's ability to command people in war, despite being a failed businessman prior to becoming President.
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Abraham Lincoln
Summary
This podcast episode focuses on Abraham Lincoln's ability to command people in war, despite being a failed businessman prior to becoming President. It also discusses the advantages of war, even though it is inherently horrible.