The American Civil War as seen in the time stream
The American Civil War was a conflict that occurred between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America in the 19th century on Earth in North America. It was described as "the four bloodiest years of [United States] history." (TOS: "The Savage Curtain")
Although coming at a time before mankind could learn to resolve disputes without bloodshed, the outcome of the civil war, nevertheless, brought about an end to slavery and oppression. (VOY: "The Q and the Grey")
After Jonathan Archer restored a damaged timeline, a scene from the American Civil War could be seen in the time stream as the timeline realigned itself. (ENT: "Storm Front, Part II")
General Ulysses S. Grant served as the commanding officer of the Union Armies during the Civil War, a position granted to him by Abraham Lincoln, who served as the commander in chief. While generally described as a gentle man, Lincoln gave orders that sent a hundred thousand men to their death at the hands of their brothers. (TOS: "The Savage Curtain") Colonel Thaddius Riker also fought in the conflict in the Union Army. (VOY: "Death Wish")
During the war, the Union Army utilized observation balloons that were tethered at around six hundred feet high. (TOS: "The Savage Curtain")
During the Q Civil War, Q chose to represent the war by using an illusion of the American Civil War, so that Captain Janeway could comprehend the Continuum. (VOY: "The Q and the Grey")
Major engagements
- Battle of Fort Hindman
- Battle of Hampton Roads
- Battle of Pine Mountain
- Sherman's March to the Sea
Apocrypha
In the Rihannsu novel The Romulan Way, Georgia native Leonard McCoy, using his Right of Statement, refers to the "War Between the States", an alternate name for the conflict sometimes used, especially in the states of the former Confederacy.
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External links
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- American Civil War at Wikipedia