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Mississippi: A Thread Through Time

Battle of Corinth

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In 1862, Corinth, Mississippi, was in the crosshairs.

In 1862, Corinth, Mississippi, was in the crosshairs. Both the Union and the Confederacy recognized the strategic significance of the two major rail lines which intersected there. These north/south and east/west lines were vital for moving troops and supplies.

05/28/2017

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Mississippi: A Thread Through Time

Battle of Corinth

Special | 1mVideo has Closed Captions

In 1862, Corinth, Mississippi, was in the crosshairs. Both the Union and the Confederacy recognized the strategic significance of the two major rail lines which intersected there. These north/south and east/west lines were vital for moving troops and supplies.

05/28/2017

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