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From the conflicts at Chickamauga and Chattanooga to the role of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in the underground railroad, relive the Civil War as you travel through the historic South aboard the majestic "floating mansions" of a bygone era. Learn about the battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg and Fort Donelson - the fiercely fought contest that started the real collapse of the Confederacy. Discover the inspirational role that patriotic war songs played for the troops. And sail the waters that comprise the "cradle of the nation" - a decisive region in the ultimate victory of the North. Featuring wartime photographs, reenactments, historical commentary and the revered paddlewheel steamboats, Civil War River Journey brings to life the unique aspects of the War Between the States.