Retro PCN | Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Physical Exams
A Gettysburg park ranger describes a Civil War army physical exam. Participants, posing as new recruits, go through various checks: showing their teeth for musket loading, wiggling fingers for trigger use, moving arms to ensure they can carry packs and rifles, and checking eyesight and hearing. They also run to demonstrate their ability to march long distances. This interactive exercise highlights the basic but essential physical requirements expected of soldiers during the Civil War.
Battle of Gettysburg on PCN | Recognized as the turning point of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since 1995, PCN has provided viewers with Gettysburg programming, including battlewalks, books, interviews, historical portrayals, and expert panels. Whether a Civil War expert or amateur historian, PCN's Battle of Gettysburg coverage has something for everyone.
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