Civil War students adore facts. We read voraciously to discover them. We work aggressively to memorize them. We boast gleefully when we challenge friends and stump them. So, here are some not-so-well known facts to add to your personal arsenal:
Fact: The largest surrender of United States forces during the Civil War occurred at Harpers Ferry.
Fact: The biggest engagement of the Civil War in present-day West Virginia happened at Harpers Ferry.
Fact: The Battle of Antietam never would have transpired without the preceding Confederate victory at Harpers Ferry.
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