The process of moving military personnel from one location to another for the purpose of combat or support activities during a war.
Related terms
Railroads: Networks of tracks and trains used during the American Civil War to transport troops and supplies quickly over long distances.
Steamboats: Large boats powered by steam engines that were utilized to transport troops and supplies along rivers during the American Civil War.
Telegraph: A communication system that transmitted messages over long distances using electricity, allowing for efficient coordination in troop movements.