Acoustic shadow AcousticShadow​ #CivilWarHistory​

Acoustic shadows—mysterious phenomena where terrain, wind, or temperature muffle sounds—shaped Civil War history! At the Battle of Seven Pines, General Joseph Johnston couldn’t hear his own army fighting due to redirected soundwaves, while Richmond civilians heard cannonfire clearly. At Gaines’ Mill, observers watched a silent battle unfold. Even Ulysses S. Grant missed critical cues at Iuka when winds stifled battle noise, costing him victory. Discover how nature’s quirks altered warfare! 🔇⚔️
##BattleOfSevenPines​ #GainesMill​