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The War Department established the U.S. Military Railroads (USMRR) as a separate agency to operate any rail lines seized by the government during the American Civil War. The United States Congress authorized President Abraham Lincoln to seize control of the railroads and telegraph for military use in January 1862.[2] In practice, however, the USMRR restricted its authority to Southern rail lines captured in the course of the war. As a separate organization for rail transportation the USMRR is one of the predecessors of the modern United States Army Transportation Corps.
Quick Facts United States Military Railroad (USMRR), Active ...
United States Military Railroad (USMRR) | |
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Active | February 1862[1] - 1865 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Transportation |
Role | Strategic Movement Operational Resupply |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Daniel McCallum |
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