Why is the Civil war considered the first modern war?

Question

Modern war is like a war today, ditching the lineup in lines and shoot echother style.

Answer 1

Blue Sky...you are not serious are you?

The Civil War is considered to be the First Modern War because of Four Technological Leaps
#1-Repeating Weaponry,such as the Spencer Rifle,the Henry Rifle,and the Ammunition made for such weapons.
#2- The First use of Steampowered Iron clad Warships,such as the USS Monitor,and the CSS Virginia(the Merrimac)
#3- Indirect Lines of Communication such as the telegraph,Mass supply and troop movements by Railroad,and Observation of Enemy positions by Air(Balloons)
#4- Actual Combat Photography that brought the War"Home"
to many for the First time.Thank you Matthew Brady!

i would like to add that War today is as primitive today as it was from the past..People Kill each other.People Die..

Answer 2

Jacketed ammunition, airplanes, tanks, aircraft carriers, exploding artillary shells for starters.

Answer 3

FYI --the civil war did not have airplanes

Answer 4

what are the characteristics of modern war?

Answer 5

Because it was the first war to use GATLING GUNS and SUBMARINE-TYPE WAR SHIPS.