In 1862, contrast emerged between the Union's control of the Confederate's western half and the east. Lee prepared an incursion into Union territory.

Antietam

Steven Goard

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On April 6, 1862, a pivotal moment unfolded in the dense forests of Tennessee, marking one of the bloodiest and most shocking battles in U.S. history.

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The year 1864 marked the fourth year of the war, and after major Union victories, President Abraham Lincoln looked to bring a swift end to the war.

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An indepth exploration of the major battles and campaigns throughout the American Civil War of the 1860s.

Antietam

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