Battles Of The American Civil War

What if the Union siege of Vicksburg had failed? In this alternate history episode, we explore how a Confederate victory at Vicksburg could have changed the course of the American Civil War. From the fate of Ulysses S. Grant to control of the Mississippi River and the future of the Confederacy, we examine the realistic military and political consequences of one of the war's most important turning points.

What was the Fourth of July like during the Civil War? From the last united Independence Day in 1860 to the first celebration after the war in 1865, discover how soldiers, civilians, and a divided nation experienced America's birthday during its greatest crisis.

Patrick Cleburne rose from an Irish immigrant to become one of the Confederacy's most respected generals. Nicknamed the "Stonewall of the West," he fought in many of the Civil War's biggest battles and earned a reputation for fearless leadership and tactical brilliance.

The 24th Michigan Infantry was one of the most famous regiments of the Civil War. As part of the legendary Iron Brigade, these Michigan volunteers fought in some of the war's fiercest battles and earned a reputation for courage, discipline, and sacrifice.

On June 27, 1864, General William T. Sherman abandoned maneuver and ordered a direct assault against the Confederate defenses at Kennesaw Mountain.
The attack became one of the bloodiest failures of the Atlanta Campaign.