Published Sep 2, 2019
46: The Civil War Begins: Fort Sumter, Secession, & Raising Armies
Greg Jackson delves into the strategic decisions and pivotal moments that marked the beginning of the Civil War, from Kentucky and Maryland's crucial state crises to the dramatic Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and the internal battles for control in Missouri.
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