American Civil War - Part 2: The First Shots

On April 12th, 1861, the fragile peace of a divided nation shattered.Confederate guns opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, transforming political crisis into open war. As news of the fort’s fall spread, President Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers, and thousands answered. The United States was now at war with itself.From the riots in Baltimore to the first major clash at Bull Run, the early months of the conflict revealed a harsh truth. This would not be a short or glorious struggle. As armies formed and battle lines took shape from Virginia to Missouri, the dream of a quick resolution gave way to the grim reality of a long and brutal war.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/american-civil-warThe Conflict Archive is a historical documentary series examining the wars and campaigns that shaped civilizations across time.Explore more at:https://theconflictarchive.comIf you enjoy this series, consider supporting our work:https://patreon.com/jonkaiHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.