American Civil War - Part 4: The Tide Turns

In July 1863, the fate of the American Civil War hangs in the balance.At Gettysburg, Union and Confederate armies clash in a three-day battle that will leave over 50,000 men killed, wounded, or missing. From the desperate defense of Little Round Top to the catastrophic failure of Pickett’s Charge, the conflict reaches a brutal turning point.Far to the south, the siege of Vicksburg tightens its grip, starving a city into surrender and giving the Union control of the Mississippi River. With these twin disasters, the Confederacy is split in two and hopes of foreign support begin to fade.As prison camps overflow, guerrilla warfare spreads, and Sherman prepares his march through Georgia, the war enters a darker and more merciless phase.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/american-civil-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.