Campaigns of the Civil War

THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS: OPENING CLASHES, 1861

THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS: OPENING CLASHES, 1861

Jennifer M. Murray

U.S. Army Campaigns of the Civil War
CMH Pub 75-2, Paper
2012; 64 pages, tables, maps, illustrations, further readings

GPO S/N: 008-029-00552-2

The Civil War Begins: Opening Clashes, 1861 is the first in a series of campaign brochures commemorating our national sacrifices during the American Civil War. Author Jennifer Murray examines the successes and challenges of both the Union and the Confederate forces during the early days of the Civil War. Notable battles discussed include: Fort Sumter, South Carolina; Bull Run, Virginia; Wilson’s Creek, Missouri; Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; and Port Royal, South Carolina. This brochure includes six maps and three tables.

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