American Civil War: How Division, Leadership, and Sacrifice Shaped the United States (The History of the Major Campaigns in the War’s Primary Theater of Battle)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

The American Civil War was a turning point in U.S. history—an unprecedented conflict that determined the fate of a divided nation. Between 1861 and 1865, the United States was torn apart by ideological struggles over slavery, economic disparities, and competing visions of governance. More than just a war between North and South, this was a defining moment that shaped the nation’s future and left a lasting legacy that continues to influence America today.

 

You will discover topics such as


- An Uneasy Nation
- The Foundation Cracks
- The First Shot
- Welcome to War
- Bloody Days
- Proclaiming Freedom
- The War Looks Grim
- Turning the Tide
- The Final Fight

Speculation again arose that Grant had a drinking problem, and some even assumed he was drunk during the battle. Though the Union won, it was largely viewed that their success owed to the heroics of General Sherman in rallying the men and Don Carlos Buell arriving with his army, and General Buell was happy to receive the credit at Grant’s expense.