By 1862, the American Civil War had become a struggle of endurance.
From the shock of Shiloh to the bloodshed at Antietam, the conflict spread across fields, rivers, and cities, leaving devastation in its wake. As casualties mounted and hope began to fade, the war’s purpose shifted. With the Emancipation Proclamation, the fight for union became a fight for freedom.
Under siege at Vicksburg and battered by relentless campaigns, soldiers and civilians alike faced hunger, disease, and fear. New technologies, from ironclads to telegraphs, reshaped how war was fought and how quickly its consequences were felt.
Now, as Confederate forces march north into Pennsylvania, both sides prepare for a confrontation that could change the fate of the nation.
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