The Civil War Begins - Opening Clashes - April 12, 1861

The Civil War Begins: Opening Clashes, 1861 addresses those first important battles of the American Civil War. Included are 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.