The War of Southern Independence 1861-1864

It is a dark time for the fledgling Confederate States of America. Though disaster was averted after General George B. McClellan failed to take Richmond in 1862, Lee failed to push north at Antietam. When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, it became clear to the Confederacy that they wouldn't get any foreign support. In December of 1862, the Confederates finally caught a break at Freidricksburg, halting a Union advance. Lee won again at Chancelorsville in early 1863, thanks to his top subordinate, Stonewll Jackson.

POD: Stonewall Jackson rides into camp at night after the battle, suddenly, Confederate scouts fire at him, thinking he is the enemy. But his horse suddenly bucks up, shielding Jackson from the bullets. After realizing who it relly is, the scouts stop firing. Stonewall Jackson lives, and meets with Lee to discuss upcoming strategy.

The Push North
On June 3rd, Lee wins Brandy heights, then crosses the Potomac into Maryland. He enters Pennsylvania on June 24th. On July 1st, the Battle of Gettysburg breaks out, this battle lasts 3 days. With Stonewall Jackson's help, the Army of the Potomac is later surrounded while retreating toward Baltimore, they surrender on July 5th. Lee moves relatively unopposed and takes Baltimore July 19th. He then begins moving southward to Washington. Lincoln brings Ulyses S. Grant from the Mississippi to Washington.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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