Timeline (Axis World)

Beginning of time - 1860 - As in our OTL

1860 - South Carolina secedes

1861 - Six other southern states secede, four more following Battle of Fort Sumter; CSA Formed

June 30, 1862 - Point of Divergence - General Georgre Meade killed at Battle of Glendale

Winter 1863 - Command of Army of the Potomac is given to General Joseph Hooker, dubiously known better for his alcoholism and tolerance of political cronyism than military prowess. Despite being routed by Robert E. Lee's forces at the Battle of Chancellorsville in May of 1863 he retains command as Lee's forces march into Pennsylvania.

July 1863 - Lee defeats Hooker again in spectacular fashion at the Battle of Gettysburg. The Army of Northern Virginia goes on to wreak havoc in Pennsylvania during the following months, razing the cities of Harrisburg and York.