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Erik Larson On The Dawn Of The Civil War

Fresh Air

CHAPTER

The Bombardment of Fort Sumter

This chapter explores the tense standoff at Fort Sumter as Major Anderson and his men face the threat of Confederate artillery. It vividly recounts the pivotal moments leading up to the conflict, culminating in the first shots of the Civil War and the chaotic surrender of Union troops.

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