The Civil War’s Bloodiest Battles: McClellan vs. Lee | Civil War Part 4

The Eastern Theater of the American Civil War saw some of the bloodiest and most crucial battles of the entire conflict. From General McClellan's ambitious Peninsula Campaign aimed at capturing Richmond to the brutal clashes at Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, this video dives deep into the key moments that shaped the course of the war. Discover how Robert E. Lee's bold strategies outmaneuvered the Union's attempts to secure victory and how these battles ultimately led to Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Join us as we explore the critical events of 1862 that changed the fate of a nation.
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