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American Civil War: Seven Days' Battle

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General Lee and President Davis struck the Union forces first, and the aggression led McClellan to believe the Confederates had more troops in Richmond than they really did, so he never attacked the city.

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Gettysburg (0:45)

From the Archives of Discovery: In one of the bloodiest battles in United States history, the fate of the nation was decided. Learn more about Gettysburg and the Civil War in this video.

American Civil War: The Battle of Bull Run (2:19)

At the first major battle of the Civil War, Confederate General Thomas Jackson rallied the Virginians under his command to turn the tide against the Union, earning him the nickname “Stonewall.”

American Civil War: The Field Hospital (1:30)

Diseases and infections killed more men than battle wounds did.

American Civil War: The War in the West (2:30)

Ulysses S. Grant provided Lincoln with some early wins in the Western theater. Union gunboats helped the North win, and Grant earned his nickname “Unconditional Surrender” Grant.

American Civil War: Battle of Shiloh (1:43)

Grant and Johnston faced off at Shiloh, Tennessee, where Johnston was mortally wounded, and reinforcements allowed Grant to win the battle on its second day.

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Gettysburg (0:45)

From the Archives of Discovery: In one of the bloodiest battles in United States history, the fate of the nation was decided. Learn more about Gettysburg and the Civil War in this video.