The American Civil War Prelude
American Civil War Initial Secession 20 Dec 1860 – 23 Feb 1861 Final Secession 17 April – 8 June 1861 Border States Battle of Wilson Creek (10 Aug 1861) Battle of Pea Ridge (6-8 March 1862) Fort Sumter (12 April 1861)
American Civil War North Vs. South 1860 CSA Pig Iron (1,000 tons) USACSA Manufacturing Establishments (1,000) USACSA 15 Population (Millions) PA Warships (x10) USACSA
American Civil War North Vs. South USACSA 15 Rail (1,000 Miles)
American Civil War COA’s - South Attack Passive DefenseActive Defense
American Civil War COA’s - North Attrition (Anaconda Plan) Attack Both