Confederate Military History - Volume 5 (of 12) A Library of Confederate States History

"Confederate Military History - Volume 5 (of 12)" by Ellison Capers is a historical record from the late 1800s that shows South Carolina's part in the Civil War, talking about battles, war plans, and the courage of its soldiers. It looks at why the state wanted to leave the Union, how they set up their military, and important battles that affected the state's involvement in the Confederacy. The book starts by explaining the events that led to the attack on Fort Sumter, the event that triggered the Civil War, and captures the strong desire for freedom among South Carolinians, how quickly they got their soldiers ready, and the stressful situation around the federal forts in Charleston Harbor; it also captures the complex political and military moves of the time, focusing on how the Confederacy reacted, what the U.S. Army did, and how the conflict grew into a major war.