Tactics For Union Victory During The Civil War

The Civil War started when the Confederates fired the first shots on Fort Sumner, and shortly after that a few more battles took place. The first major battle was the Battle of Bull Run. During this battle, the Union was destroying Confederate forces except those of Stonewall Jackson who provided hope for the confederates. Later that Day, the Confederates managed to flank the Union forces and caused them to retreat. The outcome of this battle convinced the North that this war was going to be long and bloody. Another event was the Anaconda Plan which was proposed by Winfield Scott. The plan basically involved surrounding the South’s ports and blocking them, which would weaken the Confederate Army because with the ports blocked they can’t get any supplies. However, the plan was never officially adopted by the Union government, but it did serve as a foundation for future tactics for the Union. Two main tactics that allowed for the Union victory of the war was the seizure and blockade of the Mississippi River. By having control and blocking the river from the Confederates, it stopped trade and a method of transportation for them giving the Union the upper hand. One

It further proved to the blacks that the war is a war for their freedom. The proclamation also allowed the acceptance of blacks to the army, which increased the amount of soldiers the Union had. It also added moral force for the Union and strengthen them militarily. Eventually the South also allowed African Americans to enroll in the army, but they refused to arm them. Many blacks worked as relief roles, such as nurses and cooks. They also were used to build fortifications and perform other various camp duties like standing guard during the night. Blacks that served in the Union also became spies, gathering information about the Confederates movements and