30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War

Union General Winfield Scott devised a strategic plan during the American Civil War aimed at crippling Confederate resources and support systems. Central to this plan was the implementation of a massive naval blockade along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, effectively choking off vital supply routes for the Confederacy.

In the plan’s second phase, steamboats and the Mississippi River were utilized for troop movement, facilitating the Union’s efforts to besiege Confederate forces from both land and air. Scott’s comprehensive strategy sought to tighten the Union’s grip on the Confederacy, ultimately playing a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the conflict.