Historical Controversies

The Bombardment of Fort Sumter

Introduction to the Civil War
Chris Calton

Season 3, Episode 6. The official beginning of the Civil War came on April 12th, when the Confederacy commenced their attack on Fort Sumter. In this episode, Chris Calton gives the immediate context of the battle, and tells the incredible story of one of the most significant episodes in the history of the United States.

Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. This is the sixth episode in the third season of Historical Controversies.