Federal troops cross the Potomac River and seize the strategic town of Alexandria, but it comes at a tragic cost.

Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
Federal troops cross the Potomac River and seize the strategic town of Alexandria, but it comes at a tragic cost.
July 6, 1863 – Federal army-navy forces stepped up efforts to capture the vital port of Charleston, South Carolina, by focusing on the Confederate batteries
April 10, 1863 – Southerners endured greater hardships than ever before this year, especially west of the Mississippi River. This led to growing unrest and