Federals led by Charles P. Stone seize two key ferries on the Potomac River while Confederates begin stirring at Leesburg, Va.
Tag: Winfield Scott
Federals Capture Baltimore
Benjamin Butler oversteps his authority and sends his Federal troops to seize the troublesome city of Baltimore.
The “Anaconda Plan”
A young Federal officer suggests a quick strike against the Confederacy, but General Scott prefers a more methodical approach.