American Civil War

The American Civil War was a conflict that occurred between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America in the 19th century on Earth in North America. It was described as "the four bloodiest years of [United States] history."

Although coming at a time before mankind could learn to resolve disputes without bloodshed, the outcome of the civil war, nevertheless, brought about an end to slavery and oppression.

General Ulysses S. Grant served as the commanding officer of the Union Armies during the Civil War, a position granted to him by Abraham Lincoln, who served as the commander in chief. While generally described as a gentle man, Lincoln gave orders that sent a hundred thousand men to their death at the hands of their brothers.

During the war, the Union Army utilized observation balloons that were tendered at around six hundred feet high.