Crossroads of History, How the North Won the Civil War, S01 E05

Few people today realize how close the South came to winning the Civil War. Under McClellans indecisive command, the Union was losing, but had one last shot. In preparation for battle, Robert E. Lee issued a topsecret order to be hand delivered to his generals. What happened next would change history forever. Few people today realize how close the South came to winning the Civil War. Under McClellans indecisive command, the Union was losing and all hope really seemed bleak. In preparation for what he believed would be his final battle, Robert E. Lee issued a topsecret order to be hand delivered to his generals. Although Lee entrusted his most dedicated service men, ultimately, one failed. The discovery of the Special Order turned the tide of the war in the Unions favor, changing history for America forever.