Civil War Battle for the West

The video discusses a pivotal Civil War battle fought in the West, not the South. In 1862, Texas Confederates aimed to secure the New Mexico Territory to access resources and expand slavery. Led by General Henry Hopkins Sibley, they initially succeeded but were ultimately defeated at the Battle of Glorieta Pass by Union forces under John P. Slough. The Union's strategic advantage and destruction of Confederate supplies led to a retreat, marking a turning point in the war. This battle, known as the Gettysburg of the West, was crucial for the Union's control of the New Mexico Territory and the eventual outcome of the Civil War.

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