In "The Turning Point: 1863," Tim Cooke explores the pivotal year of the American Civil War, focusing on the crucial battles and events that shaped the conflict. The narrative emphasizes key moments such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg, highlighting the strategies of both Union and Confederate leaders. Through vivid storytelling and detailed accounts, Cooke captures the intense struggles of soldiers and the broader societal implications of the war. As fortunes shift and pivotal decisions are made, 1863 emerges as a decisive year that determined the course of the nation’s history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Civil War Highlights .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Smart Apple Media .

Tim Cooke is the author of National Geographic's Ancient Aztecs: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Mexico's Past and Concise History of World Religions: An Illustrated Time Line .