Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania and one of the most important cities in the United States of America, and the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, is now in turmoil. This large city with hundreds of thousands of inhabitants on the banks of the Delaware River began intense preparations after the news of the Battle of Poolesville!

Unlike Maryland, which has been occupied by the Confederate forces. Pennsylvania is currently the most developed industrial and commercial region in the United States, and the steel, coal, textiles, and other manufacturing industries have developed by leaps and bounds in the past four decades. Industrial and commercial capital dominated the state, and workers outnumbered farmers, making them the majority of Pennsylvania's population. So, it's no surprise that Pennsylvania is one of the states that are most staunch supporters of high tariff policies and the federal government.

Moreover, Pennsylvania has always played a pivotal role in the domestic affairs of the United States, and in the Revolutionary War, the state and Delaware, which seceded from the state, were the spearheads, and the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a result, Pennsylvania has the nickname "Capstone State." Such a state, naturally, is not something that the southern coalition army can conquer lightly.

Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Brown. Curtin was sitting in his office in Philadelphia at this time, doing his best to deal with the situation. He was instructed by the federal government to resist in Philadelphia as much as possible in order to buy time for the regrouping of the Union army. McDowell, who had suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Poolesville, had now been relieved of his duties and sent to Pennsylvania to assist Governor Curtin in organizing the army. Also sent was William, who had just been promoted to brigadier general. Sherman led a federal army of less than 3,000 men. The decisive battle of June 9 had already disintegrated the massive Potomac Legion. Now it's possible to take 3,000 people to the Philadelphia section. I've done my best.

But here it is, after all, the United States. After all, it's Vault Shizhou! After Governor Curtin signed an order to recruit militia. There were long queues in front of all the recruiting posts in Philadelphia -- countless male Pennsylvania citizens spontaneously carrying weapons to defend their city and the Union. In less than two weeks, a new 50,000-strong Eastern Pennsylvania Regiment miraculously appeared in Philadelphia. Of course, these 50,000 men will not have time to receive really useful training, because neither the Confederate troops in the South nor the Mr. President in New York will give them such a chance.

June 18th. President Lincoln rejected Sam. Houston and John. Taylor's entry also referred to them as enemies of the Federation, and they were to be arrested once they entered. After the door to peace reasoning was closed by Lincoln, President Davis had to give the Northern Virginia Legion, which was resting and waiting in Baltimore, to continue to go north and "reason" with the Union, of course, with guns!

After receiving the order, Boredgard, who had been promoted to general of the Union Army, left James behind. The Right Wing Army under Brigadier General Longstrut remained in Baltimore and waited for backups. himself and Thomas, who had just been promoted to major general. Jackson commanded the main force of the legion to move north. On 20 June, the regiment forced its way across the Susquehanna River, which was held by Delaware militia, and then captured the largely defended city of Wilmingleton, Delaware. After that, he stayed behind in Wilmington with a small number of troops, and advanced along Delaware with a main force of 38,000 men.

On the night of the 23rd. The Confederates plunged Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's largest city, into the flames. The sound of gunfire and explosions could be heard everywhere in the south and west of the city. The shells of the 5-pound rear-loading cannon produced by the Richmond Arsenal fell in the city from time to time. Officers and men of the Union Army's East Pennsylvania Regiment, as well as Philadelphia citizens who had organized themselves to fight, put up desperate resistance on the southeast flanks of the city. But the Confederate army was well-armed and well-trained, and the terrain around Philadelphia was flat. Everywhere you can make a detour for the Confederates. In the early hours of June 25, Union infantry had crossed the Schuylkill River to the northeast of Philadelphia, cutting off rail traffic between Philadelphia and New York. They also sent small forces to infiltrate the city and shoot fire everywhere in an attempt to cause even more chaos in Philadelphia.

However, the resistance of the city was still greatly beyond the expectations of the Southern Army. The men all over the city seemed to have been turned into a mob with guns (they were), and all sorts of barricades and fortifications were built on the streets. Militants in civilian clothes armed with rifled guns scurried around, firing cold shots at the intrusive coalition forces at every opportunity. The tall, sturdy buildings of the city have been transformed into fortresses, and behind every window there seems to be a Federal repressor. Some parts of the city are already on fire, and it is not known who set them? The smoke rose into the sky, making the scene of fierce street fighting even more intense.

Everywhere on the streets, there were scenes of fierce fighting. Soldiers from the North and South armies in blue and gray uniforms, as well as armed citizens in civilian clothes, are fighting with all their might. The attacking Union officers and soldiers seem to have encountered a people's war! No one can tell the difference between the soldiers of the Union and the peaceful citizens - if there are still peaceful citizens in the city! So soon after the start of the street fighting in Philadelphia, the officers and men of the Confederate Army gave up their efforts to distinguish between civilian soldiers, and any man who was not wearing a Confederate uniform was a legitimate target for shooting! Any building that is not in the way of the Union army can be set on fire! Of course, there are all sorts of war crimes that are inhumane and, in the event of defeat, unforgivable......

William. Brigadier Sherman strode into the Independence Palace on the banks of the Delaware River (the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, of course), where Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Brown was found. Curtin's temporary office is located. The area had not yet been attacked by the Confederate forces, and the main fighting was now on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, with minor engagements northeast of Philadelphia. Seeing high-ranking Union officers approaching, officials and lawmakers from Philadelphia gathered at Independence House shouted and complained about the Confederates' crimes.

"Mr. Brigadier General, when will we be able to kill all those beasts from the south, they are doing evil everywhere, burning, killing, robbing and raping, all kinds of evil!"

"yes, half the city is about to be burned down by them! All of these bitches deserve hell! ”

"Where are our reinforcements? When can I get to Philadelphia? If we continue to fight like this, our city will be destroyed! ”

But Sherman ignored the men at all, he just went upstairs with a thick brow and walked briskly to Governor Curtin's office. The office door was open, and Governor Curtin and Brigadier McDowell were whispering something in front of a map of Philadelphia.

"Mr. Governor!" Sherman let out a gruff shout, "Why haven't you left yet!" ”

Andrew. Curtin turned around, looked at Sherman and said, "Brigadier General, can't the Eastern Pennsylvania Legion hold Philadelphia?" ”

"Whether we can hold it or not is something that will be known for a long time! At least for now, we've held them back...... With the city of Philadelphia! Thank God that the people of Philadelphia are staunch supporters of the Union! ”

William. Sherman said calmly: "But we are not capable of crushing the enemy, and it is only a matter of days before we are surrounded. Once the Southerners send troops to blockade the south bank of the Delaware River, Philadelphia will be completely surrounded! Mr. Governor, are you going to be mayor of Philadelphia by then? ”

"Besieged? Will it be that bad? McDowell looked at Sherman with some fear. The experience of June 9 has completely lost the fighting spirit of this defeated general, and he can only slump in his life.

"Owen, you should retreat with Mr. Governor as well...... Philadelphia needs more reinforcements, and it needs an army armed with machine guns and breech-loading guns! Until these reinforcements arrive, I can only hold the city, and it is impossible to repel the Southerners. Mr. Governor, it's up to you and Mr. President when we can organize a counterattack! Sherman gritted his teeth and said, "When the time comes, we must let the Southerners know that we are powerful!" (To be continued......)