Elsewhere, the American Civil War had been raging since 1861 (starting with the Battle of Fort Sumter), and would ultimately claim between 750,000–900,000 lives.
Ameerika kodusõda oli kestnud 1861. aastast (algas Fort Sumteri lahinguga) ning nõudis lõpuks umbes 750 000 – 900 000 elu.