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Battle of Fort Sumter
The fight that ultimately started the Civil War. -
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The American Civil War
The overall span of the war itself. -
First Battle of Bull Run
A very bloody battle that the Confederate forces won. -
Battle of Cheat Mountain
Robert E. Lee's first battle in where he led his troops into battle. -
Battle of Fort Donelson
Ulysses S. Grant proves himself as a general in this Union victory. -
Battle of Shiloh
Happened on April 6-7, 1862. The Confederates won on the first day, but the Union turned the tables on the second day. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
Robert E. Lee defeats John Pope's army. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle had the most deaths in the entire war. However, it is considered the war's turning point. -
Battle of Cold Harbor
One of America's bloodiest, most lopsided battles -
Battle of Westport
One of the largest battles to be fought west of the Mississippi River. -
Battle of Appomattox Court House
Robert E. Lee surrenders. -
Battle of Palmito Ranch
The last battle of the Civil War.
