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American Civil War
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Battle of Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The bombardment/siege and ultimate surrender of Fort Sumter by Brig. General P.G.T. Beauregard was the official start of the Civil War. -
Battle of Phillipi
(West) Virginia A skirmish involving over 3,000 soldiers, Philippi was the first battle of the American Civil War.
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Battle of Big Bethel
Virginia The skirmish of Big Bethel was the first land battle of the civil war and was a portent of the carnage that was to come. -
First Battle of Bull Run
Manassas, Virginia Also known as First Manassas, the first major engagement of the American Civil War was a shocking rout of Union soldiers by confederates at Manassas Junction, VA. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
Manassas, Virginia The Second Battle of Bull Run, also called Second Manassas, resulted in a second defeat for Union troops in the area of First Bull Run (First Manassas), though it was not a complete rout like the first battle was. The Confederate victory set the stage for Robert E. Lee‘s first invasion of the North, which would result in the Battle of Antietam. -
Battle of Antietam
Sharpsburg, Maryland The bloodiest single day in American history, the Battle of Antietam turned back Robert E. Lee‘s first Northern invasion. Though tactically a draw, it was enough of a win to permit President Abraham Lincoln to announce his Emancipation Proclamation in its wake. When Lee’s adversary, Major General George B. McClellan failed to pursue following the battle, Lincoln removed him from command. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Virginia More troops were present at the Battle of Fredericksburg than at any other battle of the American Civil War, including Gettysburg. Poor coordination of attacks by Union commanders, combined with strong Confederate defensive positions, resulted in a lopsided slaughter of Federal troops. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania The largest battle ever fought on the North American continent, Gettysburg marked the end of Robert E. Lee‘s second invasion of the North and was a turning point in the Civil War. -
Battle of Palmetto Ranch
Palmetto Ranch, Texas The Battle of Palmetto Ranch was the final battle of the civil war.
