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Battle of Fort Sumter
Attack on Fort Sumter first slot find that started the Civil War. South was willing to fight for federal property it considered to be its own slavery secession. -
Battle of Antietam
The fighting began very early in the morning that day when Union soldiers started attacking the left flank of the Confederate army.The Union victory there led to the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Confederate General Robert E. Lee hoped once again that an invasion of the Union territory would significantly weaken Northern support for the war effort. Lee's army was met by Union troops at Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Approximately 51,000 soldiers were killed during the three-day battle. -
Battle of Vicksburg
The culmination of a long land and naval campaign by Union forces to capture a key strategic position during the American Civil War.The Union got full control of the Mississippi river therefore taking over and shutting down the confederates trade, transportation, and military/fortifications. -
Battle of Atlanta
Union forces commanded by William T. Sherman, wanting to neutralize the important rail and supply hub, defeated Confederate forces defending the city under John B. Hood.
