Civil War

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

This was the first big battle of the Civil War and is also known was the First Manassas. It was fought 30 miles north of Manassas in Virginia.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 7, 1862

This battle was fought in southwestern Tennessee. The victory by the Union was major and helped them out a lot.

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 30, 1862

This was the second battle that had taken place here in the Civil War. This was won by the south.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This battle is also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg in the southern US. This was one of the deadliest battles that was only one day in US history.

Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 15, 1862

This was the first time in the Civil War that a battle had urban warfare and it was in Virginia. The south won while the Union had 12,500 casualties.

Battle of Stones River

Jan 2, 1863

The victory by the Union boosted there moral and gave them more hope. However, they barley won this and it happened in Tennessee.

Battle of Chancellorsville

May 6, 1863

This battle is where "Stonewall" Jackson was wounded. The south won this major battle.

Siege of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

The Union took this battle by taking Vicksburg in Mississippi. They gained control of the Mississippi River giving them leverage.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 3, 1863

During this battle, the plan Robert E. Lee had to end the war was not a success. Therefore, this was a turning point for the Union as they took the victory.

Battle of Chickamauga

Sep 20, 1863

This battle would be the second most costliest battle of all the Civil War. The south won, but both sides suffered many deaths and about 35,000 people died in all.

Battle of Chattanooga

Nov 25, 1863

This battle included 2 different battles in all and the Union won both of them. This battle also showed the importance of transportation specifically railroads for the north.

Battle of the Wilderness

May 7, 1864

Neither of the sides won this battle, but the Union had more people die. This made it one of the more deadly battles of the Civil War.

Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse

May 21, 1864

There was 32,000 casualties on both sides in this battle. The Union won and it took place in Virginia.

Battle of Cold Harbor

Jun 12, 1864

18,00 soldiers died, were captured, or wounded during this 2 week stretch of battle. The south won this major battle.

Battle of Atlanta

Jul 22, 1864

Southeast of Atlanta Georgia, this battle was won by the Union. Atlanta was a supply route and a center for military operations.