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Fort Sumter
This battle was the battle that officially started the Civil War. The Union ws out numbered by 420 troops. The Confederate won tht battle.
this battle ended the next day
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First battle of Bull Run
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Battle Of Winchester
This was a major win for General Jackson's 1862 Valley campaign. The Confederate won that battle.
http://www.historynet.com/winchester-virginia-a-town-embattled-during-americas-civil-war.htm -
Second Battle of Bull Run
lasted for 2 days. Was the secind loss for the union in that area. The Confederate victory set up Lee's first invasion in the north.
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Battle of Chancellorsville
This battle was said to be Lee's greatest victory. This battle was a costly battle, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was mortally wounded by his own men, who mistook him and his staff for Union cavalry. This battle ended may 6th.
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Battle of Gettysburg
Largest fight on the north American Continent. This is also the battle that Lee's second invasion of the north. This battle went until July 3rd.
http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-gettysburg
