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By pkock
  • Battle of Fort Sumter

    Battle of Fort Sumter
    Forces from the Confederate attacked the United States military garrison at Fort Sumter. two days later, the fort surrendered. No one was killed. started the Civil War.
  • Battle of Philippi

    Battle of Philippi
    A Union victory, it was the first organized land action of the war, though generally viewed as a skirmish rather than a battle.
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run
    The First Battle of Bull Run, or the First Battle of Manassas, takes place near Manassas in northern Virginia and ends in a Confederate rout of Union forces.
  • Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries

    Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries
    This battle was the first combined operation of the Union Army and Navy in the American Civil War, resulting in Union win.
  • The Battle of Ball's Bluff

    The Battle of Ball's Bluff
    The Battle of Ball's Bluff was an early battle of the American Civil War.
  • Battle of Belmont

    Battle of Belmont
    The Battle of Belmont was fought in Mississippi County, Missouri.
  • Battle of Mill Springs

    Battle of Mill Springs
    The Battle of Mill Springs, also known as the Battle of Fishing Creek, and the union won.
  • Battle of Fort Henry

    Battle of Fort Henry
    The Battle of Fort Henry was fought in Donelson. It was the first important victory for the Union and Brig
  • Battle of Fort Donelson

    Battle of Fort Donelson
    The Battle of Fort Donelson was fought in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. The Union capture of the Confederate.
  • Battle of Hampton Roads

    Battle of Hampton Roads
    Was a naval battle during the American Civil War.
  • First Battle of Kernstown

    First Battle of Kernstown
    The First Battle of Kernstown was fought in Frederick County and Winchester, Virginia, the opening battle of Confederate
  • Siege of Yorktown

    Siege of Yorktown
    Virginia, and forced its surrender.
  • Battle of Shiloh-First Day

    Battle of Shiloh-First Day
    it was the Confederacy's best chance at holding off the Union army and keeping them out of Mississippi.
  • Battle of Shiloh-Last Day

    Battle of Shiloh-Last Day
    This was the second day of the Battle of Shiloh, as well as the last day of fighting.
  • Battle of Fort Pulaski-First Day

    Battle of Fort Pulaski-First Day
    This was the first day of the Battle of Fort Pulaski. This battle began with the seige of Fort Pulaski.
  • Battle of Fort Pulaski-Second Day

    Battle of Fort Pulaski-Second Day
    This was the second day of the Battle of Fort Pulaski, as well as the final day.
  • The Capture of New Orleans

    The Capture of New Orleans
    The capture of New Orleans during the American Civil War was a turning point in the war.
  • Battle of Seven Pines

    Battle of Seven Pines
    The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks.
  • Battle of Memphis

    Battle of Memphis
    The First Battle of Memphis was a naval battle fought on the Mississippi River.
  • Battle of Beaver Dam Creek

    Battle of Beaver Dam Creek
    Seven Days Battles during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.