Civil War Major Battles

By RonanAlejandro

  • Battle Of Fort Sumter

    First battle of the Civil war. Unionists were in control of the fort however when Abraham Lincoln wanted to send a non-armed ship of supplies, the Southerners decided to attack. Took place in South Carolina. Confederate victory.

  • First Battle of Bull Run

    Was the first major Land battle of the civil war. Also known as the battle of manassas. Led by general Mcdowell for the Union and “Stonewall” Jackson for the Confederates. Took place in Virginia
    The Confederate victory said to both sides that it would be a long and costly war.

  • Battle of Shiloh

    Was the bloodiest battle in American history up to the time. The battle was led by Ulysses S. Grant for the Union and General Johnson for the Confederates. Took place in Tennessee. The Union victory was significant due to the large amount land and the Mississippi river which were collected.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Led by Union Admiral David E. Farragut. Took place in Louisiana. Farragut ed 15,000 men to capture the city. The capture was considered one of the worst confederate losses of the the entire war.

  • Battle of Antietam

    After Union General mcclellan took month in proceeding to Richmond, Virginia, he was stopped and told to go back. Easily manipulated he retreated and Confederate General Robert E. lee decided to pursue him by splitting his army in two and meeting Mclellan in Maryland. After A long battle, Lee lost however this was not considered a “successful” victory for the North.

  • Battle of Fredericksburg

    Started When Union general Burnside led his army to Richmond. Two Confederate generals were killed. Lasted 4 days and ended as a confederate victory.

  • Battle of Chancellorsville

    Considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest Victory. The Northern general did not use his numerical advantage wisely and lost. the South did not win unscathed, they lost a great general who was mortally wounded, General Stonewall.

  • Battle of Vicksburg

    the battle lasted for months and took place .in Mississippi. The Confederate had a great stronghold however it was eventually broken by Union forces and the Genius of Union General Ulysses S. Grant. The siege successfully divided the confederacy in 2.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Considers THE MOST IMPORTANT engagement of the Civil War. At the cost of thousands of rebel casualties, and Lee was forced to withdraw his totaled army toward Virginia on July 4.

  • Sherman's March to Sea

    Union General Sherman led 60,000 soldiers on an approximate 300 mile walk to savannah Georgia. They did not destroy the towns in there path however stole food and livestock.

  • Siege of Petersburg

    Just 24 miles from Richmond, General Grant knew this was his way in. Lee's Army suffered major defeat following the fall of Richmond to the Union. Less than one week later, Lee surrendered officially declaring the end of the Civil War.