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Battle of Bull Run
35,000 Union troops marched from the capital to strike a Confederate force of 20,000 along a small river -
Shiloh
Multiple important people are mortally wounded and the Union makes a surprise counterattack to the Confederates. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
This battle was much more major than the first Bull Run. The Confederates took victory in this battle. -
Antietam
The first battle of the Civil War to take place on Union soil. Also the single deadliest battle of the Civil War -
Battle of Fredericksburg
One of the most major Confederate victories. Battle where Lincoln changed commanders -
Battle of Stones River
Had the highest percentage of casualties on the both sides of the war. One of the inconclusive battles of the Civil War. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
One of the major battles of the Civil War. One of the key engagements in the Chancellorsville campiagn. -
Vicksburg
The battle of Vicksburg was very important. The reason it was so important, however, is because it divided the south. -
Gettysburg
Major Union victory and often considered the turning point of the Civil War. -
Battle of Chickamauga
Another major confederate victory. Second highest battle casualty wise. -
Battle of Chattanooga
Major Union win. Captured important railway city and seized control of a lot of railroad. -
Battle of the Wilderness
First battle between Gen. Grant and Gen. Meade. Around 5,000 Americans were killed -
Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse
Both sides declared victory during this battle. Around 32,000 casualties overall. -
Battle of Cold Harbor
Most significant fighting occured on June 3rd. Known as one of the most "lopsided" battles in history. -
Battle of Atlanta
Union army took another victory in one of the final battles of the civil war. One of the last battles of the Civil War ultimately leading to the Unions victory