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First Bull Run
First Bull Run
By July 1861 two months after troops have fired on Fort Sumter. McDowell’s force struck on July 21, shooting the enemy’s across Bull Run, and crossed the river at Sudley Fort. In the impact of the First battle of Bull Run, cost some of 3,000 union casualties, and 1,750 casualties for the confederates. The northerners had a quick decisive victory, and the southerners who had false hopes. -
Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads
March 9th, 1862, a battle between monitor, and Merrimack. It was history’s first dual between ironclad warships. Merrimack had a conventional steam frigate. This ship has been salvaged by the confederates. The Union ironclad monitor is under the command of John Worden. On March 9th soon after 8:00 AM the Virginia open fired on Minnesota. They passed back and forth on opposite sides. Both crews had lacked in training. The Virginia Success on March 8th. -
Antietam
Antietam
General Robert E. Lee and George McClellan fought near Antietam creek in Sharpsburg Maryland. The first battle of the American Civil war will be fought on Northern soil. Lee retreated across the river on September 18. The draw had the union claimed as a victory. -
Fredericksburgh
Fredericksburg
On December 11, 1862 Burnside crossed Rappahannock. December 13, 1862 Burnside ordered an attack on Lees right side. In the battle of Fredericksburg was a crushing defeat for the Union troops. -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter
By early 1861, seven southern states have seceded from the Union. Fort Pickens, Florida, and Fort Sumter are the only 2 forts that remained under federal jurisdiction. Lincoln either attempted to resupply the fort or, abandon the fort. South’s batteries opened fire at 4:30 AM, on April 12. The South has won this war. -
Chancellorsville
Chancellorsville
The battle of Chancellorsville is widely considered to be General Robert E. Lee greatest victory. Stonewall Jackson one of Lee most trusted generals,was mortally wounded by friendly fire. Lee’s 60,000 men occupied Fredericksburg heights. Also they’re 80,000 enemy troops behind him. Sharp counter attacks delivered by confederate rear guards. On May 6, hooker crossed the Rappahannock river , and having lost lots of men. -
Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg begins on July 1, and Lee planned to assemble his army in Crossroads of Gettysburg. Confederates where able to drive out the Federal defenders back through the town. On the 2nd day of the battle on July 2nd, 1863, Lee assessed his enemy’s position and, in second command James Longstreet wanted to attack the Federals where they stood. On July 4th for the aftermath and the 4th day of the battle. This battle was a crushing defeat for the Confederacy. -
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Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg begins on July 1, and Lee planned to assemble his army in Crossroads of Gettysburg. Confederates where able to drive out the Federal defenders back through the town. On the 2nd day of the battle on July 2nd, 1863, Lee assessed his enemy’s position and, in second command James Longstreet wanted to attack the Federals where they stood. On July 4th for the aftermath and the 4th day of the battle. This battle was a crushing defeat for the Confederacy. -
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Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg begins on July 1, and Lee planned to assemble his army in Crossroads of Gettysburg. Confederates where able to drive out the Federal defenders back through the town. On the 2nd day of the battle on July 2nd, 1863, Lee assessed his enemy’s position and, in second command James Longstreet wanted to attack the Federals where they stood. On July 4th for the aftermath and the 4th day of the battle. Lee waited for a Union counterattack. That night, with heavy rain the co -
Chickamauga
Chickamauga
During the late summer, and early autumn of 1863, On September 19, the two armies soldiers met and where lining up the banks of Chickamauga creek. The impact of the battle is that 10 confederate generals have been killed and overall killed or wounded men for the confederates is close to 20,000, the union suffered from 16,000 casualties. That will make the battle of Chickamauga the costliest in the western theatre. Thomas helped grants forces to have a victory over the Confederates -
Gettysburg Address
Gettysburg Address
November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most famous speeches. In just 272 words he reminded the public why the Union had to fight in the Civil war and win. Over the course of 3 days, over 45,000 men were captured, killed, or went missing. -
Lincoln's Assisination
On the orginal day of the planned kidnapping, Lincoln failed to show up where he was going to be. John Wilkes Booth had failed, then later in about two weeks he fell to the Union Forces. Then he later tried again, and this time he would get his wish. On April 14th when Lincoln was attending a show for a friend, Booth planned his strike. He came up behind him with his .44 caliber revolver and shot him point blank in the back of the head. Then when Rathbone came up behind him, he stabbed him...... -
Appomattox
Appomattox
American Civil war ended, because of the surrender of G. Robert E. Lee to the Unions general, Ulysses S. Grant. In Parlor of Wilmer McLean’s home. The Union won because of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee.
