Major battles and massacres

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  • First Battle of Bull Run

    The first battle of bull run was the first major battle of the American Civil war and was a Confederate victory.

  • Battle of Shiloh

    The Battle of Shiloh was one of the first battles in the Western Theater.

  • Battle of Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest one day battle of the Civil War.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    The battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the civil war because Robert E Lee’s plan to invade the North and force an immediate end to the war failed.

  • Fort Pillow Massacre

    The Fort Pillow Massacre was one of the most controversial events of the American Civil War.