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Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was the opening battle of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was one of the last forts the North had. The South was suspicious of Lincoln sending provisions so they attacked. Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to battle against the South but had to surrender on April 14, 1861. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run was 25 miles from Washington D.C. The press and the public were clamoring for action. Lincoln then decided to attack with his. 30,000 Union troops going on offense. The Union gained the upper hand but then the Confederate reinforcements arrived and caused the Union to retreat. This battle was a Southern victory. -
Peninsula Campaign
The Peninsula Campaign was General George McClellan failed to seize Richmond. If he had succeeded in taking Richmond and ended the war in mid 1862, the Union would probably had been restored but slavery would have survived. -
Merrimack vs Monitor
Merrimack vs Monitor was on March 8-9 1862. Resourceful southerners raised and reconstructed a former wooden US warship. This ship was then called the Merrimack (CSA). They then destroyed several Union ships off the coast of Virginia. The Monitor (USA) from the North arrives at the scene the next day. This battle marks a turning point in naval history. -
Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was one of the major early engagements of the Civil War. The battle began when the Confederate Army launched a surprise attack on Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant. This battle was a success for the Union army. -
The Seven Days
The Seven Days Battles were a series of seven battles over seven days near Richmond during the Civil War with the Union against the Confederacy. The result of these battles was a Confederate win. -
The Second Battle of Bull Run
The Second Battle of Bull Run was fought in Virginia in the Civil War. It was a Southern victory for General Robert E. Lee and paved the way for his first invasion of the North. -
Antietam
Antietam was one of the worst battles with losses ever. It was the bloodiest single day battle of the whole Civil War involving 24,000-26,000 casualties in one day. The South, Lee, retreated back to Virginia. McClellan then did nothing and failed to pursue and was removed from command. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg was the first major instance of urban warfare in the Civil War. General Lee repulses a series of acts by General Ambrose and the army was quickly moved down. This battle was one of the greatest Confederate victories. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville was a huge victory for the Confederacy and General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War, though it is also famous for being the battle in which Confederate General Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg was a huge 3 day battle between the North and the South. It was “The High Tide of the Confederacy. The significance of this war is the victory that the North had and how the South would never invade the North ever again. In this battle, there were 23,000 casualties for the North and 28,000 casualties for the South. This battle caused the Gettysburg Address made by President Lincoln. -
Pickett’s Charge
Pickett’s Charge for the Confederates was a very famous but failing charge in the Battle of Gettysburg. This charge led with 15,000 men and 10,000 casualties. This charge led to the Confederates' surrender. -
Vicksburg
Vicksburg was a siege to the West from the North by General Ulysses S Grant. It was one of the last strongholds on the Mississippi River. The Union forces lay siege to the town for six weeks and the city finally surrendered. This battle had significance because this led the Union on the way to controlling the Mississippi River and splitting the South in half. -
Battle of Chickamauga
The Battle of Chickamauga was the second costliest battle of the Civil War and it was by far the deadliest battle fought in the West. This battle marked the end of a Union offense and led to a Confederate victory. -
Battle of the Wilderness
The Battle of the Wilderness was in the middle of think woods. General Grant engaged General Meade. It was a first major Union offensive toward the Confederate capital of Richmond. The result of the war was inconclusive. -
Battle of Spotsylvania
The Battle of Spotsylvania was the second major battle in General Ulysses Grand and Major George Meade in the Civil War. The result of this was was inconclusive but the Confederacy declared victory because they were able to hold their defensive. But, the Union declared victory because of their offense and Lee’s army suffered losses that could not be replaced. -
Battle of Cold Harbor
The Battle of Cold Harbor was a defeat for the Union Army during the Civil War that caused around 18,000 casualties. The Union went forward in a massive attack against the Confederate lines, but by noon many Union troops were killed. -
Siege of Petersburg
The Siege of Petersburg was a series of battles around Petersburg during the Civil War. General Grand and General Lee collided and had many casualties, leading the Union to victory. -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
The March to the Sea was led by General William Tecumseh Sherman. He captured Atlanta and then burned it. His army destroyed railroads, buildings and valuables to weaken the Confederate army and destroy supplies. This was ordered by General Grant because he wanted the South to pay for leaving the Union. -
Battle of Nashville
The Battle of Nashville was a two day battle that represented the end of the fighting in the west of the coastal states. The Union’s defense shattered Hood’s army and effectively ended Soutehrn resistance. -
Fall of Richmond
The Fall of Richmond was at the confederacy capital. Instead of the Southerners surrendering, they set fire to the city.
