Some of the Civil War Major Battles

  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    First agressive meeting between the North and South, with no casualities. This battle was viewed as the start of the war.
  • Blackburn's Ford Virginia

    Blackburn's Ford Virginia
    First major battle of the Civil War with casualities. Union was instructed to probe the Confederate by the Bull Run, but the Confedrate won this battle.
  • Battle of Shilo

    Battle of Shilo
    General Grant, Union General, was ambushed in Tennesse. But ended up beating the Confederate.
  • Seven Days Battle

    Seven Days Battle
    A series of battles that took place over seven days, that lead to the a Confedrate victory.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam
    The first major battle in the Civil War to take place on Union land. The winner of this battle was not decided. But considered a Union victory.
  • Chattanooga Campaign

    Chattanooga Campaign
    A series of maneuvers and battles taking place in Chattanooga, Tennesse. The Union won this battle.