Civil War

Civil War Battles

  1. Battle of Gettysburg (1863)

    • Largest battle of the American Civil War.

    • Key turning point; Union victory ended General Lee's invasion of the North.

    • Over 50,000 soldiers were killed or wounded.

  2. Battle of Antietam (1862)

    • Bloodiest single day in American history.

    • Resulted in a tactical stalemate but strategic Union victory.

    • Provided President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

  3. Battle of Fort Sumter (1861)

    • First battle of the Civil War.

    • Confederate victory; marked the start of hostilities.

    • Led to the secession of additional Southern states.

  4. Battle of Bull Run (1861)

    • First major battle of the Civil War.

    • Confederate victory demonstrated that the war would be longer and more brutal than expected.

    • Also known as the First Manassas.

  5. Battle of Vicksburg (1863)

    • Significant Union victory; gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

    • Siege lasted for about 47 days.

    • Helped to split the Confederacy in two.