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7 Major Battles During The Civil War by Josh Tandy - US History

By Josh Tandy
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    January - November 1861 7 Battles

  • The Battle of Santa Rosa Island

    The Battle of Santa Rosa Island
    *Battle was fought in Florida
    * This was a failed effort by the Confederates to take over Fort Pickens from the Union Army.
    * Fort Pickens was on the Sea Coast and could never be isolated as long as the United States had a strong army.

  • Battle of Fort Sumter

    Battle of Fort Sumter
    • Battle happened in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
    • This was the very 1st Battle of the American Civil War *80 Union Soldiers fought against 500 Confederate soldiers *The Confederates Won this Battle

  • Battle of Philippi

    Battle of Philippi
    • Battle happened in West Virginia
    • 3,000 Union soldiers fought against 800 Confederate Soldiers
    • The UNION Won this victory
    • Only 10 Union soldiers were injured in this battle and none were killed.
    • This was known as the 1st LAND BATTLE of The Civil War

  • The Battle of Big Bethel

    The Battle of Big Bethel
    • This battle happened at the very tip of Virginia near the peninsula
    • This was not a large battle and did not amount to much
    • This battle sent out the message that a lot of brave young men were going to die during The Civil War. It sent a strong message for what was about to come. *3,500 Union soldiers fought against 1,400 Confederate soldiers. The Confederates won!

  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run
    • Happened in Manassas, Virgina
    • This was the first MAJOR battle of The Civil War.
    • 28,400 Union soldiers fought against 21,900 Enemy Soldiers.
    • Confederates WON this battle.
    • Almost 5,000 soldiers died during this battle. *General McDowell of the Union army lost the battle and was replaced.

  • The Battle of Wilson's Creek

    The Battle of Wilson's Creek
    *This battle happened in Wilson's Creek in Oak Hills, Missouri
    * This battle is also called the "Bull Run of the West"
    * The first Union general to die in this combat was Nathaniel Lyon and he was called the Savior of Missouri after his death.

  • The Battle of Port Royal Sound

    The Battle of Port Royal Sound
    • Happened in Port Royal Sound, South Carolina
    • The battle happened over 4 days from Nov 3 - 7, 1861
    • 12,600 Union army soldiers fought against 3,000 Confederate soldiers.
    • The Union soldiers won.