American Civil War

Civil War TimeSpan

Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Dec 31, 1865

Fort Sumter, South Carolina

Apr 12, 1861

1st battle of the Civil War. Confederate Victory. Two days of fighting and no casualties. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/sc001.htm

First Battle of Manassas

Jul 21, 1861

Battle of Manassas was a Confederate victory, with 4,700 total casualties. This told the Northeners that the war would not be won easily. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va005.htm

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

40,000 Confederate troops charged a small encampment of Union soldiers after a carfully planned attack. But on the date of April 7th a strong counterattack launched by Grant overpowered the Confederate forces. The battle produced 23,000 casualties. The Union won. http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/shiloh.html

Second Battle of Manassas

Aug 28, 1862

A two day battle that ended in 22,180 casualties. Confederate Victory. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va026.htm

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Battle of Antietam resulted in 22,719 losses, and was a Union Victory.
http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/war/map7.html

Battle of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

Ended July 4th, 1863, was a Union victory, 19,233 losses.
http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ms011.htm

Battle of Gettyburg

Jul 1, 1863

A three day battle, Union victory, and 51,112 losses. Regarded as turning point in Civil War.
http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-gettysburg

Battle of Wilderness, Virginia

May 5, 1864

A bloody two day fight ending in 29,800 total loses. There is no conclusive winner as General Grant just continues his offensive. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va046.htm

Battle of Spotsylvania

May 8, 1864

The battle of Spotsylvania was the second battle from Grant's offensive. Resulted in 32,000 deaths. Once more the battle was a tie as Grant continued his offensive. http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_spotsylvania.html

Battle of Cold Harbor

May 31, 1864

The battle ended June 12st, 1864. 16,000 Casualties. Grant and Lee finally decided in a cease-fire. Confederate Victory http://www.nps.gov/rich/historyculture/cold-harbor.htm

Sherman's March to the Sea

Sep 2, 1864

Sherman wanted to prove that the Confederates could not provide protection. Was a march across the state of Georgia. Sherman destroys all sources of food and protection.
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-641

Appomattox CourtHouse

Apr 9, 1865

Union Victory, ending point of Civil War, 700 losses.
http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/appomattox-courthouse.html?tab=facts