Battles of the Civil War By annastooksbury Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 13, 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter State: South Carolina Union Commander: Gen. Anderson Confederate Commander: P.G.T. Beauregard Victor: Confederacy Period: Jul 21, 1861 to Jul 22, 1861 Battle of Bull Run State: Virginia Union Commander: Gen. McDowell Confederate Commander: P.G.T. Beauregard Victor: Confederacy