Civil WAr

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The Confederates won

Battle of the Ironclads

Mar 8, 1862

the Monitor and the Merrimack, two Ironclad ships battle neither side won. It was historically significant because it was the first battle of iron covered ships.

The Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

there was 23000 casualties on both sides. The Union won. It was named after the small church in the town of Sharpsburg
4 April 25th 1862 Union Naval forces under David Farragut captured New Orleans the biggest city in the South.

The Battle New Orleans

Apr 25, 1862

Union Naval forces under David Farragut captured New Orleans the biggest city in the South.

Seven Days Battle

Jun 25, 1862

Confederate victory against George B. McClellan in defense of Richmond. General Lee advanced on the Union and defeated them on Georgetown Peninsula.

2nd Battle of Bull Run

Aug 29, 1862

Confederate victory in defense of Richmond

Battle of Antietam

Sep 7, 1862

Union victory bloodiest 1 day battle in the war.

The Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 13, 1862

General Burnside of the Union Army tried to take Richmond. The Union was defeated because of Confederate artillery on Marye’s Height’s. The Union attacked the foot of Marye’s Heights but the Confederates held them off.

The Battle of Chancellorsville

Apr 9, 1863

General Joseph Hooker took command of the Union Army after Burnside’s failure. The Confederates won because Lee of the Confederates blocked the Union Advance on the way to Chancellorsville while Jackson of the South attacked his flank and defeated the Union.

The Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

General Lee planned a counterattack on the North. The went unhindered through Shenandoah Valley until they hit Gettysburg where the bloodiest battle in the war. After the battle President Lincoln gave a speech.