Civil War

By plasticbeach

  • Attack on Fort Sumter

    Attack on Fort Sumter
    Confederate guns fired on Fort Sumter in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina

  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run
    The first battle which was won by the Confederate that ended the hopes for a short war.

  • The Battle of Shiloh

    The Battle of Shiloh
    Battle where the Union retreated but then returned after receiving more troops and won against the Confederate.

  • The Mississippi River Campaign

    The Union gains complete control of the Mississippi River, allowing them to capture the cities of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Natchez

  • The Second Battle Of Bull Run

    A battle fought in the same place as the First Battle of Bull Run in which the Confederate won once again

  • Battle Of Chancellorsville

    A battle in which the Union lost about 17,000 men and their general, Joseph Hooker was forced to retreat.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    The largest battle of the Civil War which lasted 3 days and was won by the Union