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Ft. Sumter
-Sea Fort in Charleston, North Carolina -The bombardment of Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina by the Confederate States Army which resulted in the Union surrendering -Confederates won (South) -First battle of the Civil War -
Bull Run
-Prince William County, Virgina -About 35,000 Union troops marched from the federal capital in Washington, D.C. to strike a Confederate force of 20,000 along a small river. After fighting on the defensive for most of the day, the rebels rallied and were able to break the Union right flank, sending the Federals into a chaotic retreat towards Washington. -Confederates won (South) -First major land battle, made the North realize it would not be an easy war -
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New Orleans
-New Orleans, Lousiana -Having fought past Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Union was unopposed in its capture of the city itself. However, the controversial and confrontational administration of the city by its U.S. Army military governor caused lasting resentment. -Union won (North) -This capture of the largest Confederate city was a major turning point and an incident of international importance -
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Chancellorsville
-Spotslyvania County, Virginia -Major General Joseph Hooker's Army of the Potomac stopped an attempted flanking movement by General. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. -Confederates won (South) -Biggest victory for the confederates -
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Gettysburg
-Gettysburg, Pennsylvania -After a great victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee marched his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania. The advancing Confederates clashed with the Union’s Army of the Potomac at the crossroads town of Gettysburg. The next day there was even heavier fighting, as the Confederates attacked the Federals on both left and right -Confederates won (South) -The bloodiest battle of the Civil War -
Appomattox Court House
-Virginia -Union infantry and cavalry forces pursued and cut off the Confederates' retreat at the central Virginia village of Appomattox Court House. Lee launched an last-ditch attack to break through the Union forces to his front. When he realized that the cavalry was now backed up by two corps of Federal infantry, he had no choice but to surrender. -Union won (North) -Last battle of The Civil War, captured Robert E. Lee
