Civil War By NLEMedia Apr 11, 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter This is the battle that started the Civil War. Jul 21, 1861 Battle of Bull Run The battle of Bull Run was the !st major battle of the Civil War. Oct 31, 1861 Balls Bluff Mar 9, 1862 Battle of Hamton Roads The third major battle. Aug 27, 1862 2nd Battle of Bull Run The second major battle of the Civil War.
