Civil War Battles By Emma SAuer Apr 6, 1861 Battle of Shiloh ( Ended April 6th, 1861) Apr 12, 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter ( Battle Ended April 14th, 1861) Jul 21, 1861 First Battle of Bull Run Sep 22, 1861 Sherman takes Atlanta Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Jan 1, 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation May 18, 1863 Battle of Vicksburg ( Ended July 4th, 1863 ) Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg ( Ended July 3rd, 1863) Nov 16, 1863 Lincoln gives Gettysburg Adress Speech Dec 21, 1864 Sherman takes Savannah