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35,000 Union troops marched from the capital to strike a Confederate force of 20,000 along a small river
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Multiple important people are mortally wounded and the Union makes a surprise counterattack to the Confederates.
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This battle was much more major than the first Bull Run. The Confederates took victory in this battle.
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The first battle of the Civil War to take place on Union soil. Also the single deadliest battle of the Civil War
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One of the most major Confederate victories. Battle where Lincoln changed commanders
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Had the highest percentage of casualties on the both sides of the war. One of the inconclusive battles of the Civil War.
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One of the major battles of the Civil War. One of the key engagements in the Chancellorsville campiagn.
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The battle of Vicksburg was very important. The reason it was so important, however, is because it divided the south.
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Major Union victory and often considered the turning point of the Civil War.
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Another major confederate victory. Second highest battle casualty wise.
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Major Union win. Captured important railway city and seized control of a lot of railroad.
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First battle between Gen. Grant and Gen. Meade. Around 5,000 Americans were killed
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Both sides declared victory during this battle. Around 32,000 casualties overall.
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Most significant fighting occured on June 3rd. Known as one of the most "lopsided" battles in history.
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Union army took another victory in one of the final battles of the civil war. One of the last battles of the Civil War ultimately leading to the Unions victory
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