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Battle of Fort Sumter
This battle marked the beginning of the civil war, ended up as a confederate victory with zero casualties. -
Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Bull Run was the first major land-based battle of the Civil War. In the end it was a Confederate victory as they ended up with 2,000 casualties while the Union had 2,700. Additionally the Confederates were greatly outnumbered so this battle proved that the Confederates had a chance. -
Battle of Antietam
Known as the bloodiest day in American history, the battle of Antietam was a Union victory but where both sides lost a tremendous number of soldiers. The Union losing 12,400 and the Confederates losing 10,300. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
Confederates were greatly outnumbered but with Lee's tremendous skill they managed to win the battle and lose only a mere 5,300 soldiers while the Union lose 12,700. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln released this approaching the third year of the civil war. The Proclamation stated that all slaves in rebellious states are now declared as free. -
Battle of Vicksburg
The battle that gained control of the strategic point, the Mississippi river. Ended up as a tremendous Union victory with only 4,800 Union casualties and 30,000 captured Confederates. Allowed the Union to control all ports along the Mississippi river. -
Battle of Atlanta
A victorious Union battle as well as an important capture of a supply hub. The Union leaving the city with only 3600 casualties while the Confederates leaving with 8,500. After this battle, the Union general, William T. Sherman, proceeds with his march to sea. -
Sherman's March to Sea
William T. Sherman led his troops from the decimated city of Atlanta to the port city of Savannah. Along the path, Sherman and his troops destroyed many southern cities and wrecked havoc among the South. -
Battle of Appomattox Station
The Union general, George A. Cluster, attacked the Confederate trains that were stationed by surprise. The Union managed to burn many trains and capture many guns. This was one of the last battles leading up to the Confederacy surrendering. -
Appomattox Courthouse
This was the final battle of the Civil War where the Union Army were ready to pounce on the stationed Confederate army. General Grant sent Lee a letter to surrender, and after the Union completely gaining control over their position, Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse.
