Key Battles of the American Civil War 1861 - 1864

By CColombo

  • Fort Sumter

    Official start of Civil War

  • First Land Battle of Civil War

    Battle of Philippi

  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First major engagement of Civil War

  • Battle of Shiloh

    Casualties in 2 days exceeded that of all previous American wars combined

  • Battle of Antiem

    Bloodiest single day in American History

  • Siege of Vicksburg

    May 18 - July 4

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Largest battle ever fought in North America

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