Major Battles of the Civil War

Bull Run - Manassas

Aug 29, 1862

The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War. Although the Union forces outnumbered the Confederates, the experience of the Confederate soldiers proved the difference as the Confederates won the battle.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

The battle of Antietam was known as one of the bloodiest battles in the civil war. The North suceedeed in halting Lee's Confederate forces in Maryland. This battle resulted in 25,000 casualties

Siege of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

The Union gained control of the Mississippi river, it split the confederate side into two, and boosted Ulysses S. Grant's reputation, allowing later for him to become General-In-Chief. The siege of Vicksburg was a time in which the Union army surrounded the city of Vicksburg, allowing no supply's or reinforcements to come to the trapped confederate army. Then, on July 4, Pemberton was forced to surrender.

Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

This battle was a turning point of the war. After this, the South won't win any more major battles and the Europeans definately won't come to help the Confederacy. George Meade led the Union army while Lee and Longstreet were Confederate officers. George Pickett led his men into slaughter on the third day in what is known as Pickett's Charge.