Major Battles of the Civil War

  • 1st and 2nd Bull Run/Manassas

    1st and 2nd Bull Run/Manassas

    The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the American Civil War and was a Confederate victory.
  • Battle of Bull Run/Manassas

    Battle of Bull Run/Manassas

    The First Battle of Bull Run, also was the first major battle of the American Civil War and was a Confederate victory. Lincoln decided to attack and send 30,000 Union troops and they went on the offensive side.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam was also known as the bloodiest day with 24,000-26,000 deaths. The battle enabled the Union to repel the first Confederate invasion of the North. The Unions victory led to the Emancipation Proclamation.
  • Siege of Vicksburg

    Siege of Vicksburg

    The Siege of Vicksburg was the final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War. It divided the confederacy and the reputation of Union General Ulysses S. grant.
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg was fought around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by Union and Confederate forces. It involved the largest number of casualties and Is often describes as the war’s turning point.