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Fort Sumter
The first battle of the war, with no casualties accept for one during evacuation was won by the cofederates. Union General Aderson was outnumbered and outgunned by Confederate General Beauregaurd -
1st Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run crushed the Unions hopes of winning the war quickly. Confederate General Johnson bested Union General McDowel in a Confederate victory. -
2nd Bull Run
The Confederates lead in the war was established even further in the second Battle of Bull Run. General Pole was demolished by Lee, who was one of the Souths best millitary minds. -
Shiloh
The first major battle that the Union won, It played an important role in the Union victory. Grant won the battle with his great millitay mind, leaving the Confederate Richardson to cry. -
Antietam
The bloodyest battle in American History, the Unions came out on top yet again. Lee was bested by the Norths McClellan, his first major loss of the war. -
Fredericksburg
One of the largest and deadlyest battles in the war, Lee came back from his defeat and beat Union General Burnside for a Confederate victory. -
VicksburG
Outcome: UnionUnion General: Ulysses S. GrantConfederate General: John C. PembertonSignificance: It cut the Confederacy off from Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas. -
Gettysburg
Outcome: Confederate
Union General: George G. Meade
Confederate General: Robert E. Lee
Significance: It was the turning point of the war, it was an enormous battle, and Lincoln used it to condone the cost of the war. -
Chancellorsville
Outcome: Confederate
Union General: Joseph Hooker
Confederate General: Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson
Significance:Lees greatest victory. -
Shermans March
Outcome: Union
Union General: WIllilam Tecumseh Sherman
Significance: This march helped Lincoln win the re-election and showed the Confederacy that Union was beating them.
The Union marched from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. -
Appomattox
Outcome: Union
Union General: Ulysses S. Grant
Confederate General: Robert E. Lee
Significance: This battle ended the Civil War.