Civil War Battles Timeline

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  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    This battle took two days from Apr 12 to Apr 13. This was the event that started the civil war. South Carolina demanded that the U.S. army abandon Fort Sumter, but they refused. When the deadline passed, an artillery barrage ensued, lasting until the fort was surrendered. Once the Confederates had fired, war quickly followed. The victor of this battle was the confederate.
  • Blockade of Galveston Island

    Blockade of Galveston Island
    The U.S. Navy began a blockade of Galveston Harbor in July 1861, but the town remained in Confederate hands for the next 14 months. The victor of this blockade was confederate.
  • First Battle of bull run

    First Battle of bull run
    The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas, was fought near Manassas, Virginia. It was the first major land battle of the civil war. The vicor of this battle was the confederate.
  • Battle of Sabine Pass

    Battle of Sabine Pass
    This battle took place in Sabine pass, Texas. The battle of Sabine pass was fought on September 25, 1861. The victor of this battle was the union.
  • Battle of Glorieta Pass

    Battle of Glorieta Pass
    This battle took from Mar 26 to Mar 28. This battle was fought in northern New Mexico territory. The victor of this battle was the union
  • Battle of Shiloh

    Battle of Shiloh
    This battle took two days from April 6 to April 7. The battle of Shiloh was also known as the battle of Pittsburg Landing. It was a major battle in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. The victor of this battle was the union.
  • Second battle of Bull Run

    Second battle of Bull Run
    This battle took two days from Aug 28 to Aug 30. This battle was also known as the Battle of the second Manassas. The confederate was the victor of this battle.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam
    The battle of Antietam, also known as the battle of Sharpsburg, was fought on September 17, 1862. This battle was fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Antietam creek. This was the first major battle in the american civil war that was fought on northern soil. The victor of this battle was the union
  • Battle of Fredricksburg

    Battle of Fredricksburg
    This battle was fought on December 11-15, 1862. This battle was fought in Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is remembered as one of the most one-sided battles of the American Civil War. The victor of this battle was the confederate.
  • Battle of Galveston Island

    Battle of Galveston Island
    The Battle of Galveston was also known as the Second Battle of Galveston. The Union blockade around the city of Galveston was lifted temporarily for four days, and Galveston remained in Confederate hands for the remainder of the war.
  • 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. This battle was fought in Warren County, Mississippi. The victor of this battle was the union.
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    This battle took three days, from July 1 to July 3. This battle was fought in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This battle was also the battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War and is often described as the war's turning point. The victor of this battle was the union
  • Siege of Atlanta

    Siege of Atlanta
    This battle was fought from May 7 to Sept 2. This battle was fought in Northwestern Georgia and around Atlanta. The victor of this battle was the union.
  • Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
    Tis surrender took place in Appomattox Court House, Virginia. The victor in this battle was the union.
  • Battle of Palmito Ranch

    Battle of Palmito Ranch
    This battle took from may 12 to may 13. The Battle of Palmito Ranch was also known as the Battle of Palmito Hill and the Battle of Palmeto Ranch. This battle took place in Cameron County, Texas. The victor of this battle was the confederate.