Civil War battles

Civil War begins

Apr 12, 1861

Fort Sumter was fired on and surrendered to South Carolina

Civil War

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 9, 1865

This timespan shows major battles of the Civil War.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

This battle was the first MAJOR battle of the Civil War. The South was victorious.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

This battle was fought in Tennessee. The Union was victorious.

Seven Days Battle

Jun 25, 1862

This battle was fought in Virginia and was seven days long. The Confederate Commander was Robert E. Lee and the Union Commander was George B. McClellan. The Confederate Army was victorious.

Seige of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

This happened in Mississippi. Union forces trapped Confereate forces in Vicksburg. Grant accepts the Confederate surrender. This was a turning point in the Civil War

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

This battle was fought in Pennsylvania between Robert E. Lee and George Meade. The Union won this battle.

Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse

May 8, 1864

This battle was inconclusive. Grant and Lee were the two commanders. THis happen two minutes away from my house! Also, Spotsylvania used to be spelled with two Ts: Spottsylvania

Battle of Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

This was the battle that ended the Civil War. Lee surrendered when heis forces were surrounded. Grant was the Union commander at this battle.