Teaching the Civil War
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Famous Battles of the American Civil War
There were over 10,000 battles, engagements, and other military actions during the Civil War. This includes nearly 50 major battles and about 100 other minor battles. These engagements were fought in 23 different states and resulted in a total of over 650,000 casualties.
Atlanta
The Battle of Atlanta was fought on July 22, 1864, when Union forces defeated Confederate forces. Read More
Antietam
The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) was fought on September 17, 1862, and was the bloodiest single day in American history. Read More
Bull Run
On July 21, 1861, Union and Confederate armies clashed near Manassas Junction, Virginia, in the first major land battle of the Civil War. Read More
Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville, fought from April 30 to May 6, 1863, is widely considered to be Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory during the American Civil War. Read More
Gettysburg
Fought in a small Pennsylvania town from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. Read More
Vicksburg
The Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the culmination of a long land and naval campaign by Union forces to capture a key strategic position. Read More
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