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C.W. Battle Chart

Civil War Battle Chart

NameLocationDateCommanders - USA/CSAWinners/ CasualtiesSignificanceSignificanceSignificance
Fort Sumter Charleston, SC April 12, 1861 4:30 A.M. Anderson/Beauregard South victory 1st battle, 0 casualties except for 1 confederate horse Lincoln decides to supply Ft. Sumter, but wants the South to fire the first shot. Lincoln decides to supply Ft. Sumter, but wants the South to fire the first shot. Lincoln decides to supply Ft. Sumter, but wants the South to fire the first shot.
1st Battle of Bull Run (the Great Skeedaddle) Manasas, VA July 21, 1861 McDowell/Beauregard, Jackson, &Johnson South victory, spectators, Wilmer McClean, not a 90 day war, both sides needed more training Gen. McDowell leads 30,000 men against Gen. Johnston's 22,000 Southern troops in an attempt to crush the rebels and go "On to Richmond." South scores victory as Union troops flee back to Washington in disarray. McDowell replaced by Gen. McClellan Gen. McDowell leads 30,000 men against Gen. Johnston's 22,000 Southern troops in an attempt to crush the rebels and go "On to Richmond." South scores victory as Union troops flee back to Washington in disarray. McDowell replaced by Gen. McClellan Gen. McDowell leads 30,000 men against Gen. Johnston's 22,000 Southern troops in an attempt to crush the rebels and go "On to Richmond." South scores victory as Union troops flee back to Washington in disarray. McDowell replaced by Gen. McClellan
Fort Henry and Donelson along Tennessee River and Cumberland River Febuary 6, 1862 Grant/Buckner North Victory, Confederates disabled 4 Union ironclads,causing numerous casualties, and unconditional surrender Gen. Grant captures two forts on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Confederates forced out of Kentucky and yield much of Tennessee Gen. Grant captures two forts on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Confederates forced out of Kentucky and yield much of Tennessee Gen. Grant captures two forts on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Confederates forced out of Kentucky and yield much of Tennessee
Ironclads (Merrimac, Monitor) Hampton Roads, Virginia March 8-9, 1862 Worder/Buchanan wood boats obselete; no obvious winner , naval wars would never be the same.~spy informed North First ironclad battle in history ends in a draw as the Merrimac withdraws after daylong exchange of fire. Union blockade of South is maintained First ironclad battle in history ends in a draw as the Merrimac withdraws after daylong exchange of fire. Union blockade of South is maintained First ironclad battle in history ends in a draw as the Merrimac withdraws after daylong exchange of fire. Union blockade of South is maintained
Shiloh (Bloody Shiloh) Pittsburgh Landing, TN April 6-7, 1862 Grant & Buell/Johnston ~20,000 casualties~ North-1,754 were killed, South -1,728 were killed Grant overcomes Southern forces with heavy losses for each side: 13,000 Union casualties, 11,000 for South Grant overcomes Southern forces with heavy losses for each side: 13,000 Union casualties, 11,000 for South Grant overcomes Southern forces with heavy losses for each side: 13,000 Union casualties, 11,000 for South
New Orleans New Orleans, LA April 25, 1862 Farragut/- North Victory-he got pass the two forts without a gun shot. Farragut seizes New Orleans for Union after boldly attacking Southern position. 11 Southern ships sunk Farragut seizes New Orleans for Union after boldly attacking Southern position. 11 Southern ships sunk Farragut seizes New Orleans for Union after boldly attacking Southern position. 11 Southern ships sunk
Seven Day's Battle James River, VA June 25-July 2,1862 McClellan/Johnston & Lee Indecisive After continual prodding by Lincoln, McClellan decides to attack Richmond via the South. He moves his large army down the Potomac, marches on Richmond, and then assumes a defensive position rather than pushing for victory. Gen. Lee takes command of Southe After continual prodding by Lincoln, McClellan decides to attack Richmond via the South. He moves his large army down the Potomac, marches on Richmond, and then assumes a defensive position rather than pushing for victory. Gen. Lee takes command of Southe After continual prodding by Lincoln, McClellan decides to attack Richmond via the South. He moves his large army down the Potomac, marches on Richmond, and then assumes a defensive position rather than pushing for victory. Gen. Lee takes command of Southe
Peninsular Campaign Outside Richmond,VA April-June, 1862 McClellan/Johnston &Lee South victory. Lee ordered Jackson to attack the flank. the campaign failed. McClellan replaced by Gen. Pope. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jackson defeat Union troops again at Manassas and Pope is replaced by McClellan McClellan replaced by Gen. Pope. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jackson defeat Union troops again at Manassas and Pope is replaced by McClellan McClellan replaced by Gen. Pope. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jackson defeat Union troops again at Manassas and Pope is replaced by McClellan
Antietam (bloodiest one day battle) Sharpsburg, MD September 17, 1862 McClellan/Lee Indiscive Victory,If either army had been able to destroy one or the other than it could have caused a major shift in the war and most likely a much sooner end of the war. With this Lincoln could announce the Emancipation Proclimation Heavily outnumbered, Lee's troops face McClellan in bloody fighting. Over 23,000 casualties (more than all previous American wars combined). Lee retreats to Virginia Heavily outnumbered, Lee's troops face McClellan in bloody fighting. Over 23,000 casualties (more than all previous American wars combined). Lee retreats to Virginia Heavily outnumbered, Lee's troops face McClellan in bloody fighting. Over 23,000 casualties (more than all previous American wars combined). Lee retreats to Virginia
Fredericksburg Fredericksburg,VA December 11-15, 1862 Burnside/Jackson & Lee Terrible Union Defeat .Confederate casualties about 5,000.Union casualties over 12,000 men Gen. Burnside attacks Lee's fortified position and suffers 10,000 casualties (to Lee's 5000). Gen. Burnside attacks Lee's fortified position and suffers 10,000 casualties (to Lee's 5000). Gen. Burnside attacks Lee's fortified position and suffers 10,000 casualties (to Lee's 5000).
Chancellorsville Chancellorsville, VA April 30-May 6, 1863 Hooker/Lee &Jackson South victory. Jackson dies of friendly fire. Gen. Hooker defeated by Lee, but Jackson is mistakenly shot by his own men and killed. Gen. Hooker defeated by Lee, but Jackson is mistakenly shot by his own men and killed. Gen. Hooker defeated by Lee, but Jackson is mistakenly shot by his own men and killed.
Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS May 22-July 4,1863 Grant/Pemberton North victory. Split the South in two, and helped Lincoln for reelection. After a long siege, Vicksburg surrenders to Grant. All of Mississippi River is now in Union control After a long siege, Vicksburg surrenders to Grant. All of Mississippi River is now in Union control After a long siege, Vicksburg surrenders to Grant. All of Mississippi River is now in Union control
Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA July 1-3, 1863 Meade, Buford, Hancock, & Chamberlin /Lee, Pickett, Armistead, & Longstreet North victory, Lee greatly defeated; Picketts Charge. turning point in the war. Bloodiest battle Over 165,000 soldiers participate in the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere. After three days of fighting, Lee retreats, leaving 4,000 dead Confederates. Total casualties: 23,000 Union, 28,000 Confederates Over 165,000 soldiers participate in the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere. After three days of fighting, Lee retreats, leaving 4,000 dead Confederates. Total casualties: 23,000 Union, 28,000 Confederates Over 165,000 soldiers participate in the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere. After three days of fighting, Lee retreats, leaving 4,000 dead Confederates. Total casualties: 23,000 Union, 28,000 Confederates
Fort Wagner Morris Island July 18,1863 Shaw/- South victory; 54th Mass.were all killed; first black to receive Congressional Medal of Honor; showed true courage and gave them respect. Reinforced with troops from the East, Grant is able to push Southern troops back and prepare for assault on Atlanta and the heart of the Confederacy Reinforced with troops from the East, Grant is able to push Southern troops back and prepare for assault on Atlanta and the heart of the Confederacy Reinforced with troops from the East, Grant is able to push Southern troops back and prepare for assault on Atlanta and the heart of the Confederacy
Chickamauga Chickamauga,GA Septemeber 19 & 20,1863 Grant & Rosen Crans/Bragg South victory; Union retreated.
Chattanooga Chattanooga, GA-TN state line November 23-25,1863 Grant/Lee North victory, Anaconda Plan was almost complete (3/4). Next Step - moving on to : Richmond, VA
Petersburg Petersburg, VA Mid June, 1864- April, 1865 Grant/Lee North victory; supplies to Richmond decline Grant focuses on important railroad junction and communication outside Richmond. Long siege of Petersburg begins with troops living in trenches which stretched for 50 miles Grant focuses on important railroad junction and communication outside Richmond. Long siege of Petersburg begins with troops living in trenches which stretched for 50 miles Grant focuses on important railroad junction and communication outside Richmond. Long siege of Petersburg begins with troops living in trenches which stretched for 50 miles
Mobile Bay Mobile, AL August 5, 1864 Farragut/- North victory, Farragut slipped past the defenses and sunk the Confederate Warships.closed the Confederacy's last major Gulf port.
Sherman's March to Sea Atlanta to Savannah, GA November 15 to the end of December, 1864 Sherman/- Not a real battle; total war. 300 mile long, 60 mile wide strip of destruction. 100,000,000 dollars in damage
Appomattox Appomattox , VA April 9, 1865 Grant/ Lee Not a true battle; Lee surrendered to Grant. End of the war.
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