Civil War

3. This battle was another key victory for the Confederates. Again they were heavily outnumbered, but because of Lee’s genius military tactics, they defeated the Union. Even with the substantial win, the Confederates lost one of their biggest leaders,“Stonewall” Jackson.
6. This battle was a crucial success in Tennessee for the Union Army led by Ulysses Grant because it helped pave the way for a massive operation in the Mississippi Valley later that year.
7. This battle was the first major battle fought in Georgia. It had the second highest number of casualties after the Battle of Gettysburg.
8. This battle was remarkable because it was the final battle of the Civil War.

1. This battle was the single most bloody battle of the war. It was a turning point in the war, effectively ending Lee's winning streak and stopping the Confederate invasion of the North. Lincoln honored the fallen in a famous speech.
2. This battle was a major loss for the Union. Even though the Union had blown this place to pieces, when they tried to get around the Confederate army to avoid a battle, they ended up getting caught in the midst of one of the largest and bloodiest battles in the Civil War.
4. This battle was one of the key turning points for the Union. Because of this victory, it provided President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity he wanted to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.
5. This battle took place in northern Virginia, which helped pave the way for the first Confederate invasion of the North. This battle is also known as the Second Manassas Battle.