Civil War Battle Review

Last large engagement of the Civil War. Also saw horrible trench warfare. 

Robert E. Lee surrenders to William T. Sherman on April 9, 1865

He successfully sieges both Vicksburg and Petersburg. 

The Confederate surrender happens here.

He burned Atlanta to the ground during his famous March to the Sea.

First battle in Maritime history that two ironclad ships waged war.

Early confederate victory, which gave Thomas Jackson his famous name. 

Stonewall Jackson is accidentally killed by his own men.

The 54th Massachusetts Regiment is famous for this battle.

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after this battle. 

Richmond falls after the Battle of Gettysburg

Supreme Commander of the Confederate forces throughout the war.

Union captures the Mississippi River

Gettysburg began over supplies, primarily shoes.

Bloodiest single day in American History. 

Opening engagement of the Civil War

The Confederates win the Battle of Antietam.

The last four Confederate states secede from the United States after this battle.

The Union wins at Vicksburg and Gettysburg on Christmas Day 1863

Considered the turning point of the Civil War.