Civil war battles.
Definition
The major military engagements of the American Civil War (1861-1865) that determined the conflict's outcome. These battles ranged from early Confederate victories to the Union's eventual triumph, resulting in massive casualties and the preservation of the Union.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The Battle of Gettysburg (1863), a turning point that halted the Confederate invasion of the North
- 2 The Battle of Antietam (1862), the bloodiest single day in American history
- 3 The Siege of Vicksburg (1863), which gave the Union control of the Mississippi River
Key Fact
The Civil War caused approximately 620,000-750,000 military deaths, more than any other American war.