10 Civil War Battles That Shaped America's Bloodiest Conflict

From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.

By Robert Walsh | Published Sep 17, 2019

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First Battle of Bull Run, one of the most important battles of the civil war. — The First Battle of Bull Run.
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Battle of Seven Pines, one of the most important battles of the civil war. — The Northern and Southern Armies clash at the Battle of Seven Pines.
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Battle of Antietam, one of the most important battles of the civil war — The Army of the Potomac at Antietam.
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Battle of chancellorsville, one of the most important battles of the civil war — Stonewall Jackson is wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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civil war battles — The Siege of Vicksburg.
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civil war battles — The Battle of Monocacy.
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Battle of Cedar Creek, one of the most important battles of the civil war. — General Sheridan rallies the Union troops at the Battle of Cedar Creek.
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civil war union — The Battle of Franklin.
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Battle of Five Forks, one of the most important battles of the Civil War — Union General Philip Sheridan leads a charge at the Battle of Five Forks.
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