First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as First Manassas (the name used by Confederate forces), was fought on July 21, 1861, in Prince William County, Virginia, near the city of Manassas. It was the first major land battle of the Civil War.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Bull_Run
The Monitor Vs. The Merrimack
This battle is the arguably most important navarguably most important naval battle of the American Civil War from the standpoint of navies. It was fought over two days, March 8–9, 1862, in Hampton Roads. This battle recieved instant world wide attention and changed all navies forever.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hampton_Roads
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hampton_Roads
Battle of Shiloh
Also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, the Battle of Shiloh took place from April 6 to April 7, 1862, and was one of the major early engagements of the American Civil War. The battle began when the Confederates launched a surprise attack on Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant.
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Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam fought on Wednesday, September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Antietam Creek. This battle was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place on Union soil. It was the bloodiest daytime battle in American history, with 22,717 dead, wounded and missing on both sides combined.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antietam
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antietam
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg, was fought July 1–3, 1863, in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was the battle with the largest number of deaths in the American Civil War and is often described as the war's turning point.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg
Siege of Vicksburg
The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 – July 4, 1863) was the final major military battle in the the American Civil War.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Vicksburg