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5 Most Important Battles of the Civil War (Battle of Antietam (Winner…
5 Most Important Battles of the Civil War
Battle of Antietam
Winner:Union
Importance: This was the bloodiest single day of war.
One Important person: General George McClellan
First Battle of Bull Run
Winner:Confederate
Importance: First major battle of the Civil War
One Important Person: Brigadier General Irvin McDowell
Battle of Gettysburg
Winner:Union
Importance: Bloodiest battle of the Civil War, it was also the turning point of the war
One Important Person: Robert E. Lee- Confederate General
Siege of Vicksburg
Winner: The Union
Importance: This battle split the Confederacy in half, it was one of the smartest military campaigns of the war, and this victory boosted Ulysses S. Grant’s reputation, leading to his appointment as General-in-Chief of the Union armies.
One Important Person: Ulysses S. Grant-Union General
Battle of Shiloh
Importance: The frst battle of the Civil War that saw large-scale death and suffering
One Important Person: Ulysses S. Grant
Winner: Union
