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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/vicksburg-campaign

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-chancellorsville

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Hooker was now defending against lee's troops at nigh. lee decided to push forward and attack a group of 27,000 troops Hooker had left behind. On May 6th, Hooker decided to cross over the Rappahannock river, and retreat. In the end, Hooker lost 17,278 casualties, and Lee lost 12,826, including his friend Thomas Jackson.

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After a first failed attempt to secure the city, General Grant retreated for the rest of the winter and prepared for the spring where he would launch a second attack on Vicksburg. Grant sent his men to Vicksburg and after a series of five battles, and a three weeks, the Union had control of Vicksburg. In those three weeks, the Union army won all five battles, marched 180 miles, and captured about 6,000 prisoners. This was considered one of Grant's great victories.

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They pushed through them with about 9,000 casualties on each side and met up with Lee where they set up an attack. The second day of fighting started at around 4 pm and lasted seven hours. In the two days there were close to 35,000 casualties. The Confederates could feel defeat coming their way so in a final desperation attempt, 15,000 men charged into defended Union soldiers. This was known as "Pickett's Charge" and nearly two-thirds of the men died. On July 4, Lee retreated with his decimated army back to Virginia. Nearly 23,000 men for the Union suffered casualties while there were 28,000 casualties for the Confederates; it was by far the deadliest battle of the war.

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-shiloh

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Lee knew that he would not be able to defeat the Hooker at a head on battle, so he strategically decided to split up his army and try to flank the Union soldiers. His subordinate, Thomas Jackson, took 30,00 men and brought them around to Hookers weak right flank. Jacksons attack began and it was a tactical success because they took out half of Hookers line.

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The Union was not able to capture Cornith, but forced the Confederate troops to retreat from Shiloh to Cornith. This battle served as another vital Union victory in the war due to the amount of casualties and damages inflicted on the Confederate Army. In the battle, the Union lost 13,000 of their 62,000 troops, while the Confederacy lost 10,000 of their 45,000 troops. These totals accounted for the highest casualty totals inflicted in any battle so far in the war which reminded people on both sides how costly and long this war was going to turn out to be.

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Commanding Officers of the Battle of Gettysburg

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Commanding Officers of the Battle of Gettysburg

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General George G. Meade, who had just taken over the army, led the Union forces while Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army. Lee had just won a decisive battle at Chancellorsville and decided to invade Maryland and continue marching into Pennsylvania. Hill and Ewell led the Confederate army towards Gettysburg but were met with Union forces.

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General George G. Meade, who had just taken over the army, led the Union forces while Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army. Lee had just won a decisive battle at Chancellorsville and decided to invade Maryland and continue marching into Pennsylvania. Hill and Ewell led the Confederate army towards Gettysburg but were met with Union forces. They pushed through them with about 9,000 casualties on each side and met up with Lee where they set up an attack. The second day of fighting started at around 4 pm and lasted seven hours. In the two days there were close to 35,000 casualties. The Confederates could feel defeat coming their way so in a final desperation attempt, 15,000 men charged into defended Union soldiers. This was known as "Pickett's Charge" and nearly two-thirds of the men died. On July 4, Lee retreated with his decimated army back to Virginia. Nearly 23,000 men for the Union suffered casualties while there were 28,000 casualties for the Confederates; it was by far the deadliest battle of the war. 

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Ulysses S. Grant was the highest general out of the Union followed by Admiral David Porter .
The Confederates were led by Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson who was supported by John C. Pemberton.

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Where/When was the Battle Of Gettysburg 

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Where/When was the Battle Of Gettysburg 

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It took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and lasted from July 1st to July 3rd 1863.

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The battle was in Vicksburg, Mississippi along the Mississippi River half way between Memphis and New Orleans.

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Union:
Ulysses S. Grant
Don Carlos Buell

Confederacy:
Albert Sidney Johnston
Pierre G. T. Beauregard

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On April 30th, Lee's army of 60,000 men occupying Fredericksburg heights, found 80,000 union soldiers behind them. The only way that Lee could leave was to fight the Union army, and they were outnumbered greatly. Hooker and his troops set up defenses at Chancellor farm and waited for Lee;s troops to arrive.

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After the Union had won multiple pervious battles in the war, the Confederates knew they needed a victory. Union's goal was to capture the rail center in Cornith to take control of the region, but the Confederates set up to stop them in Shiloh. When the Union army neared, the Confederate army attacked and battered the Union army. But, once the Union army received reinforcements under the command of General Buell, they launched a counterattack and pushed the Confederate forces back to Cornith. All in all, the Confederate army did stop the Union from taking Cornith easily, but it came at a great cost.

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The battle started on April 30th 1863 and lasted until May 6, 1863. It took place in the wilderness region of Virginia. Chancellorsville  was a battle between the Confederate general, Robert E. lee's army and Union general, Joseph Hooker's army.

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Battle of Chancellorsville  April 30th 1863 

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Battle of Chancellorsville  April 30th 1863 

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The Siege on Vicksburg lasted from the spring of 1862 to July 4, 1863. Vicksburg was one of the Union's most successful campaigns in the war.

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-gettysburg#section_5

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The Battle of Shiloh took place on April 6 And April 7, 1862. This battle was one of the first major battles of the Civil War and had a lasting impact on both sides due to the number of casualties and amount of violence.

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Left - Ambrose Burnside
Right - Robert E. Lee
Bottom - Battle

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-fredericksburg

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-antietam

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/first-battle-of-bull-run

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In the end, the Union army claimed victory in the battle, but it was the bloodiest day in American military history. Because the Union Army claimed victory, Lincoln felt it was time to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.

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By the end of the battle, there was about 23,000 casualties and about 3,650 dead. McCellan allowed Lee's troops to retreat peacefully, and the battle ended. Lincoln however, was not happy that McCallen did not pursue Lee's troops and removed him from command.

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In order for Burnside and his men to reach Lee and the other confederate forces, they had to cross a river. The only way to reach the other side, and due to miscommunication the bridges were brought late, allowing the Confederates to set up and wait for the Union. Once they crossed the river, Burnside ordered General William B. Franklin and his left wing to attack Lee from his right. This would pinch Lee, hopefully catching them off guard. Franklin had an opportunity to send 50,000 more men forward to advance, but failed to do so, because of this Jackson ordered a counterattack. In the end, the Union lost this battle, and while Burnside was willing to take the blame, people blamed Lincoln for forcing him into the position. The victory for the Confederates reassured their morale, and showed the Union that they could fight back.

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5,550 Union troops were approaching for support and three hours later, 5,00 Confederate men were killed or wounded and only 500 hundred troops remained to try and hold off Union forces until reinforcement arrived.

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Commanding Officers of the Battle of Fredericksburg

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Commanding Officers of the Battle of Fredericksburg

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Before Ambrose Burnside was the commanding officer of the Union's Potomac Army, George B. McCellan was. After two union losses, Lincoln removed McCellan from his role, and appointed Burnside to the newly opened position. Burnside was reluctant and didn't want to assume this role, but he had no other choice.

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Lees troops were tired and many were sick as well. they waited for the Union army to assemble along the creek. The Union forces outnumbered the Confederate forces 2-1. The Union fired first and the Battle began. After eight hours, there were already 15,00 casualties, and the Confederate army was scrambling to hold off the larger Union Army.

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Where/when was the Battle of Fredericksburg

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Where/when was the Battle of Fredericksburg

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The battle held place atFredericksburg, Virginia, on December 13, 1862.

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The Battle took place at Antietam creek near Sharpsburg Maryland. The battle was between the Confederate General, Robert E. Lees army and Union General, George McCellan's army.

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The Confederate troops and Beauregard were well prepared for McDowell's brigade and were able to break the Union's line which forced the Union troops to retreat to Washington. Due to the disorganization of the Confederate troops, they were unable to chase the Union's troops and let them escape to Washington. This battle completely changed the way people in the North looked at the war. Originally, people in the North expected to be able to roll over the Confederacy without any problems, but they now saw an actual fight was on their hands. The battle also led to McDowell losing his position and being replaced with George B. McClellan.

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Union:
Irvin McDowell

Confederacy:
Pierre G.T. Beauregard
Joseph E. Johnston
Stonewall Jackson
Barnard Bee

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Lincoln wanted the Union troops to make an advance on Richmond, VA, the capitol of the Confederate states. He wanted this because the Confederate Congress was having a meeting there on July 20th. Lincoln hoped that having Union troops reach Richmond would end the war quickly if the capitol was seized.

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The First Battle of Bull Run occurred on July 21, 1861 near the Town of Manassas Junction, VA. The battle was the Civil War's first major battle on land.

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The battle of Gettysburg was arguably the most important battle in the entire Civil War.

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This battle was held on December 13, 1862. The battle of fredericksburg involved around 200,000 soldiers combined, which was the largest gathering of troops during this war. The battle started when the new commander of the Army of the Potomac, Ambrose Burnside, ordered 120,000 soldiers to attack Robert E. Lee's confederate forces, with nearly 80,000 soldiers. Both sides ended up facing heavy casualties.