Civil War by David Alexander Valdivieso Moreno

Gettysburg, PA, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-02-24 15:25:03 UTC

One of the most important battles of the Civil War took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, between July 1 and July 3, 1863, between the Union and Confederate troops. General George Meade's Union army stopped the Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee from attacking the North. Because it weakened the Confederates and put an end to their vision of dominating through conquering the Northern states, this Union victory represented an important event in the war.

Manassas, VA, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-02-24 15:25:29 UTC

The first major battle of the Civil War took place on July 21, 1861, in nearby of Manassas, Virginia, between the Union and Confederate armies. The Confederates, under the command of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, forced the Union army back after they first looked to be earning. The South gained a significant early win as the Union soldiers escaped in a retreat.

Manassas, VA, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-02-24 15:25:51 UTC

The Second Battle of Bull Run, which took place at Manassas, Virginia, from August 28 to 30, 1862, involved the Union and Confederate armies against the other. The Union army was defeated and forced to retreat to Washington, D.C. by the Confederates, under the command of General Robert E. Lee. The South gained confidence from this win and was able to conquer the North.

Charleston, SC, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-02-24 15:26:08 UTC

Confederate forces fired weapons at Fort Sumter, a U.S. Army fort in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 12–13, 1861. The Union forces inside gave up after a day of bombing, and the Confederates conquered the fort. The Civil War between the North and the South began with this fight.

Hardin County, TN, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-02-24 15:26:26 UTC

Shiloh – April 6–7, 1862, Hardin County, Tennessee

The Battle of Shiloh took place in Tennessee on April 6–7, 1862. At first, it looked like the Confederate Army would win after surprising the Union Army. But, the Confederates had left as the Union gained troops and fought back. Albert Sidney Johnston, an important Confederate officer, was killed. With almost 23,000 losses, it was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and helped the Union.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-03-11 15:53:26 UTC

During the Civil War, the Union Navy led by Admiral David Farragut took control of New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 25 to May 1, 1862. The Confederate forces left the city because they were unable to stand up to the strong Union ships. Because New Orleans was an important port and base for trade, this was a significant win for the Union.

Stewart County, TN, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-03-11 15:53:59 UTC

Union forces, under the leadership of the Navy and General Ulysses S. Grant, attacked Fort Henry in Tennessee on February 6, 1862. After being bombarded by Union gunboats, the Confederate soldiers ran out of ammunition and forced to quit. The Union won control of an important river and moved farther into the South as a result of this victory.

Vicksburg, MS, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-03-11 15:54:33 UTC

General Ulysses S. Grant's Union army attacked the Confederate city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, from May 18 until July 4, 1863. The Confederate troops from the town gave up after weeks of battle and cutting off supplies. The Union gained control of the Mississippi River, which divided the Confederacy in two.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

valdiviesodavid — 2025-03-11 15:55:08 UTC

General William T. Sherman's Union army involved the Confederate army in battle on July 22, 1864, in an attempt to take Atlanta, Georgia. The Union forces won after intense fighting, causing the Confederates to leave. Atlanta became an important railroad and trade base for the South, so the North profited from this win.