Civil war timeline by Andrea Reyes

Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina, USA April 1861

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:16:18 UTC

The attack on Fort Sumter began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces fired on the fort, marking the start of the Civil War. After 36 hours of fighting, Union Major Anderson was forced to surrender. On April 13, as his troops departed, a cannon exploded during a salute, killing one soldier and wounding another.

Bull Run, 1861 Virginia

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:27:41 UTC

The First Battle of Bull Run, which took place on July 21, 1861, in Virginia, was led by General Pierre G.T. Beauregard and General Joseph E. Johnston for the Confederacy. The Union forces were led by Brigadier General Irvin McDowell. The Confederates achieved a decisive victory, which shocked the Union and showed that the war would not be quickly won.

Shiloh, Mississippi, USA 1862

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:34:04 UTC

The Battle of Shiloh took place from April 6 to April 7, 1862, in Tennessee. It was a significant early battle in the Civil War, with Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, ultimately defeating the Confederates, who were led by General Albert Sidney Johnston and General P.G.T. Beauregard.

Capture of New Orleans 1862, Louisiana

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:36:33 UTC

The Capture of New Orleans took place on April 25, 1862, during the Civil War. Union forces, led by Admiral David Farragut and General Benjamin Butler, successfully captured the city of New Orleans, which was a major strategic victory for the Union due to its location on the Mississippi River.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield-Tennessee, Lock D Road, Dover, February 27

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:38:41 UTC

The Battle of Fort Donelson took place from February 11 to February 16, 1862, in Tennessee. Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, captured the Confederate stronghold. This marked a major victory for the Union and earned Grant the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant, as he demanded the unconditional surrender of the Confederate forces.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA July 3

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:40:01 UTC

The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in Pennsylvania. It was a turning point in the Civil War, with Union forces, led by General George G. Meade, defeating the Confederate army, commanded by General Robert E. Lee. This victory halted Lee's invasion of the North and marked a major shift in the war's momentum.

Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:40:54 UTC

The Battle of Vicksburg took place from May 18 to July 4, 1863, in Mississippi. Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, successfully captured the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg. This victory gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and securing a critical strategic advantage.

Antietam 1864, Virginia

andreareyesmonederouwu — 2025-02-21 18:45:40 UTC

The Battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862, in Maryland, not 1864. It was one of the bloodiest single-day battles in American history, with heavy casualties on both sides. The battle ended in a tactical draw, but it gave President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate-held territories.