Battles and Events of the Civil War
A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective. Sun-tzu, fourth century B.C.
Attack on Fort Sumter
► began the Civil war
First Battle of Manassas
► the first major battle of the war ► aka (also known as) Bull Run
Emancipation Proclamation ► made “freeing the slaves” the new focus of the war ► many freed slaves joined the Union Army
Battle of Vicksburg
► divided the South ► the Union gained control of the Mississippi River
Battle of Gettysburg ► turning point of the war ► the North repelled General Lee’s invasion by controlling the high ground of the battle field
Naval Blockades
► critical during the Civil War ► blockades of southern ports, i.e. Savannah, Charleston, New Orleans
Richmond & D.C.
► many battles fought surrounding these capital cities ► goal of each side to capture the others’ capital
Surrender at Appomattox ► Lee’s surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865 ended the war