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We all know about the importance of the battle at Gettysburg, but do you know about some of the other battles of the Civil War? This section contains articles that explain other major clashes in the American Civil War.

Featured Article:  How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked

The Battle of Gettysburg is probably the most famous battle ever fought on American soil -- it's considered the turning point of the Civil War. Did it really start because of shoes? See more »

How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked

How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked

The Battle of Gettysburg is probably the most famous battle ever fought on American soil -- it's considered the turning point of the Civil War. Did it really start because of shoes?

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Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

The Civil War divided the country, and in the case of the Crittendens, it divided a family. Was the family a microcosm of the troubles raging across the states?

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American Civil War

American Civil War

The American Civil War was a four-year armed conflict between northern and southern sections of the United States.

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Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Battle of, July 1–3, 1863, a decisive battle of the American Civil War.

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Appomattox Court House

Appomattox Court House, Virginia, the village where General Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865, to General U.

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Battle of Antietam

Antietam, Battle ofor Battle of Sharpsburg , September 17, 1862, a major battle of the American Civil War.

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Battle of Balls Bluff

Balls Bluff, Battle of, October 21, 1861, a minor Confederate victory in the Civil War.

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Battle of Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek, Battle of, October 19, 1864, a Union victory that ended major military action β€œin the Shenandoah Valley, in northern Virginia, during the Civil War.

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Battle of Chancellorsville

Chancellorsville, Battle of one of the great battles of the Civil War. It was fought May 2–4, 1863, at Chancellorsville, Virginia, about 55 miles (89 km) northwest of Richmond.

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Battle of Chickamauga

Chickamauga, Battle of, September 1920, 1863, an engagement in the American Civil War.

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Battle of Cold Harbor

Cold Harbor, Battle of, June 1–3, 1864, a battle of the American Civil War. It was fought about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Richmond, Virginia.

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Battle of Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks, Battle of, or Battle of Seven Pines, May 31-June 1, 1862, a battle of the Civil War.

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Battle of Franklin

Franklin, Battle of, November 30, 1864, a Union victory in the American Civil War.

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Battle of Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, Battle of, December 13, 1862, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War.

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Battle of Gaine's Mill

Gaines's Mill, Battle of, June 27, 1862, a Confederate victory in the American Civil War.

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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

Kennesaw Mountain, Battle of June 27, 1864, a battle of the American Civil War during the approach of General William T.

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Battle of Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain, Battle of, or Battle above the Clouds, November 24, 1863, a phase of the battles at Chattanooga in the American Civil War.

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Battle of Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville, Battle of, June 26, 1862, first of the Seven Days' Battles in the American Civil War.

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Battle of Missionary Ridge

Missionary Ridge, Battle of, November 25, 1863, a Union victory in the American Civil War.

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Battle of Mobile Bay

Mobile Bay, Battle of, August 5, 1864, a Union naval victory in the American Civil War.

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