Technically, The Battle of Bull run was the first battle of the American Civil War, fought in Virginia, near Washington D.C when the Confederates won, so It's not because it was the first battle fought
Most historians and scholars believe the turning point of the American Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg fought in July 1863.
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The Battle of Gettysburg.
Considered to be the turning point of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle ever to be fought on American soil.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
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The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg
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battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg was the turning point in the American Civil War. Lee made numerous mistakes that cost him the battle.
Considered to be the turning point of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle ever to be fought on American soil.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
The actual turning point was the fall of Vicksburg at around the same time.