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During the US Civil War, most military campaigns and battles took place in the Confederate States of America. This was because that in order to end the South's bid for independence, the Union army had to invade the South and destroy their armies.

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Where was the only battle of the civil war in a northern state?

During the American Civil War, two major battles were fought on Union soil. The first occurred on September 17, 1862, in Antietam, Maryland, and resulted in a draw (although the Confederate invasion of the Union ceased at that point). The second occurred on July 1-3, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and resulted in a Union victory.


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How many northerners that are female in the civil war die?

Fatal casualities in the War between the States made it the bloodiest war ever fought on US soil.


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Where was the famous Pennsylvania Civil War battle fought?

Gettysburg was the site of the most famous battle of the US Civil War. General Lee of the Confederacy wanted Northerners to know that the Civil War was not only going to be fought onSouthern soil. On June 16, 1863,Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia across the Potomac River with the intent of reaching Harrisburg, Pa. the capital of Pennsylvania. It was a pure accident that the Union and Confederate armies would fight at Gettysburg. Lee had forced Union general Meade to Gettysburg. On July2, 1863 the battle was engaged. Each side had heavy losses however in the end the Union forces prevailed and Lee was forced to retreat back to Virginia.

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What was the advantages of the south in the civil war?

Most of the battles were fought on southern soil


Who were the people who fought in the civil war?

It was a war between the United States of America ('The Union') and the newly formed Confederate States of America. The Civil War was the only war fought on American soil by Americans, 3 million fought, 600,000 died. It was the greatest war in American History.


What was the only battle fought on southern soil?

In the US Civil War, almost all the battles were fought in the South.


What is the name the war fought on the US soil between the north and south?

Civil War


What was the first battle fought on northern soil?

The first battle fought on northern soil during the American Civil War was the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Battle of Manassas) on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia. It was a Confederate victory and showed both sides that the war would be long and costly.


Was the civil war fought mainly on northern territory?

No. It was almost on Southern soil - which kept up Confederate morale, as they felt they were fighting to defend the homeland from the invader. The only battle on Northern soil was Gettysburg, where Lee managed to invade Pennsylvania, before being defeated and retreating home to Virginia.


Have there ever been a war fought on American soil?

Yes; The Civil War and the Revolutionary War are two.


How many thousands of peopledied during the civil war?

It was the bloodiest war ever fought on American soil.


Where were some of the major battles of the civil war fought?

The South fought fought major battles on northern soil at Antietam. Then there was the Battle of Chickamauga, the 3 Chattanooga Battles, and the Battle of Gettysburg


Why were most battles fought in the south?

Most battles during the American Civil War were fought in the South primarily due to strategic advantages and the geography of the region. The South was home to key cities, transportation hubs, and resources that were vital for both the Confederate and Union armies. Additionally, the Confederate leadership aimed to defend their territory and maintain control over their land, leading to numerous confrontations on Southern soil. Finally, many major campaigns, such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg, were pivotal in shaping the outcome of the war, further concentrating battles in this region.


Was the Civil War held in Delaware?

there were no battles fought in del during the civil war, del. did stay loyal to the union and there was a p.o.w. camp just off the coast called ft del where confederate prisoners were held,but no fighting on del soil ,watch Ken Burns "the civil war"


What areas were captured during the Battle of Antietam?

The Battle of Antietam was the most casualty heavy day in American history. It was fought on Union soil and Confederate troops ultimately withdrew from battle, meaning that no area was captured.