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What battle was not fought in the western theater?
Battle of Fort Sumter : Charleston Harbor South Carolina - Confederate Victory - April 12,1861 Battle of Sewell's Point: Norfolk, Virginia - Inconclusive - May 18-19, 1861 Battle of Aquia Creek: Stafford Country, Virginia - Inconclusive - May 29-June 1, 1861 Battle of Philippi: Barbour Country, Virginia - Union Victory - June 3, 1861 Battle of Big Bethel: Tabb and Hampton, Virginia - Confederate Victory - June 10, 1861 Battle of Hoke's Run: Berkeley County, West Virginia - Union Victory - July 2, 1861 Battle of Rich Mountain: Randolph County, West Virginia - Union Victory - July 11, 1861 Battle of Blackburn's Ford: Prince William County, Fairfax County Virginia - Confederate Victory - July 18, 1861 First Battle of Bull Run : Fairfax County;Prince William Count, Virginia - Confederate Victory - July 21, 1861 Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes: Nicholas County, West Virginia - Confederate Victory - August 26, 1861 Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries: Near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina - Union Victory August 28-29, 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry: Nicholas County, West Virginia- Union Victory - September 10, 1861 Battle of Cheat Mountain: Pochantas and Randolph Counties, West Virginia - Union Victory - September 12 -15, 1861 Battle of Greenbrier River: Pochantas County, West Virginia - Inconclusive - October 3, 1861 Battle of Cockle Creek: Chincoteague, Virginia - Union Victory - October 5, 1861 This is just to name a few, there were many more Battles that occurred in the Eastern Theatre in the American Civil War.
What was the name of the battle that the confederates won when the union troops tried to invade Richmond?
The Union's first attempt to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, was known as the first Battle of Bull Run or also referred to as the first Battle of Mananas.The Union forces were led by General Irvin McDowell. The battle was in July of 1861. Confederate forces realized that McDowell could capture the important rail head at Mananas and so made their stand near a stream called Bull Run.The ensuing battle was a disaster for the Union. They retreated in a panic.
What is the other name for the battle of mananas?
The battle of Mananas is called the Battle of Bull Run by the North
What is the name of the first battle in the civil war?
The Battle of Fort Sumter, which occurred on April 12th, 1861.
How did bull run get is name?
Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War, was fought on July 21, 1861. There was a general desire of the Union Army to advance south to Richmond and engage the Confederacy in battle. The Union underestimated the south by believing that they would crumble after their first defeat. The inexperienced Union troops found the battlefield too much, and the Southern army took the time to establish lines and consolidate positions. General Sherman had found an unguarded ford at Bull Run, which he crossed and engaged the Confederacy in battle. The Confederates refused to retreat. Later in the afternoon, the Confederacy captured some Union artillery. The Union army retreated in disarray.
What was the union name of the battle of murfreesboro?
What was referred to by the South as The Battle of Murfreesboro, fought from 31 December, 1862, to 2 January, 1863, was known as The Battle of Stones River or The Second Battle of Murfreesboro by the North (The First Battle of Murfreesboro was fought on 13 July, 1862).
What is the name of the first land battle of the war?
The Battle of Philippi fought on June 3, 1861. It was also called the Philippi Races.
The Battle Of The First Bull?
The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas (the name used by Confederate forces and still often used in the Southern United States), was the first major land battle of the American Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia. Unseasoned Union Army troops under Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell advanced across Bull Run against the equally unseasoned Confederate Army under Brig. Gens. Joseph E. Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard, and despite the Union's early successes, they were routed and forced to retreat back to Washington, D.C.
What was the union name for Battle of Shiloh?
Pittsburgh Landing
What was the confederation states of America?
The Confederate States of America was a name created by Southern states after they seceded. The CSA began to take over Union forts and after Fort Sumter, the civil war broke out.The Condeferate States were a group of states that seceded from The United States in the 1800's. These states are also known as "The South" and some "The Deep South".South CarolinaMississippiFloridaAlabamaGeorgiaLouisianaTexasVirginiaArkansasNorth CarolinaTennesseeState Seceded from Union Readmittedto Union1 1. South Carolina Dec. 20, 1860 July 9, 1868 2. Mississippi Jan. 9, 1861 Feb. 23, 1870 3. Florida Jan. 10, 1861 June 25, 1868 4. Alabama Jan. 11, 1861 July 13, 1868 5. Georgia Jan. 19, 1861 July 15, 18702 6. Louisiana Jan. 26, 1861 July 9, 1868 7. Texas March 2, 1861 March 30, 1870 8. Virginia April 17, 1861 Jan. 26, 1870 9. Arkansas May 6, 1861 June 22, 1868 10. North Carolina May 20, 1861 July 4, 1868 11. Tennessee June 8, 1861 July 24, 1866
What was the name of the Battle between the Union army and the northern Virginia?
Every battle fought by the Army of Northern Virginia was against the Union army.
What is the name of the union soldiers for Gettysburg battle?
The general nickname for Union soldiers was Billy Yank.
