In the wake of the Union's defeat in the First Battle of Bull Run, it was surprising that due to carelessness, the Battle of Ball's Bluff, fought in Virginia would result in another small yet eye opening Union defeat, in Virginia no less. On October 21, it might be said that the Union lost the battle rather than the South winning it. End result was a political embarrassment ending with the capture of 550 Union troops.
The Battle of Drewry's Bluff, sometimes called Fort Drewry, was part of the Union's Peninsula campaign. General George B. McClellan saw that he had a chance to become closer to his target of Richmond by using the James River as an approaching route to the Confederate capital. He sent several ironclads up the river, however, the Confederate artillery on Drewry's Bluff ended the Union advance.
The Second Battle of Newbury, which occurred during the English Civil War, was fought between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. The result of the battle was indecisive.
No, the deadliest battle of the Civil War was that of Gettysburg.
The true turning point of the Civil War was the seizure of Vicksburg, but it was really the result of a siege.
Like battles in the civil war???? Battle of Bull Run Battle of Antietam Battle of Shiloh Battle of Plank Road Battle at The Crater
The Battle of Drewry's Bluff .
the Confederate's won!
The Battle of Ball's Bluff took place in Virginia on October 21, 1861. It was a Confederate victory and 550 Union prisoners were taken.
What was the result of the battle of Vicksburg
The first battle of the Civil War resulted in a win for the Confederate army. The first battle of the Civil War happened at Fort Sumter South Carolina.
The Battle of Drewry's Bluff, sometimes called Fort Drewry, was part of the Union's Peninsula campaign. General George B. McClellan saw that he had a chance to become closer to his target of Richmond by using the James River as an approaching route to the Confederate capital. He sent several ironclads up the river, however, the Confederate artillery on Drewry's Bluff ended the Union advance.
The Second Battle of Newbury, which occurred during the English Civil War, was fought between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. The result of the battle was indecisive.
Grant forced Pemberton's surrender after a month-long siege.
Both sides realized they weren't ready for operations, and there wasn't another major battle for six months.
The US Civil War Battle of Secessionville was a Confederate victory. The battle took place in South Carolina on June 16, 1862. Union forces attempting to capture Charleston were repulsed. One result of this battle was a court-martial of General Benham.
the first battle of the civil war was the Battle of Fort Sumter.
No, the deadliest battle of the Civil War was that of Gettysburg.