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What were the first and last major battles of the US Civil War?
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∙ 14y ago
The first major battle of the Civil War took place at the "Battle of Ft. Sumter" in Charlestown County , South Carolina ( about 1 mile from the town of Charlestown ) on April 12 - 13 , 1861 . The last major battle of the Civil War took place at the "Battle of Palmito Ranch" ( also called "Battle of Palmito Hill" ) ; fought on the banks of the Rio Grande , about 12 miles east of Brownsville Texas , May 12 - 13 , 1865 . Of the Civil war , the Union Army had : strength - 2,100,00 , 110,000 killed in action , 360,000 total dead , and 275,200 wounded ; Confederate Army : strength - 1,064,000 , 93,000 killed in action , 260,000 total dead , and 137,000 + wounded . In general , the American Civil War had a strength of 3,164,000 men ..203,000 were killed in action ..620,000 in total killed ..and 412,000 were wounded all together .
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 7y agoOpinions on the last major US Civil War battle vary, however, there is no doubt concerning the first major battle. The First Battle of Bull Run in July of 1861 was the real beginning of the war. Not only was it a major US Civil War battle, it was the largest battle ever fought in North America at that time. The Southern victory helped the Union to recognize the task that lay before them.In strict military history terms, the Union capture of Mobile, Alabama. Actually the battle is named the Battle of Fort Blakely. This fort guarded the City of Mobile and ran from April 2, to April 9, of 1865. As an aside, US Grant states in his memouirs that the battle was totally unnecessary as the South had already been defeated.
This leaves another battle to consider. This is termed the Third Battle of Petersburg on April 2, 1865. This is the final Lee versus Grant battle that paved the way for Lee's surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.
As a point of clarification, the bombardment and capture of Fort Sumter in April of 1861 was a battle that led to the US Civil War. This is supported by several important elements regarding that battle, which was a one -sided affair.
It was not until May 15, 1861 that the Confederate Congress recognized that it was in an armed conflict with the North. Secondly, it was until after Fort Sumter that US President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunters to serve three months to end the "rebellion". And, it was after that call for volunteers by Lincoln that the remaining four other US states, decided to join the Confederacy.
Also, the US Supreme Court held a hearing in 1862 to determine for legal reasons the exact beginning of the war.
They concluded that it was not until July of 1861, when Lincoln addressed the US Congress to ask for funds and longer term troops to end the rebellion that the war began.
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∙ 12y agoThe first battle was the lexington and concord battle.
I am not very sure about the last battle.
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∙ 12y agoMcLane owned a farm in Mannassas where one of the first battles was fought. He later moved to the town of Appomatox Court House where the peace treaty was signed between Grant and Lee.
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Who owned the land where the first and last battles of the American civil war were fought?
Wilmer McClain maintained that the Civil War began in his front yard, and ended in his front parlor.
What became clear after early civil war battles like the first battle of bull run?
It became clear that the war would last for a long time.
Which territory was the site of two battles?
Little bighorn & wounded knee
What is the bloodies battles of the civil war is the Battle of Gettysburg it What do you think the bloodies battle of the civil war were is Gettysburg and how do you know were it is?
yes. the battle of gettysburg is inmportant.it was the last hurrahfor the confederacy.an high mark of the cofederacy
What mans home was used during both the first and last major baules of the cilvil war?
Wilmer McClain, "The Civil War began in my front yard, and ended in my parlor."
In the civil war the union last many battles in the?
Yes
Where was the majority of the Civil War fougth?
It was mostly fought in the South, but I'm not sure in what state the majority was fought in. About half of the major battles were fought in Virginia and Tennessee. However, the battles that formed the "turning points" of the war were in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. The first battle was in Charleston, South Carolina and the last major battle was in North Carolina.
Who owned the land where the first and last battles of the American civil war were fought?
Wilmer McClain maintained that the Civil War began in his front yard, and ended in his front parlor.
What were the first and last major battles of the American revolution?
Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Trenton, Valley Forge, Yorktown.
What became clear after early civil war battles like the first battle of bull run?
It became clear that the war would last for a long time.
What can you infer from the fact that the first civil war battles had spectators?
That a lot of Americans had no idea about the danger to civilians in the battle-area.
Last major battle of Civil war?
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of petersburg?
The battle of Peters burg was one of the last battles of the Civil War. Neither the North or the South won.
In what state did they fight the last battle of the Civil War?
The last major battle was Bentonville, N. Carolina.
Who is the last of the Hebrew Judges and the first of the major prophets?
The last of the Hebrew Judges is Samuel. He is considered the first of the major prophets because he played a significant role in anointing and advising the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
What is the last major battle that occurred in the Northern Territory?
The Northern Territory has no documented major national or in-house battles. The only recorded battles were in the Second World War when Japanese fighters and bombers attacked Darwin. The first of these attacks was on 19 February 1942, and this was just the beginning of an estimated 64 Japanese air raids on Darwin that occurred in 1942-43. The last of these was on 12 November 1943.
What is the last major battle in the northern territory occur?
The Northern Territory has no documented major national or in-house battles. The only recorded battles were in the Second World War when Japanese fighters and bombers attacked Darwin. The first of these attacks was on 19 February 1942, and this was just the beginning of an estimated 64 Japanese air raids on Darwin that occurred in 1942-43. The last of these was on 12 November 1943.
