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The turning point was not a battle but a siege, the Siege of Vicksburg.

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What was the name of the bloody Civil War battle that stopped the confederacy's northward advances?

The Battle of Gettysburg was viewed as the turning point for the civil war (the union started winning afterward).


Which battle turned the tide of the civil war?

You could argue that there were two major battles in the war. The battle of Vicksburg was the major turning point. The battle of New Orleans sealed the deal for the North.


Was the Revolutionary War the same as the battle of Saratoga?

The Battle of Saratoga was part of the Revolutionary War. It was considered the turning point of the war.


Where did the turning point of the civil war took place at?

At the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) in September 1862. This unexpected Northern victory enabled Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation without making it look like a desperate gesture. By turning the war officially into a crusade against slavery, he made it politically impossible for Britain to support rhe Confederates, which they had been on the point of doing.


What was the most northern battle in the civil war?

The most northern battle of the American Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863. Located in Pennsylvania, it marked a significant turning point in the war, as Union forces, led by General George Meade, successfully repelled the Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides and is often considered a pivotal moment that shifted the momentum in favor of the Union.