The Civil War
by : Juvonni Headd
Battle Of Gettysburg
Began on July 1st in 1863, the battle ended on July 3rd. Took place in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania . this was also the place where president Lincoln gave his most famous speech.
The Battle Of Antietam
Fought on September 17th, 1862 . There where 22,717 soldiers dead, wounded , or missing in action. Union army attacked against general Lee's army.
Battle of Chickamauga
Fought on September 17, 1862. The Confederate won. Williams Rosecrans and Braxton Brag where either commanders or leaders.
Shermans Atlanta Campain
lasted from may 7th -September 2nd , 1864 . they took over Atlanta. the union won. Marched from north georgia to atlanta .
Shermans March to the Sea
His march lasted from November 15th - December 21st 1864 . Sherman lead 60,00 men. Captured Savanna on December 21st . Ordered troops to burn crops , kill live stocks , and consume supplies.