http://www.mapicurious.com/maps/838 Taylor Mathis and Hannah Rebhorn's map of 5 major Civil War battles for Advanced American History, Period 1. en-us Copyright 2005-2011 Mapicurious.com 2010-01-13 23:46:10 UTC 5 In a several day long battle, both armies lost more man than ever before. The battle was not said to have won by either side, as they both were forced to retreat. The battle goes down in history as the single bloodiest day in American history. From Mapicurious.com 39.417322 -77.7455486 2010-10-02 04:07:21 UTC After nearly 2 months of entrapment, the Confederate army surrendered the city of Vicksburg on July 4th. This gave the Union complete control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in half. From Mapicurious.com 32.3525 -90.8777778 2010-10-02 04:07:23 UTC This is considered the first major battle of the American Civil War. The Confederates were victorious. From Mapicurious.com 38.9026121 -77.6741594 2010-10-02 04:07:21 UTC The attack on Fort Sumter was the first real engagement of the Civil War. In the early morning, the Confederates attacked the Union fort, officially beginning the Civil War. From Mapicurious.com 32.7522222 -79.8747222 2010-10-02 04:07:23 UTC This was the second battle at Bull Run, resulting in a Confederate victory when Jackson's troops were reinforced, pushing the Union troops all the way back just before they could win. This was the decisive battle of the Northern Virginia campaign. From Mapicurious.com 38.9026121 -77.6741594 2010-10-02 04:07:23 UTC