Section 5
Military Efforts: 1863-1865
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The Battles: 1863–1865
The battles of the Civil War were fought between 1861 and 1865, with the most significant battles occurring in the western and eastern theaters.
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Stalemate in the Eastern Theater
Many of the Civil War's most important and bloodiest battles occurred in the eastern theater between Washington, D.C., and Richmond.
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Siege of Vicksburg
During the Vicksburg Campaign, Union victory secured the important Mississippi River for the Union and was a turning point in the war.
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The Battle of Chancellorsville
The Confederate Army won at the Battle of Chancellorsville, but lost many troops, including General "Stonewall" Jackson.
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The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in the Confederate Army's retreat and the war turning in favor of the Union.
The Battle of Chattanooga
After winning a series of battles in the Chattanooga Campaign, the Union Army was able to invade the South.