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Of the estimated 8,000 occasions in which hostilities occurred in the American Civil War, this table and related articles describe the 384 battles that were classified in CWSAC's Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields.
Discover the major Civil War battlefields, from Gettysburg to Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield and more, includes an interactive map of battlefields of the American Civil War.
Two major Civil War battles — Gaines’ Mill and Cold Harbor — take place on the same land outside Richmond. All told, the fighting involves some 261,230 Union and Confederate soldiers with casualty count totals nearing 33,000 killed, wounded, or missing.
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System simplifies the research with brief but informative histories of the nearly 400 battles deemed most significant by the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program. Battles can easily be searched by both state and campaign.
The four-year struggle between north and south made heroes of citizen soldiers, forever changed the role of women in society, and freed more than 3 million slaves. In the end, 620,000 or more Americans were left dead in its wake.
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Below are some of the top Civil War battlefields to visit, including their history, noteworthy landmarks, and recreational and educational options. Top Civil War Battlefields to Visit 1. Gettysburg National Military Park