Early Civil War

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North vs. South

Strategy
Union Capture Mississippi River Capture Richmond (capital) Blockade the Souths ports Confederate Defensive Help from Europe Let North become tired of fighting

Battle of Bull Run

First official battle Confederate Victory Proved war would be long and bloody General McClellan became the top general in the Union Army

Battles
Monitor vs. Merrimack naval battle, first battle involving ironclad ships Union navy proved superior in the long run Battle of Antietam Lee invades Maryland, McClellan stops him Bloodiest day in American history

Eastern Theater
Confederate victories in 1862
Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville

General Lee and General Stonewall Jackson proved to be mighty generals

Western Theater
Union victories in 1862 General Grant led the troops Capture the Mississippi River
Battles at Forts Henry and Donelson Battle of Shiloh