Civil War - Events

The Battle of Middleburg was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America from June 17–19, 1863. The outcome of the battle was inconclusive, however, Union forces nearly captured Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart on the first day of the battle.

Key facts about the Battle of Mill Springs, also known as the Battle of Fishing Creek and the Battle of Logan's Crossroads.

The Battle of Mill Springs took place on January 19, 1862, the Battle of Mill Springs. It was the first major Union victory of the American Civil War and helped open the way for a Union offensive into Middle Tennessee.

Facts about the Battle of Milliken's Bend, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Fought on June 7, 1863, during the Vicksburg Campaign, the Battle of Milliken's Bend was a small but significant engagement that did much to change perceptions about the use of African American soldiers during the Civil War.

The Mine Run Campaign was a short-lived Union offensive that pitted the Army of the Potomac against the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia from November 26–December 2, 1863, in Orange County, Virginia.

Key facts about the Battle of Missionary Ridge.

Fought on November 25, 1863, the Battle of Missionary Ridge was a military engagement between Union forces commanded by Major General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate forces commanded by General Braxton Bragg during the Chattanooga Campaign.

Key facts about the Battle of Monocacy, also known as the Battle of Monocacy Junction and the Battle of Monocacy River.

The Battle of Monocacy, also known as the Battle of Monocacy Junction and the Battle of Monocacy River, was fought in Frederick County, Maryland on July 9, 1864.

Key facts about the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.

Fought on March 10, 1865, near Fayetteville, North Carolina, the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads was one of the last major cavalry conflicts of the Civil War.

Key facts about the Battle of Munfordville, also known as the Battle of Green River, and the Battle of the Green River Bridge.

Also known as the Battle of Green River, and the Battle of the Green River Bridge, the Battle of Munfordville was fought from September 14 - 17, 1862 at Munfordville, Kentucky, as part of the Confederate Heartland Campaign.

Battle of Namozine Church facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Fought on April 3, 1865, the Battle of Namozine Church was an inconclusive engagement took place in Amelia County, Virginia during the Appomattox Campaign.

Facts about the Battle of Nashville, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting details you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

The Battle of Nashville was a military engagement that took place in Davidson County, Tennessee, near the city of Nashville, on December 15 - 16, 1864 during the Franklin-Nashville Campaign.

The Battle of New Hope Church was an engagement between Union forces commanded by Major General William T. Sherman and Confederate forces commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston between May 25 and 26, 1864 during the Atlanta Campaign.

Key facts about the Battle of New Hope Church.