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- 8.4 battlesthe bull run and the battle of Antietam
- On July 21 1861 the union and the confederacy battled in the bull run. The union was able to break up the confederacy. And many thought it was over until they saw Jackson heading their way with troops, people said Jackson looked like a stonewall. In the end, it resulted in both groups seeing how much they need training and it was noted that Stonewall Jackson was definitely a great general.
- Guys! Jackson is standing there like a stone wall!
- The battle of Antietam took place in September of 1862. The fight was between General lees troops (the confederacy) and General McClellan's troops (the union). The confederacy wanted a southern victory on northern soil so they would be a great blow to northern morale. Things soon went downhill for the confederacy because the union found a blueprint of their plan. Although McClellan had their plan he was still slow to act. His troops headed to the creek of Antietam where the confederacy set up troops, to fight. No one was really a winner in this battle but since Lee withdrew the union was able to claim victory
- Everyone say on guard! McClellan and his troops are finally making moves.
- 8.6 battlesthe union captures vicksburgthe unions victory at gettysburg
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- In early 1863, Grant and his troops tried many times to seize Vicksburg but failed. Grant soon came up with a foolproof plan. He planned to land at an unguarded spot on the river, march inland eastward and launch a surprise attack, and that's what he did. After his surprise attack, he turned back to attack from the rear because that was the side that had no physical barriers protecting it. Grant and his troops laid siege onto Vicksburg for over 6 weeks, until the confederates finally surrendered Vicksburg. Soon after the union's great success at Vicksburg, they went onto capture many more confederate bases.
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- the union laying siege on vicksburg
- On June 30 1863 the union army of Potomac met the part of lees army at the town of Gettys burg. Soon after they meet the three-day battle of Gettysburg began. On the first day, July 1, the Confederates drove the Union forces out of Gettysburg. However, the Yankees took up strong positions on the cemetery ridge, overlooking the town. Union troops fortified throughout the night. On day 2 Lee ordered an attack on both ends of the Union line. Southern troops fought hard, but the union army was well-positioned. At the end of the fight, lees forces failed to dislodge the Union army. Though lee lost he attacked again. On July 3 he ordered General George Pickette to lead 15,000 men into a charge against the center of the Union line. In the end, Pickett's charge failed. The loss of soldiers was failtal. Lee had no choice but to retreat and the confederates would never invade the north again.
- pickett's charge
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