Battle of Averasboro
March 16, 1865 On March 16, 1865, at the Battle of Averasboro, nearly 5,400 Confederate soldiers, commanded by William J. Hardee, temporarily delayed the … Read more
Battle of Bailey’s Creek
August 13-20, 1864
Battle of Bakers Creek
May 16, 1863
Battle of Bean’s Station
December 14, 1863 When Tennessee seceded from the Union on June 8, 1861, the majority of the population in the eastern part of the … Read more
Battle of Beaver Dam Creek
June 26, 1862 Also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville, and the Battle of Ellerson's Mill, the Battle of Beaver Dam Creek was the … Read more
Battle of Bentonville
March 19 – 21, 1865 The Battle of Bentonville, fought from March 19 through March 21, 1865, near Bentonville, North Carolina, was the final … Read more
Battle of Bethesda Church
May 29–30, 1864
Battle of Big Bethel
June 10, 1861 Considered by many historians to be the first major land engagement of the American Civil War, the Battle of Big Bethel … Read more
Battle of Big Black
May 17, 1863
Battle of Big Black River Bridge
May 17, 1863 Fought on May 17, 1863, the Battle of Big Black River Bridge, also known as the Battle of Big Black, was … Read more