Battle of Orchard Knob
November 23, 1863 Fought on November 23, 1863, the Battle of Orchard Knob was the first engagement of Major General Ulysses S. Grant’s breakout … Read more
Battle of Pea Ridge
March 6–8, 1862 Fought from March 6 to 8, 1862, the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, was … Read more
Battle of Peachtree Creek
July 20, 1864 The Battle of Peachtree Creek was a military engagement between Union forces commanded by Major General George H. Thomas and Confederate … Read more
Battle of Peeble’s Farm
September 30 – October 2, 1864 Fought from September 30–October 2, 1864, during the Petersburg Campaign, the Battle of Peeble's Farm was a successful … Read more
Battle of Perryville
October 8, 1862 The Battle of Perryville, also known as the Battle of Chaplin Hills, was the decisive engagement of the Confederate Heartland Offensive … Read more
Battle of Petersburg I
June 9, 1864 Also known as the Battle of Old Men and Young Boys, some historians consider the Battle of Petersburg I, fought on … Read more
Battle of Petersburg II
June 15–18, 1864 Also known as the Assault on Petersburg, some historians consider the Battle of Petersburg II, fought between June 15 – 18, … Read more
Battle of Petersburg III
April 2, 1865 The Battle of Petersburg III, also known as the Breakthrough at Petersburg and the Fall of Petersburg, took place at Petersburg, … Read more
Battle of Philippi
June 3, 1861 Generally considered to be the first significant land engagement of the American Civil War, the Battle of Philippi, also known as … Read more