Field Artillery in The American Civil War - Battles

Battles

Although virtually all battles of the Civil War included artillery, some battles are known better than others for significant artillery engagements, arguably critical to the overall outcome:

  • Battle of Antietam
  • Battle of Chancellorsville
  • Battle of Stones River
  • Battle of Fredericksburg
  • Battle of Gettysburg
  • Battle of Malvern Hill
  • Battle of Nashville

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