What was the first land battle of the Civil War? Bonus when did it occur? Chuck
C cwbullet Administrator Jan 17, 2003 #1 What was the first land battle of the Civil War? Bonus when did it occur? Chuck
B BEAR Established Users Jan 17, 2003 #2 trivia queston??? What I read and is probably not right. Philippi, Va Started July 6 and lasted til July 11 1861
trivia queston??? What I read and is probably not right. Philippi, Va Started July 6 and lasted til July 11 1861
T tomh Established Users Jan 17, 2003 #4 First land battle How about Fairfax Courthouse, VA, June 1 1861 (Union 1 Killed, 4 Wounded, Confederates 1 Killed 14 Wounded) I believe it was strictly Cavalry. Too small to count as a battle? TomH
First land battle How about Fairfax Courthouse, VA, June 1 1861 (Union 1 Killed, 4 Wounded, Confederates 1 Killed 14 Wounded) I believe it was strictly Cavalry. Too small to count as a battle? TomH
R RonW Established Users Jan 17, 2003 #5 How about the Camp Jackson affair in St.Louis when union troops fired into a crowd of Southern sympathizers killing over 20. May 10th 1861.
How about the Camp Jackson affair in St.Louis when union troops fired into a crowd of Southern sympathizers killing over 20. May 10th 1861.
C cwbullet Administrator Jan 18, 2003 #7 First recognized land. battle. Philippi Races West Virginia American Civil War June 3, 1861 With research, I have learned that the other two answers are good answers. I think the other two are listed as skirmishes. Chuck
First recognized land. battle. Philippi Races West Virginia American Civil War June 3, 1861 With research, I have learned that the other two answers are good answers. I think the other two are listed as skirmishes. Chuck