Civil War: 1862
The Civil War In4 Minutes
Historian Garry Adelman provides a brief overview of the major battles and key turning points of the Civil War in 1862. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.
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Battle Facts
Washington County, MD | September 17, 1862
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
22,717
Union
12,401
12,401
Confed.
10,316
10,316
Battle Facts
Hardin County, TN | April 6, 1862
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
23,746
Union
13,047
13,047
Confed.
10,669
10,669
Battle Facts
Prince William and Fairfax Counties, VA | August 28, 1862
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
21,849
Union
14,462
14,462
Confed.
7,387
7,387
Battle Facts
Stafford and Spotsylvania, VA | December 11, 1862
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
18,500
Union
12,500
12,500
Confed.
6,000
6,000
Battle Facts
Rutherford County, TN | December 31, 1862
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
24,645
Union
12,906
12,906
Confed.
11,739
11,739