What were the turning point battles of the Civil War?

Answer 1

There are two battles that serves as the turning point of the Civil War. The battles were the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania July 1-3, 1863 and the Fall of Vicksburg in Mississippi in July 4, 1863.

Answer 2

They battle of Gettysburg squashed a big hole in the confederates offenses making them, after three days, retreat across the Potomac river. The confederates made it as far as Gettysburg PA.

Vicksburg's surrender is the actual strategic turning point.

Answer 3

Vicksburg, which liberated the Mississippi and isolated all Confederate forces West of the river.

Gettysburg, which ended Lee's hopes of invading the North, after which he would be on the defensive till the surrender.

By chance, these two decisive battles were fought at the same time, and the news announced to a jubilant Northern public on the Fourth of July 1863.

Answer 4

Battle of Antietam, because it was a blood bath and it ended in a draw
The Battle of Gettysburg (May, 1863) proved to be the turning point of the Civil war. It marked the last major Confederate effort to shift the war northward onto Union soil. It also convinced Britain and France that the North would win the war, thus deterring them from extending recognition to the Confederacy.
They battle of Gettysburg squashed a big hole in the confederates offenses making them, after three days, retreat across the Potomac river. The confederates made it as far as Gettysburg PA
The answer to what event was the turning point of the Civil War is highly disputed amongst Civil War historians. Some say the Battle of Antietam, which occurred in Maryland, was one of the major Union victories in the Civil War. It also was the first time that the Confederacy tried to invade the north. This battle resulted in the Confederacy losing a possible alliance with France that it had sought heavily after. Another possible turning point could be the death of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson at the battle of Chancellorsville, arguably one of the most important generals in the Confederacy. One of the most well held turning point believed by many was the Battle of Gettysburg. Following this, the Confederacy began losing a long series of battles. Another possible turning point is the promotion of General Grant following the Battle of Chattanooga and the ensuing "March to the Sea" by General Sherman. Either way, with the number of battles, events, and sheer amount of casualties this question is still disputed. The most agreed upon answer, as stated above, is the Battle of Gettysburg.

These are the battles though. You can also say the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation is the political turning point of the Civil War, which soon helped out with Lincoln's reelection in 1864. The Proclamation also made it possible for African Americans to join the Union Army.
Gettysburg in the East, and Vicksburg in the West.

The double news was announced on a glorious Fourth of July.

Answer 5

The battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the civil war.

Answer 6

The battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the civil war.

Answer 7

The Battle of Gettysburg, PA. July 1-3, 1863

Answer 8

the battle of Gettysburg

Answer 9

Gettysburg and Vicksburg..

Answer 10

The south gained control