American Civil War Battles Crossword Puzzle

About the American Civil War Battles Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers major battles and engagements fought during the American Civil War, including well-known clashes in both the Eastern and Western theaters. Look for names such as Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Cold Harbor, along with lesser-known engagements like Olustee and Valverde. It is suited to students, history enthusiasts, and anyone learning about the conflict’s campaigns and turning points.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about American Civil War Battles. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Maryland creek near Sharpsburg (8 letters)
• •Early Virginia engagement near Newport News (9 letters)
• •Virginia clash marked by heavy Union losses (10 letters)
• •Pennsylvania battle included Pickett's Charge (10 letters)
• •Virginia battle, Jackson's lone defeat during the Valley Campaign (9 letters)
• •Florida's largest Civil War engagement (7 letters)
• •Arkansas battle fought in December 1862 (12 letters)
• •Virginia battlefield famous for its Bloody Angle (12 letters)

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