Union and Confederate soldiers referred to some battles by different names. This can be very confusing when reading about it in old family letters or diaries.
| UNION Name | CONFEDERATE Name | DATE(S) Fought |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Run, VA | Manassas | 21 July 1861 |
| Wilsons Creek, MO | Oak Hills | 10 Aug 1861 |
| Logan's Cross Roads, VA | Mill Springs | 19 Jan 1862 |
| Pea Ridge, AR | Elkhorn Tavern | 6-8 Mar 1862 |
| Pittsburg Landing, TN | Shiloh | 6-7 Apr 1862 |
| Bull Run, VA (2nd) | Manassas | 29-30 Aug 1862 |
| Antietam, MD | Sharpsburg | 17 Sept 1862 |
| Chapell Hills, KY | Perryville | 8 Oct 1862 |
| Stones River, TN | Murphreesboro | 30 Dec 1862-2 Jan 1863 |
| Elk Creek, Ind. Terr. | Honey Springs | 17 July 1863 |
| Sabine Cross Roads, LA | Mansfield | 8 Apr 1864 |
| Opequon Creek, VA | Winchester | 19 Sept 1864 |
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