The first battle of the Civil War took place at Actietam Fort Sumber Volstus Gethstus

The first battle of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter. The battle began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces opened fire on the Union-held fort in Charleston, South Carolina. The battle lasted for 34 hours and ended with the surrender of the Union forces. This battle marked of the American Civil War.