Which battle of the American Civil War had the most casualties?

Gettysburg - 51,000 casualties

Shiloh - 23,746 casualties

Vicksburg - 19,233 casualties

Chickamauga - 34,624 casualties

Casualties include deaths as well as any wounded so severely as to not return to the war.

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marleyventures

We lost 55k in Vietnam and to think 51k in 3 days at Gettysburg is an amazing loss of life. I live close to Gettysburg and if you never have visited, put it on your bucket list. It's a Holy place which salutes both sides. It's an amazing place and prepare to spend an entire day. Well worth it

George Oliver Prince

A point of interest,the Confederates chose Gettysburg because there was a shoe factory there. Many of the Confederates were fighting with worn-out shoes or barefoot

Jaime Irizarry

Always has been very sad for me: Brother against brother. Americans vs. Americans. An account that should be embedded in our hearts. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (George Santayana) Whenever a voice or fist in raised in anger to another human being, please read 1John 4:21: "Whoever loves God must also love his brother." World wars killed many people, civil wars kills the soul of our nation.

tbfhimself

Antietam was one day but Gettysburg lasted three so Antietam was the bloodiest DAY but Gettysburg has the dubious honor of being the bloodiest battle. I lived within an easy drive to both places. Very beautiful sites until you contemplate what happened there in the past. May all the deceased find peace

Linda

So sad to lose so many heroes!

Wither

The battle of Antienam had more casualties than Gettysburgh

DaveyDanger

Jaime Irizarry, leave God out of it

carmenmcjeter

I clicked on Gettysburg. How is my correct answer wrong?

ava hacker

this was a good question

tinaloflin

So sad.

tracy wilson

simmingerp, could you tell the full truth

rlitman

Been there a few times and must agree! Visit the electric map first, then explore the battle field, especially Devils Den!marleyventures,

simmingerp

ronbt, Gettysburg had twice the amount that Antietam did.

simmingerp

swestmark, Thank you for mentioning that, not many know that horrible truth.

swestmark

linda ergo, The North had slavery too. Blacks had slaves as well. Whites were enslaved too. It was not a war about slavery. Native Americans had slaves and were enslaved. School did not teach the full story.