* The Battle of Ball's Bluff (October 21, 1861) was another early Confederate victory. However, it was a small-scale battle that had little impact on the war.
* The Battle of Fredericksburg (December 11-15, 1862) was a major Union defeat. However, it did not have a significant impact on the course of the war.
* The Battle of Chancellorsville (April 30 - May 6, 1863) was another Confederate victory. However, it was a costly victory that did not have a significant impact on the course of the war.
* The Battle of Chickamauga (September 19-20, 1863) was a major Confederate victory. However, it did not have a significant impact on the course of the war.