Jan 1862British & Frenchland at Veracruz
Feb 1862Union takes FortsHenry & Donelson
8–9 Mar 1862Ironclad warshipsCSS Virginia &USS Monitor clashat Hampton Roads
13 Mar 1862Confederatestake Santa Fe
17 Mar 1862Union army lands onVirginia peninsula, startingPeninsula Campaign
26–28 Mar 1862Confederate advancein New Mexico haltedat Glorieta Pass
6–7 Apr 1862Union victoryat Shiloh