Southern Name for Battle: Appomattox Courthouse

Location of Battle: Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia

Date of Battle: April 9, 1865

Northern Commander: Ulysses S. Grant

Southern Commander: Robert E. Lee

Winner: Union

Northern Troops Involved: 120,000

Southern Troops Involved: 30,000

Northern Casualties: 260

Southern Casualties: 440

Interesting Facts: General Lee surrenders, effectively ending the war.