The Battle of Shiloh, which took place in 1862, was a major battle of the American Civil War. It was fought in southwestern Tennessee and resulted in a Union victory. The Battle of ANTIETAM, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, was fought in 1862 in Maryland and was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. The Battle of MONITOR and Merrimack, also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads, was fought in 1862 off the coast of Virginia and was the first battle between two ironclad warships. The Battle of OAKS, also known as the Battle of Seven Pines, was fought in 1862 in Virginia and resulted in a Confederate victory. The term 'Rebs' is a nickname for Confederate soldiers.