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National Park Service: James Buchanan Eads 1820 1887 [Pdf]
A biography James Buchanan Eads (1820-1887) and the story of his attempts to tame the mighty Mississippi River with science and technology during and after the Civil War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: The Ironclads: Monitor vs Merrimack
Article with pictures and drawings of the Ironclads steamships used in battle during the Civil War. Site includes fun facts for kids and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
Other
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
Other
Civil War Album: Fort Donelson, Fort Heiman, Fort Henry
This site contains photos taken currently at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry Civil War sites, with some drawings and historical photos. Use the pull-down menu to find a description of the Union victories at Ft. Henry and Donelson, as well...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Bombardment of Fort Henry
An interesting drawing of the Union ironclads bombarding the Confederate-held Fort Henry. Also included are the official comments of Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, who accepted the surrender of the fort.
Other
Gah: Outline of the Civil War Links
Scroll down through this outline to section IV, B where you will find a list of the major battles and naval engagements of 1861 and 1862.