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Civil War Artillery: Basic Facts Concerning Artillery

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has information on the different types of artillery that were used in the Civil War.
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Website
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Civil War Artillery Projectiles: Field Artillery Projectiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information about the projectiles used in artillery in both the North and the South. Included are pictures, cross-sections, and descriptions of the various types of projectiles.
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Website
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Civil War Artillery: Civil War Artillery Projectiles and Cannons

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes a wealth of information on the artillery of the civil war. There are sound clips, many pictures, text, and a large and illustrated glossary of terms. Information can be accessed using the navigation bar on the left.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
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Handout
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Florida Reenactors Online News Magazine: The Mountain Howitzer

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the the mountain howitzer and its use by both the Union and Confederate armies. Good pictures and interesting factoids too.
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Handout
Ohio State University

College of Humanities: How to Read a Civil War Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
This very complete and interesting article from the Ohio State University details what you need to know in order to accurately study a Civil War battlefield. Includes organization of armies, battlefield functions of leaders, fighting...