American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fort Sumter
Animated map tells the story of the events that led up to the first shots of the Civil War fired at Fort Sumter. [7:31]
Library of Congress
Loc: Civil War Maps
The Library of Congress provides a large collection of maps dating back to the Civil War. The collection consists of reconnaissance, sketch, coastal, and theater-of-war maps which depict troop activities and fortifications during the...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Stones River
A source for several articles about the Battle of Stones River. You can find a description of the battle, a battlefield map, as well as the official Orders of Battle of both the Union and Confederate armies.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Corinth: Civil War for Kids
Article on Civil War Battle of Corinth in which students can explore the fun facts, maps, and video [3:00] on the topic.
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Pennsylvania Heritage Society: Pennsylvania Civil War 150
The sidebar of this site reads "Understand the War Through People Then and Now." That is the mission of the site, and when you click on each word or phrase, you open up a world of information about the Civil War. Compiled resources help...
Library of Congress
Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War
A detailed, thorough account of commercial map making during the Civil War. Site contains a propaganda map for the Anaconda Plan, encircling the South.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Bull Run
Outline of the Civil War Battle of Bull run with informational text, fun facts for students, map and video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln.
University of North Carolina
Unc University Libraries: Digital Collections: Gilmer Civil War Map Collection
A large collection of Civil War maps of the south, mostly North Carolina and Virginia. The collection can be searched by state or key word.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Battles for Kids
Resource for students of all ages on the Civil War. Students will find information through maps and links to information on military technology, battle strategy. Includes annotated timeline, outline of battles and video [3:00] on Abraham...
Son of the South
Son of the South: Civil War Battles
Utilize the wealth of primary sources on this site to research the key battles of the Civil War. This easy to navigate site has primary sources that include pictures, maps, and newspapers from the Civil War era.
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The Civil War Home Page
Anything that one might need to research or understand the American Civil War can be found on this huge web site! Photo and text database, official records and maps, battles, research pages, and much more can be found in this expansive...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Seven Days' Battles
Official records and detailed descriptions of the Seven Days' Battles including maps and reports of Union and Confederate generals. From several sources.
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Fort Sumter
Summary and overview of the events leading to the Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter. Site includes fun facts for kids, video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln, map and photos.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864
A report on the Battle of New Market by a Confederate general and one by a Union general as well as a map and the official orders of both sides.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of New Madrid and Island No. 10
Find three articles and a map about the blockading of the Mississippi River by the Confederate troops and the running of that blockade by Union ironclads.
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Sabine Pass: Second Battle of Sabine Pass
A short description of the Second Battle of Sabine Pass. Includes links to a variety of resources, including articles, a battle map, images of the battlefield, biographies of the commanders, and more.
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Civil War in South Carolina: Fort Sumter, April 12 14, 1861
This is a description of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Included are a map and General Beauregard's report on the attack.
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Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Fort Sumter April 12 14, 1861
Extensive information about the Battle of Fort Sumter. Includes maps, battle facts, biographies of the commanders, articles, historical resources, historic images, and even a 3-D photo presentation (which requires special 3-D glasses).
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Civil War Traveler: Civil War Travel
This resource explores Civil War sites of interest in various states in the Union as well as the Confederacy. It describes battles and important events that occurred, including maps.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Chattanooga Campaign
Find a timeline of the Chattanooga Campaign as well as battle descriptions, maps, and the official records of both the Union and Confederate commanders. Information comes from a variety of sources.
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National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
Part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the final battles at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. Pictures and a map included.