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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Pea Ridge Campaign
Find out the importance of the Pea Ridge Campaign and how it figured in keeping Missouri, a prize desired by both the north and the south, in the Union.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Pea Ridge
The Battle of Pea Ridge hinged on which side had the best commanders. Find out who was involved in this battle for control of the Trans-Mississippi West and the results of the bitter fighting. Included are biographies and pictures of the...
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Military History Online: Battle of Gettysburg
Military History Online provides a comprehensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg. Select from the left-hand toolbar for content including detailed reenactments of each battle, daily events, and much more.
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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.
Amethyst Galleries
Antietam: A Photographic Tour
A photographic tour of the Battle of Antietam. Presents the battle through images of the sites where parts of the battle occurred and provides information about the battle sites. Included are many maps and commentary. A site for the...
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National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield
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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Antietam on the Web
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
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.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Antietam, Maryland (1862)
Colorful map of Civil War Battle at Antietam in 1862 depicts the course of battle and strategy of both Union and Confederate troops. Map accompanied by informational text.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)
Civil War battle map of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate troop movement at Devil's Den and Little Round Top, July 2, 1863.
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Civil War Album: Site Photos: Battle of Harpers Ferry
A brief description of the attack on Harpers Ferry along with maps of Confederate troop placements and photos of how it looks today.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Stand Watie
Who was the only Native American general in the Civil War, the last Confederate general to lay down arms? Read about Stand Watie, Cherokee chief whose troops fought throughout Indian Territory and surrounding states. From "The...
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Battle of Murfreesboro
A description of the Battle of Murfreesboro and the Confederate cavalry attack by Nathan Bedford Forrest's troops.
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Gateway Nmra: Trains and Railroads in the Civil War
Why were the railroads so important to both the Confederates and Union and how were they targets of raids? How were railroad executives involved in the course of the war? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this...
US National Archives
National Archives: Comparing Civil War Recruitment Posters
The Lincoln administration struggled with the idea of recruiting black troops until it became a necessity for the Union army. Compare and contrast the following recruitment posters - one for recruiting black men for the Union army and...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: History and Archaeology: Andersonville Prison
Andersonville Prison was created in February, 1864 to relieve the overcrowding of Union prisoners in other nearby prisons. It closed a year later due to sanitation problems among others and had earned a reputation for inflicting...
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National Park Service: The Battle of First Manassas
A review of the first Manassas campaign, also known as Bull Run. Find a description of the battle in the morning and afternoon as well as a description of Order of Battle and of the troops, officers, and the casualties.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Pea Ridge (Elkhorn Tavern)
Read descriptions of the Battle of Pea Ridge as well as the official reports of the commanders involved.
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a detailed account of the most famous and important battle of the U.S. Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. Check out the link, near the bottom of the page, to a letter from President Lincoln to...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Missionary Ridge, 25 Nov. 63
An account of the bloody battle of Missionary Ridge from "The Civil War Dictionary" by Mark Boatner III.
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Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson
A thorough overview of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the United States Civil War. It contains links to official records and actual accounts of the battle.
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Home of the American Civil War: Pickett's Charge
This site outlines Pickett's Charge, the bloodiest moment of the Battle of Gettysburg. From an essay printed in 1901, "General Meade" by Isaac R. Pennypacker.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: History and Archaeology: Battle of Chickamauga
Discover facts about the Battle of Chickamauga, which was fought in 1863 and was the biggest Civil War battle ever to take place in Georgia.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Gettysburg Campaign
Examine the events surrounding the Gettysburg Campaign as it relates to Pennsylvania history in this detailed account. Contained within this site are links to audio, video, and pictorial images of events and people of this era.