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North Georgia History: Chattanooga
This site from North Georgia.com provides a thought from Abraham Lincoln about the importance of Chattanooga to the Union forces. He said "taking Chattanooga is as important as taking Richmond."
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Tullahoma Campaign
A good description of the military strategy involved in the Tullahoma Campaign and the importance for the Union to push the Confederate Army out of middle Tennessee.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America
Jump aboard to examine the importance of railroads during the Civil War. Delve into primary source documents that show how the newly developed rail system played a strategic role in many battles and also examine the role of slave labor...
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48th Ovvi Regiment: The Official Record of the 48th Ovi at Shiloh
This is truly an excellent study and recounting of the Battle of Shiloh. The strategy of the Battle and the importance of the outcome are discussed. Primary resources such as Capt. Posegate's personal account and John Richardson's...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Civil War, 1861 1865
A map of the southeastern part of the United States showing important sites of the Civil War (1861-1865). The map shows major cities, railroads, rivers, and terrain of the region. An inset map shows northeastern Virginia, with forts and...
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American Heritage Magazine: Investigation 1862
From a 1954 article in American Heritage Magazine, this interesting account shows how the outcome the Battle of Ball's Bluff had important political implications. Read about how the powerful Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gettysburg Address
Provides interesting facts and important information about the Gettysburg Address commemorating the massive deaths at the bloody Battle of Gettysburg.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Campaigns Around Perryville Kentucky, 1862
A map of the Kentucky and Tennessee region showing the western area of operations around Perryville, Kentucky, during the American Civil War (1862). The map shows state boundaries, major cities and towns, forts, and rivers in the area....
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Etc: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Richmond and Petersburg, 1862
A map of the vicinity of Richmond and Petersburg during the Civil War, showing several important battle sites of the Peninsula Campaign.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Georgia Campaign, 1863 1864
A map of the area between Chattanooga Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia showing the Union advance on Atlanta during the American Civil War (1864). The map shows the campaign routes and important battle sites, rivers, and terrain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Advance Upon Atlanta, 1864
A map of the area between Chattanooga Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia showing the Union advance on Atlanta during the American Civil War (1864). The map shows the campaign routes and important battle sites, railroads, rivers, and terrain.
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Etc: England During the Stuart Period, 1603 1714
This is a map of England and Wales during the Stuart Period, from the ascension of King James I in1603 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714. This map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography, and political boundaries....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ulric Dahlgren
Colonel Ulric Dahlgren, born in Bucks County, Pa., in 1842, died near King and Queen's Courthouse, Va., March 4th 1864. At the beginning of the Civil War he was sent by his father to plan and take charge of a naval battery on Maryland...