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.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: American Civil War Battles
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
Siteseen
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.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Chancellorsville May 1, 1863
This map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies on the first day of battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. The map can be downloaded in PDF format.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Chantilly
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle at Chantilly, in Virginia, in 1862.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Cedar Creek
Animated map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle fought at Cedar Creek, Virginia, 1864.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fredericksburg
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle of Fredericksburg.
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.
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.
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.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Chickamauga, Georgia (1863)
Animated map of the Battle of Chickamauga brings the Civil War to life with footage of the battlefield, map, and explanation.
NOAA
Noaa: Office of Coast Survey: Historical Map and Chart Collection
A collection of maps and charts related to the Civil War. Maps and charts can be downloaded and saved.
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Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
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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: The Battle of Vicksburg
Provides a general overview of the siege of Vicksburg. Content includes a small map of the area on July 3, 1863. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" edited by Patricia L. Faust.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Siege of Petersburg
Enjoy and learn from the virtual experience of the Siege of Petersburg. Petersburg was an important supply center for the Confederate capital and became the site of the longest siege of the Civil War. The video, audio, still pictures,...
Curated OER
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...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: Topical War Map of the Southern States
A large detailed map of the central and southern U.S. from 1863. Difficult to read.
Siteseen
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.
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...
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The Story of the Us Told in 141 Maps
This collection of United States maps includes a year-by-year. Beginning from the Declaration of Independence and extending to present-day, students will learn explore and interact with these maps that change year-by-year.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Gettysburg Battle Maps
This site provides three small maps depicting the troop alignments on the battlefield of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.
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Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg
A map of the Vicksburg Campaign shows the path of Grant's march and marks where the battles took place along the way.
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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