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Home of the American Civil War: Armies of the Confederate States in the Civil War
An extensive list of the armies of the Confederacy. Click on the link to find who made up each army and the primary commander. From "The Photographic History of the Civil War."
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Home of the American Civil War: Election of 1864
The re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 was not a done deal. Read about the peace explorations, the Republican and Democratic conventions, the campaigns, and eventual "landslide" for Lincoln. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by...
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Home of the American Civil War: Propaganda in the Civil War
Propaganda was practiced by both the Union and Confederacy. Read the many ways propaganda was used both officially and unofficially. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by Randall and Donald.
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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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Home of the American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 July 4, 1863)
Read about the siege of Vicksburg from both the Union and Confederate points of view, the plight of the citizens, and official orders of battle.
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Home of the American Civil War: Mc Dowell's Advance to Bull Run
Details written by James B. Fry, an adjutant to McDowell, describe McDowell's advance and the Union Army's attack and subsequent retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run. From "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" by Ned Bradford.
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Home of the American Civil War: Lee's Last Orders
Read the last orders of Robert E. Lee to the Confederate troops, relating the surrender of the South and thanking them for their service.
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Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville
Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.
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Home of the American Civil War: North Anna and Cold Harbor
Two descriptions, brief and detailed, of the battle, a great battle description taken from the Confederate Military History and post battle reports from seven generals.
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Home of the American Civil War: Blockade
This site is an account of the North's efforts to establish and maintain a blockade of the southern ports during the Civil War. From "The Blockade and the Cruisers" by James Russell Soley.
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Home of the American Civil War: Battle of the Ironclads
A description of the first battle of iron-clad ships during the Civil War. Includes great primary source documents from officers involved.
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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.
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Home of the American Civil War: Letters About the Civil War
Get some first-hand information about a soldier's life during the Civil War from this large collection of letters, most of which were written by Confederate Soldiers. There is also a diary written by a member of the 20th Indiana Regiment...
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Home of the American Civil War: Secession of the Southern States
Scroll through this article to "Secession in the Upper South" to find out what was happening in southern states that had not yet seceded before April, 1861, and what convinced these states to secede. From an article by William L. Barney...
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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: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves
From "Epic Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865" comes this overview of the Main Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. Read about the struggle for Kentucky and the success of the Union at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson. Hyperlinks to battle...
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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.
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Home of the American Civil War: Border States in the Civil War
From "The Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" is this explanation of the critical importance of the border states and why the Lincoln administration worked to keep these states as part of the Union.
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Home of the American Civil War: Northern Industry in the Civil War
This article from "The Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" discusses the industrialization of the North in the Civil War and its effect on the economy.
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Home of the American Civil War: The Gatling Gun in the Civil War
Read about the invention, operation, and use of the Gatling gun in the Civil War. Includes a letter from Richard Gatling explaining why he invented such a weapon.
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Home of the American Civil War: Transportation and Commerce in the Civil War
From "The Civil War Day by Day" by E.B. Long comes this informative article about the different types of transportation that were used in the Civil War and why each had its importance.
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Home of the American Civil War: Benjamin Butler's New Orleans "Woman's Order"
How did women display their distaste and anger about the Union occupation of New Orleans? Read about how their behavior forced Gen. Butler's to issue orders on how they should be treated. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil...
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Home of the American Civil War: Elmira Prison
Read about the horrible conditions at Elmira Prison in New York. Find out how many Confederate prisoners it held and what diseases they suffered from. From "The Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War ."
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Home of the American Civil War: Elizabeth Van Lew
A biography of the eccentric Union spy, Elizabeth Van Lew, also known as "Crazy Bet" from "Spies for the Blue and Gray" by Harnett T. Kane.