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Home of the American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 July 4, 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Atlanta Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Georgia Encyclopedia offers an excellent article describing the synopsis and details of the Atlanta campaign in which the Confederacy tried to stop Union General William Tecumseh Sherman from capturing Atlanta in 1864.
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North Georgia History: Chronology of the Atlanta Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
About North Georgia offers a chronology of the events which led to the siege and capture of Atlanta. Hyperlinks to biographies of Army officers involved in the Campaign and battles leading up to the capture of Atlanta.
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Son of the South

Son of the South: Confederate Generals

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographies and resources for a large group of Confederate generals.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Confederate View on Vicksburg Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Confederates' views of the Vicksburg Campaign. Taken from "Confederate Military History."
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided on the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain which was part of the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War. The actual battle took place between Union General William T. Sherman and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston which...
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The Battle of Champion Hill: Grant's March From Raymond to Champion Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
A description from Grant's personal memoirs of the road from Raymond to Champion Hill along with a map showing Grant's march inland in May, 1863.
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National Park Service: The Battle of First Manassas

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Joseph E. Johnston

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston.
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Manassas, First

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an organized description of the first major land battle of the Civil War of the Manassas Campaign. This battle is also known as the First Bull Run. Read a description of it here.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Joseph E. Johnston

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has photographs and paintings of Civil War leaders, both political and military. Clicking on the arrow will take you through pictures and brief biographies of the leaders. From the National Portrait Gallery.
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Joseph E. Johnston

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Joseph E. Johnston.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph E. Johnston

For Students 9th - 10th
(1807-1891) American General and Congressman
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph E. Johnston

For Students 9th - 10th
(1807-1891) Soldier that fought in the Mexican War and in the Confederate side of the Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph E. Johnston

For Students 9th - 10th
(1807-1891) A senior general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.