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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.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
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Combined Arms Research Library: Atlas of the Sioux Wars:
An in-depth look at the Sioux Wars from 1862-1877. Included are maps for many topics discussed.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Jubal Anderson Early (1816 1894)
A brief account of Jubal Early's military experience as a Confederate officer. Read about his successes and his major defeat which resulted in his removal from command. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Philip Sheridan
Detailed description of Sheridan's Civil War efforts as a military leader. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Philip Sheridan
Read about Sheridan's experience in the Civil War and his later accomplishments fighting the Plains Indians.
PBS
Pbs the West: The Pursuit and Capture of Chief Joseph
Provides detailed information on the Nez Perce campaign and the capture of Chief Joseph in an eyewitness account by Charles Erskine Scott Wood, aide to General Howard.
PBS
Pbs the West: The Everywhere Spirit
This PBS site describes events between 1866 and 1868 in the Indian Wars. Including the Lakota attack on a wagon train bringing supplies to Ft. Kearny and Custer's attack on the Cheyennes on the Washita River.
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Ohio in the Civil War: Blazer's Scouts
A description of the hand-picked troops who made up Blazer's Scouts, a group of Union guerrilla fighters. Links to first-person accounts.
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West Virginia in the Civil War: Broom of Destruction: Captain Blazer's Scouts
A look at Richard Blazer and his men who made up the group of guerrilla fighters known as Blazer's Scouts. Read about their exploits and their attempts to stop Mosby's Rangers.
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West Virginia in the Civil War: The Jessie Scouts
A thorough discussion of the formation and use of the Jessie scouts who were mainly cavalrymen who gathered intelligence. Dressed as Confederate soldiers, they were used extensively by General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Campaign.
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H Net Reviews: Reconstruction in Microcosm: The 1866 New Orleans Race Riot [Pdf]
A review of the book, "An Absolute Massacre: The New Orleans Race Riot of July 30, 1866" by James G. Hollandsworth, Jr. Discusses the political and racial implications of the actions in New Orleans during early Reconstruction.
Ohio State University
E History: Battles & Leaders of the Civil War: Sheridan in Shenandoah Valley
The Shendandoah Valley received no rest in the Civil War. General Philip Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign was the last of many forays by both the Union and Confederate Armies through this breadbasket area. Read about the strategy...
Ohio State University
E History: Introduction to Civil War Cavalry
Read about the role of the cavalry in the Civil War in both the North and the South. Find out about cavalry tactics and weapons as well as information about some of the famous cavalry commanders.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Philip Sheridan
Biographical profile of General Philip Sheridan covers all the essential elements of his career as a Union officer during the Civil War.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: A Civil War Sketch Artist
A presentation on Alfred Waud, who drew for the national press during the Civil War.
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Unconventional Warfare During the Civil War: John S. Mosby's Campaign
Find out about John S. Mosby's campaign in the Shenandoah Valley and why he was called the Gray Ghost.
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Turtle Hill: Black Kettle (1813 1868)
Provides biographical information on Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle. Includes information about the Sand Creek Massacre.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Philip Sheridan
Eminent military leader, born in Albany, New York, March 6, 1831; died at Nonquitt, Mass., Aug. 5, 1888. His parents came from Ireland and settled in Albany a short time before his birth, but soon after removed to Ohio, where he attended...