Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Sulphur Trestle
This overview features the Battle of Sulphur Trestle, a victorious fight for the Confederates in northern Alabama in autumn of 1964.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Battle of Gettysburg
This article provides a very detailed account of the Battle of Gettysburg. Content includes a personal account of the battle's aftermath from a teenage girl.
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Battle of Gettysburg: Battlefield Maps
This site provides a complete map of the battle fought at Gettysburg.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Lookout Mountain 24 Nov. 63
Also known as the Battle above the Clouds, the battle of Lookout Mountain was part of the Chattanooga Campaign. Find out about its odd name and the results of the battle. From "Civil War Dictionary" by Mark M. Boatner III.
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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.
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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.
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Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Gunboats
Descriptions of specific gunboats used by both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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Treasure Net Image Collection: Georgia: Civil War Photos
View four different Civil War Era photos (1863 - 1865) of destruction in Georgia.
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Gah: Outline of the Civil War Links
Scroll down through this outline to section IV, B where you will find a list of the major battles and naval engagements of 1861 and 1862.
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Beeghley Tech Innovations: Teaching the Civil War With Technology: Battles
This is an alphabetical list of links to resources for specific battles of the Civil War such as Antietam and Appomattox.
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: John Hill Hewitt, "War"
This gives the history of the Civil War from its beginning to the Battle of Richmond in poetic verse written by John Hill Hewitt (1801-1890 CE). The introduction firmly establishes the sourthern sympathies of the writer.
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma College of Law: The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Features the complete lyrics to the popular Civil War song "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Antony and Octavius
This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.
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The Gettysburg Welcome Center: The Battle of Gettysburg
A summary and synopsis of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, and its aftermath.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Antietam: Facts, Stats and Casualties
Article discussing the Battle of Antietam provides students of all ages important facts about battle strategy and statistics on war casualties.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Capture and Battle of New Orleans: Civil War for Kids
Article on the Capture and Battle of New Orleans in which students will find information on battle strategy and importance as well as fun facts and photos. Includes video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln.
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Critical Civil War Battles
These battles were among the most pivotal in America's bloodiest conflict: First Bull Run, Fort Donelson, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Atlanta.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: A War to End Slavery: Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Children at War [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that takes students through an investigation of two key battles of the Civil War--Vicksburg and Gettysburg. Students determine why these battles...
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Gettysburg: 30 Facts for Kids
Article on the Battle of Gettysburg. Outlines each day of the battle for a comprehensive picture. Includes 30 facts for students of all school age and a video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Texas Military Forces Museum: Battle of Palmetto Ranch 12 13 May 1865
Describes what happened during the last land battle of the Civil War, which took place at Palmetto Ranch (also spelled 'Palmito').
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Advance and Retreat by John Bell Hood
Selections from the wartime memoirs of Confederate General John B. Hood who served under Lee, Longstreet and other famous Confederate officers.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Battle of Antietam
This Wikipedia article on the bloodiest battle in American history gives background information on the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
Curated OER
Historical Maps: Civil War 1861 1865
A very interesting map that shows the area under Union control in 1861 and the subsequent land lost by the Confederacy to the Union year by year. From the Perry-Castenada Collection.
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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.
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