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Behind the Stonewall: The Battlefield of Gettysburg
This website provides an interactive/panoramic map of the battlefield at Gettysburg, complete with general descriptions of each site.
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Pocantico Hills Central School: The Civil War for Kids
Written and published by an elementary school class in New York, this site offers lots of information on the Civil War. You'll find pictures, maps, a timeline, and graphs. Learn about battles, leaders, uniforms, flags, and much more....
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...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Battle of Gettysburg
A learning module that begins with "The Battle of Gettysburg" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: James Longstreet (1821 1904)
Insightful biographical information on the life and career of James Longstreet who played a prominent role in the Civil War.
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National Park Service: Gettysburg National Military Park: The Cavalry
"Did you ever see a dead cavalryman?" That was a common saying back in the beginning of the Civil War. Unfortunately, even the cavalry wasn't spared in the bloodbath of the Civil War. Here is a one-page description of the Union and...
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Strong Vincent: Hero of the Battle of Little Round Top
This site provides a biography of Strong Vincent's military career, including his role at the Battle of Little Round Top, where he was shot. Includes photos of Vincent and quotes about him.
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Virginia Family Research: The Battle of Gettysburg
This site provides a concise description of the Battle of Gettysburg. It discusses each day of the battle and gives an account of the movement of the Union and Confederate troops. Includes pictures of the battle sites and a map showing...
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of James Longstreet
An online edition of the famous Confederate general's wartime memoirs. He fought in such battles as Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and more.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the Civil War
Looks at the resources available to the Union and Confederate military forces, the Anaconda Plan undertaken by the North to squeeze the economy of the South, and the delaying tactics of General George McClellan who hesitated to attack...
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Military History Online: The Wheatfield
This article analyzes the battle fought in The Wheatfield, a small rocky slope on the southern half of the Gettysburg battlefield.
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About North Georgia: John Bell Hood
Resource briefly details the life of John Bell Hood, concentrating on his actions as a Confederate General during the Civil War.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Gettysburg Address
Provides interesting facts and important information about the Gettysburg Address commemorating the massive deaths at the bloody Battle of Gettysburg.
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Behind the Stonewall: Big Round Top, Gettysburg, Pa
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from the peak of Big Round Top as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
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Behind the Stonewall: Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pa
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from the top of Devil's Den as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
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Behind the Stonewall: Little Round Top, Gettysburg, Pa
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from the "military crest" of Little Round Top as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
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Behind the Stonewall: The Peach Orchard, Gettysburg, Pa
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view of off of the top of Cemetery Hill as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
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Behind the Stonewall: The Wheatfield, Gettysburg, Pa
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from The Wheatfield as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
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Virtual Gettysburg: Interactive Battlefield Tour
Although this site is advertising a complete CD-ROM package of Virtual Gettysburg, the accompanying free information is beneficial. There are free panoramas, pictures of monuments, and online exhibits of Confederate currency and "Lincoln...
The History Place
The History Place: Timeline Photos Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a very extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline are photos that can be enlarged, links to many speeches and papers, and other historical information....
Read Works
Read Works: On Hallowed Ground
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the battle of Gettysburg and efforts being made to preserve famous battlefields. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Gettysburg, July 1, 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. July 1 shown.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Gettysburg, July 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. July 2, 3, 4 shown.