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Home of the American Civil War: North Anna and Cold Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
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National Park Service: The Siege of Petersburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy and learn from the virtual experience of the Siege of Petersburg. Petersburg was an important supply center for the Confederate capital and became the site of the longest siege of the Civil War. The video, audio, still pictures,...
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Military History Online: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Military History Online provides a comprehensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg. Select from the left-hand toolbar for content including detailed reenactments of each battle, daily events, and much more.
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Boston Globe: Documenting the Return of u.s. War Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs showing the process of transferring casualties of U.S. wars from the country of their death through Dover Air Force Base to ready them for their return home. (April, 2009)
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Vietnam War Casualties

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistical data detailing the human toll of the Vietnam War. Lists casualties by country, race, state, gender, service component, grade, year, and more.
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The Civil War Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything that one might need to research or understand the American Civil War can be found on this huge web site! Photo and text database, official records and maps, battles, research pages, and much more can be found in this expansive...
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British Battles:the War of the Revolution 1775 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an account of the battles and people who fought during the American Revolution. Presents the war through the battles fought and provides maps, casualties, equipment and paintings.
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British Battles: Battle of Cape St Vincent

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of the battles that occurred during the Napoleonic Wars from Cape St. Vincent to Waterloo. Provides battle maps, uniforms, and equipment used by the troops. Presents an account of the battles and the casualties.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Front Casualties

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics on the casualties of the battles of the Italian Front in World War I.
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Family Search: Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902

For Students 9th - 10th
During the Philippine Insurrection, more than 125,000 American soldiers were sent to the Philippines, and over 4,000 deaths occurred during this conflict. This was also known as the Philippine-American War and the War of Philippine...
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History Net: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents an interesting article from America's Civil War Magazine. It gives a detailed account of this all important battle of the Civil War.
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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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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: History and Archaeology: Battle of Chickamauga

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about the Battle of Chickamauga, which was fought in 1863 and was the biggest Civil War battle ever to take place in Georgia.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Prairie Grove

For Students 9th - 10th
The last major battle in the Trans-Mississippi West, the Battle of Prairie Grove pitted armies of equal strength against each other. Read about the battle, the strategy, and the commanders and troops involved.
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Pilgrim Hall: King Philip's War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is nicely organized and describes the war's impact on the colonists as well as the Indians.
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Pbs Teachers: War Expectations (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for examining how recent U.S.-fought wars have shaped expectations of the cost of war. Students discuss American expectations about the war as of 2003 in Iraq regarding the length of the war, casualties, and military versus...
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Military History Online: Gettysburg Casualties

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comparative chart estimating the number of casualties inflicted during the Battle of Gettysburg. Content is organized by Union vs. Confederate, as well as the various corps.
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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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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries by State

For Students 9th - 10th
A search engine to find summaries of Civil War battles by state. Information includes battle location, date(s), commanders, casualties, and a description of the battle.
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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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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a brief overview of the events at the Civil War Battle of Antietam.
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National Park Service: Cwsac Battle Summaries: Battle Summary of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a complete summary of the Civil War Battle at Fort Donelson.

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