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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of the Wilderness
Summarizes events of the Battle of the Wilderness, a major battle fought in Virginia in 1864 during the Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chancellorsville
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on May 1-4, 1863.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Shiloh
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on April 6-7, 1862.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Atlanta
Summarizes events of the Battle of Atlanta which took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Nashville
Summarizes events of the Battle of Nashville which took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chattanooga
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chattanooga, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on November 23-25, 1863.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chickamauga
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chickamauga, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on September 19-20, 1863.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Mobile Bay
Summarizes events of the Battle of Mobile Bay which took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Mobile Bay
The Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the last naval battles during the Civil War, is featured in this brief overview.
Texas A&M University
The Denbigh Project: Galveston During the Civil War
Describes the events that took place in Galveston during the Civil War. Covers the Union victory on New Year's Day, 1863, followed by the recovery of the city led by John Magruder, the impact of the Union blockade on life in Galveston,...
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon History: Civil War in Oregon
Did Oregon troops spend the Civil War in the East fighting exciting and frightening battles? Not exactly! Find how Oregon's soldiers occupied their time during this four-year span of time.
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Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Civil War Battlefields Virtual Field Trip
This detailed lesson plan has learners analyzing battles of the Civil War through the Internet and creating a presentation using the information learned. Note: Some links may no longer work but these battlefield sites can be easily found...
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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Battle of Gettysburg
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
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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.
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National Park Service: The Battle of First Manassas
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: Fort Donelson Natl Battlefield: The Battle of Fort Donelson
A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
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Siege of Petersburg: Battle of the Jerusalem Plank Road
The beginning of the siege of Petersburg, the battle of the Jerusalem Plank Road was not a good beginning for the Union Army. Read about the problems that beset the Union.
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Historic Sandusky: Battle of Lynchburg
An in-depth detailing of the Battle of Lynchburg from the point of view of those who lived in the city. Read about the Sandusky house, which was a base for operations during the battle.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Chattanooga Campaign
Find a timeline of the Chattanooga Campaign as well as battle descriptions, maps, and the official records of both the Union and Confederate commanders. Information comes from a variety of sources.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of New Madrid, 13 March 1862
A good description of the Battle of New Madrid and an explanation of why the course of the Mississippi River affected the battle.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
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.
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Prairie Grove in Depth
An in-depth look at the Battle of Prairie Grove detailing the strategy involved, the troops who fought, and the consequences of the Prairie Grove Campaign. Hyperlinks to additional information on the battle.
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North Georgia History: Battle of Pickett's Mill
Read a battle summary of Pickett's Mill, where Union forces fought in attempt to reach Atlanta.
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