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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Memoirs: William T. Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
Several chapters taken from General Sherman's memoirs covering the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. He provides a leadership view of the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant before, during and after the battle.
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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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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Photographs: Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
Annotated slideshow of the memorials erected at Shiloh to commemorate the Union and Confederate dead.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing in Tennessee, showing the sites of the Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. The battle took place on April 6-7, 1862. The map shows the Tennessee River,...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "What I Saw of Shiloh" by Ambrose Bierce

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambrose Pierce fought in some bloody battles during the Civil War. He reminisces about one such battle in "What I Saw of Shiloh" in this short story.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Epic Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865" comes this overview of the Main Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. Read about the struggle for Kentucky and the success of the Union at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson. Hyperlinks to battle...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Don C. Buell

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this biography of Union general, Don Carlos Buell. Find out about his command, and the reasons he was relieved of that command.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Lewis "Lew" Wallace

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Overview of General Lew Wallace's role in the Civil War.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Thomas L. Crittenden

For Students 9th - 10th
General Crittenden, born in Russellville, Ky., May 15th, 1815, studied law under his father, was admitted to the bar, and became Commonwealth's Attorney in Kentucky in 1842. He served in the Mexican War as lieutenant colonel of Kentucky...
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Curated OER

Etc: Clip Art Etc: General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

For Students 9th - 10th
Pierre Gustave Toutan Beauregard (1818 - 1893) was a Louisiana-born author, civil servant, politician, inventor, and general for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was the victor at the First Battle of Bull Run...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Albert Sidney Johnston

For Students 9th - 10th
(1803-1862) A Confederate general in the American Civil War who was killed during the Battle of Shiloh.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General P. G. T. Beauregard

For Students 9th - 10th
General Beauregard, who opened the Civil War by bombarding Fort Sumter, made a brilliant record during the conflict between the States. He won the battle of Bull Run; distinguished himself at Shiloh; held General Halleck in check for two...