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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1862 Civil War History
This article provides interesting information about the 1862 Civil War History, the second year of the conflict. Learn about the major events and battles between the Union and Confederacy and the Generals who led the armies into battle....
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)
Battlefield map of the Battle of Gettysburg depicts troop movement of the Union and Confederate Armies in the fight for Culps Hill on July 3, 1863.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Israel
The state of Israel came into formal existence on 14 May 1948. The United States recognized the new state on the same day, and the Soviet Union followed on 18 May. On 15 May 1948 the new state was invaded by the armies of Egypt, Iraq,...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Appomattox Campaign
A brief rundown of the Appomattox Campaign from March 25 to Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War."
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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.
Other
Crisis at Fort Sumter
Detailed background information is provided to assist users in solving the dilemmas facing President Lincoln in the events surrounding the fall of Fort Sumter.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Stalin's Speech on Anniversary of the October Revolution
Transcripts of Stalin's speech on Red Square celebrating the 24th anniversary of 1917 revolution. Within his speech, he speaks frequently of WWII and the battles with Germany.
Other
West Virginia in the Civil War: Broom of Destruction: Captain Blazer's Scouts
A look at Richard Blazer and his men who made up the group of guerrilla fighters known as Blazer's Scouts. Read about their exploits and their attempts to stop Mosby's Rangers.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: Links to Stalin
This site from the Mount Holyoke College provides a list of numerous links to sources covering a broad range of topics on Stalin.
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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.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: General Ormsby Mac Knight Mitchel
General Mitchel, born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., August 28th, 1809, died at Hilton Head, S. C., October 30th, 1862, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1829. Immediately after his graduation he was made...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Ellis Wool
John Ellis Wool (February 20, 1784 - November 10, 1869) was an officer in the United States Army during three consecutive U.S. wars: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War and the oldest Union general of the American Civil War. By the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Edward O. C. Ord
General Ord, born in Cumberland, Md., October 18th, 1818, died in Havana, Cuba, July 22nd, 1883, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1839, and assigned to the Third Artillery. He served with distinction in the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Rufus King
General King, born in New York city, January 26th, 1814, died there, October 13th, 1876, was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1833, and appointed to the Engineer Corps. He resigned from the army, September 30th, 1836,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Henry Thomas
George Henry Thomas (July 31, 1816 - March 28, 1870) was a career United States Army officer and a Union General during the American Civil War, one of the principal commanders in the Western Theater. Thomas served in the Mexican-American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Operations About Atlanta, 1864
A map of Atlanta and vicinity during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (1864). The map shows the fortifications around Atlanta, the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, and the sites of the Battle of Peach Tree...
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Etc: Operations About Marietta, June 14 28, 1864
A map of Marietta and vicinity during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (June 14-28, 1864). The map shows the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, and the sites of the Battle of Pine Mountain (June 14), the Battle...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Pickett's Mills and New Hope Church, May 1864
A map of the battle sites of New Hope Church (May 25-26, 1864) and Pickett's Mill (May 27, 1864) during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War (June 14-28, 1864). The map shows the positions of the Union and Confederate armies,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg showing the positions of the Union and Confederate armies, roads, and terrain features.
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Etc: Maps Etc: The First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861
A map of the area around Manassas and New Market, Virginia, showing the operations of the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Battle of Manassas) on July 21, 1861. The map shows Warrenton Turnpike, Bull Run Creek, roads and...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: Franklin Battlefield
At the Civil War Battle of Franklin (November 30, 1864), Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield's Union troops repelled repeated assaults by Confederate forces under Gen. John Bell Hood. The devastating losses sustained helped doom Hood's Army of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Abner Doubleday
Abner Doubleday (June 26, 1819 - January 26, 1893) was a career United States Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Mc Dowell Mc Cook
Alexander McDowell McCook (April 22, 1831 - June 12, 1903) was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War.