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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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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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National Park Service: Vicksburg Natl Military Park: Passing the Vicksburg Batteries
Read how Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter moved his fleet past the Vicksburg batteries and lost only one transport.
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U.s. History: Bloody Antietam
Read an account of the battle of Antietam and the tactical mistakes of the tentative General George McClellan. The bloodiest battle of the Civil War brought about many changes.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Pea Ridge, March 1862
A map of operations for the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the battle of Elk Horn, Arkansas. The battle took place March 5-8, 1862. The map shows Bentonville and Leetown, roads, terrain, and the Confederate and Union positions during...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862
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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Etc: Maps Etc: The First Battle of Bull Run, 1861
A map showing the battle site of the First Battle of Bull Run or Battle of Manassas, and its proximity to Washington DC. The map shows the railroads in the area, Manassas Junction, Centerville, Bull Run Creek, the Warrenton Turnpike,...
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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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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Perryville, October 8, 1862
A plan of the Battle of Perryville (Battle of Chaplin Hills), Kentucky, on October 8, 1862, at the end of the Confederate Heartland Offensive. The map shows the location of Perryville, the Chaplin River, Mackville Pike, Springfield Pike,...
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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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
A plan of the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place between July 1-3, 1863. The map shows Union and Confederate positions, artillery positions, roads, and terrain features.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Chattanooga, November 1863
The region surrounding Chattanooga, Tennessee. Site of the Battle of Chattanooga; November 23, 24, 25, 1863 shown.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Spotsylvania, May 1864
A map of the region surrounding the Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, site of the Battle of Spotsylvania. Map shows May 8-21, 1864.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Fair Oaks, 1862
A map of the area of the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia, which took place on May 31-June 1, 1862. The map shows the York River Railroad, Williamsburg Road, 9 Mile Road, the White Oak Swamp, the Chickahominy River, and the Union and...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of the Wilderness, May 1864
A map of the region near Chancellorville, Virginia, site of the Battle of the Wilderness from May 5-6, 1864.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Cold Harbor, 1864
A map of the region near Cold Harbor, Virginia, site of the Battle of Cold Harbor from May 31-June 12, 1864.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Second Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864
A map of the vicinity of Franklin, Tennessee, site of the Second Battle of Franklin. The map shows Union and Confederate positions on November 30, 1864.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac, 1862
A map of Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and the vicinity, showing the battle site between the Merrimac and Monitor, and where the Merrimac was burnt and sank.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863
A map of southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia showing the area of General Robert E. Lee's Northern Campaign in 1863. The map shows major cities, railroads, terrain, and rivers in the area. The goal of Lee's campaign,...
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Etc: Vicinity of Fortress Monroe, 1861 1865
A map of the vicinity of Fort Monroe near Hampton and Norfolk, Virginia, during the American Civil War. The map shows forts, coastline features, the site of the Battle of Great Bethel, and the waters of Hampton Roads off Sewell's Point...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sharpsburg, September 17, 1862
A map of the vicinity of Sharpsburg, Maryland, site of the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War (September 17, 1862). The map shows Union and Confederate troop positions over the course of the battle, Antietam Creek, and the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Red River Expedition, 1864
A map of the Red River area of Louisiana, showing the operations during the Red River Campaign of 1864 during the American Civil War (March 10 to May 22). The map shows the route of General Banks from New Orleans west to Brashean...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Campaigns Around Perryville Kentucky, 1862
A map of the Kentucky and Tennessee region showing the western area of operations around Perryville, Kentucky, during the American Civil War (1862). The map shows state boundaries, major cities and towns, forts, and rivers in the area....
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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.