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 A Close Shave In The Civil War of the U.S. -- Civil War memoirs of Nova Scotian Samuel James Hingley, who served in 3rd Regiment Infantry, New Hampshire Volunteers, and was wounded in General Butler''s Bermuda Hundred Campaign.
A Storm of Shot and Shell -- The battlefield changed dramatically as a result of the accuracy at long distances produced by the rifled musket. No longer could armies march shoulder to shoulder to within a very short distance of their enemy. The rapid advance of technology made the military tactics of Napoleon obsolete. It was no longer considered cowardly to hide and shoot from a position of cover, such as a tree.
American Civil War -- Collection of questions, quotes, recipes, pictures, unusual facts, and chronology.
American Civil War -- Gives overall information about famous battles, Gettysburg and Antietam, and people, such as Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis. Includes Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and Sultana. Geared for the younger readers.
American Civil War -- Including general informational content.
American Civil War -- Includes American Civil War flags, maps and timeline, casualties of the civil war, battles and statistics, women in the war, life stories and people search.
American Civil War Home -- The complete Civil War site - including overviews of different aspects of the war, biographies, battle summaries, and photographs among numerous other things.
American Civil War Homepage -- Contains a wealth of information including categorized links, general resources, documentary records, and state and local studies. This page is frequently updated and maintained by Dr. George H. Hoemann, University of Tennessee.
American Wars and Military History -- The American Civil War was one of the most momentous and controversial periods in American history. This site was created with the intent of linking to as many primary documents from the period of the secession crisis as is reasonably possible, with the goal of shedding light on the causes of secession, hence of the war.
Atlas of the Official Records of the Civil War -- Commercial atlas was originally prepared in the 1890s as an adjunct to official records. Electronic format allows you to digitally zoom in and print from 175 full-color plates.
Bad Civil War Generals -- "A Beginner''s Guide to the Leadership-Impaired."
Blue & Gray Civil War Page -- Contains descriptions of battles, photographs, letters, war statistics and biographies of the generals.
Blue and Gray Trail -- North Georgia saw over one hundred thousand men die in less than a year at places whose names are forever engraved in the minds of the American past: Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the hell hole. Nowhere else in this war did so many men die in such a short period of time.
Bob Koch''s U.S. Civil War Web Site -- Over 400 Civil War photographs, current and 19th Century, concerning the Army of Northern Virginia. Also included are Civil War book reviews and a message board.
Camp Nelson -- This staging ground and supply center was also the largest recruiting, mustering, and training center for African American troops (called U.S. Colored Troops) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and one of the largest in the United States.
Campaigns and Operations -- An overview and pictorial guide of the American Civil War.
Carroll College Institute for Civil War Studies -- The collection of the late W. Norman FitzGerald holding includes 1,700 books, 400 pamphlets and 75 maps in addition to letters and other materials from noted Civil War authors.
Civil War -- A presentation of information about the battles and soldiers, in addition to a vast array of photographs and links.
Civil War Archive -- A collection of American Civil War regimental histories, letters from home and diary excerpts.
Civil War Chaplains -- At the out break of the American Civil War the United States of America had a standing army of some 16,000 men. This army was scattered predominantly in western outpost and was being served by only 26 Chaplains. The Confederate Chaplain was not much different than his counterpart in blue. He was a convicted man of God serving the southern army and it’s men in every aspect.
Civil War Defenses of Washington, D.C. -- A historical overview of the fortifications that guarded Washington during the Civil War and their current condition.
Civil War Directory -- This directory contains places of interest, links to additional Civil War sites, organizations, Harpers Weekly online and downloadable photographs and wallpaper.
Civil War Era National Cemeteries -- Many national cemeteries were established on or near specific Civil War conflict sites. For each of these sixteen cemeteries, an information sheet is attached, which includes the name and date of the conflict and background information on the establishment of the cemetery.
Civil War Index Page -- Categorized links, includes archives, bibliographies, books and an especially useful "Gateways" category. One of the most comprehensive list of Civil War links. Frequently updated and maintained by Jim Janke, Assoc. Prof., Dakota State University.
Civil War Interactive -- This is an online Civil War information source, which is updated daily with trivia, book reviews, recipes and links to additional Civil War informative sites.
Civil War Map Exhibits -- Categories include casualties of the Civil War, state battle maps, statistics, women and the war and battle lists.
Civil War Medicine -- Like all wars, there was sacrifice and waste, courage and cowardice, brutality and humanity. All of these things can be reflected in the medical side of the War. Vastly unexplored by historians, the medical aspects of this conflict are fascinating.
Civil War Medicine - Start of War -- At the beginning of the Civil War, the U.S. Army had a medical corps consisting of all of 98 surgeons and assistant surgeons. The Corps had about 20 clinical thermometers, and didn''t have a "modern" microscope until 1863.
Civil War Music -- A source for information regarding Civil War music, featuring lyrics to Civil War songs, fife and drum music, bugle calls, midis and original photographs.
Civil War Nurses -- The nurses and the medical departments on both sides of the Civil War played an important part in the life of injured soldiers. This page covers the role of nurses in the war, including essays, photographs, letters, and more.
Civil War Photographs -- 1,118 photographs from the Library of Congress. A searchable and browsable database.
Civil War Regimental Histories Index, Union -- Directory to regimental histories of the Union states, including history, genealogy, personal narratives and muster rolls.
Civil War Series -- On-line American Civil War resources at The War Times Journal. Includes rare archives, links and books.
Civil War Traveler -- Travel information for Civil War sites and events in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington DC.
Civil War Trust -- This private, non-profit membership organization is working toward the preservation of the most historic Civil War battlefield sites.
Civil War Victorian -- This is a site based mainly on the home-front of the American Civil War. It contains useful information for women and men who participate in Living History events.
Civil War Women -- When the Civil War began, the Southern woman''s role changed irrevocably. She had been the leader of the home life, training the servants, keeping the kitchen stocked. But with the exodus of the men from the plantations, the women instantly became the leaders of their farms.
Civil War Women - Archival Exhibits at Duke University -- In response to the many requests, we have begun to transcribe and scan some of our manuscript collections which document women''s experiences in the Civil War.
Crisis at Fort Sumter -- In this delicate and potentially explosive situation, Lincoln may well have wondered at times whether it would have been better had the Buchanan administration abandoned Sumter and Pickens. By retaining the forts, Buchanan had, in effect, left him with a highly visible, emotional, symbolic point of contention with the Confederacy.
Everything You Wanted to Know -- American Civil War information that offers a diverse area of topics, such as terminology, chronology, battles, stories, animations, graphics, photographs, puzzles, quizzes and trivia, exams to test your knowledge and information from the opening shots of Fort Sumter to the Peace Accord signed by the Union and the Confederacy at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. Java required.
George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil -- The mission of the center is to promote scholarly research war through the development of a database that contains pertinent military, socio-economic and medical data on Union and Confederate servicemen, with initial emphasis on West Virginia''s soldiers.
Great American History -- The outline that follows is fairly extensive, covering the Civil War''s major political and military events, but it is neither exhaustive nor finished.
Historical Natural History: Insects and the Civil War -- The fact that microbes caused more death than hostile fire is well known to the student of the American Civil War. This account reveals the influence of insects on soldiering during the Civil War.
History Information Center -- The story of Adams County, from the days of Indian raids to the development plans of today, spreads over two centuries. But our area is best known for just three days of that time, July 1th, 2nd and 3rd, 1863 - the Battle of Gettysburg.
Images of the Civil War -- Images from the Civil War National Archives alphabetically arranged by subject.
Insiders'' Guide to Civil War Sites in the Eastern Theatre -- History and travel guide offering practical information for touring Civil War sites in the Eastern Theater, from battlegrounds to local history, accommodation and restaurants.
Intelligence in the American Civil War -- The works of Edwin C. Fishel, a noted author in the area of intelligence, reveals covert operations, spies and intrigue gathered from his research on the role of intelligence in the Civil War.
Life Stories of Civil War Heroes -- Biographies of the lives of a few of the noble and brave are presented here, along with sources that may be of interest for more in-depth study. Tributes to the common soldier, valiant unsung heroes and veterans are also included — "that they will not be forgotten."
Maps of National Historic & Military Parks, Memorials and Battlefields -- It is the objective of the University of Texas library to collect scholarly digital materials in order to provide a broad access to articles, monographs and large databases.
Mason-Dixon Line Civil War Home Page -- From authentic 19th century recipes, to medicine, well-researched period clothing and little-known Civil War facts, this web-site captures real life on the home and war-front.
Museum of Culpeper VA History -- The Museum of Culpeper History website has a collection of artifacts, photos, & memorabilia from our historic county. Highlights are George Custer, Ulyesses S. Grant, Clara Barton, Walt Whitman and more.
National Park Service Civil War Related Sites -- The National Park Service is developing a Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (CWSS) of over 5.5 million records for use in civil war parks. Currently contains a partial list of National Park Service (NPS) sites representing Civil War history.
Pamplin Historical Park -- From August 1864 through April 1865, the blue and gray fought a number of bitter and bloody engagements, the Federals trying to isolate Petersburg from its supply routes and the Confederates desperately defending their lifelines to the outside world.
People and Leaders -- Photographs and brief biographies of Northern and Southern high profile Civil War personalities.
Scott Laidig''s Civil War Research Site -- Society for Online Civil War Research - Primary and Secondary Research materials for the serious online researcher.
Shenandoah Gallery -- Although primarily a commercial site, there are numerous high-image Civil War prints with detailed descriptions of the subject matter. Includes a Civil War Hero''s Slide Show.
Southern Comfort -- These pages include an extensive collection of essays, articles, photographs and additional historical documents pertaining to the Civil War. Also contains an online catalog for Civil War currency, Bonds and period Newspapers.
Texts and Documents: The American Civil War -- Hanover College''s page with links to primary and secondary Civil War sources.
The American Civil War -- Biographical sketches of Civil War characters, famous, infamous and the lesser known, lists of names and unit histories and letters to and from soldiers in the field.
The Civil War As Photographed by Matthew Brady -- Mathew Brady and his associates, most notably Alexander Gardner, George Barnard and Timothy O''Sullivan, photographed many battlefields, camps, towns, and people touched by the war. Their images depict the multiple aspects of the war except one crucial element: battle.
The Civil War: A Student''s Short Guide -- A student''s short summary of the American Civil War: causes, biographies, battles, and other information.
The History Place -- An easy-to-use American Civil War timeline with many original photographs and interesting quotes.
The Virginia Military Institute Museum -- The 15,000 artifacts in the historical collection chronicles the creation and development of Virginia Military Institute and the amazing contributions of alumni to history.
This Week in the Civil War -- A weekly updated day by day account of the American Civil War.
U.S. Air Force Academy Civil War Links -- Contains several links that lead to hundreds of Civil War sites.
U.S. Army Military History Institute -- Provides searchable databases of bibliographical and biographical holdings and unit histories; online access to document descriptions and photographs.
U.S. Civil War -- Information includes documents, battle accounts, timelines, original photographs and the officers.
U.S. Civil War Center -Louisiana State University. -- The goal is to locate, index, and/or make available all appropriate private and public data regarding the Civil War. Contains links to over 4500 Civil War related sites.
U.S. History Interactive -- This site explores the U.S. Civil War through biographies, maps and documents.
UNITED STATES COLORED TROOPS IN THE CIVIL WAR -- Index page from the Lest We Forget web site with a much different perspective on America''s Civil War, focusing on governmental policy and the role of the United States Colored Troops.
US Civil War: Internet Modern History Sourcebook -- This is a series of history primary on-line resources intended to serve the needs of teachers and students in college survey courses in American history.
US Field Instructions -- Electronic edition of "Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field," prepared by Francis Lieber, promulgated as General Orders No. 100 by President Lincoln, 24 April 1863.
Valley of the Shadow: Living the Civil War in Pennsylvania and Virginia -- This project interweaves the histories of two communities on either side of the Mason-Dixon line during the era of the American Civil War.
West Point Atlas -- Follow the events of the Civil War with digital versions of maps created by the United States Military Academy’s Department of History.
West Virginia 13th Infantry -- This site is dedicated to the 13th WVI history and battles from 1861 to 1865. Includes civil war songs, photographs, lettes and diaries, medical and prison indexes and more.
Zoom In on the Civil War -- Explore the battle of Gettysburg. Includes an essay, "Origins of the Civil War Conflict," a searchable map, a newspaper article on Southern attitudes towards the end of the Civil War and additional resources.

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