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19th Alabama at Chickamauga -- At Chickamauga the 19th had a part in an uncommon sight for the Army of Tennessee, the routing of a Federal army from the field. The second day of battle at Chickamauga was probably the 19th''s greatest day in all the war. On that day, the 19th was part of the left wing of the Army of Tennessee as it broke through the Federal line and drove the Army of the Cumberland from the field. This virtual tour is designed to describe in words and pictures what the 19th saw and did there.
1st Battle of Bull Run Confederate Order of Battle -- The first major battle of the Civil War was fought in Virginia, near the Manassas, Virginia railway junction, after which the battle was called Bull Run.
American Civil War -- From secession to surrender - this site gives an overview of the major campaigns of the Army of Virginia and the Army of the Potomac.
Atlanta Campaign -- A chronology of the events during Union General Sherman''s Atlanta Campaign.
Battle Summaries -- 380 Civil War battle summaries describe the action, principal commanders, casualty figures, results and preservation status of battlefields.
Battle at Prairie De Ann -- Detailed account about this little-known, four-day battle. Includes CSA Brig. Gen. Joseph O. Shelby''s poetic report about the men who fought and died.
Battle of Armstrong''s Hill -- Information on this obscure Tennessee battle that did not gain either side any advantage, yet built up the action around Knoxville.
Battle of Ball''s Bluff -- An essay that describes this 1862 Union disaster near Leesburg and focuses on finding out why this happened.
Battle of Bentonville -- This major battle, the largest ever fought in North Carolina, was the only significant attempt to defeat the large Union army of Gen. William T. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865.
Battle of Fredericksburg -- As the smoke cleared along the Gettysburg battle field on July 3rd, 1863 the remnants of the Pickett, Pettigrew, Trimble charge limped back to their lines. The victorious Union troops did not push forward to take advantage of the just repulsed attack. Instead they stood and shouted "Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg... Fredericksburg."
Battle of Honey Springs -- Sometimes called the Gettysburg of the Indian Territory, was fought on July 17,1863. The overall strategic objective was control of the Indian Territory, but more specifically, control of Union-occupied Fort Gibson.
Battle of Natural Bridge -- Details, with historical maps, the battle that began near Woodville Leon County, Florida on March 4, 1865.
Battle of Olustee -- On February 20,1864, two armies clashed in the virgin pine flatwoods of north-central Florida, near a railroad station named Olustee about fifteen miles east of Lake City. The battle raged for four hours. When it ended, the Union Army had suffered a stinging defeat.
Battle of Secessionville -- The Federal army came close to capturing a vital position on James Island in June Charleston 1862 - Federal General Benham''s poor planning and the timely arrival of reinforcements resulted in a victory for the outnumbered Confederates. Had the Federals captured Battery Lamar, they would have flanked the harbor defenses and might have forced the abandonment of Charleston by the Confederacy.
Battle of Selma -- The battle began around noon and lasted well into the night. Though most of the officers and men escaped there were over 2,000 men taken prisoner. For the next three days Selma was burned and pillaged.
Battle of Wilson''s Creek or Oak Hills -- A complete online book about the Battle of Wilson''s Creek on August 10, 1861 written with soldier diaries, letters, and articles.
Battles of the American Civil War -- Alphabetical listing of battles arranged by state. Since many battles were given more than one name, a search option is available.
Burning Atlanta -- General William Sherman''s letter explaining his intent to burn Atlanta to the ground, containing his famous quote: "You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it...War is hell."
Chronological list of Civil War Battles -- Lists of files that contain, in chronological order, every battle that was fought during the Civil War where there was at least one casualty suffered. Will locate a specific battle by using the "find in page" feature in your navigator.
Civil War History by Encyberpedia -- A summary of the Battle of Bullrun, July 1861.
Civil War Order of Battles -- A listing of major Civil War battles and skirmishes with orders of battle for each.
Civil War Virtual Battlefield Tours -- Contains photographs of Civil War battlefields and explanations for each battle.
Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley -- Even today, those living in the Shenandoah Valley cannot help but be touched by the history that surrounds them. Each step one takes upon the Valley''s fertile soil retraces the footprints of the past.
Fredericksburg Visitor Center -- The National Park Services'' website concerning the Battle Of Fredericksburg. Includes information on the battles, tours, and etc.
Irish Bend -- This 1863 Union victory at St. Mary Parish, along with the one at Fort Bisland, two days earlier, assured the success of the operations in West Louisiana.
Links Related to Antietam Battlefield -- Area Civil War links related to Antietam Battle--including Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg National Military Park, Battle of Monocacy, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Park Net.
MO Civil War Engagements and Battles -- Missouri''s importance has been greatly overlooked by many when it comes to its role in the Civil War. Battles are arranged by year and list the name, date, place and outcome. Good resource for researchers.
Second Battle of Manassas -- The Battle of Manassa in 1862, covering three days, produced far greater carnage, 3,399 killed, and brought the Confederacy to the height of its power. Still the battle did not weaken Northern resolve.
Sherman''s March Through South Carolina -- Arguably one of the less covered campaigns in the American Civil War, this campaign will go down in the war as one of the most decisive. Often ignored in this campaign is the skirmishes and stories that plagued both General Sherman''s army and the motley collection of Confederates opposing him.
Siege of Petersburg -- This campaign consisted of about 19 separate actions between the opening assaults in June, 1864, and the end of the siege with the battle of Five Forks and the final assaults in April, 1865.
Ten Costliest Battles of the Civil War -- Lists of battle summaries, total casualties (killed, wounded, missing and captured), locations and commanders.
The Red River Campaign -- Because of the French threat (Maximilian) in Mexico, Lincoln wanted military operations undertaken early in 1864 to raise the Federal flag over some part of Texas. Although Grant, Sherman and Banks were opposed, a line of operations up the Red River was finally prescribed.

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