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Burning Atlanta 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… Civil War Virtual Battlefield Tours Civil War Virtual Battlefield Tours- Panoramic photos of numerous battlefields with explanations of the action. Crisis at Fort Sumter Crisis at Fort Sumter- Contains description by date of the events leading up to the firing on Fort Sumter. Stonewall in the Valley Stonewall in the Valley- "Stonewall" Jackson's brilliant military campaign in the Shenandoah, Va.: battles, people and documents. Civil War Field Trips Civil War Field Trips- Photos of Civil War sites in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Describes a college course focusing on a chronological tour of battlefield… Battle of Chattanooga Battle of Chattanooga- A chronological discussion of the 1863 siege and battles for Chattanooga including the Battle of Chickamauga. Battle of Champion Hill (May 16, 1863) Battle of Champion Hill (May 16, 1863)- Narrative on the battle with order of battle,diaries and accounts, official records, killed and wounded, history, batllefield preservation,… Battle of Fort Pulaski Battle of Fort Pulaski- Extensive article that covers the building, commissioning and capture of Fort Pulaski by Confederate forces and the Battle (April 10-11, 1862) that resulte… Shenandoah Valley In the Civil War Shenandoah Valley In the Civil War- Comprehensive site about the entire Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley. Includes personalities, campaigns, preservation efforts, walking and dr… Battles and Battlefields of the Shenandoah Valley Battles and Battlefields of the Shenandoah Valley- Complete description of all battles and the battlefields in the Shenandoah Valley. The five campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley a… The Stand of the 171st Ohio at Cynthiana The Stand of the 171st Ohio at Cynthiana- Brief description of this obscure engagement, which led to the defeat of John Hunt Morgan. Malcolm's Civil War Battlefield Photos Malcolm's Civil War Battlefield Photos- Selection of photographs taken at various Eastern theater battlefields American Civil War Battles by State American Civil War Battles by State- American Civil War Battles by State with battle maps and descriptions. The Red River Campaign 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 o… MO Civil War Engagements and Battles 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 t… Ten Costliest Battles of the Civil War Ten Costliest Battles of the Civil War- Lists of battle summaries, total casualties (killed, wounded, missing and captured), locations and commanders. The Battle of Laurel Hill The Battle of Laurel Hill- Covers one of the first land battles and Union General George B. McClellan's rise to fame. Includes history, news and events and a map. Ket's Electronic Field Trip To Perryville Ket's Electronic Field Trip To Perryville- Links to web resources related to the battle of Perryville and other Kentucky civil war sites. Battle of Bentonville Battle of Bentonville- Attempt to defeat Gen. William T. Sherman in the Carolinas in the spring of 1865. Civil War Artillery Civil War Artillery- Civil War mortars were the feared precision artillery weapon of the Victorian Age. A Primer on American Civil War Field Artillery A Primer on American Civil War Field Artillery- The history of artillery leading up to the war, and what types were used. Battlefields in Motion - Civil War Artillery - 10-inch Mortars Battlefields in Motion - Civil War Artillery - 10-inch Mortars- Discussion of the 10 inch mortars and their use on the attack on Ft. Sumter. Civil War Cannons Civil War Cannons- Info about artillery, cannons, and other heavy guns used. Artillery in the Civil War Artillery in the Civil War- Information on ammunition and artillery organization, includes diagrams and photos. Harrington Light Artillery Harrington Light Artillery- History of unit during civil war. Battery D (Reilly's Battery) and 1st North Carolina Artillery Regiment Battery D (Reilly's Battery) and 1st North Carolina Artillery Regiment- These pages review the history of two artillery units that were very active throughout the Civil War. This … Scott's Battery Home Page Scott's Battery Home Page- Information about Tennessee artillery troops of the Civil War. Civil War Artillery - The Projectiles Civil War Artillery - The Projectiles- Hundreds of photographs of Civil War artillery projectiles, fuses, glossary of terms, and patents. The First Lusitania Note to Germany The First Lusitania Note to Germany- Sent after the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, with a loss of more than 1,100 passengers and crew, including 124 … President Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality President Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality- Congressional address in which Wilson said the U.S. must remain neutral in the conflict that would become World War I. President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points- World War I speech delivered in Joint Session, January 8, 1918, in which Wilson enunciated what he considered the basic premises of a j… Woodrow Wilson: Second Inaugural Address Woodrow Wilson: Second Inaugural Address- Complete text of first speech given Monday, March 5, 1917. Includes background information. Woodrow Wilson: First Inaugural Address Woodrow Wilson: First Inaugural Address- Complete text of first speech given Tuesday, March 4, 1913. Includes background information. Thomas Woodrow Wilson Thomas Woodrow Wilson- Short biography from Infoplease.com. The Diaries of George Washington The Diaries of George Washington- Full text from the American Memory project at the Library of Congress. The Papers of George Washington The Papers of George Washington- "Established in 1969 ... to publish a complete edition of Washington's correspondence". A selection of annotated transcripts are available online … George Washington Papers: Essays George Washington Papers: Essays- Essays on Washington's papers George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress- The complete collection online The American Experience: TR the story of Theodore Roosevelt The American Experience: TR the story of Theodore Roosevelt- Site based on the PBS program which includes pictures, biography and suggestions for teachers. Prologue: Theodore Roosevelt and the Medal of Honor Prologue: Theodore Roosevelt and the Medal of Honor- One perspective on TR and the Rough Riders Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography- From Bartleby.com. By William Roscoe Thayer, 1919. A Bibliography of Theodore Roosevelt. A Bibliography of Theodore Roosevelt.- Online version of a book published in 1920. Includes a selection of Roosevelt's works online. Through the Brazilian Wilderness Through the Brazilian Wilderness- Theodore Roosevelt's biographical account of hunting, camping and "zoogeographical reconnaissance" with his son Kermit. The Strenuous Life; Essays and Addresses. The Strenuous Life; Essays and Addresses.- This small but concentrated book is a collection of Roosevelt's published commentaries and public addresses on what is necessary for a v… A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open.- The impassioned chapters encourage the average man to cross the line of comfortable and traditional travel to discover the vitality of outdoo… History as Literature. History as Literature.- Engaging and thought-provoking work covers such topics as modern art, the pursuit of scholarship, science and history, and the poetry of Dante. An Autobiography. An Autobiography.- This dynamic autobiography allows us into the life that formed one of the greatest and outspoken Presidents in American history. Ranch Life and the Hunting-Trail. Ranch Life and the Hunting-Trail.- From 1884-1886, Roosevelt records the joyous experiences on his ranch in the Dakota Territories. Includes over ninety unique illustrations by Fr… Letters to His Children. Letters to His Children.- Endearing collection containing more than twenty years of Roosevelt's loving correspondence with his children. Hunting Trips of a Ranchman. Hunting Trips of a Ranchman.- Roosevelt's 1885 ode to the beauty, vigor, and challenges of the Dakota Badlands and the frontier life.