Battles

Battles, Matthew Battles, Matthew- About Matthew and some photos. Battle at Prairie De Ann 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 Resaca Battle of Resaca- Devoted to detailed history, preservation and educational use of the lands where the battle took place in May 1864. Battle of Wilson's Creek or Oak Hills Battle of Wilson's Creek or Oak Hills- A free online book about the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861 written with soldier diaries, letters, and articles. Battle of Malvern Hill Battle of Malvern Hill- Includes background, battle, aftermath, timeline, and reading resources. Battles of Bull Run Battles of Bull Run- Information on the First and Second Battles of Bull Run (or Manassas) Civil War Battlefields Online Civil War Battlefields Online- CW Battlefields is an online database of some of the Civil War battlefields with pictures, information, and locations. It is currently small but the… Battle of Picacho Pass Battle of Picacho Pass- A study of the Battle of Picacho Pass and the Bascom Affair. The Battle of Port Hudson The Battle of Port Hudson- A thorough description of this important battle and siege, including maps, pictures, personal accounts, and unit lists and lists of participating soldie… Atlanta Campaign Atlanta Campaign- A chronology of the events during Union General Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Fort Pocahontas - Black history during the Civil War Fort Pocahontas - Black history during the Civil War- A battle where Black Union troops defeated General Fitzhugh Lee. A great moment for black history during the Civil War! Inclu… Breakthrough at Petersburg - April 2, 1865 Breakthrough at Petersburg - April 2, 1865- Honors Northern and Southern soldiers of the Sixth Corps breakthrough at Petersburg on April 2, 1865. Links to unit web pages of partic… Battle of Elizabeth City Battle of Elizabeth City- Covers destruction of Flag Officer William Lynch's "mosquito fleet" by a Union flotilla under Commander Stephen Rowan. Includes summary, battle reports, … Battle of South Mills Battle of South Mills- Extensive site covering the 19 April 1862 battle in North Carolina. Includes maps, casualty lists, newspaper accounts, official battle reports, and photos o… 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.