The River War - American Battlefield Trust
WEBA Civil War Trust history article describing the course, context, and characters of the river war in the west during the Civil War.
Mississippi River in the American Civil War - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mississippi River was an important military highway that bordered ten states, roughly equally divided between Union and Confederate loyalties. Both sides soon realised that control of the river was a crucial strategic priority.
Stones River National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBMar 17, 2023 · The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
Stones River Battle Facts and Summary - American Battlefield Trust
WEBDec 31, 2011 · Battle of Stones River page with battle maps, history articles, photos, recommended books and more for this important 1862-1863 Civil War battle in Tennessee.
Battle of Stones River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Stones River, also known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro, was fought from December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863, in Middle Tennessee, as the culmination of the Stones River Campaign in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
Mississippi River campaigns - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mississippi River campaigns, within the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War, were a series of military actions by the Union Army during which Union troops, helped by Union Navy gunboats and river ironclads, took control of the Cumberland River, the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River, a main north-south avenue of ...
How Did the Mississippi River Impact the Civil War
WEBThe Mississippi River played a pivotal role in the Civil War, serving as a strategic artery for both the Union and the Confederacy. Control of the river was crucial for the Union’s Anaconda Plan, which aimed to split the Confederacy and cut off its supply lines.
Mississippi Valley Campaign | Union Victory, Confederate Defeat
WEBMississippi Valley Campaign, the campaigns and battles of the American Civil War that were fought for control of the Mississippi River. Western waterways were major arteries of communication and commerce for the South, as well as a vital link to the Confederate states of Louisiana and Texas.
Rivers Running Red - Civil War Monitor
WEBAn in-depth examination into the myth that rivers flowed red with blood during the Civil War.
Blank Civil War States Map with State Names and Rivers
WEBCWT Blank Civil War States Map with State Names and Rivers. Download our free Civil War blank maps for use with your students and classrooms. This blank map includes state names, major cities, and rivers.
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