Gettysburg and Vicksburg: Why July 1863 Changed the War
Gettysburg stopped Lee's Pennsylvania invasion. Vicksburg and Port Hudson opened the Mississippi River to Union control. Together, these victories changed the war's balance without
How to Find the Battles Your Civil War Ancestor Fought
Find your ancestor's unit, build a service timeline, and compare company records with battle histories. Learn why a regiment's battle list cannot prove individual participation.
Why Civil War Battles Have Two Names: Antietam and Sharpsburg
Some Civil War battles carry two names because opposing armies chose different nearby landmarks. Here is how to recognize the same battle across different records.
Civil War Battles vs. an Order of Battle: What’s the Difference?
A battle chronology follows events through time. An order of battle identifies units and commanders. Learn how to use both for Civil War research.
How Many Battles Were Fought in the Civil War?
How many battles were fought in the Civil War? Learn what the 384 principal battles count means and explore a free battle index.