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Follow in the footsteps of soldiers at Civil War battlefields

The westernmost battle of the Civil War took place at Picacho Peak, Ariz.
The westernmost battle of the Civil War took place at Picacho Peak, Ariz.
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The last major battle between Gens. William Tecumseh Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston came shortly before the end of the Civil War in Bentonville, N.C.
The last major battle between Gens. William Tecumseh Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston came shortly before the end of the Civil War in Bentonville, N.C.
Steven Stanley
Kentucky's remote Perryville park is considered one of the best-preserved battlefields of the Civil War.
Kentucky's remote Perryville park is considered one of the best-preserved battlefields of the Civil War.
Eric Long
The South's loss of the Mississippi River came when Port Hudson, La., fell after a 48-day siege.
The South's loss of the Mississippi River came when Port Hudson, La., fell after a 48-day siege.
Bruce Guthrie
Brandy Station, Va., was the site of the largest cavalry engagement of the Civil War.
Brandy Station, Va., was the site of the largest cavalry engagement of the Civil War.
Eric Long
The first Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi occurred at Wilson’s Creek in Republic, Mo.
The first Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi occurred at Wilson’s Creek in Republic, Mo.
Mike Talplacido
Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s march to Atlanta in 1864 met fierce Confederate resistance at Pickett’s Mill, Ga., leading to thousands of causalities.
Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s march to Atlanta in 1864 met fierce Confederate resistance at Pickett’s Mill, Ga., leading to thousands of causalities.
Chris Heisey