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| Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the bloodiest major battle during the Civil War. This article includes links to related images and documents. |
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| Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in one of the fiercest battles of the Civil War. This article includes links to primary sources and battle maps. |
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| Read about Wisconsin's role in one of the engagements that broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga, TN. The article includes links to related documents. |
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| Learn about the opening battle in the successful Union campaign to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi. |
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| Read about the Civil War battle that took place in Corinth, Mississippi. The article details Wisconsin's significant role in this Union victory. |
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| Learn about the Civil War battle that spawned the nickname "Iron Brigade." Article details Wisconsin's role in the battle and includes links. |
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| Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the first major engagement of the Civil War. Article includes links to related images and documents. |
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| Learn about the Civil War battle that gave Union forces control of the Mississippi River. |
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| This brief article on the Battle of Antietam includes links to battle maps, original documents, related images, and a longer account of the battle. |
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| By seizing Atlanta, Georgia, the center of Confederate industry and transportation, the Union crippled the Confederacy's ability to wage war. |
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| This Union victory stopped the movement of Confederate troops and supplies throughout much of the South. |
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| Read about Wisconsin troops' role in the 10-month Union siege of Petersburg, Virginia, which led to the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. |
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| Learn about the siege of Port Hudson by Union forces in the summer of 1863. |
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| Read this Civil War battle summary, the role played by Wisconsin troops, and links to battle maps, related images, and original documents. |
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