War Website Wednesday-

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

War Website Wednesday-

The wars of our nation are often found with great intrigue. The U. S. has a large base of war buffs and historians. If we dig deep enough we will surly find an ancestor in our tree who risked their life for their country. We recognize their sacrifice and honor them. Here are 5 websites focusing on the Civil War. I hope they will find intrigue in you and/or aid in your research.

Saving America’s Civil War Battlefields-

http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/weblinks.html

Civil War Battle Summaries-

http://www.civilwar.com/index.php/battles/battle-summaries.html

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum-

http://soldiersandsailorshall.org/

The Center for Civil War Photography-

http://www.civilwarphotography.org/index.php/guide-to-finding-civil-war-photos

Soldiers and Sailors Database-

http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm