Animated map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle fought at Cedar Creek, Virginia, 1864.

Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle at Chantilly, in Virginia, in 1862.

Animated map tells the story of the events that led up to the first shots of the Civil War fired at Fort Sumter. [7:31]

Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the Civil War battle at Franklin, Tennessee, in 1864.

Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the battle of Fredericksburg.

This map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies on the first day of battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. The map can be downloaded in PDF format.

Extensive information about the Battle of Fort Sumter. Includes maps, battle facts, biographies of the commanders, articles, historical resources, historic images, and even a 3-D photo presentation (which requires special 3-D glasses).

Animated map of the Battle of Chickamauga brings the Civil War to life with footage of the battlefield, map, and explanation.

Animated maps and videos of the Battle of Vicksburg where General Ulysses S. Grant's armies converged upon and entrapped the Confederate Army, making this a pivotal point in the Civil War.

Animated video and map of the Civil War Overland Campaign which gives viewers an understanding of the Civil War through images and depictions of battle strategy.

A list with descriptions of the major events that led up to the outbreak of the Civil War.