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Scene of Gen. McPherson's Death

Date: 1866
Description: A clearing in some trees with an animal skull where Union General McPherson died.
Plate 35
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Armistice Day Celebration

Date: 11 11 1918
Description: Armistice Day celebration (mock funeral of Kaiser Wilhelm II). Soldier identified is William Carlson, who was disabled by the chemical agent mustard gas an...
Historical Essay

Prairie Grove, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Read about Wisconsin's involvement in the Civil War battle that took place in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. This article includes links to related documents.
Photograph

Cemetery at Buna

Date: 09 10 1943
Description: Crosses in the cemetery at Buna. Buildings and tents are in the background among trees. The American Forces lost 798 soldiers, and the Australians lost 2,7...
Historical Essay

33rd Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 33rd Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Utley in Racine and mustered into service on October 18, 1862
Historical Essay

Champion Hill, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in this Civil War battle. This article includes links to battle maps and original documents.
Historical Essay

Co. F of the 29th Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Co. F of the 29th Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops, was the only African American Civil War unit credited to Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Spotsylvania, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
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.
Historical Essay

Stones River, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the bloodiest major battle during the Civil War. This article includes links to related images and documents.
Historical Essay

Bull Run, First Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the first major engagement of the Civil War. Article includes links to related images and documents.
Historical Essay

Gettysburg, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War. This article includes links to related images and documents.
Historical Essay

Missionary Ridge, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
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.
Historical Essay

Antietam, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
This brief article on the Battle of Antietam includes links to battle maps, original documents, related images, and a longer account of the battle.
Historical Essay

27th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 27th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 7, 1863.
Historical Essay

4th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 4th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Utley in Racine and mustered into service on July 9, 1861.
Historical Essay

Perryville, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Read about one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War where more than 7,500 soldliers were killed.
Historical Essay

18th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 18th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Trowbridge in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 15, 1862.
Historical Essay

Island No. 10, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in this Civil War battle. This article includes links to related images and original documents.
Historical Essay

Wilderness, Battle of the

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about the Battle of the Wilderness that occurred from May 5 to June 12, 1864.
Historical Essay

Shiloh, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War. This article includes links to related documents and images.

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