"War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it. The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over."

-- Union General William T. Sherman


The Civil War consisted of a string of Battles, Political moves, and other events, each of which influenced the outcome of the war. Due to the large number of events throughout the course of the war, finding information can be difficult. The Battles Page and the People Page are the best ways to find specific information on Battles and People, but for browsing or finding general information these timelines are your best bet.




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