American Civil War (1861-1865)
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Gives a history of the Illinois Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery regiment flags, and displays photos by branch of service and regiment. Includes additional information about Civil War flags in general and the conservation of flags. ... Also included in this site are Confederate flags captured by Illinois soldiers...
www.civil-war.com/ www.civil-war.com/
Illinois Regimental Civil War Flags ... I have been a life long Civil War buff and am now researching the location of and condition of the Regimental flags from the Civil War Illinois Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry regiments. ... Links to Civil War Flags...
www.illinoiscivilwar.org/cwflags.html www.illinoiscivilwar.org/cwflags.html
FLAGS OF THE CIVIL WAR ... National Flags ... Source: "Flags of the American Civil War," by Philip Katcher and Rick Scollins, Reed International Books Limited, 1992.;
www.fortunecity.com/victorian/museum/63/flags/main.html www.fortunecity.com/victorian/museum/63/flags/main.html
Civil War Flags; Gettysburg National Military Park Kidzpage ... Battle flags was a term used for the flags carried by Civil War regiments. Both armies used flags, which they also referred to as colors, to locate their troops on the battlefield, in camp, and while on the march.
www.nps.gov/gett/gettkidz/flag.htm www.nps.gov/gett/gettkidz/flag.htm
Flags were symbols of both the Union and Confederate States. We salute the flag today as a symbol of our freedom. During the Civil War, the flags represented beliefs, ideals, and a way of life for people from both the North and the South.
www.nps.gov/pete/mahan/teachingtoolflags.html www.nps.gov/pete/mahan/teachingtoolflags.html
american civil war flags 36 star flag america wars confederate palmetto stars and bars ensign jack bonnie blue history historical rebel ... Civil War Flags, 36 star flag, palmetto, confederate battle, stars and bars, ensign, jack, bonnie blue...
www.gettysburgflag.com/Civil_War_Flag.php www.gettysburgflag.com/Civil_War_Flag.php
At the start of the Civil War in 1861, Northern and Southern units came to the front with their own flags and colors. Women of the unit's hometown made and presented flags to their men. Many companies had their own distinctive flag designs.
www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/flags/civilwar.htm www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/flags/civilwar.htm
See a few of the flags of the Civil War including the Union Flag, First Confederate Nat. Flag (Stars and Bars), Second Confederate Nat. Flag (Stainless Banner), Third Confederate Nat. flag and the Confederate Battle Flag (Southern Cross) ... Flags of the Civil War Banner...
www.wtv-zone.com/civilwar/flags.html www.wtv-zone.com/civilwar/flags.html
Civil War in American Battle Maps and Timelines 1860 to 1865 Documents Pictures. ... Merchandise; Confederate Store; Civil War Video Games; Civil War Flags; Civil War Posters; Music CD's; Reenactors Row Supplies; Firing Rifle Replicas...
www.americancivilwar.com/ www.americancivilwar.com/