Various perspectives, including soldiers, generals, and newspapers, on the American Civil War from mostly primary sources.
I. The Civil War, a newspaper perspective
Major articles from issues of The New York Herald, The Charleston Mercury and the Richmond Enquirer, published between November 1, 1860 and April 15, 1865.
II. The Civil War, the soldier's perspective
Regimental histories, including all Union regiments, muster lists containing the names of those killed, wounded and missing in action, war and battle narratives
III. The Civil War, the general's perspective
Memoirs and narratives of war commanders
IV. The Civil War, a Midwestern perspective.
seven newspapers published in Indiana between 1855 and 1869, primarily the Vincennes Gazette, the Vincennes Sun, and the Vincennes Times
Provides access to over 200 World War II service newspapers published during the war years and the immediate aftermath (1939-1948).
In addition to acting as a mouthpiece for the troops, service newspapers brought information, entertainment and camaraderie to the forces at home and overseas. Titles from all the key theaters are featured, including some non-English material in German, Czech, Hindi, Russian, French, Italian, Afrikaans, Swahili, and other African dialects. Includes access to modules 1 and 2.