The middle years of the American Civil War were defined by significant battles that, at different times, turned the tide of war toward each side. Definitive Civil War Battles delves into the strategies, motivations, decisions, and results of key battles in 1862 and 1863, exploring how each had a significant impact on the war's outcome. Features include author/illustrator biography, detailed maps, discussion questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, primary-source text, sources for further research, suggested websites, table of contents, and timeline of key events. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.