view gallery |  Fort Fisher - Cape Fear - Kure Beach, NC
in Battlefields Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort built during the American Civil War to protect the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by Union forces in January 1865. posted by: Lat34North location: North Carolina date approved: 3/12/2010 last visited: 3/19/2008 |
view gallery |  Battle of Te Porere. Central Plateau. New Zealand.
in Battlefields The redoubts at Te Porere contain the earthworks of a Maori fortification built by the prophet and warrior Te Kooti and is the site of the last major engagement of the New Zealand Wars on 4th October 1869. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 3/8/2010 last visited: 3/8/2010 |
view gallery |  Battle of Waitaramea
in Battlefields In the vicinity of this plaque a battle took place about 1725 between two Maori tribes -- the Ngai Tahu and the Ngati Mamoe. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 3/6/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Battle of Saint Kitts 1782, Brimstone Hill, St. Kitts
in Battlefields The Battle of St Kitts, AKA Battle of Frigate Bay, ran January 25 and 26, 1782 during the Am. Revolutionary War. British fleet under Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood and French fleet under the Comte de Grasse and involved ground assault on Brimstone Hill posted by: PersonsMD location: St Kitts date approved: 2/15/2010 last visited: 1/7/2010 |
view gallery |  Stephenson's Depot
in Battlefields Following the loss the previous day at 2nd Winchester, federal troops retreated north but were cut off on June 15th by Generals Steuart and Nicholl's who occupied the ground in front of the current sign.
posted by: hhoke location: Virginia date approved: 2/13/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery |  The Third of Winchester
in Battlefields Third Battle of Winchester, was fought in Winchester, Virginia, on September 19, 1864, during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 in the American Civil War.
posted by: hhoke location: Virginia date approved: 2/13/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Washita Battlefield National Historic Site - Cheyenne, Oklahoma
in Battlefields The Battle on the Washita River is referred to as a massacre by many. Today the battlefield is preserved and protected by the National Parks Service. posted by: gparkes location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/9/2010 last visited: 11/27/2010 |
view gallery |  Turkey Hill - Battle of Rhode Island
in Battlefields The Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill, took place on August 29, 1778, when units of the Continental Army under the command of John Sullivan attempted to recapture Aquidneck Island from British forces. posted by: RIclimber location: Rhode Island date approved: 1/6/2010 last visited: 12/18/2010 |
view gallery |  Battle of Alamance
in Battlefields NC 62 N and Spooner Mill Rd.
Alamance Battleground
Alamance, NC, US
posted by: Countrydragon location: North Carolina date approved: 12/22/2009 last visited: 4/11/2008 |
view gallery |  Battle of White Oak Swamp - Sandston, VA
in Battlefields Stonewall Jackson's attempt to cross White Oak Swamp was thwarted by Union artillery fire, a delay that prevented his participation at the Battle of Glendale. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/22/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Moores Creek National Battlefield-North Carolina
in Battlefields Located 25 mi. NW of Wilmington on NC 210 in Rocky Point NC posted by: Countrydragon location: North Carolina date approved: 12/22/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Cabin Creek Battlefield - Big Cabin, Oklahoma
in Battlefields Two battles occured at Cabin Creek, but markers at the site show positions of troops from the battle here on September 19, 1864. posted by: gparkes location: Oklahoma date approved: 12/19/2009 last visited: 3/25/2012 |
view gallery |  Honey Springs Battlefield - Checotah, Oklahoma
in Battlefields On July 17, 1863, during the American Civil War, this battle was fought in Indian Territory, which is now Oklahoma. posted by: gparkes location: Oklahoma date approved: 12/18/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Battle of Brier Creek - Mar. 3, 1779-Screven County Georgia
in Battlefields On Brannen's Bridge Rd at Brier Creek, 11 mi NE of Sylvania, Georgia posted by: Sprinterman location: Georgia date approved: 12/14/2009 last visited: 11/29/2009 |
view gallery |  Battle of Seven Pines - Sandston, VA
in Battlefields This battlefield marker, one of several in Sandston, marks an area of heavy fighting that took place as the Confederate Army fought to defend Richmond. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/6/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Battle of Cold Harbor - Mechanicsville, VA
in Battlefields This battlefield monument marks the location of the main Confederate line. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/5/2009 last visited: 7/28/2012 |
view gallery |  Prairie Grove Battlefield - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
in Battlefields A major battle on December 7, 1862, causing the withdrawl of Confederate forces from Northwestern Arkansas. posted by: gparkes location: Arkansas date approved: 11/21/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Oriskany Battlefield - Rome NY
in Battlefields Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site is a historic site in Oneida County, New York, USA that marks the Battle of Oriskany, fought in 1777 during the American Revolution, one of the bloodiest engagements of the war. posted by: nomadwillie location: New York date approved: 10/21/2009 last visited: 7/7/2012 |
view gallery |  Tippecanoe Battlefield - Battle Ground, Indiana
in Battlefields Site of early battlefield in United States history listed as a National Historic Landmark near Lafayette, Indiana. posted by: BruceS location: Indiana date approved: 10/18/2009 last visited: 2/1/2012 |
view gallery |  Fort Teodoro - Spanish Fort, Texas
in Battlefields The town of Spanish Fort. Occupies the Site of an Ancient Taovayas Indian Village. Scene of first severe defeat in Texas of Spanish troops by Indians in 1859. posted by: txoilgas location: Texas date approved: 10/16/2009 last visited: 10/15/2009 |
view gallery |  Battle of Queenston Heights, Queenston, Ontario
in Battlefields The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812 and resulted in a British victory. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 10/6/2009 last visited: 6/21/2012 |
view gallery |  Battle of Glendale - Richmond, VA
in Battlefields The fifth engagement of the Seven Days Battles, the Battle of Glendale, took place near this location on June 30th, 1862. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 9/12/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Battle of Malvern Hill - Richmond, VA
in Battlefields The final engagement of the Seven Days Battles took place here July 1, 1862. The site, a unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park, features numerous historical markers and an interpretive trail. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 9/9/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Battle of Vukovar - Vukovar, Croatia
in Battlefields The Battle of Vukovar took place in 1991 in Vukovar, the town in Eastern Croatia. posted by: WayExplorer location: Croatia date approved: 8/18/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Squaw Creek Indian Fight - Glen Rose Texas
in Battlefields Indian raid turned into a small local battle. posted by: Geojeepsters location: Texas date approved: 8/18/2009 last visited: 11/18/2012 |
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