NG SPECIAL ISSUE:
ATLAS OF THE CIVIL WAR
 
From the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to the Confederate army's surrender at Appomattox, this special edition from the editors at Nat Geo charts a nation torn apart. Maps of troop movements, battlefield terrain, archival military maps, and more offer a surprisingly intimate view of the conflict from every angle.
 
Some highlights include:
Rare artifacts such as “Stonewall” Jackson’s map of Virginia and the naval blockade around New Orleans
Hardscrabble victories and pivotal moments visualized at a glance
Dramatic photographs, battlefield relics, and unflinching eyewitness accounts.