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.