LIST OF DIAGRAMS.

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Bull Run Battle-Ground[60]
The Fight at Blackburn’s Ford[62]
The Country around Fort Henry and Fort Donelson[69]
Fort Henry[81]
Fort Donelson[95]
The Attack on McClernand[114]
The Second Engagement[123]
The Charge of Lauman’s Brigade[128]
Pittsburg Landing and Vicinity[155]
Disposition of Troops at the Beginning of the Battle[173]
The Fight at the Ravine[208]
A Rebel Torpedo[230]
Island No. 10[239]
A Mortar[248]
The Naval Fight at Memphis[295]

MILITARY TERMS.

Abatis.—Trees cut down, their branches made sharp, and used to block a road, or placed in front of fortifications.

Advance.—Any portion of an army which is in front of the rest.

Aides-de-camp.—Officers selected by general officers to assist them in their military duties.

Ambulances.—Carriages for the sick and wounded.

Battery.—A battery consists of one or more pieces of artillery. A full battery of field artillery consists of six cannon.

Battalion.—A battalion consists of two or more companies, but less than a regiment.