In the Civil War, why were battles named after towns and nearby bodies of water?

I was curious if this is because of the way wars were named in ancient history, or if this was jst some passing trend, or if it’s some reason completely unique from these!
Thanks!

SKorea cracks down on marriage brokers after death

SKorea cracks down on marriage brokers after death
Young and poor, the Vietnamese woman jumped at the chance to marry a South Korean introduced to her through a matchmaking agency. South Korea – Asia – United States – Marriage – Relationships
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The change I’m after

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Football – Brazil won Confederations Cup after Beating USA

The five-time World Cup champion, Brazil, beat USA in an incredible way, after being down 2-0 in the first half. However, the experienced team of Brazil came back with all they got to even the game and then obtained the victory in the final minutes. 
Both teams were criticized for their lack of performance in different [...]

Twenty years after Raw Recruits, system is even more of a cesspool

Twenty years after Raw Recruits, system is even more of a cesspool
Twenty years after the publication of our book Raw Recruits, voices from its pages still echo in our heads.
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Manhattan Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?s Top Ten Ways Doctors Joke With You After a Pedestrian Accident

1. By asking if you would like the hospital special – three surgeries for the price of two.
 
2. Asking you if you would like anesthesia for a little extra cost.
 
3. Asking if you would like clean instruments.
 
4. Telling you that for a little extra, the surgeon will wash his hands and wear gloves.
 
5. Asking if [...]

Manhattan Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyer’s Top Ten Ways Doctors Joke With You After a Pedestrian Accident

1. By asking if you would like the hospital special – three surgeries for the price of two.
 
2. Asking you if you would like anesthesia for a little extra cost.
 
3. Asking if you would like clean instruments.
 
4. Telling you that for a little extra, the surgeon will wash his hands and wear gloves.
 
5. Asking if [...]

When They Played The Game: Long after leaving the Indians, Mudcat Grant still pitches his fondness for Cleveland

When They Played The Game: Long after leaving the Indians, Mudcat Grant still pitches his fondness for Cleveland
In his prime, Jim “Mudcat” Grant was among the most dominant pitchers in baseball. And although he was from the South, played on seven Major League teams and now lives in Los Angeles, Cleveland is where he learned [...]

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