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The Battle of Spottsylvania, Va. May 12th 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives, c
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The Battle of Spottsylvania, Va. May 12th 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives, c
AQS331935 The Battle of Spottsylvania, Va. May 12th 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1864 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: The Battle of Spotsylvania was fought between 8th-21st May 1864 between the Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac; ); eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22946792
© Courtesy, American Antiquarian Society / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "The Battle of Spottsylvania, Va. May 12th 1864" takes us back to a pivotal moment in American history during the Civil War. Published by Currier & Ives in c. 1864, this color lithograph captures the intensity and chaos of the battle that unfolded between May 8th and May 21st. In this image, we witness the smoke-filled battlefield as soldiers charge forward with bayonets fixed on their rifles. The Union Army of the Potomac clashes fiercely with General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia at Spotsylvania Court House. Amidst the turmoil, fallen soldiers lie motionless on the ground, symbolizing the tragic loss of life that occurred during this brutal conflict. The Unionist flag waves defiantly amidst a sea of chaos and death. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by both sides in their fight for control over Virginia's strategic positions. It encapsulates not only a clash between armies but also represents a confrontation between ideologies - an embodiment of America torn apart by division and strife. Preserved by the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into one chapter of our nation's past that shaped its future trajectory forever. As we reflect upon this image today, let it serve as a testament to those who fought valiantly and suffered greatly during these tumultuous times in United States history.
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