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Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862, c. 1862 (colour litho)
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Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862, c. 1862 (colour litho)
497545 Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862, c.1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 30.4x40.4 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: " Victorious charge of the gallant Soldiers of the North and East, under Genl. McClellan, the invincible leader of the Army of the Potomac." While the caption says this was a " Victorious charge, " the Battle of Williamsburg was an inconclusive victory for the Army of the Potomac. Rows of Federal and Confederate troops are shown clashing in close combat. The foreground shows several Union troops in blue uniforms, a solider carrying an American flag, an officer on horseback urging his troops forward, and a killed or wounded officer lying on the ground with his horse next to a cannon (no blood is depicted). ); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22405794
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Army Of The Potomac Charge Charging Civil War Federal Propaganda Union Unionist Virginia General Mcclellan Williamsburg
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This vibrant and detailed lithograph captures the intensity of the Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia on May 5th, 1862. Created by renowned artists Currier and Ives, this print measures 30.4x40.4 cm and is part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York. Titled "Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862" the caption describes it as a "Victorious charge of the gallant Soldiers of the North and East, under Genl. McClellan, the invincible leader of the Army of Potomac". However, despite this claim, history tells us that this battle was actually an inconclusive victory for Union forces. The lithograph depicts rows upon rows of Federal and Confederate troops engaged in close combat. In the foreground, we see Union soldiers dressed in blue uniforms with one carrying an American flag proudly. An officer on horseback urges his troops forward while a fallen or wounded officer lies on the ground next to a cannon. Though there is no depiction of bloodshed in this artwork, its purpose seems clear - to serve as propaganda for Union supporters during the American Civil War. It portrays General McClellan's army charging valiantly against their enemies. A significant piece from America's past, this print offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in United States history - showcasing both bravery and sacrifice amidst one nation torn apart by war.
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