Greetings Card : Battle of Mobile Bay
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Battle of Mobile Bay
Battle of Mobile Bay. Date c1886 Dec. 13
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Media ID 7301876
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Battle of Mobile Bay greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, captured from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, dates back to 1886 and depicts the pivotal moment of the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War. Each card is printed on high-quality paper with vivid colors and intricate details, making it a unique and thoughtful addition to your correspondence. Perfect for history enthusiasts or as a gift for that special someone who appreciates the richness of our past. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your mailbox!"
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place on August 5, 1864, during the American Civil War. The scene depicts the Union fleet, led by Admiral David Farragut, charging through the heavily fortified Mobile Bay, Alabama, with the Confederate forts and batteries visible in the background. The Union ships, flying the Stars and Stripes high, are bravely advancing despite the hail of cannonballs and other projectiles from the Confederate defenses. The Battle of Mobile Bay was a significant victory for the Union forces, as it secured the last major Southern port on the Gulf of Mexico and effectively cut off the Confederacy from vital resources and supplies. The Union victory was largely due to the daring charge of Admiral Farragut's fleet, which sailed past the Confederate forts under the famous command "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" The print, created around 1886, captures the intensity and drama of the battle, with the smoke and flames rising from the ships and the water, and the ominous clouds looming in the background. The intricate detail of the ships and the fortifications, as well as the dynamic composition, make this a captivating and historically significant piece. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers and sailors who fought in the American Civil War and the pivotal role the Battle of Mobile Bay played in the eventual Union victory.
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