The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow... 1862. Creator: Unknown

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The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow, on the Mississippi, after the evacuation - looking up the river - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

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American Civil War Armaments Battery Cannon Cannons Defence Fort Mississippi Mississippi River River Mississippi Submarine Union Army United States Army Us Army Armed Services Fortifications Submarines

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Pillow during the American Civil War. The Union Army, under the command of Colonel Lloyd Tilghman, had held the fort on the Mississippi River against Confederate forces for several days in April 1862. However, with supplies running low and reinforcements delayed, Tilghman was forced to surrender on April 7. In this scene, the water batteries at Fort Pillow stand abandoned, their cannons silent and still. The Union flag, now tattered and worn, flies limply above the fortifications. The Mississippi River, once a vital transportation route for both sides, is calm and serene, reflecting the stillness that follows the intense conflict. The image is a sketch by a special artist for the Illustrated London News, a British newspaper, providing a glimpse into the events of the American Civil War from a European perspective. The artist has skillfully captured the grandeur and scale of the fortifications, as well as the sense of desolation and defeat that lingered in the aftermath of the battle. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, with men from both sides having given their lives for the cause they believed in. The fortifications, once a symbol of strength and defense, now stand as a testament to the futility of war and the power of the river that shaped the course of the conflict.

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