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Death of General Felix Zollicoffer, Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky, 19 January 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: R Dudensing
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Death of General Felix Zollicoffer, Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky, 19 January 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: R Dudensing
Death of General Felix Zollicoffer, Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky, 19 January 1862, (1862-1867). The Confederate Brigadier-General Zollicoffer was killed whilst attacking Union positions. The battle ended with a Union victory and a Confederate retreat from eastern Kentucky to Tennessee. An engraving from volume II of The War with the South : a History of the Late Rebellion, by Robert Tomes, Benjamin G Smith, New York, Virtue & Yorston, 3 Volumes, 1862-1867
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This print captures the somber aftermath of the Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky, on 19 January 1862. The focal point is the lifeless body of Confederate Brigadier-General Felix Zollicoffer, who met his demise while leading an attack against Union positions. The intensity of the battle is palpable in this image as soldiers continue to fight in the background. The significance of this moment lies not only in General Zollicoffer's death but also in its implications for the outcome of the war. The Union emerged victorious from this battle, forcing a Confederate retreat from eastern Kentucky back into Tennessee. It serves as a poignant reminder that even high-ranking military leaders were not immune to death's grasp during these turbulent times. Artist R Dudensing skillfully captured this scene with great attention to detail and emotion. Through intricate engravings, he immortalizes General Zollicoffer's final moments on horseback before succumbing to his fate. This powerful depiction evokes a sense of loss and sacrifice that permeated throughout America during the Civil War. As we reflect on this historical event through R Dudensing's artwork, we are reminded of both the human cost and resilience exhibited by those involved in one of America's darkest chapters.
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