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Second Battle of Fredericksburg, American Civil War, 1863 (1955)
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Second Battle of Fredericksburg, American Civil War, 1863 (1955)
Second Battle of Fredericksburg, American Civil War, 1863 (1955). The Aftermath of Sedgwicks Assault on Maryes Heights, (May 3, 1863). Pictured are Confederate caisson wagons and horses, destroyed by a shot from the second Massachusetts siege gun battery planted across the river at Falmouth to support the Federal assault. Leaning against the stump is General Herman Haupt, chief of the Bureau of Military Railroads, and next to him is WW Wright, superintendent of the Millitary Railroad. A print from Mathew Brady Historian with a Camera by James D Horan, Bonanza Books, New York, 1955
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This print captures the aftermath of the Second Battle of Fredericksburg during the American Civil War in 1863. The image showcases a scene of destruction, with Confederate caisson wagons and horses lying in ruins. These casualties were caused by a shot from the second Massachusetts siege gun battery, strategically positioned across the river at Falmouth to support the Federal assault. In this historical moment frozen in time, we see two prominent figures leaning against a stump amidst the chaos. General Herman Haupt, chief of the Bureau of Military Railroads, stands alongside WW Wright, superintendent of the Military Railroad. Their presence highlights not only their importance within military operations but also emphasizes their role in engineering and transportation during wartime. The monochrome composition adds depth and intensity to this powerful image as it transports us back to one of history's most significant conflicts. The devastation depicted serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and destruction that occurred on these battlefields. This remarkable photograph is part of Mathew Brady's collection titled "Historian with a Camera" by James D Horan. It offers viewers an opportunity to witness firsthand the consequences faced by soldiers on both sides during this pivotal moment in American history.
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