The Peninsula, Va. A 12-pdr. howitzer gun captured by Butter

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The Peninsula, Va. A 12-pdr. howitzer gun captured by Butter

The Peninsula, Va. A 12-pdr. howitzer gun captured by Butterfields Brigade near Hanover Court House, May 27, 1862. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Photograph of a gun captured by 12th Maine and 17th New York Infantry. Date 1862

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1862 Butterfield Captured Hanover Howitzer Peninsula

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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Peninsular Campaign of the American Civil War, which took place from May to August 1862. The image shows a 12-pdr. howitzer gun, a type of artillery piece commonly used during the war, that had been captured by Butterfield's Brigade during the Battle of Hanover Court House on May 27, 1862. Butterfield's Brigade was made up of the 12th Maine and 17th New York Infantry regiments, and their successful capture of this gun marked a significant victory for the Union forces during the campaign. The Peninsula Campaign was a major military operation aimed at securing the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, and this battle was a crucial engagement in the Union's advance towards that goal. The photograph was taken during the main eastern theater of the war and provides a tangible reminder of the intense fighting that took place during this period. The gun's worn and battle-scarred appearance serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships and sacrifices endured by both Union and Confederate soldiers during the conflict. The Peninsular Campaign was a turning point in the war, and the capture of this howitzer gun by Butterfield's Brigade was a symbol of the Union's determination and resilience in the face of adversity. This powerful image provides a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of great turmoil and change in American history.

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