Yorktown, Va. Federal artillery park
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Yorktown, Va. Federal artillery park
Yorktown, Va. Federal artillery park. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Date Between 1860 and 1865
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This evocative photograph captures the Federal artillery park at Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Civil War. The image is believed to have been taken between 1860 and 1865, during the pivotal Peninsular Campaign of May-August 1862, which saw the Union Army under the command of General George B. McClellan attempting to capture the Confederate stronghold of Richmond, Virginia. Yorktown, with its historic colonial buildings and strategic location, served as an important base for the Union forces. In this photograph, we see a panoramic view of the Federal artillery park, with cannons positioned on the grassy terrain, ready for action. The park is dotted with tents and other military structures, suggesting that the soldiers are encamped here. The trees in the background add a sense of tranquility and contrast the tense atmosphere of the battlefield. The Peninsular Campaign was a significant turning point in the war, with the Union forces suffering heavy losses and ultimately failing to capture Richmond. However, the battle of Yorktown, which took place on May 4-5, 1862, was a Union victory, and the capture of the town and its strategic positioning along the Virginia Peninsula proved to be an important victory for the Union forces. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the soldiers during the Civil War, and the challenges they faced as they fought for their respective causes. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period in American history.
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