Yorktown, Va. vicinity. 13-in. seacoast mortars of Federal
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Yorktown, Va. vicinity. 13-in. seacoast mortars of Federal
Yorktown, Va. vicinity. 13-in. seacoast mortars of Federal Battery No. 4 with officers of 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Date 1862 May
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Artillery Battery Connecticut Federal Heavy Mortars Vicinity Yorktown Officers Sea Coast
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at Federal Battery No. 4 in the Yorktown, Virginia vicinity during the American Civil War's Peninsular Campaign in May 1862. The 13-inch seacoast mortars, a formidable weapon in the Union's arsenal, dominate the foreground of the image. These heavy artillery pieces were essential in the defense of the Union position against the Confederate forces under General Joseph E. Johnston. The officers of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, dressed in their blue uniforms and adorned with their distinctive headgear, are seen in the background, carefully observing the mortars' preparation for firing. The men's focused expressions and attentive body language convey their importance in the success of the Union's defensive strategy. The Peninsular Campaign, which took place between May and August 1862, was a significant turning point in the war. The Union Army, led by General George B. McClellan, aimed to capture the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia, by advancing up the Virginia Peninsula. The battle of Yorktown, fought from April 5 to April 23, 1862, was the first major victory for the Union forces in the campaign. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and strategic nature of the Peninsular Campaign, providing a poignant reminder of the pivotal role that artillery played in the American Civil War. The 13-inch seacoast mortars at Federal Battery No. 4, manned by the brave officers and men of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, were instrumental in securing the Union's victory at Yorktown and advancing the Union cause.
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