U. S. History Images

American Civil War - 1862

• U.S. History Images: Battle of Fort Henry
  
  This page has nine illustrations of the Battle of Fort Henry, which was fought on February 6, 1862, in western Tennessee. It was the first important victory for the Union and Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in the Western Theater.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Henry
  
  These images show nine more views of Fort Henry, including plans of the fort, scenes of the bombardment, and views of Foote's flotilla.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Roanoke Island
  
  The Battle of Roanoke Island was the opening phase of what came to be known as the Burnside Expedition. It was fought on February 7–8, 1862, in the North Carolina Sounds a short distance south of the Virginia border. On this page are nine pictures showing the bombardment and combat, and an image of General Burnside's headquarters on the island.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Fort Donelson
  
  On this page you'll find nine illustrations of the Battle of Fort Donelson, which was fought from February 11 to February 16, 1862, in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. There are images of Smith's charge, and an attack by Federal gun boats, as well as a charge led by General Lewis Wallace.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Donelson
  
  The capture of Fort Donelson by Union forces opened the Cumberland River as an avenue for the invasion of the South. This page gives nine views of the fort and surrounding areas, as well as Grant's headquarters.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Donelson Battlefield
  
  The success of Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant on the Fort Donelson Battlefield elevated him from an obscure and largely unproven leader to the rank of major general, earning him the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant. These illustrations show gun boats attacking, the explosion of a gun on board the Carondelet, and the gallant charge of regiments led by Colonel Morrison on February 13, 1862.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Donelson Civil War
  
  These pictures of Fort Donelson in the Civil War depict scenes from around the fort. By the time the Confederates surrendered on February 16th, 1862, nearly 1,000 soldiers on both sides had been killed, with about 3,000 wounded still on the field.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Pea Ridge
  
  This page has nine drawings of the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as Elkhorn Tavern, a land battle fought on March 6–8, 1862, in northwest Arkansas. The outcome of the battle essentially cemented Union control of Missouri.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Hampton Roads
  
  The Battle of Hampton Roads, often referred to as the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (or Merrimac), was the most noted and arguably most important naval battle of the American Civil War from the standpoint of the development of navies. This page shows views of the arrival of the Monitor and its struggles with the Monitor.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of the Ironclads
  
  The Battle of the Ironclads consisted of the Confederate ironclad ram CSS Virginia (built from the remnants of the USS Merrimack) and supporting vessels opposing the ironclad USS Monitor and several conventional wooden vessels. The two ironclads fought for about three hours, with neither being able to inflict significant damage on the other. You'll find six illustrations of that battle on his page.


• U.S. History Images: Monitor and Merrimac
  
  These Monitor and Merrimac images show nine scenes of their encounter at Hampton Roads, Virginia. The duel between the two ironclads ended indecisively, with the Merrimac returning to her home at the Gosport Navy Yard for repairs and the Monitor returning to her station defending Minnesota.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of New Bern
  
  The Battle of New Bern was fought near the city of New Bern, North Carolina, on March 14, 1862. This page contains nine images of the battle, including a view of the troops landing, the bombardment and battle scenes, and General Burnside's headquarters.


• U.S. History Images: Shiloh Battle Map
  
  These images show nine different Shiloh Battle Maps. There are maps showing the roads and positions of camps, a topographical plan of the battle field, the plan of defense at the Peach Orchard, and much more.


• U.S. History Images: Pittsburg Landing
  
  Pittsburg Landing in southwestern Tennessee, was the location of a major battle (well-known as the Battle of Shiloh) that was fought on April 6th and 7th in 1862. This page includes six images of the landing a few days before and after the battle, and some more recent (1885) images.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Shiloh
  
  You'll find nine illustrations of the Battle of Shiloh, lead by Major General Ulysses S. Grant for the Union and Generals Albert Sidney Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard on the Confederate side. The Confederates won the first day's battle, but were ultimately driven back to Corinth at the end of the second day of fighting.


• U.S. History Images: Shiloh Battlefield
  
  These pictures of the Shiloh Battlefield show images of the old Hamburgh Road that lead to the infamous Hornet's Nest, the New Shiloh Church, site of the Log Chapel , which was destroyed after the battle, as well as illustrations of men burning dead horses following the battle.


• U.S. History Images: Shiloh Battle
  
  These nine illustrations of the Shiloh Battle depict Buell's troops, a bivouac of Federal troops, the 44th Indiana volunteers, and mules carrying wounded men, among other scenes.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Shiloh Civil War
  
  These Battle of Shiloh Civil War pictures illustrate picketts on duty, the position of National troops, the Shiloh Log Chapel, and other battle scenes.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Shiloh Pictures
  
  This page has six Battle of Shiloh Pictures including scenes of the capture of a confederate battery, the last stand made by a confederate line, and stragglers on the way to Pittsburg Landing.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Island No. 10
  
  Six scenes of the Battle of Island No. 10, which was fought between February 28 and April 8, 1862 at the Kentucky Bend on the Mississippi River. This page includes maps, an image of the Carondelet running the Confederate batteries, and Colonel Roberts's men of the Illinois 42nd spiking the guns of the upper battery.


• U.S. History Images: Island No. 10
  
  Here are six more images of Island No. 10 showing mortar boats, a night bombardment, a U.S. transport going through the swamps, and the island following its surrender.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Fort Pulaski
  
  These drawings from the Battle of Fort Pulaski show Cockspur Island, Georgia, during the Union army's 112 day siege. The Fort was captured after a 30 hour bombardment by Federal forces on April 10 - 11, 1862. Here you'll see pictures of Tybee Island, the interior of the mortar battery, and various other views of the siege and bombardment.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Pulaski
  
  These six Fort Pulaski illustrations show a hospital building on Tybee Island, the Martell Tower and lighthouse, a map of the siege, and several views of Fort Pulaski after its surrender.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Fort Jackson
  
  Here are six illustrations of events pertaining to the Battle of Fort Jackson, a deceisive battle for possession of New Orleans in the Civil War. Forts Jackson and St. Philip were Confederate forts on the Mississippi River south of the city. They were attacked by the Union Fleet on April 18, 1862, with a fairly unsuccessful bombardment. Here you'll find images of the naval battle involving the flagship Hartford, the Confederate ram Louisiana, and the U.S. steamers Mississippi and Harriet Lane.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Jackson Louisiana
  
  This page illustrates the first day's bombardment of Fort Jackson Louisiana, as well as Commander Porter's mortar flotilla, a fire raft sent down stream, and a map and plans of the fort.


• U.S. History Images: Fort Jackson
  
  Here you'll find six more scenes of Fort Jackson with a bird's eye view of the forts, mortar schooners in battle, fire rafts and other vessels.


• U.S. History Images: Fort St. Philip
  
  Here are six illustrations of Fort St. Philip, the second Confederate fort to surrender to Union forces on April 30, 1862. The surrender of Forts Philip and Jackson lead to the fall of New Orleans. This page shows sections of the fort, the bombardment, and the Confederate iron-clad, Louisiana on her way to the fort.


• U.S. History Images: The Battle of Yorktown
  
  The Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, was fought from April 5 to May 4, 1862. It was lead by Major General George B. McClellan on the Union side, and Major General John B. Magruder on the Confederate side. This page has pictures of the advance and siege.


• U.S. History Images: Yorktown Battle
  
  These pictures of the Yorktown Battle, show the Army of the Potomac, a Federal mortar battery, mules stuck in the mud, a skirmish at Lee's Mill, and more.


• U.S. History Images: Yorktown Virginia
  
  This page has six more Yorktown Virginia images, including Magruder's headquarters, the Nelson House, the Parish Church and a map of the battles in the Lower Penninsula.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Seven Pines
  
  The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks, or Fair Oaks Station, occurred on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico Country, Virginia. It was part of the Peninsula Campains, lead by Major General George B. McClellan and the Army of the Potomac.


• U.S. History Images: Seven Pines Battle
  
  The Seven Pines Battle was the largest battle in the Eastern Theater up to that time, and marked the end of the Union offensive, leading to the Seven Days Battles and Union retreat in late June. This page has a map showing army positions, Sumner's march, and more.


• U.S. History Images: Seven Pines
  
  You'll find six illustrations of the Seven Pines battlefield, including Hooker's headquarters, a fort built to protect officers, a line of Union works at the Twin House, and Allen's famhouse near Williamsburg road.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Fair Oaks
  
  The page contains six more images of the Battle of Fair Oaks, or Seven Pines, with a view of Fair Oaks Station, Sumner's march, the Fair Oaks Farm and scenes of burying the dead and burning the horses.


• U.S. History Images: Fair Oaks Battle
  
  These illustrations of the Fair Oaks Battle show regulars near Fair Oaks, a view of Fair Oaks Station, Hyer's House, which was used as a Union hospital, a farmhouse, and ruins of the White House at Fair Oaks. The fighting ended on June 1st, with both sides claiming victory and with roughly the same number of casualties: 5,031 on the Union side and 6,134 on the Confederate side.


• U.S. History Images: Fair Oaks, VA
  
  On this page are two military hospitals at Fair Oaks, VA and other scenes from the battle there.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Beaver Dam Creek
  
  These pictures of the Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville or Ellerson's Mill, show the Union artillery shelling the Confederate works south of the Chickahominy, Ellerson's Mill, and the charge of the confederates. The battle took place on June 26, 1862 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was the first major engagement of the Seven Days Battles during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Mechanicsville
  
  This page has six drawings of the Battle of Mechanicsville, including the exterior line of defense on the Mechanicsville Road and Union defenses at Ellerson's Mill.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Gaines's Mill
  
  Six scenes of Battle of Gaines's Mill, sometimes known as the First Battle of Cold Harbor or the Battle of Chickahominy River, which took place on June 27, 1862 in Hanover County, Virginia. This was the third of the Seven Days Battles. This page has a map and several images of the the battle.


• U.S. History Images: Gaines's Mill
  
  Here are six images of the Gaines's Mill battle showing the final charge of Cold Harbor, the capture of abandoned Union guns, and the Confedrate skirmish line.


• U.S. History Images: Harrison's Landing
  
  The night of June 27, McClellan ordered his entire army to withdraw to a secure base at Harrison's Landing on the James River. This page shows part of the fortified camp, President Lincoln with General McClellan reviewing the toops, the Westover Mansion, McClellan's headquarters, and Quaker guns left behind following the evacuation of the Army of the Potomac.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Savages Station
  
  These images of the Battle of Savages Station, show several scenes from June 29, 1862 when the Union Army began a general withdrawal toward the James River and across White Oak Swamp, abandoning supplies and leaving more than 2,500 wounded men in field hospitals.


• U.S. History Images: Savage's Station
  
  Here are six more scenes at Savage's Station, including the abandoned depot, the retreat, and sick and wounded soldiers who became prisoners of the Confederacy.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Glendale
  
  The Battle of Glendale, also known as the Battle of Frayser's Farm, Frazier's Farm, Nelson's Farm, Charles City Crossroads, New Market Road, or Riddell's Shop, took place on June 30, 1862 on the sixth day of the Seven Days Battles. There are nine illustrations on this page showing the opening of the battle, the charge of the Confederates, the 5th U.S. Artillery, the 1st Massachusetts battery, the 1st New Jersey Brigade, General Heintzelman's headquarters, and more.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of White Oak Swamp
  
  This page contains six views of the Battle of White Oak Swamp, which took place on June 30, as the Union army retreated southeast toward the James River and Major General William B. Franklin stopped Major General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's division at the White Oak Bridge crossing, while the larger Battle of Glendale was being fought two miles to the south. These nine images depict an artillery engagement there, as well as various other scenes.


• U.S. History Images: Battle of Malvern Hill
  
  These six illustrations of the Battle of Malvern Hill, fought on July 1, 1862, the seventh and last day of the Seven Days Battles, include images of gunboats and battle scenes.


• U.S. History Images: Malvern Hill Battlefield
  
  These pictures of the Malvern Hill Battlefield show the repulse of the Confederates at Crew's Hill, Berdan's sharpshooters skirmishing in a meadow, and the battle at Willis Church.


• U.S. History Images: Malvern Hill
  
  This page has six more images of Malvern Hill, where Confederates suffered more thatn 5,300 casualities. Despite the Union victory, McClellan withdrew to Harrison's Landing where his army was protected by gunboats, ending the Peninsula Campaign.


• U.S. History Images: Seven Days Battles
  
  The Seven Days Battles ended with McClellan's army in safety next to the James River, having suffered almost 16,000 casualties during the retreat. As Confederate General Robert E. Lee became convinced that McClellan would not resume his threat against Richmond, he moved north for the Northern Virginia and Maryland Campaigns. This page has six assorted illustrations from the seven days of fighting.