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The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving)
959253 The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863. Illustration for Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (McDonnell Bros, 1886). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22632394
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Appearance Attacker Casemate Destroyed Louisville Rear Casemates De Kalb News Item Silenced
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The Attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 - A Glimpse into the Brutality of the American Civil War
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the attack on Arkansas Post in January 1863 during the American Civil War. The engraving, created by an anonymous 19th-century American artist and featured in Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War, offers a hauntingly detailed depiction of this intense battle. The image showcases a silenced boat amidst a scene of destruction. Casemates lay in ruins as Fort Hindman looms ominously in the background. The viewer is granted a rear view perspective that reveals the devastating impact of relentless attacks on this strategic stronghold. Notably, several vessels are visible, including Louisville, De Kalb, and Cincinatti - all partaking in this assault. It is evident that transportation played a crucial role for both sides involved; boats and tugboats served as means to transport troops and supplies to support their respective causes. As we delve deeper into this historical snapshot, it becomes apparent that this engraving serves not only as an artistic representation but also as an informative news item from its time. Its inclusion in Harper's Pictorial History further solidifies its significance as it sought to document key moments during one of America's bloodiest conflicts. Through this print from Bridgeman Images' collection, viewers are transported back to witness firsthand the ferocity and devastation experienced during battles like these throughout the American Civil War
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