Field Fortification Collection

Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b / w photo)
869214 Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b/w photo) by Barnard, George N. (1819-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b / w photo)
869216 Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

New York artillerymen with a heavy gun in Fort Corcoran, spring 1862 (b / w photo)
869215 New York artillerymen with a heavy gun in Fort Corcoran, spring 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel Tyler and the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson
869207 Colonel Tyler and the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson, late 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded Col. Robert O)

Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c
867765 Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c.1862 (b/w photo) by Smith, William Morris (fl.1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officers posing with a heavy gun outside Washington, D. C. ca. 1862 (b / w photo)
869213 Officers posing with a heavy gun outside Washington, D. C. ca. 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery manning guns in Fort Richardson, late 1861 (b / w photo)
867762 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery manning guns in Fort Richardson, late 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b / w photo)
867774 Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of 10-inch Union seacoast mortars and their crew)

Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b / w photo)
867769 Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia
867767 Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia, as sketched by Alfred R. Waud (pencil on paper) by Waud

Heavy gun in Fort Woodbury, Virginia, 1861 (b / w photo)
869209 Heavy gun in Fort Woodbury, Virginia, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unyielding Defenses: Field Fortification in the American Civil War" Unveiling the Power: A Confederate 32-pounder gun, captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, showcases the might of field fortifications in this captivating black and white photo from c. July 1862. Union's Arsenal: Witness the formidable Union mortars stationed in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, during 1863 - a testament to their commitment to secure victory amidst adversity (b / w photo). Guardians of Fort Corcoran: New York artillerymen stand resolute beside a heavy gun within Fort Corcoran during spring 1862 (b / w photo), exemplifying their dedication to defending strategic positions. United for Defense: Colonel Tyler and his valiant troops from the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery take center stage at Fort Richardson as they prepare to safeguard their comrades and repel any threat. Silent Vigilance: The rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia stands stoically against winter's harsh embrace - an enduring symbol of resilience throughout history. Brothers-in-Arms: Officers proudly pose alongside a heavy gun just outside Washington D. C. , ca. 1862 (b / w photo), embodying unity and determination in protecting their nation's capital. Sentinels of Strength: In late 1861 (b / w photo), witness the brave soldiers from the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery manning guns within Fort Richardson - unwavering guardians ready for battle. Thunderous Might: Federal forces unleash devastation with a fearsome battery of ten-inch mortars on Morris Island, SC during 1865 (b / w photo) - showcasing overwhelming firepower against adversaries. Trapped by Circumstance.