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Welcome to U.S. History Images! Below you'll find a list of the most recently added images. Use the links on the left to view all the U.S. History Images in this growing collection, or visit the Site Maps. In April, 2011, I started adding a collection of almost 5,000 images concerning the American Civil War. As you can imagine, this is a huge undertaking. Here it is, April, 2012, and I've only been able to add images up to the middle of 1862. It's taking me much longer than I imagined to accomplish this goal, but I keep plugging away as I am able. Hopefully I will be done before the Civil War's 150th anniversary is over! Although I try to present the images in chronological order, sometimes it's just not possible. So if you're looking for something in particular, the best way to find it is to use the search bar on the left or visit the Site Maps. The images are free for you to use any way you want with just a couple of exceptions. By using the images you agree to my Terms of Use, so please read them for more information. You can also find more U.S. History Images at Public Domain Images. This website is a work in progress and new images will be added, in chronological order, over time. Be sure to bookmark this page or subscribe to a feed so you can be notified as more U.S. History Images are included.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 BernThe 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 MapThese 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 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. 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 PinesThe 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 OaksThe 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. U.S. History Images: Baltimore 1861On April 19, a week after the battle at Fort Sumter, the Union's Sixth Massachusetts Regiment answered Lincoln's call for troops and traveled south to Washington, D.C. through Baltimore. Forced to walk through town, they were met by secessionist sympathizers and trouble ensued. This page has nine images showing scenes from that time in Baltimore 1861.U.S. History Images: Baltimore RiotsThese images show nine more views of the BaltimoreRiots. Four soldiers, Corporal Sumner Needham of Company I and Privates LutherC. Ladd, Charles Taylor, and Addison Whitney of Company D, and twelve civilianswere killed in the riot. This incident is regarded by many as resulting in thefirst bloodshed of the American Civil War.U.S. History Images: Battle of Big Bethel The Battle of Big Bethel was one of the earliest land battles of the Civil War after the surrender of Fort Sumter. The battle occurred between the Union Army and Confederate States Army forces on June 10, 1861 in Hampton and York County, Virginia. The Union suffered 76 casualties, with 18 killed, including Major Winthrop and Lieutenant John T. Greble, the first regular army officer killed in the war. This page has nine images of that battle, including illustrations of Lt. Greble.U.S. History Images: Battle of Rich Mountain You'll find six illustrations of the Battle of Rich Mountain, which took place on July 11, 1861, in Randolph County, Virginia. The Union victory at Rich Mountain was instrumental in propelling General George B. McClellan to command of the Army of the Potomac.U.S. History Images: First Battle of Bull Run The First Battle of Bull Run was fought on July 21, 1861, in Prince William County, Virginia. Among the six images here are ones of the stand of Union troops at the Henry House, Union troops panicking, and a fight for Ricketts' guns. U.S. History Images: First Bull Run These pictures of the First Bull Run, the first major land battle of the American Civil War, contain a scene of the Federal army advancing, the troops rallying behind the Robinson House, and images of Stonewall Jackson during the battle.U.S. History Images: Manassas Battlefield This page has six drawings of the Manassas Battlefield including scenes of a stampede, the main battleground where General Bee fell, and the charge of the Federal line to retake Henry Hill.U.S. History Images: First Manassas Six scenes of First Manassas, as the Battle of Bull Run was called by Confederate forces, depict the scenes from around Centreville and Manassas Junction.U.S. History Images: Battle of Manassas Here are six images of the Battle of Manassas, where Union troops lead by Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell opposed the Confederate forces under Brig. Gen P. G. T. Beauregard. U.S. History Images: Bull Run Civil War These Bull Run Civil War images show scenes of wounded soldiers, a salute of guns fired in front of Virginia's state house after the battle, soldiers' graves, and a monumnet on the Bull Run battleground. Approximately 460 Union soldiers and 387 Confederate soldiers lost their lives during the battle at Manassas Junction. U.S. History Images: Bull Run Maps These nine Bull Run Maps, show the stragegy used and the troops' movements throughout the day. U.S. History Images: Battle of Wilson's Creek Here are six illustrations of events pertaining to the Battle of Wilson's Creek, also known as the Battle of Oak Hills. The battle was fought on August 10, 1861, near Springfield, Missouri, between Union forces and the Missouri State Guard. It gave the Confederates control of southwestern Missouri. Union General Nathaniel Lyon was killed during this battle. U.S. History Images: Battle of Ball's Bluff The Battle of Ball's Bluff, also known as the Battle of Harrison’s Island or the Battle of Leesburg, was fought on October 21, 1861, in Loudoun County, Virginia, as part of Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's operations in Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. This page contains six drawings including scenes of the death of Colonel and U. S. Senator Edward Dickenson Baker. U.S. History Images: Ball s Bluff This page contains six more scenes of the Ball's Bluff battle, the second largest battle of the Eastern Theater in 1861, with over one thousand casualties. U.S. History Images: Battle of Belmont Here are six illustrations of the Battle of Belmont, fought on November 7, 1861, in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's first big combat test, and gave President Lincoln a favorable impression of the man who would go on to become the future Union Army general in chief and eventual U.S. president. U.S. History Images: Battle of Port Royal These pictures of the Battle of Port Royal, one of the earliest amphibious operations of the American Civil War, show the bombardments of Forts Walker and Beauregard and the effect of shells on the fleeing Confederate soldiers in the woods. U.S. History Images: Port Royal This page has nine more Port Royal images, including a map of the topography of Hilton Head, U.S. troops at Fort Walker, and views of fortifications constructed by the Federal Troops. Despite the heavy volume of fire, loss of life was relatively low, with casualties on both sides totaling less than 100. U.S. History Images: Fort MoultrieAfter South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, defenders of Fort Moultrie chose not to surrender to the South Carolina forces. On December 26, 1860, Union Major Robert Anderson moved his garrison at Fort Moultrie to the stronger Fort Sumter. In April 1861, Confederate troops shelled Fort Sumter into submission and the American Civil War began. This page contains eight images of Fort Moultrie including its evacuation by Anderson's troops and its later bombardment in 1863. U.S. History Images: Fort SumterThis pages has nine illustrations of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harber, South Carolina at the start of the Civil War.U.S. History Images: Star of the WestStar of the West was a steamship that was trying to resupply Major Anderson's garrison at Fort Sumter in January of 1861, before the Confederacy was formed. The ship was fired upon by cadets from Morris Island battery as it entered Charleston Harbor and was unable to get food and ammunition to Fort Sumter. U.S. History Images: Battle of Fort Sumter The Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12–13, 1861) was the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter, near Charleston, South Carolina, that started the American Civil War. This page contains six scenes of the battle. U.S. History Images: Fort Sumter Battle The Fort Sumter Battle began at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, with the Confederates bombarding the fort from artillery batteries surrounding the harbor. On this page are six more illustrations of the attack. U.S. History Images: Fort Sumter Flag Although the Union garrison at Fort Sumter returned fire, they were significantly outgunned and, after 34 hours, Major Anderson agreed to evacuate. The Fort Sumter Flag was lowered by Major Robert Anderson on April 14, 1861 and taken back to Washington, D.C., where it was frequently "auctioned off" to raise funds for the war effort. At the end of the war it was once again raised by Major Anderson over the battered fort. U.S. History Images: Fort Sumter Pictures These nine Fort Sumter Pictures show several interior views of the garrison, including Anderson's headquarters and illustrations of the damage done during the bombardment. U.S. History Images: General Beauregard General Beauregard (Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard) was the first prominent general of the Confederate States Army and commanded the defenses of Charleston at Fort Sumter against Major Anderson. Three months later he was the victor at the First Battle of Bull Run near Manassas, Virginia.Thank you to the contributors at Wikipedia for helping me with the descriptions on this page.To cite this website: U.S. History Images. Karen J. Hatzigeorgiou, 6 Apr. 2012. Web. Read what they wrote about the Battle of Fort Sumter and the start of the Civil War!Letters, speeches, reports, analysis, eye-witness accounts, news articles, poetry!All in three volumes!

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