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Charge of General Smiths Division, Capture of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, 1862-1867. Artist: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
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Charge of General Smiths Division, Capture of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, 1862-1867. Artist: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
Charge of General Smiths Division, Capture of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, 1862 (1862-1867). Brigadier-General Charles Ferguson Smiths Union troops on the attack during the Battle of Fort Donelson, 12-16 February 1862. The capture of Fort Donelson by Union forces gave them access to the Cumberland River as route to invade the South. It also established the reputation of Ulyssess Grant as an effective general and led to his promotion to Major-General. An engraving from volume II of The War with the South : a History of the Late Rebellion, by Robert Tomes, Benjamin G Smith, New York, Virtue & Yorston, 3 Volumes, 1862-1867
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This photo print, titled "Charge of General Smiths Division, Capture of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, 1862-1867" captures the intensity and bravery of Brigadier-General Charles Ferguson Smith's Union troops during the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1862. The image depicts a chaotic scene on the battlefield as Union soldiers on horseback charge forward to attack the fort. The capture of Fort Donelson was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. It granted Union forces access to the Cumberland River, providing them with a strategic route to invade the South. Additionally, this victory established Ulysses Grant's reputation as an effective general and led to his promotion to Major-General. Created by artist Felix Octavius Carr Darley for volume II of "The War with the South: A History of the Late Rebellion" by Robert Tomes and Benjamin G Smith, this engraving showcases Darley's talent for capturing action-packed scenes from history. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and drama to every detail. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men like General Smith and his troops during one of America's darkest periods. Their unwavering courage on that fateful day forever changed not only their lives but also shaped our nation's history.
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