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Fine Art Print : CIVIL WAR: QUAKER GUNS. Logs fashioned into decoy artillery, or so-called Quaker Guns, a successful ruse set up by Confederate forces at Centreville, Virginia. Photographed by George Barnard and James Gibson, March 1862
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CIVIL WAR: QUAKER GUNS. Logs fashioned into decoy artillery, or so-called Quaker Guns, a successful ruse set up by Confederate forces at Centreville, Virginia. Photographed by George Barnard and James Gibson, March 1862
CIVIL WAR: QUAKER GUNS.
Logs fashioned into decoy artillery, or so-called Quaker Guns, a successful ruse set up by Confederate forces at Centreville, Virginia. Photographed by George Barnard and James Gibson, March 1862
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Media ID 7597231
1862 Barnard Cannon Confederate Decoy Fort Gibson Quaker South East Trick
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our stunning Fine Art Print of the Civil War era, featuring the intriguing image of Quaker Guns. This deceptive tactic, employed by Confederate forces at Centreville, Virginia in March 1862, involved logs being fashioned into decoy artillery. Photographed by renowned Civil War photographers George Barnard and James Gibson, this captivating print brings history to life. Add this unique piece to your collection and relive the stories of the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a remarkable moment from the Civil War: the ingenious use of Quaker Guns by Confederate forces at Centreville, Virginia. In an attempt to deceive Union troops, logs were skillfully fashioned into decoy artillery, creating a convincing illusion of formidable cannons. The success of this ruse is evident in the photograph taken by George Barnard and James Gibson in March 1862. The image showcases the cleverness and resourcefulness employed during this tumultuous period in American history. These fake guns were strategically placed within forts and other defensive positions, fooling enemy soldiers into believing that they faced a heavily armed opposition. This tactic allowed Confederate forces to maintain their advantage while conserving valuable resources. The composition of the photograph highlights both the trickery involved and the external appearance of these Quaker Guns. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity displayed by those on both sides of the conflict during this time. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to an era where warfare required not only physical strength but also cunning strategies. This historical snapshot offers us a glimpse into one aspect of life during the Civil War – showcasing how even simple materials like logs could be transformed into powerful tools for deception on battlefields across America's mid-south and southeast regions.
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