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The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army up the valley of Virginia, 1864. 'We have received, from our Special Artist and Correspondent with the army of the Confederate States in Virginia...sketches illustrative of the recent operations in the Shenandoah Valley...[The engraving shows] the march of the divisions commanded by Kershaw and Fitz Lee...on their way to form a junction with the forces under General Early, near Winchester...the valley...here spreads to such width that it should rather be called a plain. The Blue Ridge is seen in the distance, to our right hand; and to our left is the smoke and flame of burning villages which have just been visited by the Federal army. Our Special Artist, indeed, from his actual observation, testifies that, on this occasion, "the Federals retreated, burning and laying waste every homestead in their track; thereby reducing hundreds of families to absolute poverty and possible starvation" - treating the State of Virginia as a hostile country, but in a spirit of wanton destructiveness unknown to modern European warfare'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in The War in America, depicting the march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army up the valley of Virginia in 1864. The scene is one of both determination and devastation, as these soldiers make their way to join forces with General Early near Winchester.
The vast expanse of the valley, more like a plain than anything else, stretches out before them as they move forward. In the distance, the Blue Ridge looms ominously while to their left, smoke rises from burning villages that have been ravaged by the Federal army. Our Special Artist on site witnessed firsthand the destruction wrought by this ruthless campaign - homes reduced to ashes, families left destitute and facing starvation.
The engraving serves as a haunting reminder of the brutal realities of war and its impact on civilian populations caught in its path. It is a testament to the sacrifices made by those who fought on both sides during this tumultuous time in American history. This image stands as a poignant tribute to all those who endured hardship and loss during The War in America.
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