Confederate prisoners at Belle Plain Landing, Va. captured
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Confederate prisoners at Belle Plain Landing, Va. captured
Confederate prisoners at Belle Plain Landing, Va. captured with Johnsons Division, May 12, 1864. Date photographed 1864, printed later
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1864 Belle Captured Confederate Division Johnson Landing Plain Prisoners
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of surrender at Belle Plain Landing, Virginia, on May 12, 1864. The scene shows a group of Confederate prisoners, their faces etched with fatigue and resignation, being led by Union soldiers under the command of General John B. Johnson's Division. The American Civil War was raging on, and this encounter marked a significant victory for the Union forces. The photograph was taken during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, one of the largest engagements of the Overland Campaign. The Union Army, under the command of Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, had been pushing southward from the Rapidan River, and the Confederate forces, led by General Robert E. Lee, were forced to retreat. In the ensuing pursuit, Johnson's Division encountered the Confederate rearguard at Belle Plain Landing, resulting in the capture of these prisoners. The photograph, taken in 1864 and printed later, offers a poignant glimpse into the human cost of the war. The Union soldiers, dressed in their blue uniforms, stand tall and determined, while the Confederate prisoners, clad in gray, appear subdued and defeated. The landscape behind them, with its rolling hills and trees, serves as a stark reminder of the natural beauty that was being torn apart by the conflict. This image is a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers on both sides of the conflict, as well as the harsh realities of war. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in American history.
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