Photo Essays

Stories of the Civil War as told through series of captivating images

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Published: 10/9/13

Wounded Warriors: Civil War Amputation

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Photo Essays

Learn about the realities of Civil War amputation and the difficult decisions doctors faced on the battlefield.

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Published: 6/30/13

Gettysburg in Color

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Gettysburg

At the Battle of Gettysburg, artist Edwin Forbes was an eyewitness to history. Later, he created these watercolors based on the sketches he had made as the epic engagement unfolded.

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Published: 3/12/13

Civil War Envelopes

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Photo Essays

Delve into the world of Civil War envelopes. See how soldiers stayed connected through handwritten letters and intricate, decorative envelope designs.

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Published: 4/5/12

“Life Studies of the Great Army”

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Illustrations

Discover Edwin Forbes' stunning copper etchings capturing the essence of the Army of the Potomac in "Life Studies of the Great Army."

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Published: 8/3/11

The War Begins

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Fort Sumter

Explore how Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper covered the outbreak of the American Civil War.