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Bombardment of Island Number Ten, Mississippi River, 7 April 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: W Ridgway
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Bombardment of Island Number Ten, Mississippi River, 7 April 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: W Ridgway
Bombardment of Island Number Ten, Mississippi River, 7 April 1862, (1862-1867). Union ironclad warships bombarding the Confederate-held fortified island in the Mississippi. The 7000-strong garrison surrendered the following day 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 print captures the intense Bombardment of Island Number Ten on the Mississippi River, which took place on 7 April 1862 during the American Civil War. Painted by W Ridgway and C Parsons, this engraving showcases Union ironclad warships relentlessly bombarding the Confederate-held fortified island. The sheer power and force of these ships are evident as smoke billows from their steamship engines. The significance of this momentous battle is highlighted by its inclusion in volume II of "The War with the South: a History of the Late Rebellion" by Robert Tomes and Benjamin G Smith. It depicts a crucial turning point in the conflict as the 7000-strong garrison stationed on Island Number Ten ultimately surrendered to Union forces just one day after this bombardment. This image not only portrays an important event in American history but also provides insight into nineteenth-century naval warfare technology. The ironclad warships showcased here represent a new era in naval combat, demonstrating advancements that would shape future battles at sea. As we gaze upon this monochrome scene, we are transported back to a time when geography played a vital role in determining military strategies. Located between Tennessee and Missouri, Island Number Ten held strategic importance for both sides during the Civil War. With its rich historical context and artistic detail, this print serves as a powerful reminder of America's past struggles and triumphs during one of its most defining periods—the American Civil War.
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