Jigsaw Puzzle : Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridg
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Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridg
Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridge during the evacuation. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grants Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864. Date 1864 May 30
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Evacuation Loaded Pontoon Transports
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Discover history's greatest moments with our exquisitely detailed Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles. This captivating puzzle features "Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridge," an iconic image from the main eastern theater of war during the Grants Wilderness Campaign in May-June 1864. With meticulously reproduced textures and vivid colors, this puzzle invites you to step back in time and experience the excitement of the American Civil War. Immerse yourself in the past as you piece together this stunning representation of history, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the chaos and urgency of the evacuation of Port Royal, Virginia during Union General Ulysses S. Grant's Wilderness Campaign in May 1864. The scene at the pontoon bridge is a frenzy of activity as soldiers and civilians work together to load supplies and troops onto the transports waiting in the river. The pontoon bridge, a crucial strategic point during the campaign, spans the Rappahannock River and provides the only means of escape for the Confederate forces. The date, May 30, 1864, marks the end of a grueling week of fighting in the dense woods of the Wilderness, where both sides suffered heavy losses. With the Union forces closing in, the Confederates were forced to abandon their positions and retreat. The evacuation of Port Royal was a critical moment in the campaign, as it allowed the Union army to secure the area and gain control of the Rappahannock River. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war, with soldiers and civilians working side by side in the rain, loading supplies and people onto the transports as quickly as possible. The scene is a testament to the resilience and determination of those involved, as they faced the uncertainty of what lay ahead during this pivotal moment in the American Civil War.
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