Civil War Photographs

Enlarge Engineers of the 8th New York State Militia in front of a tent, 1861. Local Identifier: 111-B-499. National Archives Identifier: 524918. View in National Archives Catalog Introduction The Civil War was the first large and prolonged conflict recorded by photography. During the war, dozens of photographers--both as private individuals and as employees of the Confederate and Union Governments--photographed civilians and civilian activities; military personnel, equipment, and activities; and the locations and aftermaths of battles.

Photographer brings Civil War to life with centuries-old technology

Civil War Battle Photograph by David Lester - Pixels

How the First Photojournalist, Mathew Brady, Shocked the Nation with Photos from the Civil War

File:The photographic history of the Civil War - thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities (1911) (14762562922).jpg - Wikipedia

100 Significant Civil War Photographs – Atlanta Campaign

Images from the Civil War Battlefields, American Experience, Official Site

CAAM African American Military Portraits from the Civil War

Top 20 Great US Civil War Photographs - Listverse

James River, Virginia. Building winter quarters, Ft. Brady. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865 Stock Photo - Alamy

Civil War Photographs