Dead Confederate Soldier Petersburg, VA Color Tinted photo Civil War 02564
This is an original period image from the Library of Congress, the National Archives and other quality sources restored and tinted by the internationally known color artist and author of "Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images", David Richardson. Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken. You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print.
Unless requested when placing your order, your image may be cropped. E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won't fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come.
Our Metallic Photo Paper features a unique pearlescent surface. It offers highly saturated colors, ultra-bright backgrounds, and will last a lifetime with typical home storage. Fort Mahone was named for Confederate General William Mahone and was one of the primary defenses outside of Petersburg, Virginia. The forts surrounding Richmond and Petersburg managed to keep the Union army at bay for months.
At the end of March 1865, it was clear that Lee's hold on Richmond and Petersburg had weakened. Union General John Parke chose to directly attack on April 1st. As soldiers filled the captured trenches, the Union assault slowed. Parke sent a request to General Meade for additional troops, not to further the attack, but to hold the current position.
The Confederates, under Major General Gordon, rallied a counter attack to drive out the invading army. As the surrounding confederate forts fell, Gordon almost succeeded in recovering his fort. However, the union was able to hold their position until Mead's reinforcements arrived. On April 3rd, Petersburg and Richmond both lay in Union hands. He was elected to the U. Senate from Virginia in 1881, serving one term. He passed away in 1895, at the age of 65.