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Beginn des Gettysburg-Feldzugs

1863-03-11

Historische Übersicht

Der Beginn des Gettysburg-Feldzugs im Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg wurde durch den Vormarsch der konföderierten Nord-Virginia-Armee unter General Robert E. Lee nach Norden eingeleitet. Lee beabsichtigte, den Krieg tief in die Unionsstaaten zu tragen, um die Versorgung seiner Truppen zu sichern und die Kriegsmüdigkeit des Nordens zu nutzen. Diese strategische Bewegung führte einen Monat später zur schlaglichtartigen und entscheidenden Schlacht von Gettysburg, die als Wendepunkt des gesamten Konflikts gilt.


L. Prang & Co.  print of the painting "Hancock at Gettysburg" by Thure de Thulstrup, showing Pickett's Charge.   Restoration by Adam Cuerden.







This  is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: This image, like many Thulstrup prints, was done on vellum, with a characteristic dappling effect when the light of the LoC's scan reflects off the dimples from the hair pores on the right and left edges. This is a highly distracting effect that required a fair bit of cleanup. Also, levels adjustments, etc..
 


N.B. No other files: They're too large to upload.

L. Prang & Co. print of the painting "Hancock at Gettysburg" by Thure de Thulstrup, showing Pickett's Charge. Restoration by Adam Cuerden. This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: This image, like many Thulstrup prints, was done on vellum, with a characteristic dappling effect when the light of the LoC's scan reflects off the dimples from the hair pores on the right and left edges. This is a highly distracting effect that required a fair bit of cleanup. Also, levels adjustments, etc..   N.B. No other files: They're too large to upload.

Author: Thure de Thulstrup / Adam Cuerden
Print of three men on horseback and several artillery crews and a cannon in the foreground. Several formations of soldiers and buildings in the background. "BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, PA." (printed below image). "From: The Great Civil War. Vol. III. By Robt. Towes, M. D. and Benjamin G. Smith Pub. by Virtue and Yorston, 1865" (written on reverse side).Title: "Battle of Gettysburg, PA."

Print of three men on horseback and several artillery crews and a cannon in the foreground. Several formations of soldiers and buildings in the background. "BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, PA." (printed below image). "From: The Great Civil War. Vol. III. By Robt. Towes, M. D. and Benjamin G. Smith Pub. by Virtue and Yorston, 1865" (written on reverse side).Title: "Battle of Gettysburg, PA."

Author: J.R. Chapin
Print of men hauling a cannon and several riders on horseback in the foreground with a battle line of troops in the background. "BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG." (printed below image).
Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" by E. A. Duyckinck and illustrated by Alonzo Chappel. The book was published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Company.Title: "Battle of Gettysburg."

Print of men hauling a cannon and several riders on horseback in the foreground with a battle line of troops in the background. "BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG." (printed below image). Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" by E. A. Duyckinck and illustrated by Alonzo Chappel. The book was published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Company.Title: "Battle of Gettysburg."

Author: Alonzo Chappel
Henry Clay Cochrane wrote this account after accompanying President Abraham Lincoln to the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg.  
From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

Henry Clay Cochrane wrote this account after accompanying President Abraham Lincoln to the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg. From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

Author: USMC Archives from Quantico, USA
From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

Author: USMC Archives from Quantico, USA
From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

Author: USMC Archives from Quantico, USA
From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

From the Henry C. Cochrane Collection (COLL/1), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

Author: USMC Archives from Quantico, USA
Title: A gun and gunners that repulsed Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863
Abstract/medium: 1 photomechanical print : halftone.

Title: A gun and gunners that repulsed Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863 Abstract/medium: 1 photomechanical print : halftone.

Author: Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress
A sharpshooter's last sleep, Gettysburg

A sharpshooter's last sleep, Gettysburg

Author: Alexander Gardner
Digital ID: 1150195. [Gettysburg : men and women in front of U.S. Christian Commission tents.]. United States Sanitary Commission -- Creator. Tyson Brothers -- Photographer. c. 1865; Date depicted: 1863
Notes:  Alternate title from published copy, USSC Box 1082, no. 46.
Source: United States Sanitary Commission records, 1861-1872, bulk (1861-1865). / Photographs, prints and drawings / Photographs and drawings (more info)
Repository: The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.
See more information about this image and others at NYPL Digital Gallery.
Persistent URL: digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/id?1150195

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Digital ID: 1150195. [Gettysburg : men and women in front of U.S. Christian Commission tents.]. United States Sanitary Commission -- Creator. Tyson Brothers -- Photographer. c. 1865; Date depicted: 1863 Notes: Alternate title from published copy, USSC Box 1082, no. 46. Source: United States Sanitary Commission records, 1861-1872, bulk (1861-1865). / Photographs, prints and drawings / Photographs and drawings (more info) Repository: The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division. See more information about this image and others at NYPL Digital Gallery. Persistent URL: digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/id?1150195 Rights Info: No known copyright restrictions; may be subject to third party rights (for more information, click here)

Author: New York Public Library
Confederate soldier charge the Union line at Cemetery Ridge during a re-enactment of Pickett's Charge during the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 7, 2013 in Gettysburg, Penn. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom/Released)

Confederate soldier charge the Union line at Cemetery Ridge during a re-enactment of Pickett's Charge during the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 7, 2013 in Gettysburg, Penn. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom/Released)

Author: U.S. Department of Defense Current Photos
Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Author: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China
Unit suffered 82% casualties in this action; Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Unit suffered 82% casualties in this action; Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Author: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China
Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Author: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China
2011 America The Beautiful Quarters Coin Gettysburg Pennsylvania Uncirculated Reverse

2011 America The Beautiful Quarters Coin Gettysburg Pennsylvania Uncirculated Reverse

Author: US Mint
The 22nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry fighting on the Rose Farm during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863

The 22nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry fighting on the Rose Farm during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863

Author: artist unknown
Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Author: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China
Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Author: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China
Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, digital copy from slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Author: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China
Title: 9th Mass. batt. Bigelows going into position at Gettysburg
Abstract/medium: 1 drawing on yellow paper : pencil ; 17.6 x 31.4 cm. (sheet).

Title: 9th Mass. batt. Bigelows going into position at Gettysburg Abstract/medium: 1 drawing on yellow paper : pencil ; 17.6 x 31.4 cm. (sheet).

Author: Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph), 1828-1891, artist
A Union soldier fires a cannon at Cemetery Ridge during a re-enactment of Pickett's Charge during the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg July 7, 2013, in Gettysburg, Penn.

A Union soldier fires a cannon at Cemetery Ridge during a re-enactment of Pickett's Charge during the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg July 7, 2013, in Gettysburg, Penn.

Author: E.J. Hersom