Crew On USS ‘Saugus’

Portrait of the crew on monitor USS 'Saugus,' James River, Virginia, 1863. Photo: Buyenlarge, Getty Images / Archive Photos

As we all know there are very pictures that were taken during the time of the Civil War. Pictured above, we see a group of men who are on a ship that seems to be all geared up to ride the waves of the fearsome sea. The picture above is actually a portrait of the crew on monitor USS ‘Saugus,’ James River, Virginia, 1863. The tension is evident in this photo, isn’t it?

A Dead Soldier

Dead soldier lying in the road at Fredericksburg, Virginia, American Civil War, 3 May 1863. Photo: Print Collector/Getty Images / Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage Images

We have mentioned time and again that the Civil War resulted in thousands of deaths. The battles that took place all ended up with casualties on both sides of the Union and Confederate. In this photo, we see a dead soldier who had been left in a roadside at Fredericksburg, Virginia, American Civil War, 3 May 1863. Such a shame to lose brave soldiers like this guy here.

Field Band, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry

Field Band of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry; Music played a big part on both sides of the conflict: On the battlefield, different instruments - bugles, drums, and fifes were played to issue marching orders or sometimes simply to boost the morale. Soldiers of both sides often engaged in recreation with musical instruments, and when the opposing armies were near each other, sometimes the bands from both sides of the conflict played against each other on the night before a battle. Photo: Getty Images

In the above photo, we see the Field Band of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry. We must remember that music was a key component on either side of the conflict. Drums and fifes were used to cheer on the soldiers, hoping to motivate their spirits to fight on. It was even reported that bands from both sides would play against each other in the nights before an epic battle.




Nathan

"I got soul but I'm not a soldier."