The Battlefield of Port Hudson

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Title

The Battlefield of Port Hudson

Subject

American Civil War (1861-1865)
Siege of Port Hudson (Louisiana : 1863)
Louisiana--Port Hudson
Battlefields

Description

View of the battlefield of Port Hudson littered with fallen trees. The Siege of Port Hudson took place between May 21 and July 9, 1863 and corresponded with the Siege of Vicksburg. After the Confederates lost at Vicksburg, they surrendered at Port Hudson despite their successful defense, which allowed the Union to access the Mississippi River.

Creator

McPherson & Oliver

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-XX-XX

Format

carte de visite
jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

404536
Augur Collection

Original Format

b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

16.25 x 10.25 cm