1893 Civil War Poster Engraving NEGR0ES SACRIFICED Killed@ BATTLE ofthe CRATER

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1893 Civil War Poster Engraving NEGR0ES SACRIFICED Killed at the BATTLE of the CRATER during the Petersburg Campaign -
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SEE PHOTO-----COMPLETE, ORIGINAL 1893 print from 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper's SCARCE two-volume folio Civil War history set, "The Soldier in Our Civil War", (NY) dated 1893, with fantastic Civil War  history and Black Americana!
Perfect for framing and display! A COMPELLING addition to any fine Civil War  or Black Americana collection.
This historic piece measures 22" X 16"
The Battle of the Crater was a battle of the American Civil War, part of the Siege of Petersburg. It took place on July 30, 1864, between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Maj. Gen. George G. Meade (under the direct supervision of the general-in-chief, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant).
After weeks of preparation, on July 30, Union forces exploded a mine in Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside's IX Corps sector, blowing a gap in the Confederate defenses of Petersburg, Virginia. From that propitious beginning, everything deteriorated rapidly for the Union attackers. Unit after unit charged into and around the crater, where soldiers milled in confusion. Grant considered the assault "the saddest affair I have witnessed in this war."
The Confederates quickly recovered and launched several counterattacks led by Brig. Gen. William Mahone. The breach was sealed off, and Union forces were repulsed with severe casualties. Brig. Gen. Edward Ferrero's division of black soldiers were badly mauled. It may have been Grant's best chance to end the Siege of Petersburg. Instead, the soldiers settled in for another eight months of trench warfare. Burnside was relieved of command for the last time for his role in the debacle, and he was never again returned to command.
Very Good condition.
This listing includes the complete entire original Civil War Engraving printed in 1893.
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