Historical War Illustrations

Dramatic historical images depicting battles, sieges, and aftermaths from different eras, featuring intense action, emotions, and significant military events.

Confederate scouts with percusio caps for the garrison of Vicksburg, running the Federal pickets. The garrison at Vicksburg held out for 6 weeks before it fell to the Unionists on July 4th 1863. Confederates are seen under cover trying to get back to the garrison with ammunition.     Date: 1863
Confederate scouts with percusio caps for the garrison of Vicksburg, running the Federal pickets. The garrison at Vicksburg held out for 6 weeks before it fell to the Unionists on July 4th 1863. Confederates are seen under cover trying to get back to the garrison with ammunition. Date: 1863