circa 1865
Currier & Ives
Title: Battle of Five Forks Va. April 1st 1865
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under the title says: "This splendid Victory which led to the capture of the South side Railroad & the fall of Petersburg and Richmond was achieved by the brave Union boys commanded by that hero of heroes Phil. Sheridan; Charges that have never been exceeded in valor & impetuosity were made by both Cavlary & Infantry, until the Rebel hosts gave way in confusion and were captured by regiments & brigades, Thousands of prisoners, whole batteries of artillery and many stands of colors,…
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