Images

A recruitment poster showing 'doughboys', the nickname for US troops in the First World War (1914-18). Imperial War Museums, London.

Grave of Antonio López de Santa Anna and his second wife, Sra. Dolores Tosta de Santa Anna in Panteón del Tepeyac Cemetery, Monterrey, Mexico. Photograph by Jonas Zacarias, 2013.

Spectators Watching the Fight Between Hood and Thomas, photograph by J. F. Coonley, 15 December 1864. Photographed here are onlookers spectating the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American Civil...

Lincoln and His Generals, lithographic print published by Jones & Clark, c. 1865. Depicted here is a seated President Abraham Lincoln in discussion with his generals, from left: Admiral David Dixon Porter, Admiral David Farragut, Major General...

Portrait of John M. Corse, c. 1860-1870. On 5 October 1864, Brigadier General John Murray Corse (1835-1893), having taken command of the Federal garrison at the Allatoona mountain pass, repulsed a Confederate strike meant to disrupt and...

Battle of Nashville, oil on canvas painting by Howard Pyle, 1906. Depicted here is a Union charge at the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American Civil War in which the Confederate army under...

Battle of Nashville, lithographic print by Kurz & Allison, c. 1891. Depicted here is a routing of Rebel forces at the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American Civil War in which the Confederate...

Nashville, Tenn. Federal outer line, photograph by J. F. Coonley, 16 December 1864. Depicted here is the outer line of Union forces on the second day of the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American...

Portrait of George H. Thomas, photograph by Mathew Brady, c. 1855-1865. Known as the "Rock of Chickamauga," Union Major General George Henry Thomas (1816-1870) played important roles in several key battles of the American Civil War, including...

The Game of Chess, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, c. 1555. This painting depicts three of Sofonisba's sister's playing a game of chess outside. With vibrant colors and luxurious clothing, Anguissola's artstyle was unique in the Italian...