The American Civil War was the first major conflict ... from snapping even the most graphic of post-battle images to illustrate the horrors of war. Several of the images in this gallery are ...

Although the Battle of Antietam is a much-studied encounter, Budiansky’s consideration of nine people caught up in the battle and its aftermath is thoughtful and insightful.

At the time of the Civil War ... and persuasive war images. Alfred Waud, the most prolific special, created many of the most memorable sketches of critical moments at Antietam and Gettysburg ...

These horrifying Civil War images illustrated how truly devastating ... on the battlefield in the aftermath of the 1862 Battle of Antietam were shown and shocked the public. One image was chosen ...