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Battle of Fort Sumter Store
The Civil War started in South
Carolina at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. On April 13, Major Anderson
(US) surrendered Fort Sumter which resulted in a Confederate Victory.
About 580 forces were engaged. This opened the American Civil War. Buy the
bombardment of Fort Sumter souvenirs,
art prints, books, and merchandise online. These links will re-direct
you to our affiliate,
CivilWarStandard.com
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Attack on Fort Sumter (Poster)
Featuring a scene of the battle, a period map of Charleston Harbor, and B&W
photos of Major Robert Anderson and P.G.T. Beauregard, this poster is
printed on parchment-colored paper and measures 18"x 24". |
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Blakely Rifle
Andrew Chernak. British Captain Theophilus Alexander Blakely was a prolific
designer of rifled cannon, and since his own government did not adopt his
designs he sold his weapons overseas. Several of his guns were purchased by
the Confederacy and used during the Civil War, and it was in fact a
12-pounder Blakely that had the distinction of being the only rifled cannon
used on April 12, 1861, to bombard the Union garrison inside Fort Sumter.
Measures 8"x 3 1/4" including solid walnut base. |
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Fort Sumter at the Time of It's Capture
Reproduction of a print published by Julius Bien & Co. in the 1860s of Fort
Sumter, South Carolina at the time of its capture on February 18th, 1865. It
shows the effects of the bombardment from Morris Island and includes a plan
of the fort, a horizontal section, 3 elevations and 13 sections. Measures
22¾"x 17". |
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Fort Sumter Throw
On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops led by General P.G.T. Beauregard
opened fire on Union forces at Fort Sumter, initiating the bloodiest war in
American history. This ultraweave throw commemorating that momentous
event measures a generous 48"x 60". |
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The American Civil War
This official commemorative video from the Civil War Trust tells the story
of the War Between the States. From the attack on Fort Sumter to the
surrender at Appomattox, period photographs, factual re-enactments and first
person accounts bring the epic contest to life. Also included is a bonus
program: Iron Jaws: The Killing Power of Civil War Artillery, an in-depth
look at the revolutionary new weapons that made the Civil War the deadliest
in American history. 70 minutes. |
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The Civil War Collection
Entrenched in conflict, the industrialized North and the slave-powered South
of the mid-1860s become entangled in the bloodiest military conflict to
date, engaging three million Americans and claiming the lives of over half a
million. This riveting 8-CD audio documentary takes you on a compelling
journey through the Civil War - from Fort Sumter to Appomattox - and serves
as a valuable testament to the tumultuous era of Lincoln and Lee. 8 hours. |
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The Conflict Begins
Civil War Journal - DVD
This acclaimed series takes you beyond the battles and into the personal
stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and
dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed.
In this gripping, two DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive
through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter,
The Battle of 1st Bull Run, and The 54th Massachusetts. 200 minutes. |
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Civil War Illustrations
This book and CD-ROM set contains printed and electronic versions of 245
permission-free illustrations of Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, John Brown, Fort
Sumter, Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg, other battles and much more. 64 pgs.,
8½"x 11", sfbd. |
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The Civil War
A Film by Ken Burns. This spellbinding documentary brings to life the most
puzzling four years of America's history. Relive the Civil War from the days
before Fort Sumter to the bittersweet Union victory and tragic assassination
of Abraham Lincoln. The most successful public television miniseries in
history returns in this digitally-enhanced, updated and expanded collector's
set. Approximately 11½ hrs. DVD |
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