Civil War Images of Musicians, Leaders, and Battlefield Life
A Southern drummer leans into the camera, his stick at the ready. The patriotic motif on the drum tells a story: The shield at the center symbolizes protection, defense, and
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The Autumn 2025 Issue of Military Images Magazine
Civil War images speak to us in unique and varied ways. The cover photograph for this issue tells the story of five Union citizen‑soldiers who belonged to the same mess,
The Spring 2024 Issue
Two years ago at the Chesapeake Postcard Fair & Civil War Photography Show in Havre de Grace, Md., I struck up a conversation with collector Jonathan Beasley. I soon learned
Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver, Early Fluted Cylinder
By Frank Graves This bearded Union infantryman, dressed in standard issue frock coat and cap, grips a Colt Model 1860 Army revolver. A close study of the sidearm reveals a
New Departments and a Policy Modification
I’m excited to announce two new departments in MI. Behind the Backdrop is an exploration of the wonderful and varied imagery you see in portrait photographs. Adam Ochs Fleischer will