Battle Of Gettysburg Analysis

When night fell on the end of July 3rd, another extremely bloody battle in the American Civil War ended that created 51,112 casualties. The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day trial for both Union and Confederate soldiers. This picture represents only but a section of the damage the battle created within its wake. Emotions of sadness and mourning instantly set in as the outcomes of war become clear. This picture was not only taken so that a record of the battle was taken but also to show the devastation and impact war creates and to remember the lives sacrificed in that battle today. This is what the picture tries to portray about war. The photograph tries to portray war as a devastating and impactful event not only by showing sadness and respect for the lives lost in the battle, but also illustrating a grueling and painful struggle for the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives on that day, and including the drastic change to the landscape due to the battle that was fought …show more content…
By showing how destructive and harsh the battle was for its soldiers, it can effectively complete is objective in showing how devastating war can be. Some soldiers on the battlefield may take a shot straight in the head, ending in a swift and painless death but others are not as lucky. A soldier whose face is clearly starting to decay, has his mouth wide open. It can be assumed that the man may have been screaming in agony while he suffered a slow and painful death. The man in the picture clearly shows he must have went through a great deal of pain before he passed away. This man gives a great representation of how grueling and painful war is. While we may never truly experience the pain and suffering of death in our lifetime, this picture can let us visualize how devastating war can be for both men and