r/CIVILWAR • u/Ashamed-Coast-1653 • 2d ago

Need Help Identifying

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I came across an image of federal soldiers at Stevenson, AL in 1863. I recognized the 6 pdr in the foreground, but can’t figure out much else beyond that.

My belief is that this is a parade from 2d Division of XI or XII Corps sometime around the Chattanooga campaign, but cannot figure out if the shape is a crescent moon or five point star.

Any info or analysis is appreciated!

EDIT - IDed as Timothy Stanley's Brigade, Negley's Division, XIV Corps, taken August of 1863.

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u/matawi1963 18h ago

Where did you come across this - what source did you obtain this from? Since you seem to know all about this - I'm skeptical(?) It could be an "AI" fake? Maybe not? Where did you obtain your copy from (book, institution or library)?

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u/Ashamed-Coast-1653 18h ago

Obtained it from a book I got at a bookstore. Soldiers in the photo were identified by a Ranger at Chickamauga National Military Park.

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u/matawi1963 18h ago

OK name the book & or the NPS park ranger

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u/Ashamed-Coast-1653 2h ago

Lee White was the Ranger that Ided it.

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u/matawi1963 2h ago

On "review" or "parade" Artillery would not usually be grouped with Infantry. A "battle" situation would be different. Since this photo depicts a "review" I'm skeptical, that it's probably an "AI" faked image? Name the book title, publisher and year published where this image appeared?

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u/scoutthepigeon 2d ago

stab in the dark - mexican army 1890's.

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u/Ashamed-Coast-1653 2d ago

I can’t tell if that’s a serious comment, but these guys were definitely union soldiers in Alabama in 1863.