Two photographs October 19, 2009

1. http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/brady-photos/images/wounded-spotsylvania.gif

Wounded soldiers under trees, Marye’s Heights, Fredericksburg,
after the battle of Spotsylvania, 1864
ARC Identifier: 524768

Describe:This picture was taken by Mathew Brady. In this picture, we can see the weather is very well with sunshine, so, many wounded soldiers are taking a rest under the trees. Some are sitting on the grass or chairs, some are lying down, and some have stood. Most of them were injured, because we can see the injured arm, leg or other injured places were bound by bandage. They all looks very tired because they are frowning.

The effect on the people who saw it: They should feel war is a bad thing. They will think about those people who are those soldiers’ relatives and friends, they must be worried for them every day. If they knew them injured, they must be very sad.

The effect on me: I admire them for their courage. While I very much sympathy for them, I hope that the war will soon be over and they are still alive when the war finished.

2.http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/brady-photos/images/confederate-dead-fredericksburg.gif

Confederate dead behind a stone wall at Fredericksburg, VA
The 6th. Maine Infantry penetrated the Confederate lines at this point
ARC Identifier: 524930

Describe: This picture came from Mathew Brady.In this picture, we can a low stone wall which was built by soldiers to resist enemy.     There is a trench next to the wall which was the place to protect soldiers. In the trench some dead soldiers are lying in disorder. Their guns, hats, clothes and canteens were thrown all over the floor.

The effect on the people who saw it: This picture shows a sad and dreary view. The people who saw it should feel sympathy for those dead people. They will be proud for their activity because they sacrificed their lives to stick their faith.

The effect on me: I felt very sad and I knew the war is very cruel.I hope there is no any war in the world.

The civil war October 14, 2009

South:

Advantages:

1. It had the advantage terrain.
2. It had a military tradition that encouraged young men to serve in the armed forces or attend a military school. While many people had experience in the Civil War.
3. It had some great leadership commanders.

Disadvantages:

1. The population less than the North.
2. It lacked a number of essential factories and industries which supplied the basically war materials.
3. The slave population which is a part of rebellion and assistance to the Northern cause.
4. The transportation is poorer than the north.

North:

Advantages:

1. Its population was several times than the South.
2. The North had a better transportation network, mainly highways, canals, and railroads, which made it is easier of the transportation in military field.
3. It has sea supremacy, the Union navy was more capable and dominant, while the army was better trained and better supplied.
4. There was more authorization of the north as the legitimate government in U.S around the world. So, it has more loans and trade concessions.

Disadvantages:

 Some senior generals did not successfully utilize the weaknesses of the South and accept the suggestions of their commander-in-chief.