Fortifications, Manassas, Occupied by 13th Mass. 1862

"Fortifications, Manassas, Occupied by 13th Mass." is a photograph by Mathew B. Brady, taken in 1862 during the American Civil War. The image depicts a hastily constructed defensive barricade made of logs and brush, with a glimpse of a Union encampment in the background. Brady, a renowned photographer of the era, captured the stark realities of wartime through his documentation of battlefield scenes and soldiers' lives. This photo offers a glimpse into the logistical challenges faced by Union forces during the conflict.