497546 Battle of Five Forks Va. April 1st 1865, c.1865 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 25.1x35.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: "This splendid Victory which led to the capture of the South side Railroad & the fall of Petersburg and Richmond was achieved by the brave Union boys commanded by that hero of heroes Phil. Sheridan; Charges that have never been exceeded in valor & impetuosity were made by both Cavalry & Infantry, until the Rebel hosts gave way in confusion and were captured by regiments & brigades, Thousands of prisoners, whole batteries of artillery and many stands of colors, were the trophies of this well fought fight." Depicts a chaotic scene where rows of infantry meet in the background while cavalrymen clash in the foreground. ); 穢 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History ; American, out of copyright.