How the Rebels Destroy Railroads

This image from the October 24, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Confederate soldiers in the American Civil War destroying a railroad line by burning the ties, then heating the rails and twisting them out of shape.

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HOW THE REBELS DESTROY RAILROADS—TWISTING THE RAILS.

About this Document

  • Source: Harper's Weekly
  • Citation: page 684
  • Date: October 24, 1863