1-153-511 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

'Death on a Misty Morning', aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, American Civil War, 5 July 1863. Gettysburg was the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere. Casualties on both sides were extremely heavy, amounting to some 51,000 in all. The battle is generally regarded as marking the turning point of the Civil War in favour of the Union.