Norman B. Moyes

This is a collection of photos taken on various battlefields. Most of them are in black and white, but a few are in color. It's also an interesting history of the technical development of photography. From the posed, stiff photos during the Civil War to the lightening fast film and cameras during the Gulf War, this covers everything. Most of these photos are sobering, but a few are truly gruesome. The worst seem to be the ones from the Vietnam war. As I looked through the photos (I will admit I didn't read most of the text), I recognized several of the photos and some of the faces - Lincoln meeting with his generals, Teddy Roosevelt posing with his men. Good, but not great. 4 stars… (plus d'informations)