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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A painting depicts hundreds of Civil War soldiers fighting on a battlefield.

Longstreet's Attack

The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted by French artist Paul Dominique Philippoteaux in 1883, depicts Army Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's assault on July 3, 1863. In this segment of the cyclorama, Army 1st Lt. Alonzo Cushing is in the center, leaning against the left side of the cannon.

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  • Credit: Gettysburg National Military Park VIRIN: 200108-O-ZZ999-442.JPG
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