Army Of The James, Pontoon Bridges Across James River At Deep Bottom And Varina 002 (1) (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

The Army of the James refers to a Union army active during the American Civil War. This specific image, titled "Pontoon Bridges Across James River at Deep Bottom and Varina 002 (1)", depicts a series of pontoon bridges constructed over the James River, presumably during an operation known as the Battle of Deep Bottom or the Demonstration on the Southside Railroad. This battle took place from August 13 to September 1, 1864, and was part of the larger Overland Campaign aimed at capturing Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate capital. The construction of these bridges allowed the Union troops to cross the river and engage with the Confederate forces on the other side.