Instant Alert: These stunning portraits put a human face on the US's most deadly war

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   These stunning portraits put a human face on the US's most deadly war by Jeremy Bender on Jun 1, 2016, 12:46 PM The US Civil War was the most costly conflict that the country has ever faced.  The fighting was responsible for more American deaths than almost every other war the US has fought combined. And the financial cost of the conflict radically changed the entirety of the US economy with repercussions still being felt today.  The following photos, from the Library of Congress, highlight the individuals affected by the conflict with stunning images from that period of conflict. SEE ALSO: Incredible colorized photos show Russia before the Communist revolution An unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet in scabbard. A girl holds a framed image of her father. Judging from her necklace, mourning ribbons, and dress, it is likely that her father was killed in the war. An unidentified young soldier in Confederate uniform. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011