48 Different “First” Photos Throughout the History of Photography

Understanding photography is a big part of understanding modern history and behaviors. While it might seem strange, wartime photography is a widespread and highly anticipated industry and realm of photography worldwide, and it has only gotten stronger in recent years.

This photograph is actually what started it all. It is the first known photograph of a war zone. Sure, these gentlemen aren’t in the middle of battle, but they are in a war zone dressed in uniform, so count this as a rather significant photograph that catapulted an entire industry.