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Lots and lots of statues everywhere in Gettysburg80 viewsGenerals are often placed on pedestals on a horse. If the horse is standing on all fours, he survived unharmed. If one leg is in the air he was wounded. More than one, he died.Jun 11, 2008
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To war79 viewsJun 11, 2008
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Cannon balls found on the Gettysburg battlefields70 viewsJun 11, 2008
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Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and his wife118 viewsJun 11, 2008
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The South's original flag114 viewsThey had to change to the crossed flag we all know because their original flag was so similar to the North's, that troops got confused during battle.Jun 11, 2008
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The North's flag137 viewsJun 11, 2008
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Billy Yank110 viewsDon't let the nice backpack fool you. They were often quickly abandoned because they were heavy and easily got caught on trees while running for cover or retreating. Many Yanks chose to use the South's method instead for carrying personal items.Jun 11, 2008
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Johnny Reb113 viewsHis blanket carried over his shoulder also held his personal items. The South did not have the money or industry to provide backpacks,Jun 11, 2008
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Civil war era games120 viewsEven then cards, dominoes, and chess were popular. Note the traveling chess game like the ones we have today.Jun 11, 2008
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An Officer's home125 viewsJun 11, 2008
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General Lee's office/tent118 viewsJun 11, 2008
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