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Many roads have one statue after another erected by former unit members78 viewsThese many statues mark where units fought in memorium to their fallen comrades in arms.Jun 11, 2008
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Lots and lots of statues everywhere in Gettysburg77 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 war76 viewsJun 11, 2008
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Cannon balls found on the Gettysburg battlefields68 viewsJun 11, 2008
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Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and his wife116 viewsJun 11, 2008
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The South's original flag111 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 flag134 viewsJun 11, 2008
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Billy Yank109 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 Reb112 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 games117 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 home120 viewsJun 11, 2008
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