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Civil war era games113 viewsEven then cards, dominoes, and chess were popular. Note the traveling chess game like the ones we have today.
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General Lee's office/tent112 views
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Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and his wife112 views
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Johnny Reb109 viewsHis blanket carried over his shoulder also held his personal items. The South did not have the money or industry to provide backpacks,
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The South's original flag108 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.
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A soldier's home106 views
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Billy Yank106 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.
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General Robert E. Lee's office102 views
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War in winter92 views
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Tenting tonight on the old campground...89 views
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