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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.
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General Lee's office/tent118 views
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Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and his wife118 views
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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.
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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,
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A soldier's home112 views
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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.
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General Robert E. Lee's office106 views
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War in winter96 views
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Tenting tonight on the old campground...94 views
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