"This is how I spent the 4th" Topic
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Private Matter | 06 Jul 2015 2:53 a.m. PST |
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Who asked this joker | 06 Jul 2015 12:36 p.m. PST |
That MC could have won the war single-handedly by talking the Union army to death. The last minute and a half is worth the watch. |
Private Matter | 06 Jul 2015 5:45 p.m. PST |
WATJ: Paul Branch, the MC and chief ranger for the park is a great guy and knowledgeable historian but I agree that there was a bit too talk. Imagine standing there in 90 degree heat wearing those uniforms. It was hot. |
Who asked this joker | 07 Jul 2015 4:50 a.m. PST |
Imagine standing there in 90 degree heat wearing those uniforms. It was hot. No need to imagine. I've done it! I was a red leg (#2 man like YOU!) for about 6 years. Served on a full scale ordinance rifle, 10# parrot rifle, a mountain howitzer and was a ringer on a 12# napoleon. Never anything as big as a 32# though. Impressive! But yes. I've endured the talks. I am sure the ranger/MC was quite knowledgeable or he would not be in the position he was in. Just needs to know his audience and consider the guys wearing wool too! |
Old Wolfman | 08 Jul 2015 5:44 a.m. PST |
One of my first assignments as a reenactor way back in the early 1990's,since I loaned my musket to a pard,was as a backup crewman on a mountain howitzer. I did get to help shift the carriage a bit,then stood back. |
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