150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

We came back to life over and over.

In the days of the Roman Empire medical science was nowhere near as advanced as that

Armistead · 07-03-13, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

In the days of the Roman Empire medical science was nowhere near as advanced as that

Well, we didn't shed blood, just died. Except for a few staged scenes, there was no blood or gore, just watch the charge. no blood. They did supply a rubber bayonet for many due to several getting poked.

It was also strange being watched by Jane Fonda. She mostly stayed out of the way sitting on a tower. There were actual rumors of her getting fragged on set. Many reenactors actually use real relic working muskets, these weren't allowed there, but some still had them.

Our family has my gggpappy's sword. I wanted to carry it across the field as he did, but my uncle wouldn't let me then...

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Our family has my gggpappy's sword. I wanted to carry it across the field as he did, but my uncle wouldn't let me then...

That's a real shame I'm sure he would have been overjoyed at the thought.

My wish is to sail into Arctic waters on a cruise liner holding my fathers Russian Convoy medal.