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Twice daily during the re-enactment week-end they have a battle. The guns are loaded with black powder.
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Each side lined up on the field, not having anything for cover.
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The bugle actually helps direct the action down the field.
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As did the drummer boys.
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During the first stage of the battle, the north advanced. But from out of the wood work, the confederate army began to push back.
I asked if they knew who would die on the field during the battle. They don't know. They die in battle when they make eye-contact with the other side and there is no powder in the gun.
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The north retreated as the confederate army advanced.
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But not without firing off a few more rounds.
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We didn't stick around to see who won the next battle.
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I have one more batch of pics to post from this re-enactment.
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