[oh8eleven]

best representations of what the forces contended with ...
What you can't see in the picture - very high heat and humidity PLUS most uniforms were made of wool.
I don't know anyone on either side survived three days of battle and the environment. Just incredible.

[rockrr]

It seems to me that there are several folks here that are/were re-enactors. They’ve described the authentic uniforms and accouterments and how difficult some of that stuff is to contend with. I’m not sure that I’d know how to get my lazy butt up that hill!