You Can Still Hear The Rebel Yell

http://oldvirginiablog.blogspot.com/2008/12/rebel-yell-liquid-or-audio.html ^ | 12/22/2008 | Richard G. Williams, Jr.

[Davy Buck]

I recall reading that a Union soldier, observing his comrades fleeing in wide-eyed panic from the "rebel yell" at Chancellorsville said his former unit resembled "close-packed ranks rushing like legions of the damned."

[norraad]

What does that taste like compared to others of similar rank?

[Mr. Lucky]

It's not a bad bourbon for its price range, although it's been watered down (and the image of Nathan Bedford Forrest has been miniaturized) from years past.

[Peter Horry]

New Years is amatuer night out. That’s when I stay home, light the fire pit and break out the good stuff.”

I lost my enthusiasm for New Years partying years ago when I got “called in” for a graveyard shift on New Years.
We are lucky we all survived (although about four in the morning I wasn’t sure I would) and didn’t get fired/arrested. I am with you, give me a quieter New Years with people I actually like.

[Peter Horry]

Should have added .... First Night indicates that many others prefer a quieter New Years celebration.

[AuntB]

Here is some first hand accounts of the ‘rebel yell’.

Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri, August 10, 1861
: “Wilson’s Creek proved to be one of the most brutal battles either army would face. Particularly disconcerting to Union troops was the war cry the Cherokee soldiers employed combined with the battle cry of the Rebels.

Battle of Hominy Creek,Dec. 26, 186l,
Colonel McIntosh ordered a bugler to sound the charge for a battle that would last three hours. In his official report, he stated:
“One wild yell from a thousand throats burst upon the air, and the living mass hurled itself upon the foe. The sharp report of the rifle came from every tree and rock, but on our brave men rushed, nor stopped until the summit of the hill was gained and we were mingled with the enemy. There for a short time a desperate struggle took place, marked by hand-to-hand conflict. Forced to give way, the [Union] Indians fled in wild disorder.”

Pea Ridge: One of the Southern Cherokee recruits told of their part in the battle and being outnumbered, outgunned and on foot.
“I don’t know how we did it but Watie gave the order, which he always led, and his men could follow him into the very jaws of death. The Indian Rebel yell was given and we fought like tigers three to one.”

From the book: http://jesusweptanamericanstory.blogspot.com/

[sticker]

As a non-burbon(sp?) drinker I am not the one to ask: I have only known one person that drank that brand and he was an idiot

[norraad]

Ok, thank you, I actualy like Evan Wiliams, Black Velvet special, etc., affordable smooth stuff like that.

I know some will say I are a idiot because I like that, but I do.

I'm still looking for good stuff but don't like wasting a days pay on something I wind up not drinkin'.

[BBell]

It’s my understanding that they only cried more more more during the midnight hour.

[Professional Engineer]

ping

[snippy_about_it]

Interesting. Sounds like dogs on a hunt. Those hounds will ruin a good nights sleep down here. Their cute as a button though.