Posted on 07/01/2018 9:11:36 AM PDT by Enlightened1
Union and Confederate soldiers return to Gettysburg on 50th anniversary of Civil War battle that began 155 years ago tomorrow:
No man buns either.
I often wonder what these men would think of today's young "men".
Gettysburg. 155 years. Still hallowed ground. Regardless of the cause they fought for, the Drcombatants deserve remembrance as the carnage they wrought should serve as a lesson for today.
Amen
Why remove it?
Just because MM wants to erase history?
There is a distinguished tradition of originally independent guides who have an encyclopedic knowledge of the battle. It is a little pricey, but well worth it to hire a guide who will drive your car and give you a personal tour of the battlefield from first shots to the end.
The battle was fought July 1, 2 and 3, 1863.
Her reponse was, "It isn't over yet!"
A thing I have observed : Nothing cures the lust for war...like war...
Thanks for sharing the photos. One of my favorite authors on the Civil War is Howard Coffin from Vermont.
Thanks for the photos - those were great!
Still, the Battle Flag flew proudly in this part of Minnesota on Memorial Day (April 23rd).
The sout also rebelled because of election results they didn’t like. The Democrats haven’t changed much in 150 years.
“walking encyclopedias”
Went about 5 years ago and we hired the tour were the guide drives your car. This guy was a walking encyclopedia on STEROIDS!
After words we were chit chatting and he asked us what we did for a living. We told him we were in the medical field he says “Next time I’ll give you the medical tour!!!” Absolutely Amazing.
I call buttsh*t to your bullsh*t.
You always were an idiot.
It’s pretty hard to miss any other time of the year as well.
Every work day i drive down the Mummansburg Rd, past MacPhearson’s Ridge, where Devin’s Cavalry Brigade engaged Confederate Infantry on their left flank before being staged to XI Corps’ right flank; Oak Hill (present site of the Peace Memorial), where Rodes staged his Confederate Division; and Oak Ridge, where Cutler, Baxter, and Paul put up the fight of their lives to slow down the Confederate Army.
From there i drive past Benner’s hill (Location of Edward Johnson’s Division of Ewell’s corps and staging point for the attempt to take Culp’s hill). Continue on past East Cavalry Field, where Custer and Gregg slugged out with JEB Stuart on the last day.
You would think that one would would get used to seeing it all, but something about this place does not let you forget.
Even in the middle of Winter, it continues to speak.
What I wouldn’t have given to spend an afternoon with these guys, hanging on their every word.
I grew up 9 miles West of Gettysburg. My mother lived in Gettysburg all her early life. She and I often walked the battlefield. It is a sacred place to me. I am proud to say I had people on both sides of that conflict. Americans all.
Wow. Must be the heat. Don’t they have A/C at the nursing home. I think I saw you drooling in front of the TV watching the Hallmark channel.
You think those guys were forgiving each other? Such crap. What did they have to say they were sorry for? Sorry Gen Lee sent you into a buzz saw on an open field? Sorry I shot off your leg?
Even YOU can’t believe that.
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