The train slowed, then stopped, I looked out the window. Rebel soldiers, hiding in the bushes
MadSnapper is madly clicking out the open window
One of the soldier spots me and gives me the SHHHHH sign. I smile and nod (click on photo to see how handsome he is, I had spent time talking with this soldier in his camp,)
Suddenly they stand and fire
I rush to the next car to see what they are firing at. It's those Union Solders, AGAIN
They Fire, then kneel to reload the long muskets.
On Union soldier is below me, firing from the ditch
A Confederate soldier pops out of the water tower and fires at the Unions soldiers.
NOOOO!!! he's hit!
They advance and the soldiers on the train with us jump off the train run on the battle field
The Confederates were out numbered, both sides had soldiers fallen in the battle
The General ordered the wounded on board the train to take them to the hospital tent at the train station.
To Be Continued.......
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10 comments:
The Yankees were so close, you should have thrown something at the soldier to distract him. TTH! You had a great view of all the action.
We have reenactments of battles at the Jefferson Davis home in Biloxi, but this "train" setting is an interesting first for me. And your sepia photos, wow!
Wonderful photos and narrative!
shushed by a confederate soldier in 2012. who'da thunk it. :)
I really like these photos in sepia!
you did exceptionally well with the sepia choice.
a big wow for the photos.
xo
You got great photos of all the action. I'm really enjoying this series and am glad to see it is continuing.
Years from now someone will see these and wonder if they are real!
From the real war I mean.
whoa, it got really heated there. The battle was raging. How exciting. Lucky for you they weren't firing on the train....lol
Sidetracking is my talent. I have enjoyed your civil world series this morning. Wonderful shots.
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