First Event

[Manassas 1861]

Awesome!

 

[2ndDEboy]

Even more photos from the event.
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(Preparing for a volley)

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(1st Sgt. Koepp in action)

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(Marching into enemy lines)

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(Cavalry taking a stroll)
Funny story, the Cavalry managed to get in our way during a retreat. We had rebs right behind us, and they just wouldn't move. With enough First Sargeant yelling, they eventually moves.

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(Removing a wounded Zouave)

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(Hydrating after a battle)

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(Most of the rebel force at the event)

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(Clearing our Rifles)

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(Preparing a volley)

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(Attempting to fall back in unorderly fashion)

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(In camp.)

(Also losing to myself in chess)

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(A lonely sharpshooter)

Where was this event at?

 

[SethJ]

Where was this event at?

Washington state, simmers farm, greenbluff. Smaller event.

 

[UCVRelics]

Looks like a GREAT event, hope you enjoy many more.

 

[2ndDEboy]

Washington state, simmers farm, greenbluff. Smaller event.

awesome I make quality authentic blank rounds if you and your friends ever need any 120 rounds with paper and string to make arsenal packs for 95.00 shipped you supply powder and caps

 

[SethJ]

awesome I make quality authentic blank rounds if you and your friends ever need any 120 rounds with paper and string to make arsenal packs for 95.00 shipped you supply powder and caps

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I may bring that up to my commanding officers, thank you!

 

[2ndDEboy]

I may bring that up to my commanding officers, thank you!

Thank you!

 

[WestCoastSB]

Greetings,

I have returned from my first WCWA event. Twasnt even a full weekend, but I'll have to say, as much as I need to work on stuff, I had a time of a lifetime.
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(Me at center, front rank.. Made a wonderful mistake of being tall and ccoudn't manage my loaned cartridge box quite well)
[Reforming after Second Battle]

This event was one that I believe has got me off into the hobby four fold. Falling in with my company was great, and meeting our sister company only made it better.
(My company being 20th Maine, Co. F, sister company being Co. D, 2nd USSS)
Great feedback and advice for all questions and concerns I had. An absolute blast in camp, and on the feild.

I have discovered that drill is a bit hard to get down first time one attends. But, maybe line formation is easier than skirmishing formations. I also learned that loaner gear is a blessing (even if I still have a hard time with that bayonet).

As far as on the feild, it was also a blast. And I'll have to say, taking a hit might be my favorite part of the battle (not the sunburn but that's okay).
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[latter end of the second battle]

Also, great meme Content!
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(the face plant did not in fact lead to a nose bleed thank the Lord.)

The only downside was the lack of other union troops. We had a few Zouaves, and a couple artillery guns, but we were still almost outnumbered 2-1.


I'll end with this...

Definitely going back soon.
Bayonets,
-Seth

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This post is the motivation I need to hit the field again. Thank you!

 

[SethJ]

This post is the motivation I need to hit the field again. Thank you!

Wonderful to hear!

 

[Seduzal]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience on your first event of battle. Enjoyed the photos…learning new steps of Civil War history's lessons.

 

[LCYingling3rd]

Congratulations on your first event and enjoy! Thanks for the fun pictures!

 

[jack1492]

Turn a corner of the flap of your cartridge box up

(or even both corners) to mange the box better in the heat of battle.

 

[SethJ]

Turn a corner of the flap of your cartridge box upView attachment 510164View attachment 510163(or even both corners) to mange the box better in the heat of battle.

Will consider it when I get my own. Didn't wanna do that with my borrowed one.

 

[jack1492]

Will consider it when I get my own. Didn't wanna do that with my borrowed one.

There are photos of both Union and Confederate infantrymen with a turned up corner or two.

 

[JTkentucky12th]

Enjoyed the pics and what you wrote! Always wanted to get into re enacting. Wife and 5 kids makes it hard.

 

[SethJ]

Enjoyed the pics and what you wrote! Always wanted to get into re enacting. Wife and 5 kids makes it hard.

Well then you need 5 little soldiers, and one wife on campaign with 'ya! Lol
In truth, I'm sure it's hard. May you one day work it out.
Thank you!