Monthly Archives: December 2012

Circle of Seven is so talented!!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

Look what Circle of Seven Productions created for me!!

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‘THE HOLLOW’

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE HOLLOW I look up at the bare trees above my campfire bright. The limbs look like talons but they don’t give a fright. I camp in a small hollow that is in a battle site, in the northwest part … Continue reading →

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‘ONENESS’

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

ONENESS: The Universe calls And we must listen To the honorable mission Each of us is given. We are a piece In the overall system That brings the earth To the Ultimate Wisdom. We are supposed to toil And work … Continue reading →

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I was interviewed on Readers Entertainment

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

Check out my Interview and Podcast. http://www.readersentertainment.com/blog/2012/readers-entertainment-presents-vernon-dutton-on-the-civil-war/

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18th ANNIVERSARY

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

18th ANNIVERARY Well, 18 years ago this coming weekend I attended my first Civil War Reenactment at Prairie Grove State Battlefield in Northwest Arkansas. I am going back this weekend to celebrate. It will be a memorable occasion for me … Continue reading →

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REENACTING REVISITED

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

REENACTING REVISITED It has been 18 years since I first “Saw The Elephant” (Civil War Jargon for going into battle for the first time.) I was so very new to the game. I didn’t know the commands, the maneuvers, or … Continue reading →

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MUSKET MAINTENANCE

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

MUSKET MAINTENANCE: I told some people what I was taught by my Ole Pard, Karl Elsea, when I first started reenacting and they laughed. Well, it is the truth. If you don’t have to Stack Arms (intertwine your muskets in … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS SEASON ON CAMPAIGN-PART 16

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

CHRISTMAS SEASON ON CAMPAIGN-PART 16 Well, we got the entrenchments finished about nine days into December. The whole army was getting ready for the Yanks to come over the Rappahannock and attack. Our artillery boys had gotten all the wood … Continue reading →

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BOOK RELEASE!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

Contact: Vernon Dutton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: info@vdutton.com NEW BOOK REVEALS THE LAST WORD ON CIVIL WAR? Author Channels Spirits to Get Personal Account Most 21st Century Civil War authors base their books on research and seminal works by other … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS SEASON ON CAMPAIGN-PART 15

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

CHRISTMAS SEASON ON CAMPAIGN-PART 15 I suspect Marse Robert had been eyeballing what all the Yanks were up to during the last month. It appears they’s gonna cross at Fredericksburg and proceed toward Richmond. Well we’re gonna stop’em. But Lordy … Continue reading →

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