Tag Archives: “Seeing The Elephant”

The Other Side, Part 19

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Civil War Reflections

  At the beginning of the next session, Spirit Guide and I talked for a few minutes, and then I went to The Other Side. Animal Spirit Guide came running to me out of the East Woods at Antietam. I … Continue reading →

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Why Reenactors Do What We Do

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Civil War Reflections

The 150th anniversary of the Red River Campaign in Arkansas is April 2014.  Who wants to march with me?  Contact me for more information!

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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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SEEING THE ELEPHANT- PART 9

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT- PART 9 Well the time came for us to travel to Poison Springs. Pard and Pard and I drove the 95 miles to the area and arrived on Friday in the late afternoon. We help put up … Continue reading →

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SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 8

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 8 Chris had met a former reenactor who had moved from Tennessee to our area. Chris had cajoled him into coming to a drill and seeing what he thought about us and if he would be interested … Continue reading →

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SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 7

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 7 Well, Pard and I talked like long lost brothers all the way home. The four hour ride seemed like a 20 minute ride in the country. We told each other our life’s stories and I asked … Continue reading →

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SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 6

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 6 After the battle we all retired to our camp and were visited by the Brigade Commander who in one swift lesson tried to teach us the basic maneuvers we were supposed to know. However, it just … Continue reading →

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SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 5

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 5 Our cavalry finally got into the fight and chased the Union cavalry away. We were ordered to straighten back into battle line and we advanced toward the Union Infantry. They retreated about 200 yards as we … Continue reading →

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SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 4

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 4 Once we halted behind our artillery, we were given the command “Front”. This put up in a brigade battle line. We were also commanded to load our muskets. Our artillery quit firing, which allowed us to … Continue reading →

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SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 3

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

SEEING THE ELEPHANT-PART 3 The day was hot for the first weekend in December. It was one of those freak hot spells we sometimes get in Arkansas. I had been drinking from my canteen and it was about half full. … Continue reading →

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