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The Confederate Army in line awaiting the
start of hostilities. Virginians to the left of the Colours. |
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Battle commences with a barrage from the
Federal gun. |
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The
Palmettos facing a cavalry threat "rally by fours" whilst
skirmishing. |
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The 17th and
55th Va attempt to cram themselves behind the only cover. |
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17th hold
off the Federal cavalry - who looks afraid to come any closer! |
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Federal
cavalry make a nuisance of themselves! |
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Federal
cavalry decide that the Virginians are too much trouble and withdraw. |
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"Steady
Boys!" The 17th and 55th Va awaiting the next cavalry advance. |
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The cavalry
think better of it! |
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17th and
55th Va double quick to chase the cavalry off! |
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"Tally
ho!" The Virginians give chase! |
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There's no
stopping them now! |
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The
Confederate Artillery, Palmettos and nurses all attending to business. |
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The
Virginians capture the next fence line. |
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The
"Fog of War" as the Virginians put up a ferocious hail of
lead. |
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The smoke
clears and the Virginians survey the damage wrought. |
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Some
Federals try their luck. |
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"Oops!
There seems to be more of them than us!" Federals have second
thoughts! |
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"Who
are you looking at?" Federal soldiers looking worried. |
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A bit of
music will make things seem better. |
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Darkness
falls as the Federal troops do likewise! |
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Union dead
litter the field as the Confederates force the cavalry away
- again! |
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Gallant
Union troops try to stem the flood of Confederates. |
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"ON
boys! On!" Major Derek Potter leads the advance. |
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The
advancing line captures the next fence line, recently vacated by its
previous owners. |
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Grim faced,
the combined 17th and 55th Va stand fast. |
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The
Virginians keep up the fire on the fleeing Federals. |
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Virginians
loading on the march - pushing the enemy hard. |
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Major Potter
and Captain Gibson steady the 16th Tennessee. |
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The surgeon
performs his duty as the guns blaze on. |
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Forward
again. |
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Bayonets
fixed, the Virginians take the fight to the enemy. |
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The cavalry
look worried once more. |
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Victorious,
the Virginians prepare for the final salute. |
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The
Palmettos loading. |
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Both armies
lined up for the last salute. |
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Ready! |
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Ready! |
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Blast! Missed it! |
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The
Palmettos look happy anyway! |
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The Union
Army lead the march off the field. |
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The
Confederates follow on behind singing their hearts out! |
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Young Thomas
Morton, of the 17th, fraternizing with the local women! |
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A barrow
holds a grisly reminder of the aftermath of battle in the Federal camp. |
Company H 
