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Rain or shine, the small army of faux Civil War soldiers encamped at Confederate Park will fight the Battle of Aiken Feb. 19 through Feb. 20, 2010.
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James Longstreet
During most of the Civil War, James Longstreet commanded troops in Robert E. Lee's Army of northern Virginia, rising to the rank of lieutenant general. He was engaged in most of the major battles of the war, including both battles of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Knoxville. Read more »
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Battle Trivia
Reenacting is not a hobby that comes cheap. The reenactors obsessive eye for detail often carries a hefty price. Cannons start at $25,000. For an average infantryman, the outfitting price is $2,000 to $2,500. Muskets are the biggest expense, costing $300 to $700. Other costs include uniforms, dishes, canteens, powder and tents. All must be authentic. Read more » |
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