November 1999 Was another 2-day Event an American Civil War Battle (which actually lasted 2 days this time) Unfortunately turnout was not as large as we hoped, reason follows. We again coincided with the Santa Claus Day Parade so Parking was well nigh impossible to obtain, next year we will hopefully choose a weekend that does not conflict with said Parade.

(All photos by Rich Brooks. Some of these photos have been enhanced/touched up to remove alot of the counter clutter and to inprove the visual appeal somewhat.)

Nov99_7.jpg (79383 bytes) Here is the entire Playing area the Confederates have entered from the Right side of the photo the Federal troops from the left.

 

Nov99_9.jpg (52635 bytes) The action begins in the middle of the table with  Confederate cavalry dealing quite easily with its Union  counterparts Just south of the North Wheatfield.

 

Nov99_8.jpg (77661 bytes) The center cleared and in the process of being consildated the Rebels prepare to drive the Federal forces from the South wheatfield. Off to the right side of the picture Confederate forces are nearing the road in Strength.

 

Nov99_3.jpg (97498 bytes) The Rebels reach the road first and are settling in for a long stay. Gen. Longstreet and a battery of artillery watch developements from atop Mount Vesuvius.

This photo from behind the Union Lines.

 

Nov99_1.jpg (85792 bytes) Here Federal forces getting ready to attack the Rebel who are ensconsed on the road behind the wooden rail fence, infront of Mount Vesuvius.

 

Nov99_4.jpg (93345 bytes) From its excellent defensive positions the Rebles attack causing some disorder to the union troops (and to the rebels at the other end of the table) but getting shot up quite nicely.

 

Nov99_2.jpg (71982 bytes) Here is the other end of the table where more Union forces line up to attack more Rebels behind the same fence.

 

Nov99_6.jpg (75331 bytes) Some Federal forces are dispatched to either recapture the walled farmhouse or pin its defenders down depending on whom you ask.