[Calvinist_Dark_Lord]

What I don't understand are the Civil War re-enactments

Like the war was some kind of game

A lot of those re-enactors are former US Military. Many of them have served in "real" wars, and in combat.

They know it's not a game, and they're not there to play a game. They come to Gettysburg and other sites to honor those who went before them and suffered to get their descendents where they are today.

They honour those on both sides who suffered and died to secure the right for those descendents to criticise the efforts of some to dishonour their memory.

i do NOT place you in that category FRiend, but thought your honest question deserved an honest even if blunt answer.

[uncbob]

Still seems like Game Playing about a tragic and depressing era in our history

BTW I have military in my family and they agree with me

[vetvetdoug]

Our group demonstrated the accouterments, saddles and horse equipment, the weapons and living accommodations that the cavalry endured during the Civil War. We had living history demonstrations at Gettysburg, Kennesaw Mountain, Chicamauga, Stones River, Parker's Crossroads, Corinth, Shiloh, Fort Donelson, Pea Ridge, Brices Crossroads, and many other places too numerous to count. We also had a six horse artillery hitch limber and harness made to CW specifications. Living history brings much of what those men endured to life. Our color guard led the Homecoming 86’ Parade in Bristol, Tennessee, and several Governor's parades in Nashville. We take it serious to honor our heritage and ancestors, both Union and Confederate.