The  Minstrel Boys

Recreating the role of the Irish in the American Civil War 1861-65

A Great and Terrible Day II.   Go To Pages   I III  IV

3.  Above: Volley after volley is poured into the woods in an attempt to drive back the enemy sharp shooters.

 

Left: Both sides send forward reenforcements as the deadly struggle for possession of the farmstead begins. Soldiers of the 8th Alabama crouch as the lead flys over head.

 

Below: CHARGE! Both sides go in at bayonet point to decide the issue.

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