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2005-11-05: Moorpark: Camp and crowd : The encampment consisted of roughly four areas: confederate camp, food and services area, "mercantile" area and union camp. By the time I arrived (soon after 10 am) and throughout the day all four areas (maybe a little less on a food and service, which was kinda typical for every fair event I attended for the last eight years) provided a nice historical feeling. That feeling was supported by "civil" reenactors, dressed in XIX century clothes, and some even speaking with the relevant accents:-).

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Camp and crowd

The encampment consisted of roughly four areas: confederate camp, food and services area, "mercantile" area and union camp. By the time I arrived (soon after 10 am) and throughout the day all four areas (maybe a little less on a food and service, which was kinda typical for every fair event I attended for the last eight years) provided a ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2007 2:44pm PST

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Battle #2: Manassas Plains : Manassas Plains A quote from National Park Service Heritage Preservation Services site -------------------- Manassas, Second Other Names: Manassas, Second Bull Run, Manassas Plains, Groveton, Gainesville, Brawner's Farm Location: Prince William County Campaign: Northern Virginia Campaign (June-September 1862) Date(s): August 28-30, 1862 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. John Pope [US]; Gen. Robert E. Lee and Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson [CS] Forces Engaged: Armies Estimated Casualties: 22,180 total (US 13,830; CS 8,350) Description: In order to draw Pope's army into battle, Jackson ordered an attack on a Federal column that was passing across his front on the Warrenton Turnpike on August 28. The fighting at Brawner Farm lasted several hours and resulted in a stalemate. Pope became convinced that he had trapped Jackson and concentrated the bulk of his army against him. On August 29, Pope launched a series of assaults against Jackson's position along an unfinished railroad grade. The attacks were repulsed with heavy casualties on both sides. At noon, Longstreet arrived on the field from Thoroughfare Gap and took position on Jackson's right flank. On August 30, Pope renewed his attacks, seemingly unaware that Longstreet was on the field. When massed Confederate artillery devastated a Union assault by Fitz John Porter's command, Longstreet's wing of 28,000 men counterattacked in the largest, simultaneous mass assault of the war. The Union left flank was crushed and the army driven back to Bull Run. Only an effective Union rearguard action prevented a replay of the First Manassas disaster. Pope's retreat to Centreville was precipitous, nonetheless. The next day, Lee ordered his army in pursuit. This was the decisive battle of the Northern Virginia Campaign. Result(s): Confederate victory CWSAC Reference #: VA026 ------------------------

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Battle #2: Manassas Plains

Manassas Plains A quote from National Park Service Heritage Preservation Services site -------------------- Manassas, Second Other Names: Manassas, Second Bull Run, Manassas Plains, Groveton, Gainesville, Brawner's Farm Location: Prince William County Campaign: Northern Virginia Campaign (June-September 1862) Date(s): ...

Updated: Oct 26, 2006 9:58pm PST

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Troops on the march : Before each "battle" all the troops marched in front of the cheering crowd. Their historical unit names, as well as the names of commanding officers were announced over the PA. This gave everybody a chance to take a close look at the gear, uniforms and actually primed the crowd for the following battle scene.

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Troops on the march

Before each "battle" all the troops marched in front of the cheering crowd. Their historical unit names, as well as the names of commanding officers were announced over the PA. This gave everybody a chance to take a close look at the gear, uniforms and actually primed the crowd for the following battle scene.

Updated: Nov 06, 2005 9:55am PST

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Troops in camp : Going through camps allowed a visitor to take a close look at all sorts of XIX century American war-related things. Tents and camping gear, uniform and weaponry details.. It was also interesting to hear what seemed to be "old style" military lingo.

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Troops in camp

Going through camps allowed a visitor to take a close look at all sorts of XIX century American war-related things. Tents and camping gear, uniform and weaponry details.. It was also interesting to hear what seemed to be "old style" military lingo.

Updated: Nov 06, 2005 1:54am PST

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Battle #1: First Bull Run : A quote from National Park Service Heritage Preservation Site (http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va005.htm): --------------------------------- Manassas, First Other Names: First Bull Run Location: Fairfax County and Prince William County Campaign: Manassas Campaign (July 1861) Date(s): July 21, 1861 Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell [US]; Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS] Forces Engaged: 60,680 total (US 28,450; CS 32,230) Estimated Casualties: 4,700 total (US 2,950; CS 1,750) Description: This was the first major land battle of the armies in Virginia. On July 16, 1861, the untried Union army under Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell marched from Washington against the Confederate army, which was drawn up behind Bull Run beyond Centreville. On the 21st, McDowell crossed at Sudley Ford and attacked the Confederate left flank on Matthews Hill. Fighting raged throughout the day as Confederate forces were driven back to Henry Hill. Late in the afternoon, Confederate reinforcements (one brigade arriving by rail from the Shenandoah Valley) extended and broke the Union right flank. The Federal retreat rapidly deteriorated into a rout. Although victorious, Confederate forces were too disorganized to pursue. Confederate Gen. Bee and Col. Bartow were killed. Thomas J. Jackson earned the nom de guerre "Stonewall". By July 22, the shattered Union army reached the safety of Washington. This battle convinced the Lincoln administration that the war would be a long and costly affair. McDowell was relieved of command of the Union army and replaced by Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, who set about reorganizing and training the troops. Result(s): Confederate victory CWSAC Reference #: VA005 --------------------------

2005-11-05: Moorpark: Battle #1: First Bull Run

A quote from National Park Service Heritage Preservation Site (http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va005.htm): --------------------------------- Manassas, First Other Names: First Bull Run Location: Fairfax County and Prince William County Campaign: Manassas Campaign (July 1861) Date(s): July 21, 1861 Principal ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2005 12:32am PST

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