The Civil War - Confederate drummers by goodoleboy
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Captured 7/31/10, at the American Civil War Reenactment, held at the vast and beautiful El Dorado Park in beautiful Long Beach, California.
Don't bother zooming, it comes out the same size.
A wide disparity in age here.
The grizzled gentleman on top told me that the reason boys were used as drummers is because of their short stature, which made them poor targets. Drummers would be targeted by the opposition because they were the main form of communication among their own forces during the chaotic din of battle.
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Comments (17)
durleybeachbum
reassuring being short!
neiwil
There are just so many comments that could be made about these, I'll restrict myself to, Is the 'old timer' saying "keep your head down, and you could grow up to be just like me"...great pictures, not the first subject that springs to mind when thinking of the Civil War.
MrsRatbag
It's sad to think of all the children who were killed in battles throughout history, but I imagine a lot of them were there of their own accord. These shots are wonderful historical reference, and very well done!
Rainastorm
Well humm...I did not know that...interesting. Great shots Harry. I really like these.
THROBBE
Great collage Harry! The drumming passed down from generation to generation!
morningglory
That's such interesting info, Harry. I never knew that. I guess most of the people participating had some knowledge of the Civil War.
danapommet
Both photos are well shot and make a powerful collage with North vs South, young vs old etc. Nice work and an apropos new avatar. Dana
babuci
Wonderful to see many age gap and still interested in a same thing. Sad to know children were use to for this task.
tennesseecowgirl
Terrific work!
debbielove
Excellent shots and great info! Never knew this.. Can't wait for the reenactment bash here.. Yours have been stunning.. More I hope Harry.. Rob
JaneEden
Superb photography Harry, and excellent informative intro, thank you! hugs Jane xx
sharky_
Generations apart and not missing a beat. Nice capture. Aloha
npauling
It's great to see the young lad taking up where his grandfather left off. Lovely captures and thank you for that information as I hadn't realised that that was why they were used.
jocko500
so wonderful to see these brave people
bmac62
This is so good and I found a super fact for you. Albert Woolson of Minnesota was a Union drummer boy who died in 1956, and the Civil War’s last authenticated survivor. Here's a neat fact sheet with more info: Click Here
Meisiekind
Thank you for pointing me to this collage Harry! It is quite a contrast in age between the two and a very interesting fact regarding the drummers during the war! Fascinating and sad at the same time!
mermaid
both are some really intersting characters and both are fine shots for sure!