Newt
Joined: 14 Jul 2008
Posts: 23
|
 Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: Wilson's Store/Waxhaw Impression/Realism tips... |
 |
|
Gentlemen of the military,
Just a few reminders for Waxha/Wilson Store...
We will be portraying elements of Sherman's Western Army advancing through the Carolinas. Western Federal Army...that means blue kepis and as many black slouch hats as possile. Remember...Federal. Try to leave the straw hats and uncouth floppy hats at home. They would have been a foraging party supporting any local cavalry in the area. We should strive for ALL men in the ranks, enlisted and officers, to have either a blanket roll or knapsack. If you don't have either one, see myself or Hunter. We have rarely if ever done a full scale Federal event.
**Having blanket rolls and knapsacks is something we should ALWAYS strive to go into battle with in future events...Federal OR Confederate.**
Also, hike up those traps and accouterments. Tie up those floppy and sagging haversacks and canteen straps. You'd be surprised how much this does for your impression simply by doing these things. Keep those waist belts above the waist...
**Anyone with a Federal Emergency issue blanket, PLEASE bring it.**
In discussing the history of this campaign and the troops in the area and talking with Philip and Hunter who know more than I do about such things...it would probably be best to go for a 9th Iowa impression that several tried for Aiken a few months ago. that is unless anyone finds a more correct unit to go on...Philip has extensive information about this unit and the 15th Corps in general.
Also...remember: we are federals. Keep the rebel yells and cat calls to a bare minimum. The battle cry should be a deep sounding Huzzah! of sorts.
If any of you have seen the youtube video of us going into the fight at Latta...then you know how good we are capable of looking and sounding! I say we (at least for this event) turn that blood curdling rebel yell into a huzzah and do it right like we did then. (by the way...nice hit Hunter  )
If anyone else can think of any more ways to improve accuracy and combat operations and realism in the field, PLEASE keep this discussion going.
ALSO...as for myself, I will be total campaigning and would personally like as many military members who are capable and able to do the same. Nothing mandatory on that one...it will just look much more impressive and accurate given the types of federal troops and operations we are portraying.
|
|
