David Chirico, 4th Virginia Cavalry “Blackhorse” sends a round into the attacking 2nd U.S. Cavalrymen charging toward him during the dusk encounter of the reenactment of First Manassas. Note the shorter firearm used by cavalrymen. Carbines, shotguns and musketoons were carried by the cavalry along with revolvers or other hand guns.
155th Anniversary Battle Of First Manassas At Cedar Creek MIDDLETOWN, Va.—The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation hosted the Battle of Bull Run - Manassas reenactment on the Battle of Cedar
Union artillery blast sends a demoralizing message to the charging Confederates. (All photos by Sandy Goss/Eagle Bay Media) Creek Battlefield in Middletown, Va., on July 22-24. The reenactment was attended by artillerist, cavalry and infantry from all parts of the U.S.
Union artillery blast sends a demoralizing message to the charging Confederates. (All photos by Sandy
The brave spectators and reenactors alike had to deal with the sweltering heat. A great time was had by all who attended the anniversary event.
Cavalry fights are furious, confusing events. Charlie Doutt, 2nd U.S., Co A crosses sabres with David Chirico, 4th Virginia Cavalry (“Blackhorse”) during the final cavalry battle of the reenactment.The Zouaves engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the Confederates who temporarily overran one of the Union gun positions. This was an impressive scene for the spectators.Cavalry fights are furious, confusing events as portrayed in this photograph by the talented photographer Sandy Goss.
