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General Grant's Home Front at Galena - 2023






Morning Assembly


















Weapons inspection



























The Chaplain and Trooper Brent West prepare to meet the crowds - through the smoke!


























Rob, Aidan and Brent relax for a few minutes before the onslaught of Boy Scouts arrives.





















Teaching the Boy Scouts about the Cavalry and weapon safety
















Finding a safe spot to post on the river bank

















The crowd waits for the battle to start next to a very flooded river.



















The 10th Cavalry dismounted firing line hugs the river.





















Cpl Rehbein fires across river.
Photo taken by and used with permission of Kyle Crites





















Terry, John, Rob, Brent and Randy take a break to consider artillery (for a few minutes.)
Photo taken by and used with permission of Kyle Crites



















John, Terry, Rob and Randy discuss strategy with General Grant.
















A woman's point of view is always respected by President Grant as well.


















Stool pigeons - for the pause that refreshes.




End of battle and the Flag still stands. Photo taken by and used with permission of Kyle Crites




Peaceful night's sleep in the 10th Cavalry Camp. Photo taken by and used with permission of Kyle Crites.