Pittsfield
IL 62363
USA
Pittsfield, IL: Reenactment
The Abe Lincoln Project sponsored its annual Pike County Commemorative Battle, held at scenic Lake Pittsfield at Pittsfield, IL, June 7-8, 2014. The City of Pittsfield co-sponsored this event.
Company G Captain Greg Zelinske gives instructions to the Union infantry at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Union artillery prepares to open the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
The Saturday rain held the powder smoke close to the ground, partially obscuring the action. Union infantry advances on the rebel works during the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
A Company K crew loads its Parrott rifle during the Union assault of the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Company G Captain Greg Zelinske gives final instructions for the assault on the rebel works during the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Wounded rebels plead for mercy from a Union infantryman during the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Union infantry pauses before the final assault on the rebel works during the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Sgt. Mike Palada motions to his Company K crew to hold fire during the Saturday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
A Company K crew fires its Parrott rifle during the Sunday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
A Company M crew fires the Filley gun by prolonge during Sunday’s battle, while the limber is drawn by bricole by Company G volunteers at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Company G volunteers withdraw Company M’s Filley gun by bricole during the Sunday battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield, IL.
Union infantry pass in review before the crowd after a battle at the 2014 event at Pittsfield,IL.
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