(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.)
The mound near the trees in this photo is Battery 5, part of the Confederate lines at the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia, in 1864 - 65. It's hard to imagine that a scene where so many men were maimed and died could be so peaceful and serene today.
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You see only peacefulness through your bare eyes.
You may not if you can see more.
Really impressing! What beautiful countryside...
Good weekend, sir!
Hugs.
It's a beautiful sight. I thought at first that it was a golf course. And yes, it's hard to believe it was the site of such senseless maiming of human-kind.
Beautiful photograph but sad about its history.
i really enjoy places like this, there are 3 forts at Savannah GA and i loved to go and sit and think about what it looked like way back then.
i thought for a moment you meant your camera battery. google it then only realise the history behind it.
Wow it is hard to imagine violence there. Beautiful and sad---can you hear the ghosts? MB
eine historische stätte
die eine enorme ruhe ausstrahlt. kaum vorzustellen,
dass dort so viele menschen ihr leben und so viele menschen leiden mußten. wie gut wir es zur zeit doch haben. genießen wir solange
wir können diese zeit in frieden.
es gibt immer noch menschen auf der welt, die können es nicht.
herzlichst lissi
Its strange how a simple mound, has so much history to it George.
A beautiful place, now.
Hi George,
I am facinated with history of the Civil War. I've been to 2 re-enactiments and love stories and movies about this war.
Thanks for sharing this photos.
Kay
Very interesting history behind that serene scenery
It looks like a golf course. So is this taken care of and preserved for historical reasons?
That is another thing that time takes care of for us. Turned something ugly into a great outdoor sight.
How true! It's very hard to imagine battles taking place in such serene places.
Have you ever gone to a Civil War Reenactment? I have not and don't really have a desire to. However, we have known people over the years who take that "hobby" very seriously and devote many weekends and resources to it.
Can't wait to see the green grass again in our backyard. I am so tired of seeing white.
It is a serene scene, George.
After many years of hiking a park close to home the town found out it was the scene of two Seminole Indian wars after people kept finding relics in the park.
We never know who has walk in our footprints before.
be well, be happy George
Pam
really impressive! Have a wonderful weekend, George! I'm back after some wonderful days on ski with my husband and our kids. We all still have alpine daydreams :-)
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Yes, that is hard to believe but very very interesting that you put it that way. I like seeing things like this and learning world history such as these. Good post!
Olá, amigo!
A foto e o lugar são incríveis, inspira paz, realmente é difícil imaginar, hoje, uma batalha sangrenta nesse lugar..
Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos.
Brasil.
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I have had the opportunity to visit sites like this one, and it is very surreal.
Beautiful area, George.
Have a fabulous day!
Pretty much all of these National Battlefiels have that look about them now. As a Civil War "buff" I've seen many like it. Even Dachau outside of Munich has a parklike atmosphere now... and a McDonalds across the street and bus parking lot....
Nice to see the beautiful greenery! Makes me dream of spring!
A great lawn, or I imagine even for a few moments carnage.
I am glad it is available for contemplation and respect. Worth fighting for.
Oh my. You never know, some might be buried under there.It would make me feel sad walking around there imagining it all.
I thought it was a golf course too, it seems so tranquil. Not all battlefields are peaceful, take Culloden for example. A place that is real eerie and the birds don't sing.
Isn't that just so ironic? I've felt the same way about both Antietam and Gettysburg, both of which I've walked a few times. Never ceases to amaze me.
A lovely place for souls to be at peace and for visitors to stop and reflect.
such lovely greenery but sad to hear about its past disaster.
Do you watch," Everyone loves Raymond?"
We get reruns, and some times I watch it with my son. Last week, Raymond and his Dad and bro went to their re=enactment.
Yes, it is hard to imagine that a fierce and bloody battle was fought in such a beautiful place.
That's how I felt about the battle field park in Quebec.
Missed you and your blog so much! I hope you and Betsy are doing well!
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