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here to see how I spent my weekend.
One of the things I saw that really floored me was Burnside Bridge rendered in 25mm scale. It was absolutely remarkable.
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The size of this construction was remarkable as was the accuracy. This diorama makes it pretty clear that the Rebels held a pretty commanding position from the heights on the
Sharpsburg side of Antietam Creek.
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The Union point of view very much as it appears in the historic Alexander Gardner photo from the same angle.
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One of the 51
sts is making its move.
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The bridge is nearly perfect, save for an important detail, which I kept to myself, not wanting to appear to be a Mr. Smarty
pantz, sharpshooting, know-it-all.
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Confederates, from their vantage point above the bridge.
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Little did these
rebs realize that there would be a parking area here one day.
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And little do they realize that General
Rodman's men are about to appear to their right.
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The Artist, John McConnell.
It was a fun event!
Ranger Mannie