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The Battle of Huck's Defeat

Discussion in 'Miscellany' started by CliffB, Jul 13, 2008.

  1. CliffB

    CliffB

    3,198
    Jan 19, 2006
    Rock Hill, South Carolina
    Historic Brattonsville, in McConnels, South Carolina, is the preserved farm of Wiiliam Brattoon, who served as a colonel in the malitia, in the US Revolutionary War, and fought in the Battle of Huck's Defeat, which occurred at this location. The name does not leave much doubt as to the outcome of the battle, does it? Every July, they present a two day recreation of the battle.

    By the way, those of you who are movie fans might be interested in knowing that most of the movie, The Patriot, withMel Gibson, was shot here.

    Here are a few shots taken yesterday.

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    CliffB, Jul 13, 2008
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  2. Allan

    Allan Subscribing Member

    13,140
    Apr 21, 2006
    Nashua, NH
    Very nice. I like ones with the smoke from rifle shots.

    You had a good location. The only reenactment I went to was held on a very hot, sunny day and there were no trees to provide shade.
     
    Allan, Jul 13, 2008
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  3. ArtO

    ArtO

    9,866
    Jun 14, 2008
    Florida
    Great series. The shots of the firing line are my favorites. The gun smoke makes it look like a real battle.
     
    ArtO, Jul 13, 2008
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  4. spalding12

    spalding12

    26,905
    Jan 11, 2006
    Clearwater, Florida
    great series, cliff
    i bet it's great fun to watch

    love #4 the most
    great "caught" action
     
    spalding12, Jul 13, 2008
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  5. BostonRott

    BostonRott

    13,855
    Aug 1, 2006
    Massachusetts
    Wow, funny Cliff! I was just asking my parents "what is Historic Brattonsville?" as we drove down that way to see a litter of puppies yesterday. Dad even mentioned the re-enactment, I thought it might be fun to drop in. :smile:

    Your shots are wonderful, I really like the one where they're firing and you caught the flying sparks!!!
     
    BostonRott, Jul 13, 2008
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  6. eL eSs Vee

    eL eSs Vee

    814
    Jul 6, 2008
    Outer Los Angeles
    I have to agree about numbers four and five. Those two shots are fantastic.
     
    eL eSs Vee, Jul 13, 2008
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  7. Sanford504

    Sanford504

    466
    Mar 27, 2008
    Yeadon, PA
    Really terrific series. Mel Gibson's Patriot is one of my all time favorite films.
     
    Sanford504, Jul 22, 2008
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  8. fdevyatkin

    fdevyatkin

    6,190
    Feb 15, 2008
    Savannah, GA
    Cool series Cliff.
    Like the country song says, "aint no such thing as too much fun".
    Fred
     
    fdevyatkin, Jul 23, 2008
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  9. PLPhoto

    PLPhoto

    1,955
    Dec 1, 2006
    Patriots' Country (missing San Diego)
    great series, the musket fire is very cool.
     
    PLPhoto, Jul 23, 2008
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  10. StL_Don

    StL_Don

    4,288
    Sep 25, 2005
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Cliff,
    Thanks for the series - looks like a fascinating event to attend.
    Wonderful timing on #4 - it couldn't be better!

    Don
     
    StL_Don, Jul 23, 2008
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