Face To the Rear: A Progressive Event at
Wild Cat Mountain
November 20-22, 2009
A reenactment of Bragg's fighting withdrawal over Wild Cat Mountain after the Battle of Perryville, and the action there October 19, 1862
This is an infantry scenario in conjunction with KCB's
Wheeler's Withdrawal
Details on the cavalry aspect of the historical march and the reenactment are available at the Wheeler's Withdrawal website.
Event Information
This is a progressive event, but not an immersion event. It involves a 7 mile march and running tactical. Know your limitations and plan accordingly. Once the march commences, there is very minimal modern intrusion.
Important Notes:
- This is a 7 mile march over a mountain on dirt & gravel roads.
- There are no food vendors available. Bring your own rations. Confederate infantry may participate in the rations program. Contact us before you register, or at least 2 weeks prior to the event if you are interested.
- It may be very cold. Be prepared.
- Rank will be commensurate with the number of troops in line.
Rules:
- All weapons will be inspected at the beginning of the event by the two company commanders/1st sergeants.
- No modern weapons of any kind will be allowed.
- No edged weapons will be drawn on the march or in combat.
- No alcohol.