" The Field of Lost Shoes "

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2 Field artillery pieces mark the site of the Battle of New Market, VA May 15 1864 where 251 cadets from VMI ages 15 - 21 fought for the South, 48 were wounded and 10 were killed, many of the cadets lost their shoes in the mud of the wet field.

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Julie Ward

Julie Ward 31 Aug 2012

What a striking capture!

James Carney
Artist Reply: Thank you Julie.
Brenda Loveless

Brenda Loveless 14 Aug 2012

fine capture!

James Carney
Artist Reply: Thank you Brenda.
Karen Helsing

Karen Helsing 13 Aug 2012

Great shot, Jim! It's also a silent, sober, memorial to the tragedy of war.

James Carney
Artist Reply: Karen, thanks for looking and for your comment.
Warren Ballard

Warren Ballard 13 Aug 2012

Excellent photo Jim.

James Carney
Artist Reply: Thanks Warren.
Sharon Gonzalez

Sharon Gonzalez 13 Aug 2012

WOW JIM! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PHOTO AND WONDERFUL INFO. VERY INSPIRATIONAL.

James Carney
Artist Reply: Thanks Sharon.
curtis wood

curtis wood 13 Aug 2012

nice shot.

James Carney
Artist Reply: Curtis, thanks for looking and for your comment.
Joanie Holliday

Joanie Holliday 13 Aug 2012

GREAT SHOT JAMES.. TRAGIC MEMORIES OF A COUNTRY TORN APART. JOANIE

James Carney
Artist Reply: Thanks Joanie.