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The Whylie One's Articles

"Offering simple fact, plain argument and common sense. Asking that predudices be put aside and views enlarged."
-Thomas Paine

Aaron Young
Uniform and Traps
(More to Come)
The Fatigue
Blouse - By Aaron Young. Excellant article about the
sack coats worn by most of the volunteer infantries from Southern
Indiana: Cincinnati, Schuykill, and St. Louis Arsenals.
Ye Olde Canteen - By Aaron Young. Only 2% of U.S. Model 1858
canteens were issued with kersey blue covers. Read this for more
information on how to improve your canteen without spending a
dime.
The Rifle
Sling Controversy "To Sling or Not to Sling...(Should it
Really be a Question!)- By Aaron Young. How common was the rifle sling?
Is it overused in today's living history community?
Did You know They Wore Braces in the
1860's?
- By Aaron Young. This is the beginners guide to suspenders.
First Person Impression
(More to Come)
The Veteran's
Tongue-By Aaron Young and Joe Strauser. A glossary of terms
you probably haven't heard. Now you'll know how to react when a
veteran yell's at you to "BUNGAY!".
Bivouac Stories
(More to Come)
The Cox Family
Massacre -In September of 1861, the small township of
Unionville, Indiana witnessed a horrific scene of murder and
mystery. This is based on actual events.