2nd US-UNITED STATES CAVALRY Clintonville Once again at the Clintonville event, the weather was pleasent with its well-shaded camp sites and groomed battlefield. The Second U. S. Cavalry Regiment was represented by our usual aggresive dismounted Company E and Ken Affeldt from mounted Company A. Camped next to the First U. S. Cavalry, which allowed us to merge with them to make a larger attack squadron under the command of Sergeant Mike Voss. Since Company E does the small arms demonstrations and recruiting, we immediately acquired a new man, Randy Spelter, a Vietnam veteran with real experience in the modern-day First Cavalry. Loaning him a uniform and weapons, Randy participated in our morning drill and did well on the battlefield during his first day out. Moving into the battlefield, Private Wally Tomtschik lead our portion of the combined dismounted line, and with his usual finesse held his point position with massive gunfire. Throughout the entire battle, impressive artillery barrages thundered over the battlefield with huge clouds of smoke blanketing everything in sight, with three different artillery units on each side, the noise was deafening. Continuous artillery barrages held infantry and cavalry in check, hardly allowing any movement in the open space between both opposing sides. Also a factor was the flaming spots in the grass where supposed artillery shells fell on the Confederate side of the rail fence. As the battle progressed, aggressive moves by the Union combined force of infantry, artillery, and dismounted cavalry pushed back the opposing Confederates with carbine and pistol fire. In one final charge, the Battle Of Falling Waters focused on Rebel General Pettigrew who was in command of the Confederates. Somewhat similar to what happened in the real Civil War, a Union private attacked him, meaning of course our very own able Private Wally Tomtschik who did the dastardly deed of killing him, and ending the conflict. After the battle, all six artillery batteries went into line and gave a fantastic display of barrage fire, again impressing the crowd with clouds of smoke and booming sound that shook the ground. For those filming this action, they were more than pleased with what they saw. The evening supper was great, and with the attentive support of Richard Beggs and the Clintonville Historical Society catering to our every need in camp and on the battlefield, it made a most enjoyable weekend for all of us who attended this great event. Thanks again to everyone who made this event what it was, and to those in the Second U. S. Cavalry for their participation.           By Private Le Roy M. Wittman, August 16th, 2003