The Hard Case Boys Pushing the Envelope |
The HardCase is: The Top Rail Mess The Lead Balls Mess The Independence Mess The Big'uns Mess THE POISON IVY MESS The Green Bottle Mess The Flatlanders Mess The Front Porch Mess The Pug Ugly Mess |
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The Hard Case Boys is a platoon sized group composed of men from Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama,
Georgia, Florida, Texas, and California. Our goal is portray the
average infantry soldier of the western Federal Army of the "War of the Rebellion". We use research such as photographic study, documentation study and first person practices to gather a detailed interpretation of every day soldier life during the war. Our desire is use our knowledge and information to mimic the spirit of the "campaigning soldier" and capture the feeling of comradery and discipline. The Hard Case Boys are not proclaiming that we are better than any other group or affiliation, however we will try to prove ourselves with proper attitude, determination and devotion to our impressions and our friendships. |
Contact the Hard Case Boys: |
Bill Little, Ben Piazza, Timothy Arnold, Preston Todd, Carl "Bear" Arnold At Bolivar, TN ~ Gen'l Sherman's HQs Photo by Lori Arnold |
The Independence Mess Dave Cortez, Bill Little, Josh Fieldhouse, John Duffer Steffen Miller |
The Hard Case Boys are hosting a federal platoon at the Raymond LH May 2-4, 2008.
For more information, see the HCB forums. |
To get in touch with a mess in your area, shoot us an email |
the Top Rail Mess page |