53010 - Fallen Old Growth Oak Tree with Stump John Jenkins Designs American Civil War wounded or captured

wounded or captured

Another forlorn trooper has been struck in the head by an Indian warrior’s club or tomahawk

led the way to the parapet

He would go on to become the longest-reigning monarch of this ill-fated conglomeration until his death at the age of 86 in 1916

53010 - Fallen Old Growth Oak Tree with Stump John Jenkins Designs American Civil War wounded or capturedThe majestic oak has a life expectancy of 150 300 years, sometimes longer. They reach a moderate height of 65 85 feet upon maturity, which takes about 20 years. They are exceptionally disease resistant and, once established, drought tolerant. The broken oak tree here was most probably struck by lightning. Oak trees tend to be hit more often than other species. They are superior conductors of lightning because of their height and are full of moisture