*Forgot my cord to upload pics, will add when I remember to haul it with me to a wireless connection.
A small off-shoot a block away from the State History Museum, the Military History was like a dark cool cave on a hot day. The lighting was almost a little spooky, but it's a good museum nonetheless, mainly emphasizing TN's impact on WWI and WWII, but also showing some interesting stuff from the Spanish American War.
In the front part of the museum, there was a cool display on the evolution of military toys, esp. small soldiers, what I would call minis. I thought the flat men were really neat. There was a display of what the some of the people of the Philippines wore during the uprising right after the US took them over. The copper plate and chain link armor was very impressive.
There was a full field kit for an enlisted man in WWII, laid out like it would be for inspection. However, what I enjoyed the most was the collections of war posters and sheet music.
**Note: This entry happens after my class on museums, just decided to keep up the blogging since I'm seeing museums in Nashville.
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