... Thanks, I am glad you like it. ... Good point, I will try to rephrase that. /Marcus http://www.skalman.nu...
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Pa128th@...
Jun 10, 2001 12:10 pm
In a message dated 6/9/01 8:54:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, awturner@... writes: << Hartwig writes of the AoP: "The field army had an effective strength...
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John Priest
priesjoh@...
Jun 11, 2001 12:33 am
I ascertained that 27 of the Federal regiments at Antietam were "green" - being in the service less than six weeks. Regiments like the 8th Ohio, had been in...
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James Rose
eodrose@...
Jun 11, 2001 3:06 am
... If you count Humphrey's division and Forth corps the number of "Green" regiments jumps to 27 on my table. I didn't count them because they were not at...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jun 11, 2001 1:58 pm
I don't think everyone believes McClellan would "automatically" destroy Lee. But with an advantage in manpower, and facing an opponent that had been whacked...
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Tom Clemens
clemens@...
Jun 11, 2001 2:50 pm
TR, I am probably telling you things you already know, but I hope you have the revised 1908 version of the 1904 atlas. Carman made significant changes in 1908...
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James Rose
eodrose@...
Jun 11, 2001 7:18 pm
Perhaps saying "everyone"; was a bit strong, but overall that is my impression of how most people judge McClellan's actions during the Maryland campaign. The...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jun 11, 2001 7:35 pm
Not to entirely rehash this ever-so-familiar topic, but a couple of points: 1. You carefully explain all the reasons Mac had for not attacking on the 18th, yet...
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James Rose
eodrose@...
Jun 11, 2001 8:33 pm
... Is there a problem with there being a disparity between what McClellan wanted to do and what he felt he was capable of doing? During the evening of the...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jun 11, 2001 9:55 pm
... Well, yeah. On the face of it, you give very good reasons for not pursuing offensive actions -- in fact, with the lack of ammo, staying put might not even...
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NJ Rebel
gerry1952@...
Jun 12, 2001 1:29 am
Jim-- I cut your most excellent post to shorten the bandwith for this message but, in essence, I am in agreement with you on your statements. However, I...
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James Rose
eodrose@...
Jun 12, 2001 3:03 am
... McClellan had to stay put. It was absolutely imperative that Lee not be allowed to revive the campaign. As for the ammo situation, if I understand it...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jun 12, 2001 1:25 pm
... Let me see. I guess all the Yankee bullets missed their marks. Where was this paralyzing lack of ammo in all of our other discussions? Has Dr. Harsh...
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John Furey
antietam@...
Jun 12, 2001 1:58 pm
Hi All As most of you know Houston, Tx. has been clobbered by Allison. Mark lives in Houston and I just tried to call him but got no answer. Lets all pray that...
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James Rose
eodrose@...
Jun 12, 2001 9:02 pm
... You do realize that McClellan had no real idea of how badly the Confederates were hurt during the battle. He could make an educated guess, but that is it....
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Curt
ccj@...
Jun 12, 2001 11:43 pm
I disagree. The analytical construct is the battle and its immediate aftermath, i.e., a connected series of events. Definitions would be helpful. If you...
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rotbaron@...
Jun 13, 2001 3:28 pm
I received a brochure for the 9th Annual Penn State Fall Battlefield Study Tour. This year is: "THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM - AMERICA'S BLOODIEST DAY". DATE:...
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James Rose
eodrose@...
Jun 16, 2001 2:10 pm
... You misunderstood my using the 20,000 number (which I will admit is artificial). The whole purpose of this discussion was to extrapolate an event that did...
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Teej Smith
teej@...
Jun 16, 2001 6:12 pm
Afternoon All, Thought I would share this letter written by JEB to his wife, Flora, dated Sept. 4, 1862, from "Hdqtrs, Drainesville" Regards, Teej "My Darling...
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Anthony W. Turner
awturner@...
Jun 16, 2001 7:28 pm
Thanks for the Stuart letter, Teej. I hope the Weather Channel is correct and that Soaker Allison has finally left NC. BTW, was the Capt. Stuart whom Jeb...
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Teej Smith
teej@...
Jun 16, 2001 11:45 pm
"Anthony W. Turner" wrote: Tony, ... Not quite, still a few lingering storms and heavy down pours. ... Capt. James Hardeman Stuart and JEB Stuart were double...
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Curt
ccj@...
Jun 19, 2001 3:19 am
No, I did not misunderstand. As you appear to recognize, there is a difference between a gang fight [or, duel], if you will, and a battle, which is an...
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rotbaron@...
Jun 19, 2001 3:06 pm
Reminder...this weekend (Sat and Sun, 23rd and 24th) is Artillery Weekend at Antietam battlefield. There will be artillery firing demonstrations and special...
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NJ Rebel
gerry1952@...
Jun 20, 2001 12:40 am
Tom-- Errrr...but I made one monumental mistake...put in baking powder when I should have used some baking soda! All the pards had a good laugh over the "bite"...
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Brian Downey
brdowney@...
Jun 22, 2001 2:01 pm
Hi group, for those interested and local to Sharpsburg, I'll be at the battlefield most of the day Sunday for this event. Anybody else? For visual...
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SusanD1861@...
Jun 22, 2001 10:26 pm
Teej, thanks for posting this letter. I love to read actual letters written by historical figures. It helps bring then to life. susan ... cousins. I ... part...
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rotbaron@...
Jun 25, 2001 12:58 pm
Greystone Books is again hosting a tremendous week of talks and book-signings by Civil War authors. It is held at Gettysburg next week and all talks are free. ...
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Anthony W. Turner
awturner@...
Jun 25, 2001 10:09 pm
Have those of you who attended the artillery event in Sharpsburg last weekend anything to report about firing in what must have been a very heavy rain? Tony...
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NJ Rebel
gerry1952@...
Jun 25, 2001 11:10 pm
Tony-- I was there in my unit uniform. Other than a few showers on Saturday, there did not appear to be a problem. Sunday was a gorgeously sunny day. Saw Jim...
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NJ Rebel
gerry1952@...
Jun 25, 2001 11:17 pm
Tom-- Dang! And I will be at Gburg on that date with my unit for the reenactment!!!!!!!!!!!! Your humble servant, Gerry Mayers Co. B, "Tom Green Rifles", ...
