In my limited experience, editors don't mess with facts. "Shorten this -- PLEASE" or "soften this -- PLEASE." A copywrite is a powerful tool. The finished...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 8:22 pm
For the millionth time, what does Sykes have to do with this? Harry ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of G...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 9:05 pm
Oh jeez. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of richard@... Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 10:17 AM To:...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 9:06 pm
In your mind, I'm sure you will. Harry ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Beckner (PWC Magazine) ...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 9:15 pm
Doing yeoman work of being Mac's champion today, Harry. We're all proud of you. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 9:25 pm
As you are being typically obtuse, and commenting on something you've not yet read, and again requesting evidence to dispute your facts (which when presented...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 9:35 pm
I'm commenting on reviews of something I've not yet read; reviews I believe to be likely accurate. Sue me. I had hoped the book would be an even-handed...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 9:40 pm
I've read about 10 reviews of this book so far. None were bad. Several were quite favorable. Jeff, this statement of yours sums up your position nicely: I had...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 9:48 pm
It also should indicate to you that your time on this topic (McClellan) is misspent, don't you think? I would be encouraged by said reviews if a knowledgeable...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 10:03 pm
I accept your position is as you state. You don't need to explain it further. You have made up your mind and that is that. The expression of any opinion ...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 10:09 pm
I'm willing to listen to particular points here and there -- as in the now thrice-mentioned MD speed question. However, I do indeed consider an accurate and...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 10:10 pm
Let's try it this way. You believe Lincoln to be a great president. When you hear about works such as DiLorenzo's, what is your reaction? ... From:...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 10:23 pm
I think DiLorenzo did not do a very good job of presenting his evidence to the contrary. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 10:23 pm
A) What does Sykes have to do with this? B) The "speed" question has been addressed here many times, and also received the "even if true, so what"...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 10:26 pm
Needless to say. But what was your reaction when you first heard about it, and then read some reviews? Did you take the open-minded neutral approach that you'd...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 10:31 pm
Excuse me, the post I referenced was not made to this group, but another. I am aware that this is the TalkAntietam group. I'm just not positive what planet...
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Jeff Beckner (PWC Mag...
jbeckner@...
Jul 11, 2005 10:34 pm
Tardy George will NOT be contained to a single discussion group! That's how fast the man moves. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 10:41 pm
A) The "Little Napoleon" was Beauregard. McClellan was the "Young Napoleon". Both nicknames, IIRC, referred to Napoleon III, whose facial hairstyle both...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 10:42 pm
What does Sykes have to do with this? ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Beckner (PWC Magazine) ...
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james2044
Jul 11, 2005 10:55 pm
... Lee didn't think so in the Fall of 1862....
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 11, 2005 11:02 pm
Lee's miscalculation (due to Stuart's failures) regarding the speed, direction and disposition of the Army of the Potomac in the days leading up to splitting...
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richard@...
richcro1862
Jul 11, 2005 11:47 pm
and morale ... From: "Harry Smeltzer" <hjs21@...> To: <TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 7:02 PM Subject: RE: [TalkAntietam]...
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david lutton
dplutton
Jul 12, 2005 12:08 am
It does my heart good to see the recent outpouring on the subject of the Maryland campaign. For this group perhaps a better term would be an explosion of...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jul 12, 2005 12:13 am
All; That is at least a statement I can agree with......... Now that I have said that and probably shocked a lot of folks here, I have a question: Did Franklin...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jul 12, 2005 12:15 am
R E Lee most assuredly did not think Mac otherwise in the push to South Mountain. It shows his audacity in Mac's face after the pounding the ANV received at...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jul 12, 2005 12:15 am
Harry; I agree. Also as St. Joe points out, the initiative started to slip from Lee even before the "Lost Order" was found. Very respectfully, G E "Gerry"...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jul 12, 2005 12:19 am
Lee lost the initiative with the issuance of SO 191, not with their "discovery". In light of faulty intelligence, it was this decision that cost him. Harry ...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jul 12, 2005 12:41 am
In fact, botht he K-N Act and the Harrison's Landing letter are mentioned. Read the book. Thomas G. Clemens D.A. Professor of History Hagerstown Community...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jul 12, 2005 12:47 am
My review is very positive, it is a good book. He does criticize mcClellan at times, and uses some harsh language, (pardon the pun) in doing so. So my review...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jul 12, 2005 12:50 am
Had lunch with Steve today, he thinks the book is great. i will put no more words in his mouth, he will speak for himself. That's as many positive reviews as...
