... The Sid Meier game, which itself sourced Carman. I've verified several regimental strengths and it seems to be okay, certainly to best I've found. Antietam...
Bryn, Trying to determine actual present for field duty strengths for almost any battle of the War has been a most challenging task. Antietam is particularly...
The different measures of strength (P, PFD, PFDE, Effectives etc.) are also problematic. For the Confederates in one way it's easier. They tended to use ...
Esteemed memebers, what uniform would have been worn by the US Regulars at Antietam? Would the infantry have worn frock coats and Hardee hats, sack coats and...
Dear Rob, Since the Regulars would have been that part of the United States Army governed more by the Rules and Regulations of the Armies of the United States...
I do not recall ever seeing anything about this issue. You might find a copy of Tim Reese's book on U.S. Regulars to se if there is anything there. None of...
If my?reading memory?serves me correctly both armies by the time of the Antietam Battle were in their worst condition clothing and supply wise as they?had been...
When the Federal units retreated into the DC area after 2nd Manassas wouldn't they have had time then to replace jackets, pants, etc from the supply depots? I...
Bullshit. The 350,000 men with that coward McClellan were well equipped, well fed, well rested, well read, and, well, EVERYTHING! And each and every man knew ...
Gang, I have a couple of pertinent questions relating to not only the field of battle but where the ANVa encamped after retreating back into Virginia following...
Sent a message several minutes ago to the Talk Antietam board and it still has not arrived. Testing..... Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To Be A Virginian,...
Dave, The stone in the sidewalk near the National Cemtery that we discussed appears to be a survey stone. The interp rangers have no info about it marking...
Thanks, Tom, I had forgotten about that. It does peak one's interest. I am used to seeing USGS benchmark stones, but that one was different. Dave In a message...
Rafuse, Ethan. ANTIETAM, SOUTH MOUNTAIN, & HARPERS FERRY. Lincoln, 2008. 320 pp.; m, avail 12/08, maps; wraps; A battlefield guide....$22.00 Just saw this in...
Stephen, I'm bidding on the 14th CT Reunion book--do you have it or have you seen it? Is it a worthwhile book for the 14th? Has anyone else seen it? Larry F. ...
Gang, Am reposting a question asked the other day since not sure if all saw it. Thanks for whatever help you can provide. Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To...
Esteemed members, I am looking for information about which of the Union cavalry units at Antietam were armed with carbines (in whole or in part) and , if so,...
The Union did have a marked advantage in cavalry weaponry, especially in carbines. The Model 1859 Sharps Breechloading Carbine among others gave a noticeable...
Larry, thank you for the information. I havae been waiting to get the State Forces volume of Todd's Equipage through interlibrary loan for several months....
Larry... I have a copy of a newspaper article about a veteran of the 8th Illinois who returned to the Middletown area in the late 1800s, and chatted with...
Thanks Steve, Maybe there is more in his letter about the carbine? I have the unit history by Abner Hard but have not found anything about the type(s) of...
All, Best wishes for Thanksgiving. As we gather around our tables tomorrow (Thursday), let us remember also those of the Armed Forces who are deployed away...
I will ditto Gerry's post, thanks for doing that Gerry. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone. Paula ... From: "G E Mayers" <gerry1952@...> To: "CWDG"...
Gang, How accurate is the McElfresh watercolor map of Antietam? According to the portion of the map showing the entire Sunken Road/Pipe Farm Road, there is a...
Gang; Once the Sunken Road section of the Confederate battle line was successfully breached by Richardson's division of the US II Corps (along with some...
Gang, I am forwarding an earlier message since I have not seen it show up, yet, on here. If anyone else has received it previously, input to the question would...
Gang, Since I have not yet seen an answer to this question posted the other day, am forwarding it in hopes perhaps someone has not yet seen it. Any input here...
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