Within the discussion of Shiloh, we have ascertained the following facts: 1. Yes, Sherman and other division commanders were at fault in not evaluating...
Gentlemen..at the risk of admonishment..my only point in bringing up Chancellorsville in regards to Shiloh was that in both cases, the enemy attacked in a way...
[The following is from Harrison B. Talbert's Third Indiana Battery Civil War Diary. The Battle of Tupelo and the return march to Memphis.] Thursday July 14th...
I'm reading Sword's "Mountains Touched With Fire" and once more am struck how the AoNV was favored over the AOT. Connelly touches on this too. In the...
I am looking for information on John S Mosby, and his raiders,we do civil war re-enactments,and want to name our group after him,as my wifes great-great...
I highly recommend Richard McMurry's "The Fourth Battle of Winchester: Toward a New Civil War Paradigm" (Kent State Univ. Press, 2002). Much of this new...
I think that Halleck's congratulatory message makes it rather clear that Grant and Buell were equals in command of their individual armies and, as Grant did...
I am new to this group. After a quick review of past posts, this group seems to be more directed to my particular interests than a number of other groups. I...
Yeah, I know it ain't "Western Theatre", but since someone has already posted on the subject I thought you might like to read a review from a reenactor buddy...
Concerning Grant's learning about how to live off the land, Halleck had suggested this as early as Rosecrans' pursuit following the battle of Corinth. Halleck...
In 1863 command of the AOT was in shambles. Bragg faced a revolt of his sr. generals. Twice the passed a vote of no confidence in Bragg. Davis was required...
In a message dated 2/24/2003 4:47:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Will, they continually changed. As of 8 June 1862 however, this General Order says quite a...
I find it hard to keep track of the various Departments, Districts, Divisions etc as their boundaries and names change a number of times. Does anyone know of...
A new publication on the Red River Campaign contains most of the material that appeared in "Civil War Regiments," Vol. 4, No. 2 (1994). It is: Theodore P....
In a message dated 2/23/2003 11:13:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... There has been a lot of flack about the movie. Main complaint is that it is too long....
On the History Channel Monday Feb 24 10pm CST The History Channel experts will find out what's "history" and what's "Hollywood" in a behind-the- scenes...
Maryland preservationist tries to get locals fired up By PEGGY SHAW Staff Writer Tennessean FRANKLIN — James Lighthizer, president of the Civil War...
Mayor adds $1M to Fort Negley restoration By BRAD SCHRADE Staff Writer TennesseN Officials plan to make changes that will draw more Civil War buffs Mayor Bill...
I have just received news that the City of Nashville is giving one million dollars to restore and to preserve Ft Negley. At the same time, the Bragg ...
Every time I read about the AOT and Bragg, Davis' actions just defy logic. Bragg polls his generals and they tell him you need to go. Not liking the answer,...
In his fine description of the battle of Atlanta, 22 July 1864, Connelly mentions Cleburne's division, bearing the brunt of the fight, suffered over half the...
ISTM that any post which reads "I can't stand it. Unsubscribe me if you must." states rather clearly that the member intends to ignore the requested rules of...
Does anyone have any statistics on how many Missourians, Kentucyians and Marylanders served in the North and South? I have one estimate of 70,000 vs 30,000 for...
Sorry, that's "majors" in the original DICTIONARY, not "mahors". I guess I need an editor, or at least a proofreader. Mike ... From: Mike Vanderboegh To:...
A search of the term "field officer" found a definition of "major and above" in a US Army career path section ("about military"). The list of officers under...
I have just finished Robert E. Lee's Civil War by Bevin Alexander and now I dont know where to turn. I am barely beging my study of the civil war and looking...
Tom: There is this additional quote from Bennett's book on Tannehill: "The big group of furnaces at Tannehill was supplied with skilled labor from the Army, a...
Tom Dynia sez: "Birmingham, Alabama wasn't founded until 1871. The nearby iron ore deposits were little known nor exploited at the time of the Civil War....
All-- I've been a lurker forever, but this is my first post. I can tell you how informative I have found this group to be. I want to thank you all for your...
