Just finished this book, which is not just about the battle of Wilson's Creek, but covers the events in Missouri prior to the battle as well. I would highly...
Before the day is over, we should not forget that today is the anniversary of the capture of Atlanta. With it, not only did what ever chances George McClellan...
Not on the West -- but note Brooks Simpson's appearance on command relationships -- something he has mentioned here before. Take care, Bob Judy and Bob...
Schofield IS the guy who "borders on insubordination" in his insistence that the army withdraw from the Springfield area, in a council of war preceding the...
Having asked for the top ten generals, we asked for the worst ten generals. Here's what came out: Ballots First Place Average Votes Per Rank Name Cast for...
Thank you, Carl. I appreciate your timing since I recently purchased the Brooksher book and hope to soon read it. Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge and Mine Creek...
HELLO?? IS THING ON? George Thomas' mother wears army boots!! Robert E. Lee couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag!! The South was right!! The South was...
In a message dated 8/27/01 8:19:41 AM Central Daylight Time, civilwarwest@yahoogroups.com writes: << vaguely remember a programme on the ACW or maybe even...
Check out http://www.ngaus2001.org/war_mem.htm for pictures and details on Indianapolis' memorials commemorating American wars, including, of course, the CW....
Sorry I haven't posted in the last few weeks. Mostly due to the fact I could not add to the topics being discussed, and I was unable to think of something good...
In a message dated 8/23/01 8:14:57 AM Central Daylight Time, civilwarwest@yahoogroups.com writes: << unfortunate contribution >> I counted the above phrase...
One of the most important people responsible for Union success in the Civil War was the man who clothed, armed and fed the United States troops. And,...
While looking for info concerning the events at Fort Pillow I stumbled across the following. I had to read the last sentence a couple of times... MEXICO,...
Hi Tom G, Have just read your article about "Mr Grant Goes to Washington" 1995 Blue and Gray. I enjoyed it immensely as your method of writing has a joviality,...
Dear Group: I have noticed that member participation in the polls voting is very limited. There are currently nine polls open. The most votes on any of them...
Stewart, Madelon, Jenny, Could it be that all three of you have Juno? I don't know why that would cause problems though. What happens when you just type in...
I thought I might do this while Shotgun isn't looking in . . . But I don't think he'd mind. Some of you know that I am the Webmaster for the Cincinnati CWRT. ...
Hello everyone, Have come across White Oak Pies in the ACW..what is it (negro selling them). Apparently, they weren't suitable for soldiers suffering from...
I am looking for the following articles. My local library does not have these magazines. Do you ? America's Civil War V. 12 #3 July 00 and March 1995 Civil War...
Our daugter got her school notice today.She will be going to Jones Junior high. I know we have a lot of vets,from WW2 in the group and other historians. Its...
Okay, try this... ;) MURPHY'S LAW ... If anything can go wrong, it will. O'TOOL'S COMMENTARY ON MURPHY'S LAW ... Murphy was an optimist. THE UNSPEAKABLE LAW ...
A number of years ago, perhaps ten, Louisville dentist Ken Hafendorfer (author of Perryville: Battle for Kentucky) suggested in a talk given at one of the...
Dear CWW Group, This is a request for someone more computer literate than myself to send out a mass invitation with instructions to all the members of ...
Was Brice's crossroads,a Union victory or defeat,on one hand Sturgis got whipped bad,but on the other hand,he did keep Forrest"that Devil" off of Shermans...
What do y'all think of Winston Groom's "Shrouds of Glory"? I have it, but haven't read it. At the time it came out, I heard too many people whose opinion I...
Just a little tidbit here from http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/history/ch6.htm#compromise . How much did one man have to do with starting the war...
