I always felt that the Confederates might have driven the Federals into the river at Fredericksburg were it not for the artillery on the other ...   Wed Aug 15th, 2012 09:46 am

I've had quite a few of these moments.  At Wilderness,  I was in deep in the woods and in some deep thought, having a nice ...   Sun Nov 15th, 2009 11:43 am

Stonewall Jackson and Mr. Lincoln.  Don't know what I'd say to either one of them to be quite honest.  I'd just sort of want to ...   Sun Aug 24th, 2008 11:50 am

Tom, I think you are right on with your assessment of the new VC.  I had a similar impression when wife and I stopped by last ...   Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 01:18 pm

Susan, I like 'em big or small.  I tend to favor the little places here and there - you know, the historical societies and small museums ...   Fri May 16th, 2008 01:37 pm

Here's part of my list.  They are all outstanding places to go: South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum - Columbia, SC     http://www.crr.sc.gov/ Pamplin Historical ...   Fri May 16th, 2008 01:23 am

I've only watched one episode but I vist pbs website often - they do a good job with it.  It's been nearly 31 years since ...   Fri May 2nd, 2008 02:36 pm

Glad that someone found the photo in question because I do a lot of reading on Jackson and this one had me scratchin' my head.  ...   Mon Apr 28th, 2008 06:57 pm

It's Democrats. :? ...   Fri Apr 18th, 2008 11:16 am

It's a great question, Rob.  I kinda doubt if we'll ever find the answer to it.  If you have not had the opportunity to do ...   Thu Apr 17th, 2008 05:59 pm

Truth or Myth?  I once read that Julia did not allow Grant to smoke cigars in the White House and that he'd go to the ...   Fri Apr 4th, 2008 01:38 pm

Don't feel bad, Pvt.  Wife always wanted to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show in NYC so we went last year.  $1380 for two ...   Fri Apr 4th, 2008 01:24 pm

I think we'd all be better off by commenting on those films which we think are the most historically accurate.  It would certainly shorten the ...   Sat Mar 22nd, 2008 03:29 pm

Maybe it was like Lethal Weapon II, with no Riggs around to relieve the situation. ...   Wed Mar 12th, 2008 11:13 pm

Can't seem to find anything suitable to say.  =+++ ...   Wed Mar 12th, 2008 09:50 pm

You did a nice job with the survey.  For me, I'm always interested in what other people are reading.  In addition,  it's good to be ...   Tue Mar 4th, 2008 09:05 pm

As far as I'm concerned, the only reason to watch G & G and gain anything from it is to make a study of Stonewall ...   Tue Mar 4th, 2008 01:37 pm

Since my wife does not share the same entusiasm as I for civil war era studies and travel, I usually go it alone and am ...   Thu Feb 28th, 2008 01:13 pm

That is an outstanding piece of work, Pvt Clewell.  All one needs to do, sometimes, is to ask.  I have a hunch that Rhea's next ...   Mon Feb 25th, 2008 12:53 pm

Barbequed Ribs Baked Cinnamon Apple Cole slaw Cornbread Baked BeansSam Adams :) connyankee ...   Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 12:04 pm

Just finished reading a great new book, "Trench Warfare under Grant & Lee:  Field Fortifications in the Overland Campaign," by Earl J. Hess.  It covers ...   Wed Feb 20th, 2008 04:35 pm

That's right, ashbel.  I think it's time for me to take a week or so and do the Wilderness-to-Petersburg tour again.  I'm getting the itch ...   Sat Feb 16th, 2008 03:50 pm

Hmmm...not sure I like the idea of being first poster, but anyways, I thought about this for several hours and came up with the same ...   Fri Feb 15th, 2008 09:48 pm

I worked on farms growing up in southern NJ (jobs nobody wants).  My life changed in 1970 when I pulled  lottery  #22.  I enlisted in ...   Thu Feb 14th, 2008 03:03 pm

I've been meaning to read Bloody Roads South and never have.  I had the opportunity to hear Trudeau speak once and he was very interesting ...   Thu Feb 14th, 2008 02:47 pm

Alternative to the attack at Cold Harbor? I am inclined to say no.  With each maneuver of the spring campaign, Grant's army came closer to Richmond.  ...   Thu Feb 14th, 2008 02:02 am

15 degrees before sunup.  Funny thing - in summer we have a breeze, in winter it's called the #%$#ing wind. connyankee ...   Tue Feb 12th, 2008 10:23 am

I know what you mean, Ole.  I felt guilty listing three.  I like Das Boot also - try watching it in German Language w/English subtitles ...   Mon Feb 11th, 2008 08:15 pm

I went to Manassas sometime in the '80s.  Wanted to see what the ruckus was about (proposed shopping mall).  Got interested in preservation and joined ...   Mon Feb 11th, 2008 08:06 pm

Saving Private Ryan - for it's realism Enemy at the Gates - same thing; worst battle in history (Stalingrad) as far as I know. Glory - for ...   Mon Feb 11th, 2008 07:46 pm

The command structure of the Union Army was awkward, to say the least, with Grant, Meade and, uh...Burnside.  The subject would probably be better served ...   Mon Feb 11th, 2008 02:00 pm

PvtClewell, I believe you hit the nail right on it's head with your last post (and others as well). Nice job!  Don't I wish to ...   Sun Feb 10th, 2008 05:30 pm

Great thread - I hope it keeps going (on track, too).  It really pleases me to see so much insight from so many folks about ...   Sat Feb 9th, 2008 07:16 pm

Life is sweet - I'll take 5 Mr. Goodbars, an original since 1925.  Will take in lieu of cash, which is as good as money. Roses are ...   Sat Jan 26th, 2008 01:41 pm

I've enjoyed reading this thread on field fortifications.  civilwarfortifications.com is a great website, as mentioned earlier.  I always like to mention that a good place ...   Fri Jan 18th, 2008 12:56 pm

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080108/D8U1ENB80.html First northern state to do so.  I have difficulty understanding what these resolutions accomplish.  Perhaps New Jersey should apologize for being New Jersey - past, ...   Tue Jan 8th, 2008 09:32 am

You're a Mean One, Mr, Grinch -  that was sung by Thurl Ravenscroft (1914-2005), perhaps best known as the voice of Tony the Tiger, ala ...   Wed Dec 19th, 2007 01:30 pm