Dear Civil War Enthusiasts, I wanted to let you know that I have published a review on Eric Wittenberg's newest book, "Like A Meteor Blazing Brightly: ...   Mon Sep 28th, 2009 02:52 am

Dear Civil War Enthusiasts, I wanted to let you know that I published a narrative on the Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam. September 17 ...   Sun Sep 20th, 2009 09:57 pm

Dear Civil War Enthusiasts, This past week I interviewed Dr. Bradley Gottfried about his newest book, "The Maps of First Bull Run."  This fantastic book includes ...   Mon Sep 7th, 2009 10:48 pm

Dear Civil War Enthusiasts, I thought I would let you know about an essay I've written on the history of the "Fighting 69th New York" and the ...   Sat Aug 22nd, 2009 06:21 pm

This Mighty Scourge: http://ThisMightyScourge.com/ ...   Fri Jul 17th, 2009 09:53 pm

CleburneFan, I did not notice this typo.  I have completely read "Sickles at Gettysburg," and consider it a superlative narrative of Sickles' controversial life.  Not sure ...   Fri Jul 17th, 2009 09:51 pm

Dear Civil War Buffs & Enthusiasts, Late last night, I published an article on Earl J. Hess' newest book, "In the Trenches of Petersburg."  Mr. Hess' ...   Fri Jul 17th, 2009 03:19 pm

Dear Civil War Buffs, I have been busy the last week, speaking with authors of new books on the Civil War.  Last Friday, July 3, I ...   Sun Jul 5th, 2009 11:55 pm

Dear Civil War Buffs and Enthusiasts, Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to interview Scott L. Mingus, Sr., the author of "Flames Beyond Gettysburg." This ...   Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 07:46 pm

Dear Civil War Enthusiasts, Buffs and Scholars, Earlier this week I had the distinct honor of speaking with Mr. Jim Lighthizer, president of the Civil War ...   Thu Jun 25th, 2009 06:21 am

Dear Civil War Enthusiasts, I recently read the new book, by Sally Jenkins and John Stauffer, "The State of Jones."  The book details Southern Unionism during ...   Sun Jun 21st, 2009 02:58 am

Dear Civil War Fans, On June 1, 2009, Savas Beatie, LLC released J. David Petruzzi's newest book, "The Complete Gettysburg Guide." Mr. Petruzzi provided me an ...   Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 06:46 am

Colt1851: I couldn't have put it any better. The Wal-Mart needs to be stopped. There is plenty of great commercial real estate in the ...   Sat May 30th, 2009 09:01 pm

Having a Wal-Mart Super-Center developed directly adjacent to the battlefield would be a terrible blight on the land. ...   Tue May 19th, 2009 01:37 am

145 years ago, US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Potomac fought Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in the Battle of ...   Mon May 18th, 2009 03:57 pm

Greetings Civil War Buffs & Enthusiasts, Early today, I posted a book review on Charles Bracelen Flood's newest book, "1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History."  ...   Fri May 8th, 2009 10:06 pm

Check out my interview with Benson Bobrick, author of "Master of War," on my blog: http://ThisMightyScourge.com/. ...   Sat May 2nd, 2009 03:15 pm

Dear Fellow Civil War Enthusiasts, This week I interviewed Benson Bobrick, author of "Master of War: The Life of General George H. Thomas."  This book was ...   Fri May 1st, 2009 10:57 pm

Dear Civil War Buffs, I have been lurking, the past several weeks, as I have been writing a lot of blog articles.  Today, I posted a ...   Fri Apr 3rd, 2009 04:06 pm

Susan, Thanks for the recommendation. That book is currently on my bookshelf, waiting in line to be read. Perhaps I will read it next! Mike ...   Fri Feb 6th, 2009 09:54 pm

Thank you. I'll check the article out! ...   Fri Feb 6th, 2009 03:58 pm

I just purchased the new Ronald White book, A. Lincoln: A Biography. Has anyone read it yet? I do not plan on starting ...   Fri Feb 6th, 2009 01:47 pm

Doc C, Thank you for the kind words, in reference to my blog. I would encourage you to register for my blog, so you can ...   Mon Jan 26th, 2009 03:42 pm

FedReb, I am reading "This Republic of Suffering," right now.  It is very interesting. Thanks for the recommendation. ...   Mon Jan 26th, 2009 02:35 pm

Old Blu, I posted an article on my blog, http://ThisMightyScourge.com/ that I believe you will find interesting. It is called, "The death of private James ...   Mon Jan 26th, 2009 02:34 pm

I was wondering if anyone had read anything new, and exciting, recently?  I have several books on Lincoln, that I will be reading soon, but ...   Mon Jan 19th, 2009 08:42 pm

I read that book. It was a fairly interesting read. I was actually surprised the domain was available. ...   Tue Jan 13th, 2009 12:04 pm

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial was badly vandalized this past week.  It is a very sad day when someone would feel the urge to desecrate ...   Tue Jan 13th, 2009 12:58 am

Old Blu, I appreciate you taking time, to visit my blog.  I try to make my blog as "independent" as I can.  I do not take ...   Sun Jan 11th, 2009 07:54 pm

Greetings Civil War buffs, A couple of months ago, I had posted, that I was starting a new blog.  My blog was to focus on soldiers, ...   Sun Jan 11th, 2009 06:41 am

Greetings Fellow Civil War Buffs, It has been a couple weeks since I have posted, or have had time to keep up with the new postings ...   Sat Oct 25th, 2008 05:39 pm

I have just read about a fairly significant night attack, by then brigadier general, N.B. Forrest, during U.S. colonel Abel Steight's Alabama raid. The ...   Sun Oct 5th, 2008 07:09 pm

Johnston was by far a better field commander. He had no difficulties taking the strategic goals of the Confederacy and molding an operation plan. ...   Sat Sep 27th, 2008 03:59 am

I agree with Lincoln. If he was to lose KY, the game would be over. You all make very good points on this, ...   Fri Sep 26th, 2008 10:26 pm

I have read a significant amount of material on the Atlanta Campaign, and Hood's Tennessee Campaign. John B. Hood was in WAY over his ...   Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:29 am

PvtClewell wrote: Still, Lee destroyed two Union corps on the first day and nearly broke the Union line on the second day. He had the ...   Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:19 am

Cleburne Fan: You mentioned that Hood's Army did not hear Schofield's retreat at Spring Hill.  I have read several books, recently, about Spring Hill/Franklin, and in ...   Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:10 am

I have been looking for a good book, on Sherman's March to the Sea, and have not found many choices.  I see that Noah Andre ...   Sat Sep 13th, 2008 07:46 pm

JS, Wonder why your friend was so enthusiastic about James Wilson. He performed well during the last months of the war, but his performance during ...   Fri Sep 12th, 2008 03:26 pm

I could not agree more.  Pea Ridge is one of the most undisturbed battlefields I have visited. ...   Fri Sep 12th, 2008 02:21 am