Mark: whichever one floats your boat ??? Lew ...   Sun Mar 18th, 2012 12:51 am

Mark: good points I remember the bood Midnight Rising quoted Southern Newspapes on the "scare" Brown's Raid caused but don't remember if they did/didn't mention "terror" anyways my point ...   Thu Mar 15th, 2012 10:58 pm

Mark: I agree about being "anachronistic" but I still think the "terrorist" label would fit Brown's modus operandi He was looking to "stike a blow" that would cause ...   Thu Mar 15th, 2012 04:57 pm

I read the book and I don't think he glorifies Brown but does "explain" him and his role in the coming civil war yes, in todays terms ...   Thu Mar 15th, 2012 02:29 am

I wonder if it's based on this new book ??? http://tonyhorwitz.com/books/midnight-rising.php It's a good read Lew ...   Wed Mar 14th, 2012 11:19 pm

My choice would be Cold Harbor and the charge(s) on June1 and June 3 Lew ...   Tue Mar 13th, 2012 04:16 pm

Just an update: I bought the DVD for Civil War combat and the Cold Harbor segment does cover Porter very well. The segment focus is on the ...   Sat Jan 21st, 2012 12:23 pm

Mark: Peter B. was his father Peter A. was his uncle He was Peter A. and had a son Peter A. The Porters were and are an infuential family ...   Tue Jan 17th, 2012 02:07 am

Thanks for the reply I don't have Netflix I will probably just order it for $8 Lew ...   Sun Jan 15th, 2012 03:47 pm

Hi: I'm new to the forum I'm looking for any board or PC games that cover the "infamous" charge on June 3, 1864 at Cold Harbor Also curious if ...   Sun Jan 15th, 2012 02:13 pm

Hi: new to the forum I have read and collected some info on Porter and the "Bloody 8th" and the 8th NY Heavy Art. But always looking for ...   Sun Jan 15th, 2012 02:05 pm

Hi: My name is Lew and I live near Niagara Falls NY I'm researching Col. Peter A. Porter and his role at Cold Harbor on June 3, ...   Sun Jan 15th, 2012 01:53 pm