You do not have to exchange books. They are a clearinghouse for used books. All that I have purchased have been in excelent condition. ...   Tue Jun 12th, 2012 11:13 am

I agree on all points Hellcat. Also have found ABE Books (American Book Exchange)to be very helpfull in locating used or library reductions. ...   Sun Jun 10th, 2012 05:28 pm

Some times it seems as if battlefield guides and rangers come up with new interpetations to be noticed or cause a stir. I will continue ...   Thu Mar 22nd, 2012 10:34 pm

I feel that McPherson by analyzing the political and financial circustances that led to the ACW makes a powerfull argument that it was about slavery ...   Wed Jan 11th, 2012 02:56 pm

The fence that bordered the road was post and rail, able to hold livestock that could push over common rail fence just buy scratching their ...   Fri Dec 30th, 2011 11:14 pm

Welcome aboard Sherman. Some here may not appreciate your choice of name, You will find a group of helpfull folks who sometimes must agree to ...   Wed Nov 30th, 2011 07:45 pm

The federal lines at Gettysburg were a triangle defense. The fishhook was not mentioned untill the 1880s. The training of the time taught that a ...   Wed Nov 2nd, 2011 04:12 pm

arooper wrote: Who was the Union commander who jumped on a gun at Missionary Ridge and Grant had to tell him to fall back? I ...   Mon Jul 25th, 2011 02:46 pm

The US forces had signal corps troops on the little hill using semaphor to relay notice of opposing troop movements to HQ. The ability to ...   Fri Jun 24th, 2011 12:26 pm

ckule, If either of the locations you mention had been taken by CSA troops the problem would have been how to relay the information to the ...   Thu Jun 23rd, 2011 04:59 pm

Welcome from yankee land. Are you possibly near Wilksboro? I have an old army buddy there that I stay in contact with. You will find ...   Thu Jun 16th, 2011 12:51 pm

My wife subscribed to a higher level satelite package so I could watch this and the Grant - Lee segment tonight, then we will cancel ...   Tue May 31st, 2011 02:55 pm

Could you narrow your focus. Are you interested in campaigns, particular battles, individuals, theaters,or units? Some of my most interesting reading is unit histories, or books ...   Tue May 17th, 2011 12:08 pm

I am glad you were able to get a refund. I hesitate to say anything on a forum such as this because I am far ...   Mon May 16th, 2011 12:28 pm

You may wish to look at www.rulen.com/4f/pender.htm to see another disk that looks very simular to the one on this thread. Do not feel bad! You have ...   Wed May 11th, 2011 06:05 pm

I fear that the item is an original dollar that has current engraving. These have popped up on e-bay on occassion. Dorsey Pender is frequently ...   Wed May 11th, 2011 02:47 pm

That sounds like a great trip Captain! For me on a personal level my best battle field trip was last June to Gettysburg. My wife ...   Mon Apr 25th, 2011 12:33 pm

Mr. Douglas, Sir, your points are well taken.  The original plan for day three of Gettysburg may well have been successful for the reasons you have ...   Wed Apr 20th, 2011 04:09 pm

Thank you Mr. Douglas for you insites! I think too many of us tend to have an agenda and want a theatrical production to cater ...   Fri Apr 15th, 2011 02:12 pm

Thanks for the information on a unit I was not familiar with. I appreciated that you stated the primary caliber for the weapons made in ...   Thu Apr 14th, 2011 12:47 pm

Thanks for the post Captain. The concept that the re-enactors are all that is left is in many ways correct. The Domino's pizza at Franklin ...   Wed Apr 13th, 2011 12:35 pm

Natty, You admit the south made billions on cotton, tobbacco, sugar and rice. These were highly intensive agricultural practices which with the technology of the 19th ...   Thu Apr 7th, 2011 01:08 pm

Hellcat that wqs my thought at first. Now that I have attended a couple of rememberance days I understand it is a rememberance of the ...   Wed Mar 2nd, 2011 07:52 pm

If it has the Stage scene it is a pocket pistol. It is probably a .32 cal, but pocket navies were produced in .36. How ...   Wed Mar 2nd, 2011 12:16 pm

Bama, I know you can take care of yourself, but here is a big bucket of troll food!! ;)  ...   Thu Jan 20th, 2011 04:45 pm

Well said Hellcat. We need to keep the ones on the sharp end of the stick in our memories and our prayers. The ones who ...   Tue Jan 11th, 2011 12:09 pm

I am not familiar with the quality except what I have read. You may want to PM Yohan Steele as he shoots and reenacts. If ...   Mon Dec 27th, 2010 06:09 pm

Are you looking for a shooter, reenactment , or a wall hanger? I beleive all the new purchases are going to be built in Italy. ...   Mon Dec 27th, 2010 04:14 pm

A custom made Bible cover to help me with my chaplain impression. ...   Mon Dec 27th, 2010 12:30 pm

As to brutal, "war is hell, and it can not be changed" to quote Sherman.  As to bitter when families are split on idelogy, politics, ...   Mon Dec 13th, 2010 01:31 pm

The decesion is certainly up to the locals. I personally do not approve of casinos, but will acknowledge that they would produce some local employment ...   Wed Oct 27th, 2010 05:10 pm

I must agree with joval the observations of the individual of what was going on in their personal sphere of influence. The writers I enjoy most ...   Fri Oct 1st, 2010 03:07 pm

 welcome to the board. you will find most members to be knowledgeable and helpful.   ...   Sun Sep 19th, 2010 04:10 pm

I have a book of Brady photographs purchased by my G-grandfather who was there. It would be what we consider a coffee table book. Since ...   Mon Aug 23rd, 2010 01:09 pm

You should schedule a day at Bardstown. IMHO one of the best ACW museums of the western theater for original items displayed as groupings by ...   Wed Aug 18th, 2010 04:04 pm

You may want to try the visitors bureau, or chamber of commerece. they probably have an on line site. ...   Wed Aug 4th, 2010 08:06 pm

I would pay to see a movie based on team of rivals, however it would probably draw the same cricisims as G&G for too long ...   Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 12:42 pm

I've seen it before, but it needs to be said again. Thank You!:) ...   Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 12:37 pm

It was a lot with a burned out house that no one wanted to deal with before it was cleaned up to start the church. It ...   Wed Jul 28th, 2010 06:16 pm

The movie scene was done to simulate a painting of the incident just like the interview between Chaimberlain's brother and the three rebel prisioners which ...   Wed Jul 7th, 2010 12:31 pm