Month: September 2010

  • Civil War Book Review: Confederate Minds: The Struggle for Intellectual Independence in the Civil War South

    Confederate Minds: The Struggle for Intellectual Independence in the Civil War South by Michael T. Bernath Product Details Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (July 7, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0807833916 ISBN-13: 978-0807833919 Independent, Southern tone, original and peculiar to itself You can always find a debate over whether the Confederate […]

  • Late 19thC Infantry Attack

    I came across this illustration of an infantry attack in the late 19th Century, specifically in 1892 at the famous British Army School of Musketry at Hythe. Established early in the century the school served to “train the trainers” of the army in rifle shooting, and you can see from the inset the various types […]

  • My Whitworth Article in Civil War Times

    My article on Sir Joseph Whitworth is out in the new issue of Civil War Times. It’s a very much expanded version of a post I did a couple of years ago and delves more into the man’s prickly personality as well as his rifles and other accomplishments. I mention but do not really get […]

  • Short Takes

    The militia is gathering here in NC. No, it’s not those weird guys in camo, it’s a group reenacting the historic North Carolina militia. The Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site is hosting the annual fall militia encampment Saturday and Sunday. The event, which has happened in one form or another at the site […]

  • Civil War Book Review: Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Redemption

    Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Redemption by Shane Kastler Product Details Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Pelican Publishing (October 1, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1589808347 ISBN-13: 978-1589808348 If you wish to start a heated discussion praise/damn Forrest on a Civil War board.  Forrest is always a hot topic with strong opinions being voice by both sides.  A large […]

  • One Union Regiment

    The infantry regiment is the basic building block of Civil War armies.  This unit is administrator, trainer, supply point, responsible for discipline and medical service.  The regiment is home for the majority of soldiers for their entire service.  Mission assignments go to regiments, who are responsible to garrison, escort, protect or hunt down whatever the […]

  • IUP Sale Reminder

    Just a quick reminder that the Indiana University Press book sale is today. With 60% off all books not already on sale and free shipping on orders over $25 it’s well worth a look, especially the Civil War section. One day only and the discount code is SIXTY.