Month: September 2005
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Eric Wittenberg’s New ACW Blog
Eric Wittenberg, an occasional guest blogger at this site, has launched an ACW blog of his own. Rantings of a Civil War Historian looks to provide an interesting view on the Civil War from the perspective of its owner, an author and lawyer with an interest in the Cavalry. Check out Brett’s list of the […]
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He Hath Loosed the Fateful Lightning, Part 3
He Hath Loosed the Fateful Lightning: The Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly), September 1, 1862 by Paul Taylor Chapter 3 1. This chapter deals with the buildup to the battle. Jackson’s men again marched slowly on September 1, even though the Little River Turnpike was an excellent road. Taylor writes that Pope finally responded to […]
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He Hath Loosed the Fateful Lightning, Part 2
He Hath Loosed the Fateful Lightning: The Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly), September 1, 1862 by Paul Taylor Chapter 1 1. There wasn’t much going on in the first chapter. It was basically the setup chapter for the rest of the book. If you’ve read any book on the Second Manassas Campaign (I suggest Hennessy’s […]
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He Hath Loosed the Fateful Lightning, Part 1
He Hath Loosed the Fateful Lightning: The Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly), September 1, 1862 by Paul Taylor I’ve decided to start off my “Back-to-Back Book” idea by focusing on the small engagement at Ox Hill (Chantilly to the North), which occurred only two days after Second Bull Run. Promising Union Generals Isaac Stevens and […]
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Harper’s Ferry Arsenal Update
The Harper’s Ferry Arsenal has been updated. Mod-maker extraordinaire Tim has created a United States Sharpshooters Uniform mod for use with Bull Run: Take Command 1861. Check out a screenshot HERE. It’s a little tough to see but it gives you an idea of what to expect should you decide to use it. Check out […]
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Bad News
I will be away from blogging for several days due to the passing of my Grandfather, a veteran of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. I hope to return some time this weekend.
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My “Back-to-Back Book” Idea
I recently hit upon an idea of reading two books on similar subject matter back to back as a way to compare and contrast the books and the authors’ opinions. Since I have finished reading Secessionville, some ideas for these books back to back include: 1. Chantilly / Ox Hill September 1, 1862 a. Tempest […]