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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Battle of Littlestown |
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:40 am
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It seems strange to say that nobody has said Thanks! Thank you Sir <salute>
Captain Elkin
1/3/VIII/AoS
It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Army of the Potomac - Change of Command |
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:36 am
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Replies: 22
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Allow me from the perspective of a new commer to wish the Gneral the best of luck. He certainly made me feel welcome.
Captain Elkin
1/3/VIII/AoS
It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Rebel Calvary |
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:46 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Everybody has become a humorist? I think the ability of the Calvary to capture arty and then stay mounted so that you can not melee with them should be changed. They should have the right to refuse to melee, however, if they chose that, they vacate the square giving up the captured artillery. Captai... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Nice article about Battle of Atlanta |
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:28 am
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| ATLANTA—Just north of I-20 on Moreland Avenue in Atlanta sits an intersection on a low hill. There's a gas station and a liquor store and some other businesses, but not much else. Click here to find out more! Though you would never know it from the unremarkable view, thousands of men died here 145... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Rebel Calvary |
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:36 am
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Replies: 15
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I believe the only true solution is to give those brigrands a sound thrashing!
Captain Elkin
1/3/VIII/AoS
It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Very nice blog |
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:32 am
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| To all fine officers of both sides <salute> This is a great blog about historical markers from the Civil War, It is called "To the Sound of the Guns" It can be found here http://markerhunter.wordpress.com/ Here is his opening at the webpage. You’ve passed by them, often times without thinking – ... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: if you were only to buy one |
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:53 am
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Replies: 10
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Quick nod of the head. AGEOD does have a very steep curve, and I work as a sub-contractor in the simulation field
Capt. Elkin
1/3/VIII/AoS
It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: What Civil War book are you reading |
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:25 pm
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Replies: 40
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| I am now reading "Twilight at Little Round Top". It makes for an interesting read, especially since the Longstreet had the slows arguement. I am convinced it was the "General Lee could do no wrong" and "damn Longstreet is a Republican issues" I think Longstreet was a great general, except for the mi... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Union Lament |
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:42 pm
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Replies: 16
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Most likely a newbie Union whiner observation, but it seems to me that the Rebel horse are just way too good. Most likely I just need to play better.
Captain Elkin (tired of horsing around)
1/3/VIII/AoS
It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Some excellent original source material on the web |
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:14 pm
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| http://www.wtj.com/wars/civilwar/ You can check both Hood's and Longstreet's autobiographies here. Reminiscences of the Civil War Select excerpts from General John Gordon's memoirs. General Gordon was the veteran officer who saluted Joshua Chamberlain's command. Personal Memoirs By U.S. Grant. Criti... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Can't believe theirs not A what if. |
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:09 pm
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| Quoting "Longstreet suffering from PMS. LG. Kennon Whitehead" General<salute> Though the esteemed and honarable officer's observations are most valued, I must disagree. As General Longstreet says in his book "Colonel Taylor says that General Lee urged that the march of my troops should be hastened, ... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Civil War games on sale at Matrix |
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:02 am
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| They are having a holiday special. Here is the site: http://www.matrixgames.com/news/616/Matrix.Games.Announces.their.2009.Holiday.Sale! The price is based on a download price with manual in PDF format. Games for the Civil War Gary Grigsby's War Between The States $49.99 $34.99 $15.00 30% Ageod's Am... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Can't believe theirs not A what if. |
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:56 am
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| For a great historical perspective on the move, I strongly recommend the book "Twilight at Litte Roundtop" by Glenn W. Lafantasie. It gives not only an excellent look at the Generals, but also the men who fought in the trenches. Captain Elkin 1/3/VIII/AoS It's just like shooting squirrels, only thes... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: For Map lovers-A new Atlas |
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:12 am
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Replies: 7
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| Atlas of the Civil War: A Complete Guide to the Tactics and Terrain of Battle by Stephen Hyslop (Author), Neil Kagan (Editor) http://acwbn.blogspot.com/2009/10/atlas-of-civil-war-complete-guide-to.html Captain Elkin 1/3/VIII/AoS It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Thanksgiving and Abe |
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:20 pm
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| I wish all the officers, both North and South a happy Thanksgiving Day. Captain Elkin 1/3/VIII.AoS “ The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget... |
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