Sheridan for me...[:D]
Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn
I/I/VI/AoS
"Forward Bucktails"
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| Author: | Rich Walker [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Who would you rather command your cav? |
Stuart or Forrest? Lt. Col. Richard Walker I Corps Army of the Mississippi 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division "Defenders of Tennessee" |
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| Author: | zinkyusa [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:31 am ] |
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Sheridan for me...[:D] Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn I/I/VI/AoS
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| Author: | mihalik [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:39 am ] |
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Stuart. Only so that Forrest would be available to command the whole Army. MG Mike Mihalik 1/III/AoMiss/CSA |
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| Author: | D. Groce [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:07 am ] |
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Forrest, at least he would show up(Gettysgurg). MG D. Groce AoP V Corps 2nd Division "Into the breach" |
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| Author: | babb35 [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:27 am ] |
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Col. Harold G. Moore. No, really I would take Forrest Lt. Charles Babb 6th Brigade,3rd Division XXIII Corps Army of the Ohio |
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| Author: | Tony malone [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:33 am ] |
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I would choose Forrest, but Mike has a great point, I think Forrest in charge of an army is a good idea. GEN. Tony Malone Commander Army of Mississippi "Do your duty in all things, You can never do more, You should never wish to do less". |
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| Author: | laubster22 [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:48 pm ] |
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Forrest, Sheridan are good choices. Lt Babb had an inspired Air Cav choice![;)] 
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| Author: | dalelast [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:27 pm ] |
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By all means, Forrest. Lt.General Dale Lastowicka VIII Corps Army of the Shenandoah |
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| Author: | Randl [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:54 pm ] |
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Forrest, the first with the most. Lt.R.A.Sickbert, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division V Corps Army of the Potomac |
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| Author: | David Danner [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:58 pm ] |
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Major General John Buford. Gen Dave Danner Army Commander Army of the Cumberland |
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| Author: | heydreck [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:52 pm ] |
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forrest by all means or turner ashby BG. VANNADA HEADQUATERS: 2nd INFT.DIV. 2ND CORPS AOA http://www.geocities.com/heydreck/AOA.h ... 3437?20075 |
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| Author: | LT. Col Shannon [ Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:23 pm ] |
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Depends upon the theater of operation. Stuart certainly was a master of cavalry operations given a more traditional tactical battle plan. I doubt that Forrest could have done better (well, maybe Gettysburg). Forrest had a natural affinity for more aggressive and independent operations in underdeveloped areas and was less encumbered by classical military doctrine. I seriously doubt Stuart could have duplicated Forrests accomplishments had he been active in the west. |
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| Author: | ALynn [ Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:32 am ] |
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I think Forrest had a better understanding of the future of cavalry and how to use them in the current war as well, whereas Stuart was still dreaming of the glory days of the Napoleonic wars and massed cavalry charges, etc. If I wanted an officer to command a big raid deep into enemy territory to disrupt supply lines and communication, I'd send Stuart. If I wanted my cavalry to fight, I'd send Forrest. Regards, Major Gen. Alan Lynn CSA Chief of Staff 3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA God Bless <>< |
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| Author: | Glyn Hargreaves [ Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:52 am ] |
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The one and only Forrest for me.[:)] <b><font face="Georgia"><center>Major General Glyn Hargreaves Commanding Officer 3rd Cavalry Division, III Corps. AoA 
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| Author: | zinkyusa [ Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:37 am ] |
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I don't believe Forrest ever commanded anything much larger than a brigade did he? While Stuart commanded a full division of cavalry and on several occasions took over corps commands and performed very ably. That does not mean Forrest would not be a good commander of larger formations only that he would be an unknown quantity in such a role. Now that I have muddied up the water I'll be leaving.[:D] I'd still take little Phil over either of them.[:p] Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn I/I/VI/AoS
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