History Forum / War History / US Civil War / October 2003

My name is Mike Lynaugh and I have a new book coming out on the Civil War.  It
will be out during the first week of November.  The book is called, "Ghosts of
the Field."  I would like to get your opinion on it before it comes out.  I
made a website for it that you can check out if ...

This book revew was written by Cincinnati CWRT member Tom Breiner, and
is posted with his permission.
Confederate Tide Rising: Robert E. Lee and the Making of Southern
Strategy, 1861-1862, by Joseph L. Harsh, The Kent State University

The link below goes to a Ron Maxwell response to a highly critical
review of Gods & Generals.  Ron's response speaks for itself in terms
of his views on the making and intent of the film.
http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1066555071127600.xml

Hello,  I have what looks like a Civil War era bayonet that I am trying to
identify.
At the base of the blade are some halmarks.  I will try to reproduce them
here:

Hi.  I just watched the movie "The Gangs of New York."  I doubt very
much the movie is an accurate portrayal on many levels, but I am
wondering about the Draft Rebellion portrayed in the movie.
I could believe there was a rebellion.  I could even believe that the

Where can I find historical actual encrypted messages?  
e.g. 1.   Encrypted messages captured during Civil War.
thanks,
russ

Hey, folks.  Couple of questions for a scene I'm writing.  The background,
in case any of it is relevant is: Pennsylvania artillery battery opposing
the 4th Texas at Second Manassas. Historically, the Texas brigade overran
them at Gaines' Mill and took several of their guns. I'm ...

We recently un-earthed an old well in Corinth, Mississippi where we found
160 or so bullets, numerous buttons (most eaten up by ground acidity), 2/3
of a US buckle, a perfect eleven star cs wreath, calvary boots, low and high
top brogans (about 15-20 pair), numerous iron articles, ...

I need research material concerning Chaplains in the Civil War. Can anyone
help me with finding research material such as web sights, books, articles,
films etc.
Thank you

Recently, the following link was posted in soc.culture.asian.american
about "Chinese soldiers" in the (American) Civil War -- or War between
the States:
http://hometown.aol.com/gordonkwok/cacwpart31.html

As a non-professional in the history arena, and more of a very interested
student of the ACW, I allow myself the luxury of taking some time away from
Catton, Foote, Sears, etc., and read a little Jakes and Shaara. :-) I
recently discovered Owen Parry, and just finished Faded Coat of ...

War and sodomy have gone together since the days of the Greek hoplites
and probably well before that. Were there documented cases of sodomy on
either side of the conflict in the ACW. If so, how was the matter
handled? Courtmartial? Summary execution? Dishonorable discharge (no ...

Came across this on a news wire. It's available from Proquest
(www.proquestcompany.com or www.il.proquest.com), but only for
educators, apparently. Looks interesting. Too bad Missouri isn't
included, but that might be a book in itself.

command strengths in the Virginia theatre beginning in May 1864 with a
few notable additions during June and July. Am I wildly wrong with any
figures or missing any large contingents?

Can anyone provide some useful links to online primary source documents
pertaining to the Civil War?  Specifically, I'm looking for diaries and
letters.
Thanks!