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Posted: Sun Jan 15th, 2012 02:05 pm

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Hi:

new to the forum

I have read and collected some info on Porter and the "Bloody 8th" and the 8th NY Heavy Art.

But always looking for more

has anyone watched the DVD/VHS Civil War Combat
that covers Cold Harbor and was produced by the History Channel ?

does this coverage include Porter in any detail ?

I'm interested in buying it but only if it covers Porter in some detail

I'm also interested in the "Civil War Combat: A Tragedy at Cold Harbor"

I'm also interested in any magazines or articles that cover Porter's role

Thanks

Lew

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Posted: Sun Jan 15th, 2012 02:55 pm

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If you have netflix it is on there, it does cover porter's role during the battle along with the 8th.

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Posted: Sun Jan 15th, 2012 03:47 pm

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Thanks for the reply

I don't have Netflix

I will probably just order it for $8

Lew

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Posted: Sat Jan 21st, 2012 12:23 pm

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Just an update:

I bought the DVD for Civil War combat and the Cold Harbor segment does cover Porter very well.

The segment focus is on the June 1 chage by the 2nd Connecticut under Kellog (who also dies) and the June 3 charge by the 8th New York under Porter

I am also interested in any other films/games/magazines that feature Porter and the 8th NY

It was interesting to see that he is more than just a Niagara Falls "legend"

Lew

Last edited on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 12:24 pm by lbuttery

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