Widow wrote: I can't give you any resources for your research, but, as usual, I have lots of undocumentable opinions.  Here goes. Napoleon III may have ...   Wed Oct 8th, 2008 06:31 pm

JDC Duncan wrote: hadn't noticed you'd posted this in the Gaming forum. are you working up rules for a game where France can be brought in ? I'm ...   Wed Oct 8th, 2008 05:58 pm

Johan Steele wrote: The Mexican Campaign would be a good look at considering what they could deploy because anything bigger than that force they wouldn't ...   Wed Oct 8th, 2008 02:52 pm

The Iron Duke wrote: Considered the best in the world after their victories in Italy. That is why there was the Zouave craze in America. So ...   Wed Oct 8th, 2008 12:36 am

Hey Good People, I am hoping to do some research to find out about France's role in the ACW.  Early on, 1861-1863 there was a chance ...   Tue Oct 7th, 2008 08:45 pm

I've read about that book, yet haven't read it...maybe this is the time.  Thanks again. ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 09:30 pm

Izzy, Thanks for the tip on the 'Stones River Battlefield Troop Movement Map'.  The 'Early morning' suggestion is also appreciated.  I'll be there during the middle ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 07:29 pm

Tom, He may be the man...yet you're The Man for pointing me in his direction!  This is exactly the tip I was looking for.  Greatly appreciated! Cheers, Will ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 03:26 pm

Hey Tim, I have just finished reading that book.  It is a tremendous resource with an incredible amount of insight, 1st hand accounts, and specific places ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 03:23 am

Hey Scout, Thanks for the input.  I am coming out from California.  I'll check out the link to the Post, and keep my eye out for info ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 02:03 am

Hey FedReb, After doing my research, I've decided to go with Stones River.  You are right, it is a great and,  (I think), overlooked battle. Cheers, Will ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 12:40 am

Hey Y'all ~ I've been researching the Battle at Stones River, and have a trip planned to go visit the battlefield for a couple of days.  ...   Tue Jul 29th, 2008 12:29 am

  I am looking to get feedback from those of you in the community who play wargames, of the hex and counter variety, rather than video ...   Tue May 6th, 2008 01:37 pm

Hi Susan, One "thin" book that you might consider is "A Battlefield Atlas of the Civil War".  I took it with me on a weeklong trip ...   Sun May 4th, 2008 04:10 am

That's the tricky bit. It seems like having a pair of field glasses or telescopes would have been invaluable on the field of battle, ...   Sat May 3rd, 2008 08:58 pm

Hey there y'all.  Over this past week I've been pretty curious about how much field glasses were used by leaders in the field.  I have ...   Sat May 3rd, 2008 06:50 pm

Through your insight, I ended up getting both the West Point Atlas of the Civil War, and the Military Atlas of the Civil War.  The ...   Sat May 3rd, 2008 06:44 pm

After hearing about Jackson, through the eyes of Hotchkis, I think of the adage, "the more you know, (or find out), the more you realize ...   Mon Apr 28th, 2008 01:34 pm

Widow wrote: Hello, HCTR, welcome to the board, and a very good question. You already know that some maps were incomplete, inaccurate, and had confusing place ...   Mon Apr 28th, 2008 12:18 am

Hey All, I really appreciate all of your insight, and sharing of the wealth of information.  I am looking into each of your suggestions.  Thank ...   Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 02:09 pm

...and Ladies... thank you for the warning!  I am okay with 'them big books'...I'm gonna' start lookin' for it today! ...   Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 04:40 am

Ole, this may sound like just the thing.  Did you pick a copy of this up?  Is it a resource that you consider to be ...   Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 04:38 am

Gentlemen, I have just recently joined this site, and this is my first posting, and first question.  I must admit this site is quite extensive and ...   Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 01:14 am