Anyone ever read Harry Turtledove's alternate history novel, " Guns of the South " ?For those who haven't read it, the story deals with two strangers meeting with General Lee and presenting him an AK-47, with the promise of many more. Fascinating story.
John W.
__________________ Ancestors in CSA Army: 51st VA, 54th VA, 45th VA, 50th VA, 24th VA
Read it. Real crazy story. I like the part when Gen Lee sees a modern PC.
__________________ F. S. Powers
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
I liked the part when the south kicked the norths but and won the war.
Martin
__________________ "I want to bury myself in a den of books. I want to saturate myself with the elements of which they are made and breathe their atmosphere until I am of it."
--Lew Wallace, 1885
There are several books in Turtledove's series. I believe the South wins and Lee is elected President. Can't remember, it's been a long while since I read it. A friend of mine read the entire series and loved it.
John W.
__________________ Ancestors in CSA Army: 51st VA, 54th VA, 45th VA, 50th VA, 24th VA
Sounds good- I like alternate histories. Bring very engaging questions to the fore. i am presently in the middle of New Gingrich's series, where Lee wins at Gettysburg and basically scuttles the Army of the Potomac. My stomach keeps churning, thinking, My God, the danged Rebs might freakin win !!??!!
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I am reading this book as we speak. Very well written for a piece of alternative history. Mr. Turtledove is a master of it. I love his dealings with ww1. Funny how he chose the 47th North Carolina. Im curious as to why he chose them? But overall a good read so far. Right now, Im at the point where the Major from the PA regiment joins up on the attack on the Revinton guys.
Jeremy
__________________ Confirmed GR GR Grandson of William Francis McNeese. Served in Grey's Company; 37th Texas Cavarly.
Gr Gr Nephew of 1st Cpl. John B. Sinclair. Co. K 28th Texas Cavarly; Walker's Texas Division. AKA The Greyhound Division.
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