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Well it is technically March 1st now... so I guess it's time for our first official topic. Thanks for letting me pick the first one! But, J man suggested Pea Ridge since it is March and I think that's a great idea! Especially since I don't know much about the battle. All I really know is my reenactment group reenacts it every year, but I haven't been able to make one yet. So, anybody who knows some about this battle, have at it!
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"In mortal combat, a man may and will become so infuriated by the din and dangers of a bloody fight that his heart will turn to stone and his every de sire [be] for blood."
John Hadley, 7th Indiana after the battle at Port Republic
I probably know less about it than you, Dred, but it's also referred to as Elkhorn Tavern. And, I believe, it essentially drove organized CS Army out of the state.
Now we'll get some real transMississippi types to fill us in.
ole
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
I'm going to need to do some reading before I can discuss this battle, at least from the top two links. If anybody wants to start posting please go ahead.
Terry
__________________ "In this great struggle, this form of Government and every form of human right is endangered if our enemies succeed. There is more involved in this contest than is realized by every one." Abraham Lincoln - August 18, 1864 Speech to the 164th Ohio Regiment
Time to start doing some digging I suppose. Thanks for the links William. I know I will try to go through them a bit tomorrow. I think the Official Records might also me a good place to look for some information. Not sure if the link is listed on the home page or not, though I know it is scattered throughout the forum. Google it and it pops up. It's at Cornell U's website. Good hunting all!!!
__________________ "War is, at its best, barbarism." General W.T. Sherman
"It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it." General R.E. Lee
In this site, It describes that Stand Waite came into the Civil War as a Colonel. Promoted to Brig. General in May of 1864, was the highest ranking Native American Indian on the Confederate side.
M.E.: Thanks, 'preciate the info. I knew that Watie was a native American and fought for the Confederacy but didn't know he had a rank of General. I am behind on my reading, but have resolved to do it. I have to take my car in for scheduled service tomorrow. It should only be a half hour but it's at the dealership, so that means I'll be hanging around there for at least two hours while they piddle around. Hopefully I'll get it read tomorrow. The Confederate link printed out 13 pages, US link printed 18. A fast reader/comprehender I ain't, so we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the post. (You can call me Terry)
Terry
__________________ "In this great struggle, this form of Government and every form of human right is endangered if our enemies succeed. There is more involved in this contest than is realized by every one." Abraham Lincoln - August 18, 1864 Speech to the 164th Ohio Regiment
I didn't see the specifics but... Losing two high ranking generals in the course of one day, that's a tough blow to recover from! I can see how that must have been so damaging to morale. It does not surprise me that they lost after that.
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"In mortal combat, a man may and will become so infuriated by the din and dangers of a bloody fight that his heart will turn to stone and his every de sire [be] for blood."
John Hadley, 7th Indiana after the battle at Port Republic
My only book on Elkhorn Tavern is a novel. Does that mean that I should find and purchase a real book?
ole
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
nah... welcome to the digital age ole. See those little underlined parts of M. E. Wolf's post? Its called a link. click it and read!!
seriously tho, that sight has a great synopsis of the battle. I'm starting with that before I decide if I need to look for a book.
Anybody get through it yet? Lot of info on those pages!
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"In mortal combat, a man may and will become so infuriated by the din and dangers of a bloody fight that his heart will turn to stone and his every de sire [be] for blood."
John Hadley, 7th Indiana after the battle at Port Republic
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