NF Which Eric Wittenberg Title

[nitrofd]

I hope so, too.

In reality, it's a very different book. Blue Lightning deals with the entire campaign. I don't, except in the most cursory terms. My focus is September 18. I also go into great detail on the actions and activities of Minty's brigade, which Baumgartner does not do. Thus, it's a very different book.

September 18th was a very interesting day,really the first day of the Battle of Chickamauga.

 

[Shane Cavitt]

I'm overwhelmed by the response to my query. Thanks to everyone who has chimed in. I like the idea of going chronologically so I ordered Plenty of Blame to Go Around.

I live in the Dallas area and get the opportunity to visit several different Half Price Books stores including the flagship store in Dallas which is huge. It has several bookshelves filled with Civil War tomes. A big portion of my library has been purchased through Half Price Books. You can find great deals. Plus, as my wife would say "I love the hunt as much as reading the books." True. I went to a couple of the smaller stores nearer me this morning. Lo and behold I came across Mr. Wittenberg's Little Phil, so I had to pick it up. It is the first Wittenberg title I have run across during all my visits.

I have learned a few things from the many hours and visits to Half Price Books. There are certain titles and authors that you can find at every store. Some of that is due to the shear volumes printed. However, there are some titles and/or authors you rarely, if ever, come across. Eric Wittenberg is one of those you rarely, if ever, see. One of things I have learned is that there are certain authors and/or titles that folks just do not sell off out of their library. It appears that Mr. Wittenberg is one of those authors. It seems that once a person adds one of his titles to their library, they do not let it go.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

I'm overwhelmed by the response to my query. Thanks to everyone who has chimed in. I like the idea of going chronologically so I ordered Plenty of Blame to Go Around.

I live in the Dallas area and get the opportunity to visit several different Half Price Books stores including the flagship store in Dallas which is huge. It has several bookshelves filled with Civil War tomes. A big portion of my library has been purchased through Half Price Books. You can find great deals. Plus, as my wife would say "I love the hunt as much as reading the books." True. I went to a couple of the smaller stores nearer me this morning. Lo and behold I came across Mr. Wittenberg's Little Phil, so I had to pick it up. It is the first Wittenberg title I have run across during all my visits.

I have learned a few things from the many hours and visits to Half Price Books. There are certain titles and authors that you can find at every store. Some of that is due to the shear volumes printed. However, there are some titles and/or authors you rarely, if ever, come across. Eric Wittenberg is one of those you rarely, if ever, see. One of things I have learned is that there are certain authors and/or titles that folks just do not sell off out of their library. It appears that Mr. Wittenberg is one of those authors. It seems that once a person adds one of his titles to their library, they do not let it go.

Which is pretty much the ultimate compliment to an author's work. Thank you for those kind words.

 

[Michael W.]

I hope so, too.

In reality, it's a very different book. Blue Lightning deals with the entire campaign. I don't, except in the most cursory terms. My focus is September 18. I also go into great detail on the actions and activities of Minty's brigade, which Baumgartner does not do. Thus, it's a very different book.

Looking forward to this! I love any detailed accounts of the 72nd Indiana and the part that they played. I also find it fascinating that the 39th Indiana Mounted Infantry (later re-designated 8th Ind. Cavalry), who were also armed with Spencer Rifles, and were not part of Wilder's brigade, somehow found themselves fighting along side of Wilder's unit on day #2.

 

[CarolinasCampaign]

Well, I hate to swim against the incoming tide, but I am going to have to state my favorite of Eric's work is the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads. It is the one and only definitive study of cavalry operations in the Carolinas during the final months of the war. Hampton, Wheeler, Butler, Kilpatrick, and a host of others make for a great story. Hampton's performance as a cavalry commander is superb. He is everything Joe Johnston needed as a subordinate, and more importantly, the eyes and ears of the Army of the South.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Well, I hate to swim against the incoming tide, but I am going to have to state my favorite of Eric's work is the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads. It is the one and only definitive study of cavalry operations in the Carolinas during the final months of the war. Hampton, Wheeler, Butler, Kilpatrick, and a host of others make for a great story. Hampton's performance as a cavalry commander is superb. He is everything Joe Johnston needed as a subordinate, and more importantly, the eyes and ears of the Army of the South.

Thanks, Wade. It really is a fascinating battle...fought not to win or lose, but by Hampton to buy a day's time for Hardee's infantry. Hampton definitely succeeded.

 

[Bee]

Eric Wittenberg is one of those you rarely, if ever, see. One of things I have learned is that there are certain authors and/or titles that folks just do not sell off out of their library. It appears that Mr. Wittenberg is one of those authors. It seems that once a person adds one of his titles to their library, they do not let it go.

The spirits of John Buford & JEB Stuart and others come alive and reside in those books. It would be Civil War sacrilege to part with them!!

 

[John Winn]

... There are certain titles and authors that you can find at every store. Some of that is due to the shear volumes printed. However, there are some titles and/or authors you rarely, if ever, come across. Eric Wittenberg is one of those you rarely, if ever, see. One of things I have learned is that there are certain authors and/or titles that folks just do not sell off out of their library. It appears that Mr. Wittenberg is one of those authors. It seems that once a person adds one of his titles to their library, they do not let it go.

I can testify that is case with me. I've got two of Eric's works (so far), one kindly autographed and both are keepers. I've got a small house and a book storage problem so I'm picky about what I keep. Glad you've discovered his work.

But he can be hard to follow in a car snake.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

But he can be hard to follow in a car snake.

Ha!

Now you know why I hate car snakes so much....

 

[Legion Para]

I hope so, too.

In reality, it's a very different book. Blue Lightning deals with the entire campaign. I don't, except in the most cursory terms. My focus is September 18. I also go into great detail on the actions and activities of Minty's brigade, which Baumgartner does not do. Thus, it's a very different book.

This should be a great read and I am very much looking forward to it's publication.