Nowhere to stay or eat at the field sounds good to me.Cunningham. Second best is Daniel's.
It really doesn't matter if this is your first visit. There's just too much to absorb to be concerned with details. Big picture or small bites? Small bites leans toward Cunningham. A bigger picture leans toward Daniel.
Have a good time there. Oh, have you been told that there is nowhere to stay or eat at the field? This ain't G'burg.
That's excellent, thanks for sharing. I am adding this book to the top of my list... my gg-grandfather fought and was wounded at Shiloh with the 25th Missouri.The fog of war as seen through the eyes of the Common Soldier has always been important to me. The following thread may be of interest to you.
http://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-battle-of-shiloh-as-seen-by-a-15-year-old-boy.89900/
The Battle of Shiloh as Seen by a 15 Year Old Boy
One of my favorite Civil War Memoirs is Elisha Stockwell, Jr., Sees the Civil War, and I thought I would share a few passages from his writings about the Battle of Shiloh. Stockwell joined Company I, 14th Wisconsin Infantry, in 1862 when he was 15 years old. His father forbade him to go, and like any dutiful son, he promptly ran off and joined the army anyway. Stockwell saw his first combat on the second day of the Battle of Shiloh, and he paints a very vivid picture of his introduction to Civil War combat. What's amazing about this account is that it was written by Stockwell when he was 81 years old and nearly blind from cataracts. Here is his account, which I open as the 14th Wisconsin comes under fire for the first time while being held in reserve:
"I want to say, as we lay there and the shells were flying over us, my thoughts went back to my home. I thought what a foolish boy I was to run away to get into such a mess as I was in. I would have been glad to have seen my father coming after me. It is very trying to one's nerves to lay under fire and not be able to do anything in return. But as soon as we were ordered forward, the fear left me, and I went forward with a will, certain we would do them up in a hurry and have this over with.
We were going down hill when someone hit me in the back with his bayonet quite severely. As I supposed it was carelessness, I turned around to give him a piece of my mind, but there lay the poor fellow shot in the forehead. He was drawing his knees up toward his head, also his hands toward his breast, and the blood spurting from the hole in his forehead. I turned and went on...
The road was full for several rods, and I shot for the middle of the crowd and began loading. But as they were getting so close, I looked behind me to see what the rest were doing. I saw the colors going out of sight over the hill, and only two of our men in sight. As I turned to run, I heard several shout, 'Halt!,' But I knew it was the Rebs, and I hadn't any thought of obeying them. I don't think they were over six rods from me. I didn't think they might kill me, but dreaded to be taken prisoner.
The ground looked queer, as though it was boiling, but I didn't think was the cause was until afterwards. I saw a line of men to my left going the same way I was, and some ahead of me. At that instant the bullet cut across my right shoulder, and it burned like a red hot iron. My first thought was my clothes were afire, and I grabbed it with my left hand, and turned my face to the right. I saw John Rhodus behind a big tree, and laughing as though he saw something funny, which riled my temper, but I didn't have time to argue with him."
Elisha Stockwell, Jr.
Elisha Stockwell, Jr., Sees the Civil War is an excellent book, and there are modern editions, so it is readilyavailable. I highly recommend it.
I'm starting the Tim Smith book on Shiloh and so far really like it... thanks for the recommendation.Tough call for me between Daniel and Cunningham. I'd probably lean more towards Daniel's book but I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Tim Smith also has a book on Shiloh that came out last year but I haven't had the chance to read it yet. He has a lot of knowledge on the battle so I will definitely pick it up sooner than later.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U33Z2ZC/?tag=civilwartalkc-20
The fog of war as seen through the eyes of the Common Soldier has always been important to me. The following thread may be of interest to you.
http://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-battle-of-shiloh-as-seen-by-a-15-year-old-boy.89900/
The Battle of Shiloh as Seen by a 15 Year Old Boy
One of my favorite Civil War Memoirs is Elisha Stockwell, Jr., Sees the Civil War, and I thought I would share a few passages from his writings about the Battle of Shiloh. Stockwell joined Company I, 14th Wisconsin Infantry, in 1862 when he was 15 years old. His father forbade him to go, and like any dutiful son, he promptly ran off and joined the army anyway. Stockwell saw his first combat on the second day of the Battle of Shiloh, and he paints a very vivid picture of his introduction to Civil War combat. What's amazing about this account is that it was written by Stockwell when he was 81 years old and nearly blind from cataracts. Here is his account, which I open as the 14th Wisconsin comes under fire for the first time while being held in reserve:
"I want to say, as we lay there and the shells were flying over us, my thoughts went back to my home. I thought what a foolish boy I was to run away to get into such a mess as I was in. I would have been glad to have seen my father coming after me. It is very trying to one's nerves to lay under fire and not be able to do anything in return. But as soon as we were ordered forward, the fear left me, and I went forward with a will, certain we would do them up in a hurry and have this over with.
We were going down hill when someone hit me in the back with his bayonet quite severely. As I supposed it was carelessness, I turned around to give him a piece of my mind, but there lay the poor fellow shot in the forehead. He was drawing his knees up toward his head, also his hands toward his breast, and the blood spurting from the hole in his forehead. I turned and went on...
The road was full for several rods, and I shot for the middle of the crowd and began loading. But as they were getting so close, I looked behind me to see what the rest were doing. I saw the colors going out of sight over the hill, and only two of our men in sight. As I turned to run, I heard several shout, 'Halt!,' But I knew it was the Rebs, and I hadn't any thought of obeying them. I don't think they were over six rods from me. I didn't think they might kill me, but dreaded to be taken prisoner.
The ground looked queer, as though it was boiling, but I didn't think was the cause was until afterwards. I saw a line of men to my left going the same way I was, and some ahead of me. At that instant the bullet cut across my right shoulder, and it burned like a red hot iron. My first thought was my clothes were afire, and I grabbed it with my left hand, and turned my face to the right. I saw John Rhodus behind a big tree, and laughing as though he saw something funny, which riled my temper, but I didn't have time to argue with him."
Elisha Stockwell, Jr.
Elisha Stockwell, Jr., Sees the Civil War is an excellent book, and there are modern editions, so it is readilyavailable. I highly recommend it.
I recently stumbled upon this book - need to add it to my list! thanks for the recoMight not be what you're looking for, but don't forget about Shelby Foote's novel Shiloh; it's a wonderful read that might help prepare the heart & soul, instead of just getting the head ready... Hope you have a wonderful trip!