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Post by Paul Sylvain on Apr 3, 2011 18:07:29 GMT -5
Welcome aboard J.D. -- I'm glad you took the step to "cross the line", so to speak.
It seems that Alamo buffs are by their nature also into the Custer thing, too. At least I've been to the Alamo many, many times, but still hope to get to the Greasy Grass battle site some day.
Paul
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Post by Jim Boylston on Apr 4, 2011 6:16:13 GMT -5
Thanks for those links, JD, and welcome to the forum! Jim
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Post by Allen Wiener on Apr 4, 2011 7:37:26 GMT -5
I'll add my own "welcome aboard," J.D. Thanks for posting the links; very valuable! I'm glad you found the LBH photos of some use.
Allen
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Post by Chuck T on Apr 4, 2011 9:57:43 GMT -5
JD: Let me add my welcome to those of the others before me. I would say the same thing to you that I said to Allen last year. To even begin to understand the written text of any book on the battle you have to visit the site. I think Allen would agree on this point.
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Post by Allen Wiener on Apr 4, 2011 11:02:19 GMT -5
I could not agree more, Chuck. I have been reading about Custer since I was a kid; it seemed a natural extension of my interest in Crockett and the Alamo. I don't know how many books I've read on the subject, but I never came close to understanding what happened there until I visited the battlefield and spent an entire day there. I can honestly say that multiple visits are probably necessary to fully grasp the landscape and how the battle played out. Since much of the area is closed, I'd like to book a trip with the Friends of the Little Bighorn Battlefield one day when they arrange special tours of some of those closed areas with Park Service Rangers. If you are interested in joining Friends of the Little Bighorn Battlefield, they can be reached through Bob Reece on Facebook.
Allen
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Post by Paul Sylvain on Apr 4, 2011 11:46:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the name, Allen. I will have to look Bob up, as well.
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Post by Allen Wiener on Apr 4, 2011 11:56:23 GMT -5
Bob is a great guy and always very helpful.
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Post by Jim Boylston on Apr 4, 2011 12:05:14 GMT -5
Bob's a member here as well.
Jim
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Post by jd on Apr 4, 2011 18:12:11 GMT -5
Gentlemen,
Thank you all for the warm welcome. Such open friendliness is one of the hallmarks of this site which make it such a great place to visit and to learn.
Allen and Chuck, we are in complete agreement about visiting the LBH battlefield. While I’ve not yet visited there, I’ve toured a number of Civil War sites and each visit has always added immeasurably to my understanding of those engagements. Given the mobile nature of the fighting, the terrain, the distances, and the mysteries/controversies of the LBH battle, there is no question in mind that a visit or three is essential. Unfortunately, it won’t happen any time soon, but I keep hoping. I will definitely look into the Friends of the LBH.
With regard to the book list, I think the candidates mentioned thus far are right on. I’m partial to Stewart, Donovan, and Philbrick. Son of the Morning Star is okay with me, but I’m uneasy about it’s provenance. I’ve got Michno’s Lakota Noon, both of Gray’s books and two of Fox’s, but I’ve not yet delved into them in any meaningful way.
J.D.
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Post by Chuck T on Apr 4, 2011 18:51:39 GMT -5
jd: There is another that should be mentioned. I think it is called the Mystery of E Troop or something similar to that. I borrowed my son's copy a number of years ago and it goes a long way in explaining the "South Skirmish Line - No bodies found in Deep Ravine mess. It was published in trade paperback but unfortunately I can give you no information on the publisher.
I once lived within a few moments drive of First and Second Manassas. I probably visited that battlefield fifty or more times. With each visit I either learned something new or came away with a different perspective about this or that piece of terrain. Studying a battle is not a destination, but rather a continuing journey.-----------------------------Chuck
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Post by Allen Wiener on Apr 4, 2011 20:59:57 GMT -5
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Post by Chuck T on Apr 4, 2011 21:12:35 GMT -5
Allen: That's the one. Very good read, from a different perspective than most. Conjecture, but well thought out conjecture--------------------------Chuck
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Post by Hiram on Jul 31, 2013 17:14:47 GMT -5
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