Comments for The Maryland Campaign of September 1862

Comment on new book released by Mikaela

Mikaela — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:15:27 +0000

Greg,You will definitely want to plan on spniedng the entire day at Antietam. If you can spare a second day, I would recommend that you visit the South Mountain sites they are quite good. Contact John Hoptak via the Antietam Visitor Center. John is a park ranger there and gives a wonderful tour of the final attack route. It is often overlooked, but is absolutely fascinating. Have fun!

Comment on Save Historic Antietam Foundation Seminar by Alaina Meadors

Alaina Meadors — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:14:54 +0000

Alaina Meadors…

Very informative post.Much thanks again. Awesome.…

Comment on Shepherdstown Dinner & Book Signing by Sophie

Sophie — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:22:53 +0000

I’m making my first visit to Antietam next month. I’ve set aside the einrte first day of my vacation (not counting the flight from LAX to BWI) to visit the battlefield. I can hardly wait and seeing these pictures makes the wait seem even longer! I first read about the battle in Bruce Catton’s Mr. Lincoln’s Army as a teenager almost 50 years ago. Since then it has been my dream to visit Antietam. If you have any suggestions for a first time visitor I would love to hear them.

Comment on Volume TWO is available! by James McCorry

James McCorry — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:12:41 +0000

TOM: I RECEIVED MY BOOK FROM YOU TODAY. ALL I CAN SAY IS– MANY THANKS– YOUR BOOK IS TRULY THE CORNERSTONE OF ANY STUDY OF ANTIETAM. WHEN DO YOU ANTICIPATE THE PUBLICATION OF VOLUME 3? I HOPE YOU WILL RECEIVE A CIVIL WAR AWARD FOR “BOOK OF THE YEAR”. IT IS WELL DESERVED. BEST REGARDS, JAMES

Comment on Pardon my rant! by Tom

Tom — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:19:49 +0000

For those who do not recognize John’s name, he is an authority on the South Mountain battle, and knows what he’s talking about!
knows

Comment on Pardon my rant! by John Miller

John Miller — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:53:20 +0000

I was asked to do a review of the book as well and I started and stopped with the South Mountain portion of the book. Lots of historical information in that chapter alone is incorrect. Didn’t venture into the Antietam portion of it.

Comment on Save Historic Antietam Foundation Seminar by Ron Dickey

Ron Dickey — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:01:00 +0000

Tom, thanks for the heads-up. Its been a busy year for me, but hope to make this SHAF event.
Ron Dickey

Comment on Latest News on Vol. II by Mike Peters

Mike Peters — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:47:36 +0000

Tom,

That’s great news!

Mike Peters

Comment on Abram Duryee by Tom

Tom — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:15:46 +0000

Brad,
Certainly that is a possibility, but he wrote no report. The only report from his brigade is from the 107th NY, and they don’t mention running out of ammo. He was commended by Ricketts, and he submitted a list of people in the brigade deserving commendation, so I don’t see much of a clue there. It is just perplexing. BTW, the officer from the 107th wrote they were in action 3/4 of an hour, which I doubt. Usually Carman has reason for his comments, so I think he knew something more, but where he got it remains unknown.

Comment on Abram Duryee by Brad Forbush

Brad Forbush — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:15:42 +0000

I wonder if it was because his brigade was unsupported for that 1/2 hour. I understand both Hartsuff’s brigade and Christian’s brigade were delayed, in advancing to support Duryee in the cornfield. Both brigades for different reasons. Hartsuff being wounded while doing reconnaissance, and Christian departing because of the shells. Perhaps the strain of being isolated at the front for a 1/2 hour was reason enough for Duryee to fall back. They could have been out of ammunition (?) Hartsuff’s Brigade made a stand in the cornfield between 6:20 and 7 and by then they were out of ammuntion.

Could this be a factor ?