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Published: June 29, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Not a Lincoln Man
Regarding the article "Civil Liberties v. National Security—The Long Shadow of the Civil War" (June 2007), mainstream historians praise President Abraham Lincoln to the skies because they cannot envision the prospect of a Confederate States of …
Published: June 29, 2007 at 3:55 pm
The What-Ifs of What-If History
It is inevitable that we are, in some ways, as fascinated with what didn't happen in history as we are with what did. Lively debate usually follows any mention of what-if scenarios at historical conferences …
Published: June 07, 2007 at 2:17 pm
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Gettysburg Then and Now: A Civil War Times InterviewBy Peter S. CarmichaelGary W. Gallagher offers an illuminating look at the battle's powerful place in the American consciousness, how it got …
Published: May 11, 2007 at 10:17 am
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Civil Liberties v. National Security:The Long Shadow of the Civil WarBy Frank J. WilliamsControversial questions over the assumption of war powers and the denial of civil rights that arose …
Published: April 20, 2007 at 3:17 pm
These Honored DeadThe February 2007 issue cover photo of the bodies of dead soldiers lying on the field at Gettysburg brings up a question. They are all lying on their backs, knees slightly lifted, coats pulled up above their …
Published: April 20, 2007 at 3:15 pm
Whoever said all is fair in love and war obviously never fought in the American Civil War. Yes, it was a war, and as such was not without its fair share of killing, destruction and good old-fashioned hatred. None of …
Published: February 13, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Prisoners Vote for Lincoln
The article "Voting for Uncle Abe," by Frank J. Williams in the November/December 2006 issue, was unusually insightful as to the 1864 presidential election. It drew an interesting contrast between soldier and civilian votes in that …
Published: February 13, 2007 at 12:48 pm
The Age of Machines and Steel
It will hardly be revelatory to most people reading these pages to point out that the Civil War materialized on the cusp of a technological revolution. What may be surprising to some is the …
Published: January 17, 2007 at 11:52 am
Longstreet vs. JacksonJeffry Wert's cover story "Lee's Best Subordinate" in the August 2006 issue is in my opinion wrong. James Longstreet was not Lee's best general.
Longstreet was a failure when given independent command. His conduct at the Battle …
Published: January 17, 2007 at 11:51 am
When the Guns Stop Firing
Why is it that wars never end as conveniently and definitively as they are supposed to? It should be so simple, according to movies, television shows and even some of the news coverage in the …
Published: November 27, 2006 at 4:28 pm
Wrath Awaits the Invader A friend presented me with a copy of the August edition of Civil War Times. I read "Wrath Awaits the Invader" on Confederate Captain John Dickison and enjoyed it very much. I thought the article …
Published: November 27, 2006 at 4:27 pm
More to War Than Fighting
When you stop to consider everything that was involved in the day-to-day experience of a commanding general in the Civil War, you begin to wonder how they ever found any time to fight battles. It …
Published: October 27, 2006 at 10:29 am
Searching for a Hero
I'd like to posthumously repay a debt to an old friend, who was always interested in the history of our town. When I was a young boy 6 or 7 years old I used to hang …
Published: October 03, 2006 at 10:33 am
Andersonville vs. Camp Douglas
In Lon L. Leapley's letter ("Mail Call," June 2006) he says he had never heard of Camp Douglas, Ill., until he recently saw a TV documentary about it on The History Channel. He then hastily declares …
Published: October 03, 2006 at 10:31 am
The Drive for War
What is it that ultimately causes a person to willfully endure the horrors of combat, and if need be, sacrifice his or her life? Certainly the noble inducements of patriotism, honor, belief in a cause or …
Published: August 31, 2006 at 11:23 am
The Underdog Days of Summer
America loves an underdog, for obvious reasons. After all, we were an underdog from the second when feet hit the shore at Jamestown. If you were taking bets around the rest of the world on …
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