Comments for UNC Press Civil War 150

Comment on Excerpt: Kennesaw Mountain, by Earl J. Hess by Lincoln Landis

Lincoln Landis — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:05:25 +0000

Earl Hess’ contribution to Civil War literature is valuable to me because of my grandpa’s wounding five days before the June 27 Union assault. Captain F.W. Keil in his “Thirty-Fifth Ohio” provided detailed actions of continuing regimental maneuvering in front of Kennesaw Mountain. Keil noted that the glistening of rifles during lateral shifts often brought csnnon fire from a battery atop Kennesaw Mountain. This led me to conclude that Tennesseeans fired the round on June 22 that took Grandpa out of the war.

Comment on Excerpt: Kennesaw Mountain, by Earl J. Hess by Lincoln Landis

Lincoln Landis — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:13:35 +0000

My grandfather Abrahsm H. Landis, assistsnt surgeon of the 35th Ohio Regiment, was struck by a cannonbsll on June 22, 1864. Family lore tells that Abraham stood all night with his musket ready to protect himself from fellow surgeons bent on amputations. He had been quite fortunate in having being been taken out of action prior to the bloody Union assault June 27. Following the battle, Dr. Landis began recuperating in Marietta in the renowned Howell House. After the war, he named his next son (who would become the first Commissioner of Major League Baseball) after the battle in which he had been severely wounded.

Comment on Elizabeth D. Leonard: Why We Still Study the Civil War by john c cooper, jr

john c cooper, jr — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:05:40 +0000

In attendance: David Blight, Harold Holzer(moderator) and an Afro-American lady (unidentified).The subject matter was “The Civil War – U. S. Colored Troops”. I only watched the final minutes of the program. My interest was the massacre of Afro-Americans doing and after the Civil War. Can you review this subject matter? A relative of mine, Washington Cooper, participated in the Civil War, Co H,34th Reg’t U, S. Col’d Inf. This man survived this conflict.

Comment on Stanley Harrold: Illegal Immigrants, before the Civil War and Now by Sam

Sam — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:30:21 +0000

The article is very instructive. I read through it and learned a lot from it. I would say no matter in which ages, most immigrants are seeking for freedom and therefore the would risk their lives and make lots of sacrifices.

Comment on Stanley Harrold: Illegal Immigrants, before the Civil War and Now by Stanley Harrold: Illegal Immigrants, before the Civil War and Now | UNC Press Blog

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Comment on Excerpt: Two Captains from Carolina, by Bland Simpson by Excerpt: Two Captains from Carolina, by Bland Simpson | UNC Press Blog

Excerpt: Two Captains from Carolina, by Bland Simpson | UNC Press Blog — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:30:53 +0000

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Comment on Rod Andrew Jr.: Wade Hampton, One of the Last Confederate Generals to Surrender by Rod Andrew Jr.: Wade Hampton: One of the Last Confederate Generals to Surrender | UNC Press Blog

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Comment on Video: Bland Simpson reads from “Two Captains from Carolina” by Video: Bland Simpson reads from Two Captains from Carolina | UNC Press Blog

Video: Bland Simpson reads from Two Captains from Carolina | UNC Press Blog — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:25:28 +0000

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