Comments on: Six-Picks

By: Leftwich’s Gun Crew’s Rebuttal « Bull Runnings

Leftwich’s Gun Crew’s Rebuttal « Bull Runnings — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:33:41 +0000

[...] For instance, Joe Johnston’s report claims 6,000 Confederates held off 35,000 Yankees at Bull Run. Other reports make similar assertions. And the myth that the Confederates were significantly out manned at Bull Run persists, showing up as recently as Joseph Glatthaar’s General Lee’s Army (see here and here). And a new Lost Cause publication states that the Rebels faced the largest army ever assembled on the North American continent up to that time: true, but the book fails to mention that they did so with a force that came in a very, very close second. I’ll be reviewing that book in the next installment of America’s Civil War’s Six-Picks. [...]

By: Harry Smeltzer

Harry Smeltzer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:56:54 +0000

Someone of my standing? To paraphrase Arthur’s butler, one usually must go to a bowling alley to meet a man of my stature.

I’ve picked my six-pack for May. Three old, three new this time.

I don’t look good in the mustard jar hat. Not that I look good in any other hat.

By: caswain01

caswain01 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:26:53 +0000

Harry, I read the article last night. Thought your picks were interesting. I actually found it comforting that someone of your standing would mention Boatner’s book. I’ve kept a copy of the book handy for years, just for the reasons you mention. Nice handling of the books flaws!

Definately Pirates hat for the spring. Go “retro” with the old pillbox hat with horizontal stripes, circa 1977. http://www.amazon.com/Pittsburgh-Pirates-Yellow-Pillbox-Fitted/dp/B000JZE4IU

Craig.

By: Harry Smeltzer

Harry Smeltzer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:45:23 +0000

Considering the result of the Rose Bowl, maybe I should have worn Steelers gear. Maybe for the spring I’ll send them a picture of me in my Pirates hat.

By: Harry Smeltzer

Harry Smeltzer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:43:11 +0000

Thanks, Susan.

By: Robert Moore

Robert Moore — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:10:04 +0000

… and by golly, I ran out to my favorite news stand today and grabbed my copy. Overall, some interesting stuff Harry. However, I’m shocked to see you didn’t wear something to do with the Steelers! Robert

By: Susan Sweet

Susan Sweet — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:49:54 +0000

Harry I enjoyed your reviews in the magazine. Good to see what Harry looks like . I will add a couple of the books to my reading list.

I read those two letters to the editor and wondered if they thought the magazine should only print Union articles. Makes it kind of one sided.
Keep up the good work.
Susan Sweet