Comments on: Interview: Gary Ecelbarger, “The Day Dixie Died”

By: Marty Bertera

Marty Bertera — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:10:33 +0000

I have just finish reading Gary’s book on the battle of Atlanta and I most say it was a very excellent read. I am now in the process of writing a history of the De Golyers Michigan Black Horse Battery. The book gave me a much better understanding of the troops movements then I had before. Great Job. Marty Bertera

By: Harry Smeltzer

Harry Smeltzer — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:26:05 +0000

Yikes – must be getting old in my old age. Correction made.

By: Gary Ecelbarger

Gary Ecelbarger — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:40:25 +0000

Not that I am above being assailed, but there is mistaken identity here. The alleged perpetrator of “Union propaganda” accused in the letters to the editor in the December issue of CWTI was not Gary Ecelbarger; instead, it was Gary Gallagher.

By: Civil War Times February 2011 « Bull Runnings

Civil War Times February 2011 « Bull Runnings — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:50:12 +0000

[...] Gary Ecelbarger, who was assailed in the letters in the December issue for his “Unionist propaganda”, [...]

By: Gary Ecelbarger

Gary Ecelbarger — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:20:13 +0000

Thank you all for the positive responses to the interview, the current book, and my previous works. Mr. Smith is more than welcome to contact me about Richard Taylor–I’m interested in what you have to say.

I’m confident Russ Bonds would agree with me that Albert Castel’s Decision in the West was such a successful first detailed look at the campaign that he seemingly froze all except a handful of writers from touching any topic within the campaign for over 15 years. Now the floodgates are opening as more and more Atlanta books are pouring out. For example, look for Professor Stewart Bennett’s “take” on the Battle of Atlanta in the next couple of years in a book to be published by Southern Illinois University Press, I believe. Coming this winter, North & South Magazine will run my article analyzing Hood’s battle plan and generalship. My favorable views of Hood will likely bring out less-than-favorable comments in subsequent issues.

Gary Ecelbarger

By: Chris Evans

Chris Evans — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:54:22 +0000

Great Interview. I really have enjoyed his books on Kernstown and Lincoln. I’m really glad to see individual battles of the Atlanta campaign receive attention like this.
Chris

By: Lyle Smith

Lyle Smith — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:12:25 +0000

I’ve read Mr. Ecelbarger’s Front Royal/Winchester book and enjoyed his new take on those three days or so of the ’62 Valley Campaign. I find his criticism of Richard Taylor’s post-war writing very interesting since Taylor is quoted so often throughout Civil War history. I would love to quibble with him in person about some particular conclusions drawn about Taylor and the two battles, because a few of his points provoked some arguable questions in my mind.

Can’t wait to read his Atlanta book.

By: Russell S. Bonds

Russell S. Bonds — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:05:27 +0000

Harry:

Very enjoyable and informative interview. Gary is right – a detailed treatment of the Battle of Atlanta is long overdue. I very much look forward to reading his book and am grateful for his kind words about mine.

Russ Bonds

By: David Corbett

David Corbett — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:17:35 +0000

Dear Bull.,
Interesting and somewhat lengthy interview. Kudos !
Also interesting that the author’s boyhood hero was not a Civil War figure , not even that other alleged murderer , J. Wilkes Booth!

By: Will Hickox

Will Hickox — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:39:42 +0000

Terrific review. I’m currently enjoying the book and it’s nice to see what the author is all about. Thanks for publishing.