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Title: the civil war in 4 minutes
Post by: JB88 on August 01, 2007, 02:09:16 PM: an animation which shows how the war progressed over time. i really enjoyed this one. (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119147737&channel=714332816)
Title: the civil war in 4 minutes
Post by: AWMac on August 01, 2007, 02:23:12 PM: Thanks JB88.

That was really enjoyable and educational.

I saved it also.

~~Mac~~
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Post by: Dichotomy on August 01, 2007, 02:42:55 PM: that is possibly one of the coolest things I've ever seen
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Post by: AWMac on August 01, 2007, 02:48:13 PM: Better than Dicho posting my real job.

:rofl

Mac
Title: the civil war in 4 minutes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 01, 2007, 02:54:12 PM: I haven't let it slip yet that you're actually one of those mega lottery winners and the reason you rarely appear in the arenas is that you're up to your neck in strippers ... ooops... nevermind ;)
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Post by: LLv34_Snefens on August 01, 2007, 03:57:30 PM: I've seen something similar done with the Eastern Front

http://english.pobediteli.ru/

Takes a bit longer to complete.
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Post by: DYNAMITE on August 01, 2007, 04:42:57 PM: Very cool JB88.

You get the "You're the Man" award for the day for that find :)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y70/BigTon/loveboat.gif)
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Post by: Viking on August 01, 2007, 05:50:28 PM: Very cool and informative, both the Civil War and Great Patriotic War presentations. Thanks for posting them. :)
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Post by: eskimo2 on August 01, 2007, 06:53:52 PM: WOW!

I am stunned that watching two colors on a map move around along with some names and a casualty counter produced a strong emotional response from me…
That was truly amazing!

Thanks for this gem of a post.

If someone finds a higher resolution version of this, please post it; it was difficult to read.
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Post by: 68ROX on August 01, 2007, 07:09:59 PM: My folks are from the extreme North East point in Mississippi, just across the border from Shiloh.

I remember asking my grandaddy about the Civil War...he told me that both of my GGGrandaddys fought and survived the war.....Gettysburg, Chattanooga, Richmond.

Mississippi Rifles regiments.

He told me about when he was young (1920's) and plowing a field with mules. He would often times come across cannonballs and Minne Balls.

I asked what he did with the old Civil War bullets..

"Made lead fishing sinkers out of them"....he said.

My ancestors were farmers, and did not own slaves.

It's amazing how history and the culture of our own country has changed due to this horrific struggle.

I grew up near Chicago, but the South has not changed in some ways in over a century.

68ROX
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Post by: E25280 on August 01, 2007, 08:19:24 PM: I believe they show that film at the Lincoln Library in Springfield, IL.

As much as some of you are dazzled by the shifting colors, I find it very difficult to tear my eyes away from the lower right hand corner. The casualties mount to horrifying levels very quickly . . .
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Post by: eskimo2 on August 01, 2007, 08:32:33 PM: Quote
Originally posted by E25280
I believe they show that film at the Lincoln Library in Springfield, IL.

As much as some of you are dazzled by the shifting colors, I find it very difficult to tear my eyes away from the lower right hand corner. The casualties mount to horrifying levels very quickly . . .

I've watched it four times now and keep looking at different things including that counter. I just showed it to my inlaws; I think my father-in-law (87) has watched it at least four times. I keep hearing him restart it. He has emailed it to several friends and family as well.
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Post by: McFarland on August 02, 2007, 09:04:00 AM: It is something to watch multiple times. It shows the war in a way that keeps you watching. But I think Sherman's murder march should be portrayed differently, with a flame following the blue of his murderous command.
Title: the civil war in 4 minutes
Post by: rabbidrabbit on August 02, 2007, 12:41:01 PM: Quote
Originally posted by McFarland
It is something to watch multiple times. It shows the war in a way that keeps you watching. But I think Sherman's murder march should be portrayed differently, with a flame following the blue of his murderous command.

Care to back that up?
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Post by: AWMac on August 02, 2007, 01:10:03 PM: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsS9jD7bPH4&mode=related&search=)

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxZhaATxSJ0&mode=related&search=)

Good song/music, good art and some good old pics.

Mac
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Post by: Halo on August 02, 2007, 01:20:34 PM: Fun and interesting, thanks.
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Post by: eskimo2 on August 02, 2007, 01:30:58 PM: Quote
Originally posted by McFarland
It is something to watch multiple times. It shows the war in a way that keeps you watching. But I think Sherman's murder march should be portrayed differently, with a flame following the blue of his murderous command.

If there is one thing that this video clearly illustrates it is how Sherman’s March divided the South, ultimately leading to it being conquered. Sherman’s March to the sea, however brutal, significantly helped bring an end to that terrible war.
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Post by: AWMac on August 02, 2007, 02:33:03 PM: Good Stuff... (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=494918851&channel=151802639)

Glad I seen this.

Mac
Title: the civil war in 4 minutes
Post by: JB88 on August 02, 2007, 11:12:35 PM: wow. just happened across these tonight. woah. (http://www.mikelynaugh.com/VirtualCivilWar/New/Originals2/index.html)