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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Saxman on September 11, 2013, 03:41:11 PM
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http://now.msn.com/gen-joshua-chamberlains-missing-medal-mailed-to-maine#scpshrjwfbs
The original Medal of Honor presented to Bvt. Major General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg has recently been found. The medal was discovered inside a book purchased at a rummage sale, and anonymously returned to the Pejepscot Historical Society in Brunswick. The medal was authenticated as the original medal presented to Chamberlain in 1893, which was subsequently lost. A second, redesigned medal issued in 1904 is currently on display in Bowdoin College.
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Chamberlain a great story. I recently watched Gettysburg produced by Ted Turner again. I dusted off the old VCR and slipped the tapes in.
Great movie. Great stars in the movie. I know the movie was embellished somewhat for drama but the basic facts of the battle were very
well recreated.
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I find that the US Civil War is quite possibly the most interesting period of history outside of the Classical Era. It is absolutely intricate in all areas, personal, political and military. Each soldier in that war knew someone on the other side and had their own beliefs on who or what they were fighting for and against. It showed some of the most amazing examples of generalship and military genius in the history of warfare. And it is made all the more amazing by the simple fact that such a wide ranging and brutal conflict, was fought over only several states and held the fate of the most significant nation of modern times in the balance.
Its truly fantastic when history, however small, is brought to life
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They already edited wiki too... :noid
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Accurate Civil War movies are few and far between.
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Accurate Civil War movies are few and far between.
Gettysburg is definitely one of the best. Not just accuracy, but just plain good as a movie, too (Gods and Generals was awful).
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See Rules #2, #4
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See Rules #2, #4
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See Rules #2, #4
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See Rule #14
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See Rule #14
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See Rule #14
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Y'know, I'd really love to not see this thread get locked because a story about a lost piece of history being returned turned into a political debate. :furious
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It won't Saxman.
Let the bannings commence!
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Gettysburg is definitely one of the best. Not just accuracy, but just plain good as a movie, too (Gods and Generals was awful).
couldn't agree more. I live watching it and although I have never studied the ACW, the film shows alot of what it was like. I study Napoleonic and so was aware of the tactics used but the film really brings it to life. Combine that with the fact that I am a real pain in the backside to let watch history films as i pick them apart, i was very impressed with the way it was portrayed. Correct weapons, misfires, people walking barefoot and several other things just made it a great film!
I find that the US Civil War is quite possibly the most interesting period of history outside of the Classical Era. It is absolutely intricate in all areas, personal, political and military. Each soldier in that war knew someone on the other side and had their own beliefs on who or what they were fighting for and against. It showed some of the most amazing examples of generalship and military genius in the history of warfare. And it is made all the more amazing by the simple fact that such a wide ranging and brutal conflict, was fought over only several states and held the fate of the most significant nation of modern times in the balance.
I disagree, but I feel that maybe that is the curse of all historians. I find the Napoleonic wars to be the most interesting. however I agree that the ACW is very interesting, just maybe not THE most but I shall agree to disagree :)
It won't Saxman.
Let the bannings commence!
Ooooch! This made me laugh!
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I have heard that "Appamattox" is already in production and that Turner has re-inked some of the former actors for this upcoming film.
Being a Patrick Gorman fan, I hope he gets a part in this one as well.
I thought it was odd that Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's part in "Gods & Generals" looked so odd---cap pulled down onto the bridege of his nose and saddle stirrups so high that his knees looked incredibly odd......until I did some research, and foud out that that was EXACTLY how General Jackson looked--much to the dismay of his other officers and men. At least that was completely accurate.
I LOVE accurate Civil War films! Having ancestors who fought and SURVIVED that war it is a blessing to see things properly researched, warts & all.
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I have heard that "Appamattox" is already in production and that Turner has re-inked some of the former actors for this upcoming film.
http://www.toappomattox.com/To_Appomattox.html
Lol, so now Stephen Lang is playing Lincoln? Man, he just can't pick one role, can he? Although I'd rather see him reprise his role as Pickett, he really nailed it (though I guess he may be a bit old for it now). And it's too bad they couldn't get Berenger back, he was a DAMN good Longstreet. Nothing about Chamberlain on this cast list, hope they don't cut him. My understanding is that he was the entire reason Lee was actually trapped at Appomattox, since he was able to keep up with the cavalry pursuit and cut off Lee's line of escape.
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Chamberlain, Grant and Sherman have long been fascinating to me. Grant, I feel, that until recently really didn't get the credit due him.
As to relatives, my paternal grandmother moved from Arkansas to California in the '30s and it seems we have a member from her line who was a General for the Union even though he was from Arkansas. Most people don't know that every Confederate state sent at least a regiment to fight for the Union. My paternal grandfather's parents immigrated to the USA from Finland in 1918 and thus have no connection to the Civil War. I am not sure of connections on my mother's side.
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As to relatives, my paternal grandmother moved from Arkansas to California in the '30s and it seems we have a member from her line who was a General for the Union even though he was from Arkansas. Most people don't know that every Confederate state sent at least a regiment to fight for the Union. My paternal grandfather's parents immigrated to the USA from Finland in 1918 and thus have no connection to the Civil War. I am not sure of connections on my mother's side.
We had numerous relatives on both sides of the family, who fought on both sides of the war. One enlisted as a private in one of the Confederate armies (can't remember which) and eventually rose to the rank of either lieutenant or captain (once again, can't remember).
The two most prominent were Edwin Campbell and Jack Biggs.
Edwin Campbell was an officer in the 23rd Ohio Infantry under Rutherford B. Hayes in the early stages of the war, and was wounded at the Battle of South Mountain the day before Antietam. After convalescing back home, he helped form the 10th Ohio Cavalry under Charles Smith, and served in the regiment as a captain. Dear Lizzie, by Willian H. Jacobs, (one of my uncles/great uncles) is a series of books collecting letters written by Campbell to his wife (Elizabeth's were lost) during the War. It's a five-volume series and I think they're all available on Amazon.
Jack Biggs was an enlisted man in the 5th Missouri Cavalry, and was part of Union forces who helped chase Sterling Price back out of Missouri during Price's Raid in 1864.
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Ahhh Mac, you see, I stated
"Quite Possibly" and "Outside the Classical Era"
Which means, it may be the most interesting in recent times (besides WW2 obviously because why else are we here). But nothing, not even WW2 comes close to the one and only Roman Empire.
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I have heard that "Appamattox" is already in production and that Turner has re-inked some of the former actors for this upcoming film.
Being a Patrick Gorman fan, I hope he gets a part in this one as well.
I thought it was odd that Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's part in "Gods & Generals" looked so odd---cap pulled down onto the bridege of his nose and saddle stirrups so high that his knees looked incredibly odd......until I did some research, and foud out that that was EXACTLY how General Jackson looked--much to the dismay of his other officers and men. At least that was completely accurate.
I LOVE accurate Civil War films! Having ancestors who fought and SURVIVED that war it is a blessing to see things properly researched, warts & all.
That is great news! I'll be first inline to purchase it or see it if/when it is released to theaters. There have been some great mini documentaries as well on the Smithsonian Channel.
One of which was two episodes one hour each about the famed Irish Brigade from New York. Very informative and from my reading very accurate as well.
Great thread! Chamberlain a great story during the CW. One of many (Sherman, Grant, Lee, Jackson) One learns that politics got in the way during the Civil War as well.
Dam Politicians....they just have to insert themselves everywhere ....including war. :rofl :rofl
Lets' keep the politicians out of this thread. Thanks Skuzzy.
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I have heard that "Appamattox" is already in production and that Turner has re-inked some of the former actors for this upcoming film.
"To Appomattox" should be released sometime before the end of the year. I haven't been watching tv bud I'd expect promotional hooplah any day.
They definitely have an interesting cast and some high expectations from me. We'll see how it goes.
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The three books by Shaara are very good. Gettysburg was based on "the killer angels" which is the middle book. Each chapter goes back and fourth from the point of view of about 8 characters from each side. The chapters on Lee and chamberlain are wicked awesome.
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I heard a rumor that the family who owned the house in the middle of the manassas battlefield where the first battle of the war started also lived in the building where the war ended.
Not sure how true that is.
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I heard a rumor that the family who owned the house in the middle of the manassas battlefield where the first battle of the war started also lived in the building where the war ended.
Not sure how true that is.
It's true. Wilmer McLean