Went really well thanks! Hopefully the book will get a good reaction! I would love to get it to the States, any excuse to get over to the battlefields :-)
My interest in the Civil War ignited when I added my Kindle/Nook book, "The Civil War's Valiant Irish" to my narrative-histories on www.theirish-americanstory.com. Being Philadelphia born, I have a particular interest in the 69th volunteers of the Philadelphia Brigade. On my blog, I have several articles which touch on this: "Philadelphia's Hallow Ground," and "The Civil War's Neglected Irish."
Since I've retired, I haven't seen many of the sites, but when I traveled for Weyerhaeuser, I had the pleasure of seeing many, dining in Vicksburg etc. I thought I bring a book written by Cal McCarthy to the attention of the Group. "Green, Blue and Grey" is available on Kindle.
Tell us your most interesting battlefield experience, Jim, anyone? I had the pleasure of visiting Wilson's Creek in 1991, on the 130th anniversary of the battle, and my colleague and WG co-founder Micah Chandler and I found the spot on the battlefield where Alfred Waud sketched the death of General Lyons. That was very exciting for us, to see the landscape as Waud saw it.
Comrades, Here is the New York news coverage of the 69th NYSV Historical Association marching in the 2013 Saint Patrick's Day Parade this past Saturday...
Great video, Peter. I'd say the woman announcer was stretching it a bit to say that the Irish Brigade "never lost a battle." They were certainly in a number of battles that were lost, with Fredericksburg, arguably the worst defeat of the war for the Army of the Potomac, topping that list.
Lovely exposure for the lads, of today and 1863, Peter. Back in 1990 we got similar coverage and it is a great tribute, then and now, to the impact living historians can have on historical memory. Who is that very handsome woman who marched in civil ian garb -- she reminds me of Maureen O'Hara?
Ger, failte to the Blue, Gray and Green Group here. Feel free to contribute some of the observations you have developed on the Irish in America's Civil War, as your time and energy allow. Ger
I enjoyed reading the article on Dick Dowling and the Battle of Sabine Pass posted today... September 9, 1863 was a bad day fro the United States Navy and Marine Corps with disasters in the Battle of Sabine Pass and in the Boat Attack on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
The Wild Geese
http://thenewwildgeese.com/events/the-irish-in-the-american-civil-w...
Damian, how did this event go? You'll need to take this on the road. :-)
Feb 23, 2013
Damian Shiels
Went really well thanks! Hopefully the book will get a good reaction! I would love to get it to the States, any excuse to get over to the battlefields :-)
Mar 7, 2013
Gerry Regan
The 150th anniversary of Gettysburg seems a great excuse, Damian. How about it?
Mar 7, 2013
Gerry Regan
Hey Robbie, James, why don't you come over too? Can IACW Trail organize a trip?
Mar 7, 2013
James Francis Smith
Hi
My interest in the Civil War ignited when I added my Kindle/Nook book, "The Civil War's Valiant Irish" to my narrative-histories on www.theirish-americanstory.com. Being Philadelphia born, I have a particular interest in the 69th volunteers of the Philadelphia Brigade. On my blog, I have several articles which touch on this: "Philadelphia's Hallow Ground," and "The Civil War's Neglected Irish."
I'd like to hear from you folks.
James Francis Smith
Mar 8, 2013
The Wild Geese
Jim, have you been to Gettysburg? Antietam or other places that figure in your books?
How about you other guys? What's your favorite battlefield experience?
Mar 14, 2013
James Francis Smith
Hi Gerry
Since I've retired, I haven't seen many of the sites, but when I traveled for Weyerhaeuser, I had the pleasure of seeing many, dining in Vicksburg etc. I thought I bring a book written by Cal McCarthy to the attention of the Group. "Green, Blue and Grey" is available on Kindle.
James Francis Smith
Mar 17, 2013
Gerry Regan
Tell us your most interesting battlefield experience, Jim, anyone? I had the pleasure of visiting Wilson's Creek in 1991, on the 130th anniversary of the battle, and my colleague and WG co-founder Micah Chandler and I found the spot on the battlefield where Alfred Waud sketched the death of General Lyons. That was very exciting for us, to see the landscape as Waud saw it.
Mar 18, 2013
Peter M. Berezuk
Comrades, Here is the New York news coverage of the 69th NYSV Historical Association marching in the 2013 Saint Patrick's Day Parade this past Saturday...
Mar 18, 2013
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Joe Gannon
Great video, Peter. I'd say the woman announcer was stretching it a bit to say that the Irish Brigade "never lost a battle." They were certainly in a number of battles that were lost, with Fredericksburg, arguably the worst defeat of the war for the Army of the Potomac, topping that list.
Mar 18, 2013
Gerry Regan
Lovely exposure for the lads, of today and 1863, Peter. Back in 1990 we got similar coverage and it is a great tribute, then and now, to the impact living historians can have on historical memory. Who is that very handsome woman who marched in civil ian garb -- she reminds me of Maureen O'Hara?
Mar 19, 2013
Gerry Regan
Ger, failte to the Blue, Gray and Green Group here. Feel free to contribute some of the observations you have developed on the Irish in America's Civil War, as your time and energy allow. Ger
Jul 11, 2013
Peter M. Berezuk
I enjoyed reading the article on Dick Dowling and the Battle of Sabine Pass posted today... September 9, 1863 was a bad day fro the United States Navy and Marine Corps with disasters in the Battle of Sabine Pass and in the Boat Attack on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
Sep 9, 2013
Gerry Regan
Interesting article in Irish America Magazine, featuring The 69th New York Volunteers Historical Association and the Army National Guard's 69th New York. http://irishamerica.com/2013/09/the-fighting-69th-marches-again/
Sep 21, 2013
Gerry Regan
http://irishamerica.com/2013/09/fr-whelan-the-angel-of-andersonvill...
Nice to see this reconnect between the Diaspora and Mother Ireland. It was as if Father Whelan was orphaned up till now.
Read more here: http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/fr-peter-whelan-serving-t...
Sep 21, 2013
Gerry Regan
Daniel McCarthy, abu Clare! Delighted to have you within the Blue, Gray and Green!
Ger
Oct 22, 2013