Shameless self-promotion, April 29 edition

[Eric Wittenberg]

Originally Posted by The Ibis

Absolutely stellar job Eric.

Thank you, Jeff. I enjoyed filming that, as Brian's really easy to talk to, but as I said above, it's very strange watching myself on TV.

[TomDeFranco]

Originally Posted by Eric Wittenberg

Tom, I am told that the video is available on the PCN site for a week after it airs, until the next episode replaces it.

Eric

Good stuff, Eric!! I didn't know that the one "what if" that you wonder about is a Buford v. Forrest battle in the west. That make me wonder, now, too. Of course there would be a lot of variables to consider, like terrain, how many on each side and how the fight would erupt.

[Eric Wittenberg]

Originally Posted by TomDeFranco

Good stuff, Eric!! I didn't know that the one "what if" that you wonder about is a Buford v. Forrest battle in the west. That make me wonder, now, too. Of course there would be a lot of variables to consider, like terrain, how many on each side and how the fight would erupt.

Thanks, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

The Abe vs. John angle is pretty irresistible to me. They used to call Abe Buford "Hellroaring Buford" because he was such a wild man. That would have been fun to play out.

[semperpietas]

Originally Posted by TomDeFranco

Good stuff, Eric!! I didn't know that the one "what if" that you wonder about is a Buford v. Forrest battle in the west. That make me wonder, now, too. Of course there would be a lot of variables to consider, like terrain, how many on each side and how the fight would erupt.

And of course leadership styles. Forrest was more of a raider, and I don't think quite as tactically minded as Buford was.

Don't get me wrong. Both were excellent cavalrymen. Would be an excellent battle royale.

[TomDeFranco]

Originally Posted by Eric Wittenberg

Thanks, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

The Abe vs. John angle is pretty irresistible to me. They used to call Abe Buford "Hellroaring Buford" because he was such a wild man. That would have been fun to play out.

Have you read the 2 volume set of books about Confederate generals of the western theater? One of the essays is about Abraham Buford. It's an excellent read. The series is edited by Larry Hewitt, and the late Art Bergeron. Terry Winschel and Gary Joiner are also involved. I recently submitted my review of the books to Blue & Gray. I couldn't say enough good about them. I hope Rick Sauers finds a way to get the review published - the books deserve whatever hype they can get.

[TomDeFranco]

Originally Posted by semperpietas

And of course leadership styles. Forrest was more of a raider, and I don't think quite as tactically minded as Buford was.

Don't get me wrong. Both were excellent cavalrymen. Would be an excellent battle royale.

That would be an excellent read. Imagine Dave Powell, J.D. and Eric cooperating on a project comparing the relative strengths of each man.

[Eric Wittenberg]

Originally Posted by TomDeFranco

That would be an excellent read. Imagine Dave Powell, J.D. and Eric cooperating on a project comparing the relative strengths of each man.

There's a project under way that will be interesting. It's JD and me, and my friend Greg Biggs, focusing on the evolution of the federal cavalry in 1863 by focusing on Buford's command, Grierson's raid, Minty, and Wilder. We think it's interesting stuff.

[TomDeFranco]

Originally Posted by Eric Wittenberg

There's a project under way that will be interesting. It's JD and me, and my friend Greg Biggs, focusing on the evolution of the federal cavalry in 1863 by focusing on Buford's command, Grierson's raid, Minty, and Wilder. We think it's interesting stuff.

Sounds interesting to me. Greg is a great one for the Atlanta Campaign. I didn't know his interests extended to cavalry, too.

[hellboy30]

Will look for this Eric, thanks for the heads up!