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[drobert44]

He was in (can't remember the number) Iowa volunteers. We were yankees!!!

We got both, but mama's side was Rebs. Got cousins all over Dixie, so fun to visit. BTW, they think the South will rise again.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Yeah I dont have a lot of empathy either. Evil people deserve all the evil that is coming to them. They talked about the systemic brain washing and how the depression affected the German people. How the victims 9f the nazis became ripe for the picking for that mad man and his cronies. One of the survivors said up to when the gates closed behind him most jews had no reason to think that the German would do any of this. They were an advances society that were cultured etc and they turned in to monsters... many had no inkling to run away.... it was something to think about, but hard to digest..

Yes. A lot of it was willful ignorance though. The nazis never hid what they were going to do, even prior to getting into power.

A lot of the time people will refuse to accept the possibility that others are capable of utterly heinous behavior and that they are the intended victims.

 

[Missk_2022]

Yes. A lot of it was willful ignorance though. The nazis never hid what they were going to do, even prior to getting into power.

A lot of the time people will refuse to accept the possibility that others are capable of utterly heinous behavior and that they are the intended victims.

I would say I agree.... ignorance is bliss.... and then fear and self preservation does the rest

 

[drobert44]

I was in Germany for 7 months, around 1999. They are law and order; I can see why Hitler led them to war.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

I would say I agree.... ignorance is bliss.... and then fear and self preservation does the rest

Pretty much.

 

[Lilianna23]

My oldest nephew is in reserves.... I have been told that that service is not as important but I happen to think it is.

I agree! I think any type of service is important and needed. Thank him with an extra kiss and a hug from me next time you see him!

 

[Lilianna23]

Hooah for the Cav! I vol to go airborne, but they said, "You are an MP Lt., now go to work!"

Lots of military here! Thank you for your service, Drobert!

 

[Lilianna23]

They were soooo good and I have lots left... gonna share half the rack with the guys next door. Oh I forgot the best part the rqcks were about 14$ buy one get one free!!!!!

Good shopper, MissK! I always look for sales like that!

 

[Lilianna23]

Well, it’s a big range to be honest, but to riff off your mention, it would be a Civil War tale about a young soldier loosely based on my GG Grandfather’s experience in that conflict. We have some tales (some very tall) about him. I was then going to do a continuance of the story with his grand kids during WWII…

I’ve been torn with that as the Yellowstone series has sort of gone there now and popularized the generation hopping genre.

It’s probably all moot as I haven’t actually written anything!

Start writing, HDH! Every story is different!

 

[Missk_2022]

We got both, but mama's side was Rebs. Got cousins all over Dixie, so fun to visit. BTW, they think the South will rise again.

It is the war of Northern aggression apparently.... general Sherman was born in lancaster ohio and I worked at the hospital there

 

[Golfandfun]

Hi All: New to Lit and have really just been jumping around and found this forum. I am a 50 MWM who misses yahoo chat where you could play pool and chat with people. This seemed like a good forum for that and just want to say hi.

 

[Deleted member 6666935]

Not to derail the historical thread, quick intro...new old fart here, mid-50's straight male, Midwest USA, looking for some connection and conversation. And the occasional descent into online debauchery.
Now back to your Civil War programming!

Welcome to the group! If you’re not into the current subject, just wait or start a new topic! We can handle multiple conversations here!

 

[Deleted member 6666935]

Hi All: New to Lit and have really just been jumping around and found this forum. I am a 50 MWM who misses yahoo chat where you could play pool and chat with people. This seemed like a good forum for that and just want to say hi.

Welcome!

 

[tristantrotsky]

It is the war of Northern aggression apparently.... general Sherman was born in lancaster ohio and I worked at the hospital there

Missk-2022, you are here under false pretence.
No way do you qualify for the 50+ Room....

 

[Missk_2022]

Missk-2022, you are here under false pretence.
No way do you qualify for the 50+ Room....

People have said that before...haha

 

[Missk_2022]

Not to derail the historical thread, quick intro...new old fart here, mid-50's straight male, Midwest USA, looking for some connection and conversation. And the occasional descent into online debauchery.
Now back to your Civil War programming!

Welcome... we talk about all kinds of stuff a few days ago it was how to cook the best ribs....

 

[drobert44]

It is the war of Northern aggression apparently.... general Sherman was born in lancaster ohio and I worked at the hospital there

A damn good soldier, also after the war on the Plains and West.

 

[Mickel63]

Hi 60 Irish m looking to meet Irish women of the same

 

[Missk_2022]

A damn good soldier, also after the war on the Plains and West.

Georgians are not a fan....hahahaha. there were several ohio generals grant, Custer, mcclellan to name a few

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Georgians are not a fan....hahahaha. there were several ohio generals grant, Custer, mcclellan to name a few

Grant was probably the best general of the war although I'm also a fan of Longstreet.

 

[Missk_2022]

Grant was probably the best general of the war although I'm also a fan of Longstreet.

I dont know much about longstreet..... I will look him up

 

[Missk_2022]

Grant was probably the best general of the war although I'm also a fan of Longstreet.

He really chafed under Lee didn't he. When i was reading about him he seemed like the type that knew what to do but higher ups wouldn't listen. It was friends with Grant before the war and rekindled friendship after.....

 

[LeeKee]

I love it too...... some of the questions are so hard

We catch it here in Germany. Still enjoy it

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

A damn good soldier, also after the war on the Plains and West.

Finished a couple great books on the Indian Wars after doing some research on what tribe my wife may be affiliated with. She’s 1/3 Native American.

The Heart of Everything That Is—Bob Drury & Tom Clavin
The Earth Is Weeping—Peter Cozzens

Both were great reads and you get some insight that they just didn’t teach us in school.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

He really chafed under Lee didn't he. When i was reading about him he seemed like the type that knew what to do but higher ups wouldn't listen. It was friends with Grant before the war and rekindled friendship after.....

Had Lee heeded Longstreet’s advice, Gettysburg may have ended very differently. Lee was frozen with indecision for the first time in the war as J.E.B. Stuart was incommunicado.