A source for information and collecting.

[The Tourist]

One of my interests is The American Civil War (The Southern Struggle for Independence.)

The best forum of which I know is http://civilwartalk.com/forums/

I'm not a re-enactor, nor do I have a collection of blackpowder revolvers. But it is sort of nice to sign-on at the end of a long day and immerse yourself in some interesting reading. My favorite column is sort of a "what if" section. It's a debate on what might have happened--or fantastic opinions--if one element of history had changed.

And boy oh boy, if you're going to discuss history, you'd better bring your 'A game.' These ol' boys are well read.

After being a member there for just shy of two years it finally dawned on me that an interest in studying and collecting period swords and daggers might be a something we all share. If nothing else it's an excellent source for info on the collections you already have.

As you might guess, I'm bogged down in Japanese history right now, but I think the summer means some "lighter reading" will be a welcomed change!

[sandbar]

Thanks for the info.

[Vagrant]

The very NAME "CONfedreracy" predicted the outcome
The [valid and logical] opposition to a STONG central government DOOMED them
In time of war, you NEED central control. and various armies and militias fighting without an organised/centralised leadership will ALWAYS fail
Virtually ALL of the Southern side of the story was written by "the Army of NORTHERN Virginia" it would appear, that no-one else had a pencil and paper [or the literacy needed to record events, as they saw them] That is NOT the road to victory
It also indicates that ONE entity [ANV] assumed some of the level of control that they were fighting against. And, treated others as "underlings", not worthy of mention

[sandbar]

Vey nice addition Vagrant. This forum has been very informative. I have learned quite a bit.