ACG WebOps (10-16 December 2006)
Opinion – Editorial
Our legacy: How much do you really know about the Civil War? – HometownAnnapolis.com
Yet another article in a long list of articles this year on the importance of teaching the world’s youth about their military history, this time with a focus on America’s Civil War.
Books – Movies – TV
{default}Here’s a short press release about a new book on the prolific military history of the Cessna Model 172 Skyhawk.
Taking a new look at WWII soldiers – The Japan Times Online
"Recent works focusing on the personal writings of the Japanese who died for their country provide Americans a chance to learn, perhaps for the first time, who these soldiers actually were."
AUTHOR TELLS VETERANS’ STORIES – NBC Newschannel 6 KPVI (video)
TV news piece about military historian Stewart Portela on the release of his second book, "Footsteps in the Sand".
War: A Reader’s Guide – New York Times
Notable writers and authors were asked to "recommend titles they find particularly illuminating" by the New York Times Sunday Book Review. Here’s their list.
Blogs – Netcasts
Merchant of Death – Military History Podcast
Viktor Anatolyevich Bout is military historian George Hageman’s subject this week. Don’t know who Viktor Bout is? Catch the movie Lord of War with Nicolas Cage.
Does anyone read military history? – The Garrett Tree
Robin Rowland echoes the lament of many military historians in this blog: "If someone is going to either support, or criticize the military, or both, it is wise to have a knowledge of military history." Amen, brother.
Media Lens vs. historical understanding – Oliver Kamm
"This is a long post. You can go directly to the last sentence without any loss of meaning." So says the author of this blog, Oliver Kamm. But, to do so would I think cause the reader to miss out on Kamm giving Media Lens and those who collectively write about some form of military history without knowing or citing the facts the what-for.
Cavalry Charges: Shock – Investigations of a Dog
This entry in a strangely named blog charges off a series looking at the tactics of cavalry throughout military history.
Guerrilla Warfare-III (horses and swords) – Military History & Fiction
This blog continues the lengthy and interesting series looking at guerrilla warfare.
Silent Night… – Deep roots are not touched by the frost
Provo, Utah resident Alex Esplin pens this blog, and here he looks at two possible military historical origins of the Christmas song Silent Night.
Battle of Spotsylvania – Military History Blog on the Web
Recent addition to the Military History Encyclopedia on the Web.
Dusting off the Hunley – Touch the Elbow
"Although over 4 years old, it is a great way to start your day off, Civil War style." I agree!
Videos
Dear America – Letters Home from Vietnam – Google Video
This link comes courtesy of ACG website member The Cooler King via his post in the Vietnam War forum section. Thanks, dude!
Stay Alert, Stay Alive!
Jim H. Moreno
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