tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post1551896241122228564..comments2023-08-19T03:32:21.869-04:00Comments on My year of living Rangerously: Hidden, in plain sightMannie Gentilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225923971073419275noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-22672896361267702112008-12-30T10:06:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:06:00.000-05:00MannieWell done.While it has always been easy to u...Mannie<BR/><BR/>Well done.<BR/><BR/>While it has always been easy to understand the effects of the therrain on the battle at such places as the Sunken Lane and Burnside's Bridge, it is critical to understanding the battle to fully appreciate the topography.<BR/><BR/>Add to the terrain the effects of smoke as well as vegetation and you could almost wonder why casualties were not even higher.<BR/><BR/>Topo maps are the only way to go for map study...Trail Head Graphics have a good set.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196231188889264395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-69321943627372103852008-12-25T22:33:00.000-05:002008-12-25T22:33:00.000-05:00Thank you all for the kind comments.Antietam is an...Thank you all for the kind comments.<BR/><BR/>Antietam is an continually fascinating place.<BR/><BR/>I wish you a happy new year.<BR/><BR/>MannieMannie Gentilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225923971073419275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-85754061559635961352008-12-25T22:26:00.000-05:002008-12-25T22:26:00.000-05:00An excellent way to illustrate the impact that the...An excellent way to illustrate the impact that the terrain had on the battle--thank you so much for posting the photos! My friend and I recently explored the rock ledge that you speak of since we believe one of her ancestors was there firing at my ancestor in the Cornfield. As we walked over from the Cornfield it took us awhile to actually locate the ledge, so I can imagine the element of surprise it gave those soldiers who utilized it during the battle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-49185638390268732682008-12-25T10:35:00.000-05:002008-12-25T10:35:00.000-05:00Excellent article Mannie. I was really surprised ...Excellent article Mannie. I was really surprised by the terrain in the cornfield. Imagine it in September when the corn was fully mature. Lots of friendly casualties I'm sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-15708731204016036512008-12-24T12:01:00.000-05:002008-12-24T12:01:00.000-05:00This is the kind of posting that I really get into...This is the kind of posting that I really get into. As others have said, the only way to get a real appreciation of the lay of the land is to walk it. Your added dimension of photographs and the use of the guidon in addition to my personal memory of the area help to get a better perspective on the Cornfield phase of the battle. <BR/>I remember walking along the ridge by Starke Avenue on the last part of the Cornfield trail but did not really appreciate the potential of that terrain feature until now. So of course I cannot wait to get back and examine it in a more tactical manner. <BR/>No need to tell you to give us more posts like this!<BR/>Happy Holidays and thanks for the early Christmas present.Richard https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862229435143243170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-11903460187196028162008-12-24T10:18:00.000-05:002008-12-24T10:18:00.000-05:00I am a newcomer to you blog, and as someone who co...I am a newcomer to you blog, and as someone who covets your job (or, rather, one like it), I have really enjoyed reading through your archive.<BR/><BR/>This was a great post! I have yet to visit Antietam, but when I do, I will be sure to explore the areas you mention here.kacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122257574813901382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-24990631893973578732008-12-24T09:46:00.000-05:002008-12-24T09:46:00.000-05:00Amen, Brother Mannie. We'll be trampin with you co...Amen, Brother Mannie. We'll be trampin with you come Spring. Meanwhile, a Happy Christmas to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-37797839086061568622008-12-24T09:17:00.000-05:002008-12-24T09:17:00.000-05:00Mannie, Great interpretation as usual! Earlier in...Mannie, <BR/>Great interpretation as usual! <BR/><BR/>Earlier in the year I had some time to really get up close with the battlefield. I don't care how much you read about it all, there's always something missing until you walk the ground. <BR/><BR/>You are right the ledges were critical to the unfolding battle. I would even advance the argument that the entire morning phase of the battle is a struggle for the possession of a series of rock ledges. Well, maybe excluding the Sunken Road sector, although I think a case could be made. <BR/><BR/>The movement of 27th NC and 3rd Arkansas of Manning's Brigade is another where the ledges featured prominently. And their movement took place practically at the doorstep of the VC!<BR/><BR/>Craig.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22656823.post-59615626660950389982008-12-24T03:11:00.000-05:002008-12-24T03:11:00.000-05:00Great post and terrain study, Mannie. I've always ...Great post and terrain study, Mannie. I've always told people that you HAVE to go to a battlefield and walk the ground before you can even begin to understand the event!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com