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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Historical CSA Artillery Tactics |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:20 pm
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Replies: 38
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| I do play with that option on Ned. And I hear you about the risk of moving in front of little or big stacks of guns but I moved a Cavalry across the field of file of a 2 gun section in a recent game and it fired 3 times as I did so and took out nearly 20 troopers. The option of a player to use secti... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Historical CSA Artillery Tactics |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 5:54 pm
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Replies: 38
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| I agree with Mike that in terms of game balance, and in the absence of any general historical difference between the artillery organizations that, deploying guns by sections to only one side conveys a tactical advantage on the digital battlefield. Blake took up this very point in his game balance n... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Historical CSA Artillery Tactics |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:37 pm
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Replies: 38
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| I agree with Mike that in terms of game balance, and in the absence of any general historical difference between the artillery organizations that, deploying guns by sections to only one side conveys a tactical advantage on the digital battlefield. Blake took up this very point in his game balance na... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Robert E. Lee Medals 2022 |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:09 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Congratulations to all for this well deserved recognition! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: New General in the CSA |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:06 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 6324
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| Congratulations General Treuting and thank you for your continued service to the ACWGC! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Civil War Books: Hardcover vs. Paperback vs. Kindle |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:47 am
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Replies: 14
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| Kindles are simply great for many applications, be that camping, sailing or whatever where weight, space and night time light is an issue. Mine is loaded with all manner of interesting books including a great biography of Brigham Young I am reading now--which includes numerous old photographs which ... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: A Note from your Outgoing President |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:49 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Officers of the ACWGC <salute> Tomorrow, December 22, 2022, is my last day serving as President of this fine little Club of ours. I want to say at the outset that neither job dissatisfaction or health issues prompted me to choose not to run for re-election. I chose not to run because I knew that the... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Nomination Period for CSA Cabinet Secretary (CLOSED) |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:58 pm
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Replies: 2
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| On December 18, 2022 General Blake Stricker was elected to the position of CSA CoA. On December 21, 2022, General Stickler resigned his CSA Cabinet Secretary Seat effective January 9, 2023. Now therefore, the Election Process for CSA Secretary is established as follows: Nomination Period: 22 Dec – D... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: General Blake Stricker elected to CSA CoA |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 8:41 pm
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Replies: 11
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| Gentlemen <salute> Whereas the period for nominating Candidates for election to the Office of CSA CoA has closed; Whereas General Blake Stickler was duly nominated, and no other candidates were; Now therefore, I declare that according to Club Rule 3.3.4.1.7 General Strickler is elected by acclimatio... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Army of the Potomac: Divisional Command Appointment V/3 |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:47 pm
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Replies: 3
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Kevin
Thank you for stepping up to help administer the activities of our Club. It's the few who do that make the ACWGC the best ACW Club in the Country.
My best regards sir, |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Nomination Period for CSA CoA Begins Today |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:03 am
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Replies: 1
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Gentlemen <salute>
Please be advised that General Blake Strickler has been nominated as a candidate for the CSA CoA.
Best regards, |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Historical CSA Artillery Tactics |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:04 pm
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Replies: 38
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| My intent for starting this thread was to inquire whether there was any historical basis for depicting CSA guns in sections and UA guns in batteries. I have not seen anything which convinces me there is. I think there are significant tactical advantages the accrue with having up to 3 times the numbe... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Nomination Period for CSA CoA Begins Today |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:07 pm
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Replies: 1
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| Beginning today, December 12, 2022, the ACWGC Cabinet is prepared to receive nominations for the CSA CoA. Nominations shall be accepted until 5pm (PST) on December 18, 2022. Candidates are required to meet the criteria as defined by the ACWGC rules (3.3.4.2 Eligibility): 1) Must hold the rank of Maj... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: New President of the ACWGC |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:37 pm
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Replies: 17
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Ever the consummate Gentleman Scott.
Thank you! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: UA November 2022 Promotions |
| Walt Dortch |
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:51 am
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Replies: 7
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| Gentlemen <salute> It is my privilege and pleasure to announce the Cabinet's unanimous approval to promote Col Kevin Wenker to Brigadier General. Col Wenker joined the club before January 2001 and was an active member for some time before stepping away for an extended period. He has since returned t... |
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