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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Union Army Reorganization |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:21 pm
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Officers and Men of the Union Army! I have today announced the reorganization of the Union Army as follows: WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE GENERAL-IN-CHIEF WASHINGTON, DC 20 November 2021 TO: ALL COMMANDS SUBJECT: FIELD CIRCULAR #1 – Army Organization / With Change Two REFERENCES: A. Paragraph 3.1.1, ... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Monthly summary report question |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:14 am
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Replies: 9 Views: 4658
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Interesting idea.
Could be included in our periodic newsletter rather than a standalone effort. |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Happy Birthday 246th |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:10 am
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Replies: 5 Views: 3455
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Indeed... happy birthday to the second most senior service! I have know and served with many outstanding Marines in my 34-year US Army career. The US Marines stand as a noble and distinguished brotherhood recognized worldwide as an exceptionally disciplined and effective fighting force. SEMPER FI ! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Resignation of CSA Cabinet Secretary MG Josef Seidl |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:05 am
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Replies: 3 Views: 2886
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Josef:
I hope your affairs are settled quickly and satisfactorily so that we may see again soon you upon the Field of Mars! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: MG Strickler Elected by Acclimation to the ACWGC Cabinet |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:00 am
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Replies: 9 Views: 3536
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General Strickler:
I would very much like, across the great divide of this conflict, to offer you my most sincere congratulations for your elevation to the Cabinet.
Well done !
(a great "HUZZAH" echoes in the background accompanied by triumphal music) |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: ACWGC Promotions September 2021 |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:05 am
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Replies: 17 Views: 10200
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Congratulations to all the promotees!
And thank for the lively banter!! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Exemplary Service Medal For Lt. General Randall Sickbert |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:37 am
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Replies: 9 Views: 5466
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Well earned ... Well deserved
HEAR ! HEAR ! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Does Gettysburg Matter? |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:49 am
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Replies: 18 Views: 9534
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Well, I'd have to say that Gettysburg was decisive because: 1. ANV offensive capability was destroyed, hence the long drawn out ANV defensive campaigns that followed (Early in 1864 being the exception) 2. The cream of the ANV tactical leadership was essentially destroyed; having already suffered 1/3... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Walking the Battlefield... why it matters. |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:23 am
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Replies: 7 Views: 5196
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Fellow History Lovers: Yes, indeed -- there's no replacement for standing on the real ground. The NPS is making a determined effort at Gettysburg (45 minutes from my house) to restore the vegetation to that of 1863. I'm reasonably sure the same is being done at other battlefields as well; especially... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Loser's "Anonymous" Support Group |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:16 am
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Replies: 13 Views: 7021
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Losing is hard on the ego, no matter what. When the outcome is no longer in doubt and not in my favor, I look for small opportunities to learn something ... maybe try something new and bold, or just a quick "experiment" with tactical play. Once those run their course, or don't exist in the... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: To Destroy an Army |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:07 pm
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Replies: 2 Views: 2527
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Hmmm... Speculative history adjusting is a popular hobby, perhaps especially in the USA. However, history is made of of the collective effects of countless incidents and interactions. If one believes in "systems Theory" you have to believe that to change one thing is to change everything. ... |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: MG Sober Command Assignment -- AotP !!! |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:43 pm
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Replies: 5 Views: 3273
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Gentlemen:
Please join me in congratulating MG Sober for his selection as Commanding General, Army of the Potomac! |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD -- COL Bill Schwartz |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:31 pm
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Replies: 7 Views: 4729
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Gentlemen:
Please join me in congratulating COL Schwartz for his award of the Exemplary Service Medal, in recognition of his outstanding service as AotP Chief of Staff. |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: CSA Promotions May 2021 |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:21 am
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Replies: 12 Views: 6506
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I strongly agree with these nominations for promotion. |
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Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern Topic: Legion of Merit Award for General Joseph Meyer |
Jim Boling |
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:20 am
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Replies: 20 Views: 11088
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Joe has been a mentor to ,any of us and the most selfless of club members. We could not be where we are, or be who we are, without his devoted service to ACWGC.
My sincere best wishes for a quick recovery and a return to gaming! |
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