I just have to say, again, that though I originally despaired over being the whining jerk that started this whole string...that I do feel better about it as it clearly is, and has been a serious issue and one that clearly is shared by all but those who just want to "win;" their competitive success being more important than any other consideration like historosity and an as fair and balanced a contest as is possible.
The positive bent of this reply of mine here is the wealth of useful information, explanation and reality of the effect of this "blitz" rubric in our wonderful games of HPS ACW battles and our club. Despite any problems, losses or frustrations...this club, the games and all of you fellows...vets and newbies alike...are wonderful. For me anyway, and though one might well say, :"Tom, get a life," I say to all that as a retired guy with an ever decreasing circle of friends and family over the years, AND recently plagued by fate and the serious illness, twice in just three years, of a lovely daughter...this club and my many paper friends in this paper army...you "cyber friends"... have become very very important to me. The club is a part of the tactics I have had to assemble to maintain my sanity and stabilty. I can see now why our good late friend, Richard Meuleveld stayed with us to the bitter end. I hope I haven't embarrassed myself too much saying this, nor if I have overstepped some code of club discussion boards, but it just feels right to say so. It beats taking pyscho drugs. Thank you all for always tolerating me so graciously.
Sincerely and Maudinly yours,[8] I remain,
Major General
Tom Ciampa
Commanding Officer
1st Cav Division
XIV Corps, AoC
Games: TS/BG: AN, BR, CH, GB, SH - HPS: AT, CTH, GB, OZK, SH, VK