It is good to see the US victory in the Civil War celebrated as a war that overcame treason and sedition and eliminated slavery. The Lost Cause is a reminder that organized misinformation campaigns can be successful and therefore will be continually employed by those seeking power, and encouraged by those who seek any means to avoid uncomfortable truths about America's history and their own ancestry.
I had the privilege to serve, albeit briefly, under Seidule’s command. He was commander of the 3rd Battalion, 81st Armor at Ft. Knox and I was assigned there just as he was rotating out (this was spring 2004). I can tell you that he was highly regarded then and what he’s done since has only reinforced what I saw and was told.
His video and book impressed me and I think both are invaluable to the discussion on the causes and the memory of the war. I look forward to any book he’ll release in the future.
I loved the comment about the blue uniform from the moment I first saw the video not long after it was first posted. Three of my great great grandfathers served in the 36th MA, 57th MA, 59th MA, and 1st NH Cavalry. My great great uncle was in the 26th NY and the 17th Vermont. Three of my cousins (all the boys in that particular family) died in US blue during the war; one at Andersonville.
It is good to see the US victory in the Civil War celebrated as a war that overcame treason and sedition and eliminated slavery. The Lost Cause is a reminder that organized misinformation campaigns can be successful and therefore will be continually employed by those seeking power, and encouraged by those who seek any means to avoid uncomfortable truths about America's history and their own ancestry.
I had the privilege to serve, albeit briefly, under Seidule’s command. He was commander of the 3rd Battalion, 81st Armor at Ft. Knox and I was assigned there just as he was rotating out (this was spring 2004). I can tell you that he was highly regarded then and what he’s done since has only reinforced what I saw and was told.
His video and book impressed me and I think both are invaluable to the discussion on the causes and the memory of the war. I look forward to any book he’ll release in the future.
Thanks so much for sharing.
I loved the comment about the blue uniform from the moment I first saw the video not long after it was first posted. Three of my great great grandfathers served in the 36th MA, 57th MA, 59th MA, and 1st NH Cavalry. My great great uncle was in the 26th NY and the 17th Vermont. Three of my cousins (all the boys in that particular family) died in US blue during the war; one at Andersonville.
Thanks for sharing, Richard.