Category Archives: Interviews

Interviews with Civil War historians, authors and other people active in Civil War battlefield preservation.

Interview with Eric J. Wittenberg, author of “The Battle of Brandy Station”

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I recently finished reading Eric J. Wittenberg’s newest book, “The Battle of Brandy Station.”  Thoroughly researched and well written, the book is up to the high standards that Wittenberg has established with his previous titles on Civil War cavalry.  Jim … Continue reading →

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Interview with Joseph D. Collea, Jr. – author of The First Vermont Cavalry in the Civil War

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I recently finished reading Joe Collea’s recent book, “The First Vermont Cavalry in the Civil War.”  It seems that I’ve been on a cavalry book binge, as of late, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it.  Published by McFarland & Company, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Scott L. Mingus, Sr. – author of “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign”

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I recently finished reading Scott L. Mingus’ newest book, “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign: June-July 1863.”  I am a fan of Scott Mingus.  My first experience with one of his excellent narratives was a year  ago, when I … Continue reading →

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Interview with Wayne Hsieh, author of “West Pointers and the Civil War”

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I recently finished reading Wayne Hsieh’s new book, “West Pointers and the Civil War: The Old Army in War and Peace.”  Published by UNC Press, it is Mr. Hsieh’s first book.  Hsieh is Assistant Professor of History at the United … Continue reading →

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Thomas Y. Cartwright Interview at the Famous Lotz House

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Y. Cartwright, expert historian on the Battle of Franklin, at the Lotz House.  This interview compliments my three part series on CSA General John Bell Hood’s 1864 Franklin-Nashville Campaign (click HERE … Continue reading →

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Interview With Russell S. Bonds, author of War Like the ThunderBOLT

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Michael Noirot

About 2 1/2 years ago, I picked up a book by a new author, Russell S. Bonds.  The book was “Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor.”  I had heard about the book and read many … Continue reading →

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Interview with Joan Waugh, author of “U.S. Grant: American Hero, American Myth”

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I visit the University of North Carolina Press website on a very regular basis.  It is one of my favorite publishers of Civil War titles and biographies.  Several months back, I was perusing their website and saw that noted UCLA history professor, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Sal Cilella, author of “Upton’s Regulars”

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Michael Noirot

As most of you are aware, I am very interested in the smaller units of the Civil War.  The volunteer infantry regiments comprised the backbone of the opposing armies of the American Civil War.  Most regiments were comprised of ten … Continue reading →

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Interview With John Hoptak – Author of “Our Boys Did Nobly”

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The Maryland Campaign has always been one of my favorite campaigns  in the eastern theater.  CSA General Robert E. Lee’s first incursion on northern soil was designed to take advantage of the momentum the Army of Northern Virginia experienced after … Continue reading →

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Interview with Theodore P. Savas of Savas Beatie, LLC

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Michael Noirot

As many of you are aware, I am a fan of Savas Beatie, LLC.  Savas Beatie publishes quality historical narratives, biographies and other non-fiction titles.  Based in Northern California, Savas Beatie Publishing was formed in 2004 when Theodore P. Savas … Continue reading →

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