War Between the States trivia thread - Page 13

**JustUs4All** · #**601** 03-02-2012, 09:37 AM

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I'm sure there were many others, but what Confederate cavalryman said "I never met a Yankee I didn't want to kill"?

Sounds like Forrest, but many had reason to have made that statement.

Resica · #**602** 03-04-2012, 04:14 PM

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Sounds like Forrest, but many had reason to have made that statement.

He went by "The Black Knight of the Confederacy".

**JustUs4All** · #**603** 03-04-2012, 04:18 PM

That would have been Ashby.

Resica · #**604** 03-04-2012, 04:50 PM

That would be correct Sir.

Resica · #**605** 03-04-2012, 08:55 PM

What Confederate general rode a horse named "Fire-eater"?

**Milkman** · #**606** 03-05-2012, 09:51 AM

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What Confederate general rode a horse named "Fire-eater"?

I think that may have been Gen. Albert Sidney Johnson.

Resica · #**607** 03-05-2012, 02:46 PM

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I think that may have been Gen. Albert Sidney Johnson.

That is correct!!

**Milkman** · #**608** 03-05-2012, 04:42 PM

What coastal fort never fell to naval bombardment, but fell within 15 minutes of its attack by ground troops?

**JustUs4All** · #**609** 03-05-2012, 06:15 PM

That would have to be McAlister.

**Milkman** · #**610** 03-05-2012, 08:27 PM

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That would have to be McAlister.

Cigar to Jim

**JustUs4All** · #**611** 03-05-2012, 09:16 PM

We're going to have to change out cigars to something I actually like. How bout a glass of sweet tea?

**JustUs4All** · #**612** 03-05-2012, 09:46 PM

In Virginia there were a bunch of Federals about ready to sit down to dinner late one afternoon when they were surprised to see rabbits and foxes running through their encampment. These small creatures were soon followed by Confederates who overwhelmed those Federals and others further along. No one got any dinner that evening and most no breakfast the next day. Where might this have happened?

Resica · #**613** 03-06-2012, 12:07 AM

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In Virginia there were a bunch of Federals about ready to sit down to dinner late one afternoon when they were surprised to see rabbits and foxes running through their encampment. These small creatures were soon followed by Confederates who overwhelmed those Federals and others further along. No one got any dinner that evening and most no breakfast the next day. Where might this have happened?

How about Chancellorsville, Virginia.

**JustUs4All** · #**614** 03-06-2012, 07:19 AM

Big glass of sweet tea (or steaming mug of coffee at this hour) to Resica.

Resica · #**615** 03-06-2012, 03:02 PM

Who recruited and commanded the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters through the Gettysburg Campaign?

**JustUs4All** · #**616** 03-06-2012, 08:09 PM

Wouldn't that be the fellow who later invented a primer system for metallic cartridges?

Resica · #**617** 03-06-2012, 08:24 PM

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Wouldn't that be the fellow who later invented a primer system for metallic cartridges?

That I don't know, but he did come up with these things after he resigned in 1864. He invented numerous engines of war, including a twin-screw submarine gunboat, a torpedo boat for evading torpedo nets, a long-distance rangefinder and a distance fuse for shrapnel.

Resica · #**618** 03-06-2012, 08:26 PM

After googling it Mr. Jim, it looks like he did what you said.

Resica · #**619** 03-06-2012, 08:29 PM

His boys stopped Cadmus Wilcox's Alabamians in Pitzer's Woods on the 2nd at Gettysburg.

**JustUs4All** · #**620** 03-06-2012, 10:07 PM

Hiram Berdan. After the War he invented lots of military stuff including the Berdan primer still in use today in lots of military ammunition.

**JustUs4All** · #**621** 03-07-2012, 07:48 PM

Hiram also devised a different uniform for his sharpshooters. What was the big difference?

Resica · #**622** 03-07-2012, 11:35 PM

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Hiram also devised a different uniform for his sharpshooters. What was the big difference?

It was green.

Resica · #**623** 03-07-2012, 11:36 PM

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Hiram Berdan. After the War he invented lots of military stuff including the Berdan primer still in use today in lots of military ammunition.

Hiram Berdan it is.

**JustUs4All** · #**624** 03-08-2012, 08:26 AM

And Green it was. Old Hiram was way ahead of his time.

**Milkman** · #**625** 03-08-2012, 09:28 PM

This will be an easy one for most of you Rebels. May not be so easy for Gary or Ron

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I was a poor orphan who was taken in by relatives

I had a room mate in college who made a miraculous discovery later in his career

I became a well respected politician and amassed considerable land and wealth

I spent a short while in prison at one point

Some remember me for my generosity, intelligence and eloquence.

A county in Georgia bears my name

I died almost penniless due to my generosity.

fishfryer · #**626** 03-09-2012, 07:30 AM

Jeff Davis

**Milkman** · #**627** 03-09-2012, 08:17 AM

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Jeff Davis

Sorry, Not who I am looking for.

**JustUs4All** · #**628** 03-09-2012, 05:42 PM

Mr. Stephens from Crawfordville?

**Milkman** · #**629** 03-09-2012, 08:32 PM

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Mr. Stephens from Crawfordville?

Dern it Jim, I wanted one of them Yankee boys to try it.

Yep it was Vice President Alexander Stephens from down in Taliaferro County. His college room mate was Crawford W. Long.
I have a couple of hunting spots not far from Mr Stephens place. My grandson and I are headed down there tomorrow to try and shoot some pigs.

Resica · #**630** 03-09-2012, 08:56 PM

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Dern it Jim, I wanted one of them Yankee boys to try it.

Yep it was Vice President Alexander Stephens from down in Taliaferro County. His college room mate was Crawford W. Long.
I have a couple of hunting spots not far from Mr Stephens place. My grandson and I are headed down there tomorrow to try and shoot some pigs.

I had it. I was 6 minutes late!!

What was the first southern state to erect a monument at Gettysburg?

**Milkman** · #**631** 03-09-2012, 09:06 PM

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I had it. I was 6 minutes late!!

What was the first southern state to erect a monument at Gettysburg?

I am torn between NC and VA................. I say Virginia

Resica · #**632** 03-09-2012, 09:31 PM

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I am torn between NC and VA................. I say Virginia

Yes sir, Virgnia it is!!

westcobbdog · #**633** 03-10-2012, 08:01 AM

after capturing a few Union ships, I briefly led a band on horseback and was Admiral on water, for a few days anyway.

you guys are throwing out some great questions, have enjoyed this thread!

Resica · #**634** 03-10-2012, 08:06 AM

What was the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin?

**JustUs4All** · #**635** 03-10-2012, 08:15 AM

Just got'ta be the wolverine.

**JustUs4All** · #**636** 03-10-2012, 08:15 AM

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after capturing a few Union ships, I briefly led a band on horseback and was Admiral on water, for a few days anyway.

you guys are throwing out some great questions, have enjoyed this thread!

General Admiral Semmes.

**JustUs4All** · #**637** 03-10-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Dern it Jim, I wanted one of them Yankee boys to try it.

Yep it was Vice President Alexander Stephens from down in Taliaferro County. His college room mate was Crawford W. Long.
I have a couple of hunting spots not far from Mr Stephens place. My grandson and I are headed down there tomorrow to try and shoot some pigs.

Good Luck with them pigs.

**JustUs4All** · #**638** 03-10-2012, 09:01 AM

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I had it. I was 6 minutes late!!

But, but, but....I let it dangle there for almost 24 hours.

Resica · #**639** 03-10-2012, 11:09 AM

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Just got'ta be the wolverine.

Hint-It has wings.

**JustUs4All** · #**640** 03-10-2012, 04:23 PM

A winged wolverine!

Resica · #**641** 03-10-2012, 05:21 PM

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A winged wolverine!

It is known to scavenge some.

westcobbdog · #**642** 03-10-2012, 07:37 PM

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General Admiral Semmes.

no sir. This guy wasn't a sailor but spent alot of time around rivers.

**JustUs4All** · #**643** 03-11-2012, 09:29 AM

Two shots and two misses. My batting average is going down.

westcobbdog · #**644** 03-11-2012, 10:36 PM

NBF, captured a few union ships, attempted to manage the horseback and river operations simultaneously..lost the ships back to the yanks a day or two later.

**JustUs4All** · #**645** 03-12-2012, 09:08 AM

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What was the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin?

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Hint-It has wings.

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It is known to scavenge some.

'Twas Old Abe, the bald eagle. See even us hard headed folks can sometimes be led to righteousness.

Resica · #**646** 03-12-2012, 01:25 PM

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'Twas Old Abe, the bald eagle. See even us hard headed folks can sometimes be led to righteousness.

That's it!!

Resica · #**647** 03-14-2012, 09:47 PM

What Commander of the Army of the Potomac was brother-in -law to former Virginia Gov. and Cofederate Major General Henry Wise?

westcobbdog · #**648** 03-15-2012, 07:31 AM

Lil' Mac?

Resica · #**649** 03-15-2012, 02:58 PM

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Lil' Mac?

Later in the war.

westcobbdog · #**650** 03-15-2012, 04:20 PM

Rock of Chickamauga..Gen Thomas