I think it's interesting to contrast how TUFF the NORKS foughts vs the NVA/VC, as well as the shitty governance.
The NORKs never struck me as TUFF. They folded like a house of cards after Incheon and had to get bailed out by Mao. Granted, in this instance the US did invade the North and the ground was more favorable of US Military strengths as opposed to the terrain of Vietnam. But still the Vietminh, NVA/VC took a 30 year beating from the French and US and still came out on top.
Re: shitty governance, obviously the North was Stalinist as fuck for some time, but they've started to get their reads down and enjoy every improving relations with the US. Hell, there's actual REAL Hiltons in Hanoi now. They hate the Chinese more than we do, so there's a potential ally here as well.
I honestly just love that part of the timeline, sent the south reeling.
Gettysburg is great, would recommend and I was last there 26 years ago. The expanse of the battlefield and then the number of participants and deaths is kind of wild. Where as a lot of battlefields have not been as preserved, with Kum & Go's standing where generals once planned, Gettysburg is still pretty close to what it looked like. The amount of memorials help put it in perspective.
Shiloh…Put Grant in consideration for the Heisman.. The body count alone was enough, but taking into consideration that the Confederacy had a punchers chance to break through Grant’s line and whiskey dicked it away after Johnny Reb Johnston perished in battle, has got to be one of the all time fumbles on the field. Blaze of Glory is a quick and great read if you’re interested. I’ve visited the site a couple of times. Lots to take in and the sites are easy to navigate by yourself.
Gettysburg I still think has to be #1 on everyone's list of US battlefields to see based on all the landmarks and the scale of the fight (biggest engagement of all time in the Western Hemisphere). Some day when the kids are a little older I'm gonna fly out to DC, do a wellness check on @Swaye and then take out kids on a tour of our nation's capital plus some of the most famous VA, MD and PA battlefields. Maybe we'll make it up to MA to see Lexington Green.
Shilo is infamous because it was the first major blood bath of the war- i.e., the moment when both sides knew it was going to be a long bloody struggle.
Shenandoah valley has a number of smaller battle fields. Basically from east of Dulles and then down the valley saw a lot of action. I've been out there multiple times and have never taken the tim to stop. Last time @Swaye ignored my pm's knowing I'd roofy him and have my way with him. Though I've heard rumors he built up an immunity for 'recreational' purposes. I'm guessing his beard softened him up a bit. Be prepared to be confused by the random person wearing James Madison Univ. gear. Its almost identical to UW gear and I have to keep my desire to yell 'Go Dawgs' to complete strangers in check.
Overland Campaign (i.e., Grant committed to running the damn ball) - 1864
This thread is timely. Mrs Nacho is down for a road trip to Gettysburg then northern Maryland to visit her cousins.
For those who've been to Gettysburg, how many days would I need to take it all in and please keep in mind I'll be accessing the park on my mobility scooter.
I would go with 2 actually. But if the time of year is when it’s busy there, maaaaybe you’d need a 3rd day?
Also what is a Northern Maryland?
Western MD is a thing. Southern MD is a thing. The Eastern Shore is a thing. Is that supposed to be the area north of Baltimore?
Well my only tip if you’re driving there is over in Wilmington is the greatest Costco on the planet. Ok, maybe not, I don’t know each state’s liquor laws, but what I DO know is the Wilmington Costco has the full selection of Costco liquor and better priced name brand liquor, and that liquor is tax free in Delaware.
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We came that close to losing Samsung
And the North almost went 3 and 0 in civil wars
It's amazing how tuff the commies fight and how shitty they govern
I've got TL; DR thought on this.
You know when a good time would be to see Antietam, Gettysburg and a few other Civil War sites?
The weekend of UW @ PSU.
I think it's interesting to contrast how TUFF the NORKS foughts vs the NVA/VC, as well as the shitty governance.
The NORKs never struck me as TUFF. They folded like a house of cards after Incheon and had to get bailed out by Mao. Granted, in this instance the US did invade the North and the ground was more favorable of US Military strengths as opposed to the terrain of Vietnam. But still the Vietminh, NVA/VC took a 30 year beating from the French and US and still came out on top.
Re: shitty governance, obviously the North was Stalinist as fuck for some time, but they've started to get their reads down and enjoy every improving relations with the US. Hell, there's actual REAL Hiltons in Hanoi now. They hate the Chinese more than we do, so there's a potential ally here as well.
TeCUMsahs
I honestly just love that part of the timeline, sent the south reeling.
Gettysburg is great, would recommend and I was last there 26 years ago. The expanse of the battlefield and then the number of participants and deaths is kind of wild. Where as a lot of battlefields have not been as preserved, with Kum & Go's standing where generals once planned, Gettysburg is still pretty close to what it looked like. The amount of memorials help put it in perspective.
Shiloh…Put Grant in consideration for the Heisman.. The body count alone was enough, but taking into consideration that the Confederacy had a punchers chance to break through Grant’s line and whiskey dicked it away after Johnny Reb Johnston perished in battle, has got to be one of the all time fumbles on the field. Blaze of Glory is a quick and great read if you’re interested. I’ve visited the site a couple of times. Lots to take in and the sites are easy to navigate by yourself.
Gettysburg I still think has to be #1 on everyone's list of US battlefields to see based on all the landmarks and the scale of the fight (biggest engagement of all time in the Western Hemisphere). Some day when the kids are a little older I'm gonna fly out to DC, do a wellness check on @Swaye and then take out kids on a tour of our nation's capital plus some of the most famous VA, MD and PA battlefields. Maybe we'll make it up to MA to see Lexington Green.
Shilo is infamous because it was the first major blood bath of the war- i.e., the moment when both sides knew it was going to be a long bloody struggle.
Shenandoah valley has a number of smaller battle fields. Basically from east of Dulles and then down the valley saw a lot of action. I've been out there multiple times and have never taken the tim to stop. Last time @Swaye ignored my pm's knowing I'd roofy him and have my way with him. Though I've heard rumors he built up an immunity for 'recreational' purposes. I'm guessing his beard softened him up a bit. Be prepared to be confused by the random person wearing James Madison Univ. gear. Its almost identical to UW gear and I have to keep my desire to yell 'Go Dawgs' to complete strangers in check.
This thread is timely. Mrs Nacho is down for a road trip to Gettysburg then northern Maryland to visit her cousins.
For those who've been to Gettysburg, how many days would I need to take it all in and please keep in mind I'll be accessing the park on my mobility scooter.
Never fight uphill on a mobility scooter me boys ! @CFetters_Nacho_Lover
I’m a nacho lover, not a fighter.
Does Mrs Nacho call yer belly Little or Big Round Top ?
She just calls me fat ass.
The O/U is 5
I would go with 2 actually. But if the time of year is when it’s busy there, maaaaybe you’d need a 3rd day?
Also what is a Northern Maryland?
Western MD is a thing. Southern MD is a thing. The Eastern Shore is a thing. Is that supposed to be the area north of Baltimore?
Hey, I’ve never claimed to be a Maryland superiority guy.
Yes, area north of Baltimore.
That’s called “Delaware”
That’s northeast. Due north of Baltimore is what I’m referring to.
That’s called “Pennsylvania”
you’re welcome.
Well my only tip if you’re driving there is over in Wilmington is the greatest Costco on the planet. Ok, maybe not, I don’t know each state’s liquor laws, but what I DO know is the Wilmington Costco has the full selection of Costco liquor and better priced name brand liquor, and that liquor is tax free in Delaware.