For those interested in this unit and its experiences during the Valley campaign, I've attached below a short illustrated history, which includes a little background on "Hinaus in die Ferne," the song they sang as they marched up to the fateful fence at Cross Keys. Enjoy!
Michael A. Schaffner
Bravo! Bully for you. Every once in a while a gem like this emerges above the usually contrite "do your research!" posts to keep us oldies (and the newbies) coming back for more. First rate work, Michael!!
Bob Williams
26th North Carolina Infantry
http://www.26nc.org/
AAIG, Carolina Legion
As [one of our cavalry] passed by, the general halted him and inquired "what part of the army he belonged to." "I don't belong to the army, I belong to the cavalry." "That's a fact," says [the general], "you can pass on." Silas Grisamore, 18th Louisiana
Thanks, Bob, I appreciate it. The history of German regiments in the civil war has suffered a bit from the lack of primary sources in English. Several recent translations have helped to address this, but we can only hope for more to come. In the meantime, I just like to share what I've found.Originally Posted by roundshot
Michael A. Schaffner
Very nice read! Thanks for sharing!
Would you mind if I forward this to my Kameraden who are not registered here?
Bene von Bremen
German Mess
"I had not previously known one could get on, even in this unsatisfactory fashion, with so little brain."
Ambrose Bierce "What I Saw of Shiloh"
Please go ahead, Benedict. Some of your comrades' families might have some more letters from the original cast.
Michael A. Schaffner
What a great read!! It will be a valuble tool to use when I attend Shenandoah '62 event in June, where we will portray the 8Th NY at Cross Keys!! Especially the part where they describe how the men of the 8th were clothed and outfitted.....ie, not having knapsacks, but using blanket rolls instead, cartridge box on waist belt instead of sling. Great info, thanks for sharing!!
Chris Birely
In memory of my GG Uncle, Pvt. John Thurston,
7th Va Inf Co. I (Holcombe Guards), Kemper's Brigade, Pickett's Division,
wounded and taken prisoner 3 July 1863.
I've been unable to load a sound file of "Hinaus in die Ferne," but those interested in hearing the melody will find it buried within this recording of the "Lundby March," at 1:26 through 1:52: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOSIraM-4Q The Lundby March celebrates an 1864 Prussian victory in the Schleswig-Holstein War.
Michael A. Schaffner
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