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I'm afraid I know absolutely nothing about the Fighting Irish, or Irish regiments in the American Civil war. But, sorta in that same era there was a famous Carlow man, Myles Keogh, whom fought with General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 and was killed, all on the American side died, apart from Keogh's horse, Comanche, he was wounded but brought back to health, never ridden again and held in very high regard for the next 20 years of his life, when he died they even had him stuffed and exhibited!
Green_Sleeves: I'm afraid I know absolutely nothing about the Fighting Irish, or Irish regiments in the American Civil war. But, sorta in that same era there was a famous Carlow man, Myles Keogh, whom fought with General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 and was killed, all on the American side died, apart from Keogh's horse, Comanche, he was wounded but brought back to health, never ridden again and held in very high regard for the next 20 years of his life, when he died they even had him stuffed and exhibited!
There a a few greats films out mate Glory,Gettysburg,Gods and Generals.I have keen interest in the Amercian Civil War.
As for Custer Regiment the 7th Cavarly was mainly made of Irishmen.
I like these guys. They showed real spirit.
howlingwolf: I like these guys. They showed real spirit.
thanks howling
must do some research on them never heard of them before.biggles90000: There a a few greats films out mate Glory,Gettysburg,Gods and Generals.I have keen interest in the Amercian Civil War.
As for Custer Regiment the 7th Cavarly was mainly made of Irishmen.
As for Custer Regiment the 7th Cavarly was mainly made of Irishmen.
Yeah thats right, 7th cavalry, apparently the myth goes that the Indians would scalp there victims but when they came to Kehoe they didnt due to a 'lamb of god' medal he was wearing, they were afraid to interfere with him lest they should bring bad spirits upon themselves
so what is the best war film old or new?
Cla35: so what is the best war film old or new?
I really enjoyed 'Der Untergang', I believe its pretty historically correct and a really chilling insight into the last days of the Third Reich.
One of the most disturbing war movies I ever seen was a Russian movie called 'Come and See', its just creepy, even thinking about it now gives me a chill!!
Green_Sleeves: I really enjoyed 'Der Untergang', I believe its pretty historically correct and a really chilling insight into the last days of the Third Reich.
One of the most disturbing war movies I ever seen was a Russian movie called 'Come and See', its just creepy, even thinking about it now gives me a chill!!
One of the most disturbing war movies I ever seen was a Russian movie called 'Come and See', its just creepy, even thinking about it now gives me a chill!!
dont know that last one baught every bleedin war film in this pack so led belive now just pissed but do prefer the old ones blue max and that but truthly non sre actual when realy look
Cla35: dont know that last one baught every bleedin war film in this pack so led belive now just pissed but do prefer the old ones blue max and that but truthly non sre actual when realy look
The old ones are good alright, like 'A Bridge too Far', 'Battle of Britain', 'Bridge at Remagen', 'Cross of Iron' etc, but then the likes of Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare are a bit too 'Hollywood', I dont like Saving Private Ryan either, its a bit too 'go team America!' for me.
Speaking of A Bridge too Far, man, the intro titles for that, the list of stars!! Anthony Hopkins, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Gene Hackman, Lawrence Oliver, Robert Redford, Maximillen Schell, Dirk Bogarde........what a cast!!!!!! You dont see that too often.
The Russians make some good movies!! I seen one recently, 'The Fortress at Brest', really graphic WW2 movie!
Green_Sleeves: The old ones are good alright, like 'A Bridge too Far', 'Battle of Britain', 'Bridge at Remagen', 'Cross of Iron' etc, but then the likes of Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare are a bit too 'Hollywood', I dont like Saving Private Ryan either, its a bit too 'go team America!' for me.
Speaking of A Bridge too Far, man, the intro titles for that, the list of stars!! Anthony Hopkins, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Gene Hackman, Lawrence Oliver, Robert Redford, Maximillen Schell, Dirk Bogarde........what a cast!!!!!! You dont see that too often.The Russians make some good movies!! I seen one recently, 'The Fortress at Brest', really graphic WW2 movie!
Speaking of A Bridge too Far, man, the intro titles for that, the list of stars!! Anthony Hopkins, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Gene Hackman, Lawrence Oliver, Robert Redford, Maximillen Schell, Dirk Bogarde........what a cast!!!!!! You dont see that too often.The Russians make some good movies!! I seen one recently, 'The Fortress at Brest', really graphic WW2 movie!
yea bridge to far is a great film but come on were eagles dare the sound track amazing first few secods of the tune ok acting bit wooden but going off subject a film for its stars has to be true romace
manily the scene with chris walken and dennis hopper scilians are spicks deadly try name all the stars
and oi no google man
Cla35: yea bridge to far is a great film but come on were eagles dare the sound track amazing first few secods of the tune ok acting bit wooden but going off subject a film for its stars has to be true romace
manily the scene with chris walken and dennis hopper scilians are spicks deadly try name all the stars and oi no google man
manily the scene with chris walken and dennis hopper scilians are spicks deadly try name all the stars and oi no google man
Is that the 'youre an eggplant' scene?
I only seen the movie once, so I have no idea.Thats one thing about the old movies, frikkin; excellent intros.
The intro for Where Eagles Dare, A Bridge too Far, Battle of Britian, Cross of Iron, all epic long tunes!
Green_Sleeves: My pet gripe with war movies, is the likes of 'Valkyrie', where it had the potental to possibly be a good movie but the Germans are speaking with English accent?! Thats just too confusing, I want them speaking German.
Actually speaking of war movies, cant believe I forgot 'The Longest Day'!! That movie seems to go on and on.....in a good way!
Actually speaking of war movies, cant believe I forgot 'The Longest Day'!! That movie seems to go on and on.....in a good way!
that it does problem is with modern films americans get confused to easily so have be dumbed down they ha d to do two endings to titanic for them cause got depressed how sad
Cla35: that it does problem is with modern films americans get confused to easily so have be dumbed down they ha d to do two endings to titanic for them cause got depressed how sad
One thing thats badly needed is a decent WW1 movie, I kno there's 'All Quiet on the Western Front', Bluemax, Aces High, etc. Bu ttheres no decent, modern WW1 flick, the movie 'A Very Long Engagement' has some pretty graphic and realistic 'action' scenes but its all wrapped up within a love story.
Green_Sleeves: One thing thats badly needed is a decent WW1 movie, I kno there's 'All Quiet on the Western Front', Bluemax, Aces High, etc. Bu ttheres no decent, modern WW1 flick, the movie 'A Very Long Engagement' has some pretty graphic and realistic 'action' scenes but its all wrapped up within a love story.
hitting ths sack now man but did u watch the itv series on world war one with rudyard kipling and his son the harry potter guy played him very good night man
Cla35: hitting ths sack now man but did u watch the itv series on world war one with rudyard kipling and his son the harry potter guy played him very good night man
Yeah, forgot about that, that was pretty good actually, emm.....'My Boy Jack'?? A real gritty, true to life, minus the soppy love story stuff, moving WW1 movie would go down a treat!
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Green_Sleeves: Yeah thats right, 7th cavalry, apparently the myth goes that the Indians would scalp there victims but when they came to Kehoe they didnt due to a 'lamb of god' medal he was wearing, they were afraid to interfere with him lest they should bring bad spirits upon themselves
The 7th Cavalry are now a helicopter unit if I'm not mistaken.
delamer: The 7th Cavalry are now a helicopter unit if I'm not mistaken.
Yep they served in Vietnam Mel Gibson film When We Were Soldiers is brilliant.
Cla35: so what is the best war film old or new?
My favourite has to be Zulu Michael Caines film also staring Richard Baker brilliant film about the defence of Rorkes Drift.
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Formation:
Brigade
63rd New York Infantry Regiment
69th New York Infantry Regiment
88th New York Infantry Regiment
*29th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
28th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
* was made up of mainly Irish Immigrants
Date Of Brigade Formation: September 1861
Motto: "They shall never retreat from the charge of lances