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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 27, 2016 3:48:23 GMT
warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/32621/BURNISHED-ROWS-OF-STEEL-A-History-of-the-Great-War linkBURNISHED ROWS OF STEEL: A History of the Great War By T.F. Smith Copyright (c) 2013-2016 by the author. All rights reserved. Foreword The linked is a work of fiction, and created primarily for entertainment value, both for the audience and the author. Anyone taking it too seriously will be asked to have a cold frosty one and enjoy life. Having said that, I have tried to be true to the times in which this story is set, and to the individuals who are featured, as best that I can. I have also tried to source everything; if the inspiration for a particular turn of events is unclear, I will try and make it so to anyone who asks. Not everything used as inspiration occurred exactly as written, but the events so referenced were all within a reasonable time period – say, a professional man’s career – of two decades (either side) of the story that follows. No chiroptera need apply, as far as I can tell; others may differ. So be it, and – please – enjoy. To start, read the italicized material to yourself in slow time, to help set the stage: ….I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel:
“As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel,
Since God is marching on.
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Since God is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat:
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on.
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Our God is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me.
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on.- written by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, as published in the Atlantic Monthly, Vol. IX, February, 1862. Read more: alternate-timelines.proboards.com/thread/427/guests-welcome#ixzz4CkR1wZiq |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 27, 2016 3:54:33 GMT
warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/32621/BURNISHED-ROWS-OF-STEEL-A-History-of-the-Great-War linkBURNISHED ROWS OF STEEL: A History of the Great War By T.F. Smith Copyright (c) 2013-2016 by the author. All rights reserved. Foreword The linked is a work of fiction, and created primarily for entertainment value, both for the audience and the author. Anyone taking it too seriously will be asked to have a cold frosty one and enjoy life. Having said that, I have tried to be true to the times in which this story is set, and to the individuals who are featured, as best that I can. I have also tried to source everything; if the inspiration for a particular turn of events is unclear, I will try and make it so to anyone who asks. Not everything used as inspiration occurred exactly as written, but the events so referenced were all within a reasonable time period – say, a professional man’s career – of two decades (either side) of the story that follows. No chiroptera need apply, as far as I can tell; others may differ. So be it, and – please – enjoy. To start, read the italicized material to yourself in slow time, to help set the stage: ….I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel:
“As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel,
Since God is marching on.
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Since God is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat:
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on.
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Our God is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me.
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on.- written by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, as published in the Atlantic Monthly, Vol. IX, February, 1862. Read more: alternate-timelines.proboards.com/thread/427/guests-welcome#ixzz4CkR1wZiqThanks for posting a very good timeline on this humble little forum. |
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tfsmith121
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 27, 2016 4:08:16 GMT
Thank you for the invitation - it is appreciated!
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 30, 2016 3:15:06 GMT
Postings are up through Chapter 6, set in June, 1862...
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2016 3:17:40 GMT
Postings are up through Chapter 6, set in June, 1862... Nice will read them and hopefully have something to comment about. |
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 30, 2016 5:45:02 GMT
Thanks - it is appreciated.
Best,
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2016 13:43:41 GMT
Thanks - it is appreciated. Best, Okay lets start at Chapter 1 – At Heaven’s Command. A good beginning, so His Royal Highness, Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emanuel - the Prince Consort is dead before he could have intervened to soften the British diplomatic response in responds to the Trent Affair that is something i seen several times for a alternate civil war to begin. The United States government not accept their demands is also expected, otherwise the timeline of yours would be a very short one. |
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 30, 2016 16:00:59 GMT
True  Having a war with the rational actors who helped prevent it, historically, still on the scene would be challenging. Are you going to post your comments on warships1? |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2016 16:03:38 GMT
True Having a war with the rational actors who helped prevent it, historically, still on the scene would be challenging. Are you going to post your comments on warships1? If you want to i can post them also there. |
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 30, 2016 20:18:48 GMT
Thanks - please do.
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2016 20:22:23 GMT
Have already done it, are the same question but i will to to have some different questions to you than i have here. |
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jun 30, 2016 20:29:35 GMT
Many thanks - certainly appreciate a critical read.
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2016 20:33:43 GMT
Many thanks - certainly appreciate a critical read. As long as your timeline does not end up like the Stars and Stripes trilogy where the British seem not to know who their enemy is when they also invade the CSA. |
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Post by tfsmith121 on Jul 1, 2016 21:51:02 GMT
No, trying to avoid that sort of silliness, which is why I invite comments ...  |
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Post by lordroel on Jul 1, 2016 21:53:21 GMT
No, trying to avoid that sort of silliness, which is why I invite comments ... I probably one of the few who like his books, also the 3 Britannia's First Trilogy books by Peter Tsouras are good, it has airships and submarines in it. |
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Having a war with the rational actors who helped prevent it, historically, still on the scene would be challenging.