As I watched Gettysburg 158 and saw Jeff Sharra on with Gary, I learned about his new book “The Eagle’s Claw. I’m now 200 pages into it. Another great read by Mr. Sharra! Thank you!
I met Mr. Shaara at a book signing at Colonial Williamsburg for his first book. Gracious enough to take some time to speak with me. Of course, I have all his books and cherish each one. Thanks!
Yeah!!! USS Carl Vinson...I landed aboard her in the Philippine Sea in 1985 also in the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) C-2 Greyhound. I served aboard as nuclear Machinist Mate (Propulsion, Electricity, Water) 1985-1989. Thank you for the tour of Jeff's office! Lots of cool stuff in there.
I love all of the Shaara books (Michael and Jeff).... but, I think I enjoyed "Gone For Soldiers" the most. But, all of the books are great and I look forward to each new book that comes out.
To Jeff.. I stayed in that house several times as a guest of Sal and Gail. They lived that home. I cannot think of a more appropriate successor to them then you. Enjoy and God bless
Oh man, so excited about the TR book! River of Doubt is one of my all time favorite, most-referred books of astonishing history, I've even read it out loud to my kid, who immediately asked me to read it again! I've also read him Gods and Generals, so you can guess what will happen with the new book. He loves TR, even dressed as him for Halloween a couple of years ago. The view, the artifacts, the books. Awesome!
Wow, one of my favorite movies For the Love of the Game was written by his father! That is great to learn, and I highly recommend people watch it! And now I put it onto context of Gettysburg movie, very nostalgic and mind blown……..
Thank you to the fascinating author, Jeff Shaara, and the exemplary American Battlefield Trust for sharing these interesting and insightful thoughts and experiences.
It's so sad that Michael Shaara never got to see the legacy he passed on, thankfully Jeff did and he carries his father's legacy onwards with care and pride. EDIT: Also to have a Medal of Honor winner honor *you* with a challenge coin has to be a humbling, amazing experience. Deservedly so for Jeff and all the great work he's done.
One story he told many many years ago has always stuck with me. When his father was researching Killer Angels he was suffering from his heart ailment. He would sit in his car while his son ran up Little Round Top and then came down and described what he saw to his father. Very poignant.
Thanks Gary!! Please keep up the good work! For those of us who are unable to travel, you and your 'crew' and guests are a godsend by bringing the battlefields and history into our homes!
Thank you for sharing your office Mr. Shaara. As I was watching you go to your "reference" book section I could not help but try to strain my eyes to see what books you have on your shelf. Its always good to find books that will help in ones works. Now I will be picking up your new book. What a great view from your office. You mentioned a person by the name of John Heisen. I believe if he has done WWII reenacting, I know him very well. Just wondering if he is the same person I know. Thanks again for the tour.
I think I bought Killer in Angels around 1996. I heard of it thru replaying the Terrible Swift Sword board game and had found it at a fine used book store where it rested next to a fairly good copy of "The Passing of the Armies'' by Chamberlain (which I had read before) making me think they had been together for some time so I got both of them and still have them. In the age of e-books, which I don't really care for, there is a pleasant, definite aura around old books that is inescapable. I can't let them go. Thanks Jeff and Gary for all your amazing insights.
Whoa, that mention of Spokane, Washington came out of nowhere. I was born and raised there, and obsessed with the Civil War. I had to move to Virginia, though, just to be closer to the battlefields.
Love yours and your fathers body of work. Always wondered when you continued on the Civil War books did you have notes of your fathers along with your own research or are the other books all your research. Keep up the awesome books!
I've always been fascinated to see the work environments of successful authors. C-SPAN has (or used to have) a series of in-depth interviews with authors. Often, they would have the author give a short tour of his office/writing room. David McCullough, for example, writes in a glorified tool shed in his back yard. It's terrific that Shaara took the time to do this (as well as participate in the segment on Little Round Top).
Gary. Thank you for this video. I'm stuck at home with a bad back for 2 months and you have made my ordeal a lot easier. You guys are very good at what you do and I appreciate it. You have outdone yourselves for this years anniversary.
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Thoroughly enjoyed listening Jeff and Garry visit!.. I noticed the Strat or is it a Tele? Also a couple of pedals, too. Just curious! .. Thank you so much.
@Jessica , hi Jessica, the guitar you noticed on its stand is a fender Stratocaster and it looks like the pedals are various distortion, flange, effects pedals. Couldn't really make them out clearly but the guitar is definitely a strat.
Very interesting tour! I sadly have never heard of this author yet, but I will be buying a few of the books mentioned here ASAP! I'm always looking for a new, good read... sounds like I've been turned onto a whole NEW (to me) AUTHOR! Very cool office and artifacts and awards etc. It really is a great space. Just the old brick in there had me captivated. These videos have yet to disappoint me! Great work to everybody, thanks for sharing! Jimmy Brown @bonezcustoms on Instagram
I just found a copy of that 1976 Killer Angels edition with the woman on the cover. Found it on the free books rack at my library. UNBELIEVABLE. Still can't find another like it anywhere online. No mention of it either. Just in this video. He claims its his prize possession.
Somehow, someway, The Last Full Measure needs to be made to complete the trilogy. I know Jeff has given up on the project but I would still love to see it made.
Hi American battlefield trust and Gary. I have something they may be of interest to you.. If ANYONE has any suggestions please by all means, comment. I metal detect as a hobbie. I won't mention where exactly, but you might be able to know where I am talking about. Living in Delaware there is a specific battlefield around Newark that took place in 1777 during September. There was a skirmish between the continental army of the United States and the British and Hessian armies. Detecting in this specific field by the bridge where said skirmish happened, I dug up a Hessian dog tag. The name reads: German, HALL. Its pewter and has two makeshift tiny holes for the neck string portion to go through. Now I know that officially, there were no dog tags implemented in the military until 1899 officially, during the spanish/American war.. With that being said, ive researched site after site online for any information on possible identification tags soldiers would make circa the American Revolution and to no avail still. I am 100% certain this identification tag reading: GERMAN HALL, is exactly that. A makeshift id tag. Does anyone have any idea who I can speak with in regards to this piece? I have not been able to find a single person or website.
Wow! An office with a view of the Round Tops.👍
As I watched Gettysburg 158 and saw Jeff Sharra on with Gary, I learned about his new book “The Eagle’s Claw. I’m now 200 pages into it. Another great read by Mr. Sharra! Thank you!
Thank you ABT and Mr. Shaara for allowing us into your home. I appreciate the endless hours of quality entertainment that you both provide.
I met Mr. Shaara at a book signing at Colonial Williamsburg for his first book. Gracious enough to take some time to speak with me. Of course, I have all his books and cherish each one. Thanks!
That enthusiasm is infectous. Well done!
Thank you Jeff! Thanks Garry and the gang. Much appreciated.
I like when there is an opportunity to see someone I admire in a totally relatable way. Thanks for sharing with us!
Yeah!!! USS Carl Vinson...I landed aboard her in the Philippine Sea in 1985 also in the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) C-2 Greyhound. I served aboard as nuclear Machinist Mate (Propulsion, Electricity, Water) 1985-1989. Thank you for the tour of Jeff's office! Lots of cool stuff in there.
I love all of the Shaara books (Michael and Jeff).... but, I think I enjoyed "Gone For Soldiers" the most. But, all of the books are great and I look forward to each new book that comes out.
To Jeff.. I stayed in that house several times as a guest of Sal and Gail. They lived that home.
I cannot think of a more appropriate successor to them then you. Enjoy and God bless
Oh man, so excited about the TR book! River of Doubt is one of my all time favorite, most-referred books of astonishing history, I've even read it out loud to my kid, who immediately asked me to read it again! I've also read him Gods and Generals, so you can guess what will happen with the new book. He loves TR, even dressed as him for Halloween a couple of years ago.
The view, the artifacts, the books. Awesome!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU JEFF and American Battlefield Trust!!!!
Wow, one of my favorite movies For the Love of the Game was written by his father! That is great to learn, and I highly recommend people watch it! And now I put it onto context of Gettysburg movie, very nostalgic and mind blown……..
Thanks so much for this. Really enjoyed this series along with a tour of my favorite writer's office.
Excellent interview and tour. Nice to see that Jeff is still a very down to earth person and I wish him much success in his future projects.
What a wonderful tour and interview. I'm so glad that we have Jeff Shaara to bring history to life - and in a very accurate way. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Thank you!
Thank you to the fascinating author, Jeff Shaara, and the exemplary American Battlefield Trust for sharing these interesting and insightful thoughts and experiences.
It's so sad that Michael Shaara never got to see the legacy he passed on, thankfully Jeff did and he carries his father's legacy onwards with care and pride. EDIT: Also to have a Medal of Honor winner honor *you* with a challenge coin has to be a humbling, amazing experience. Deservedly so for Jeff and all the great work he's done.
One story he told many many years ago has always stuck with me. When his father was researching Killer Angels he was suffering from his heart ailment. He would sit in his car while his son ran up Little Round Top and then came down and described what he saw to his father. Very poignant.
Thanks Gary!! Please keep up the good work! For those of us who are unable to travel, you and your 'crew' and guests are a godsend by bringing the battlefields and history into our homes!
Thank you for sharing your office Mr. Shaara. As I was watching you go to your "reference" book section I could not help but try to strain my eyes to see what books you have on your shelf. Its always good to find books that will help in ones works. Now I will be picking up your new book. What a great view from your office. You mentioned a person by the name of John Heisen. I believe if he has done WWII reenacting, I know him very well. Just wondering if he is the same person I know. Thanks again for the tour.
I think I bought Killer in Angels around 1996. I heard of it thru replaying the Terrible Swift Sword board game and had found it at a fine used book store where it rested next to a fairly good copy of "The Passing of the Armies'' by Chamberlain (which I had read before) making me think they had been together for some time so I got both of them and still have them.
In the age of e-books, which I don't really care for, there is a pleasant, definite aura around old books that is inescapable. I can't let them go.
Thanks Jeff and Gary for all your amazing insights.
Whoa, that mention of Spokane, Washington came out of nowhere. I was born and raised there, and obsessed with the Civil War. I had to move to Virginia, though, just to be closer to the battlefields.
Yaaay! Ya'll are awesome! Thanks Jeff for sharing.
Very nice, thanks to Mr. Shaara , I know a little of Gettysburg, my guess is the office is near the Seminary.
Love yours and your fathers body of work. Always wondered when you continued on the Civil War books did you have notes of your fathers along with your own research or are the other books all your research. Keep up the awesome books!
I've always been fascinated to see the work environments of successful authors. C-SPAN has (or used to have) a series of in-depth interviews with authors. Often, they would have the author give a short tour of his office/writing room. David McCullough, for example, writes in a glorified tool shed in his back yard. It's terrific that Shaara took the time to do this (as well as participate in the segment on Little Round Top).
I watched one done on Shelby Foote a few years ago.
Totally Agree!
Thank you! I am always grateful for your great presentations.
Excellent work as always...I believe those are 20 mm shot glasses...
Really enjoyed this interview and the advice of persistency. Killer angel s is such a brilliant work of art. Thanks very much for all your work.
Fabulous interview and tour !!! Thank you for this !!!
This was great!
Gary. Thank you for this video. I'm stuck at home with a bad back for 2 months and you have made my ordeal a lot easier. You guys are very good at what you do and I appreciate it. You have outdone yourselves for this years anniversary.
Great video, thanks
Great video. Thanks for describing the BIC method. I hope one day Mr Shaara will write about the War of 1812. Especially the Niagara Campaign.
Is that a bust of General George Patton I see o n the window sill? You are both very engaging to listen to.. THANK YOU
So Mr Shaara lives in 'Red Patch'? How awesome, I'm jealous!
Adelman gets a front row seat and access to all the Gods of the civil war. If your not a subscriber, your missing out. He’s excellent, along with all his top notch guest. I very much enjoy 👍!!
I have learned so much from Garry and the team there! How he remembers everything is beyond me. I'd need days of notes lol
Thoroughly enjoyed listening Jeff and Garry visit!.. I noticed the Strat or is it a Tele? Also a couple of pedals, too. Just curious! .. Thank you so much.
@Jessica , hi Jessica, the guitar you noticed on its stand is a fender Stratocaster and it looks like the pedals are various distortion, flange, effects pedals. Couldn't really make them out clearly but the guitar is definitely a strat.
Teles typically have a different body style. I think the one yellow pedal is an rc81 distortion pedal or a flange effects pedal.
Very interesting tour! I sadly have never heard of this author yet, but I will be buying a few of the books mentioned here ASAP! I'm always looking for a new, good read... sounds like I've been turned onto a whole NEW (to me) AUTHOR! Very cool office and artifacts and awards etc. It really is a great space. Just the old brick in there had me captivated. These videos have yet to disappoint me! Great work to everybody, thanks for sharing!
Jimmy Brown
@bonezcustoms on Instagram
I just found a copy of that 1976 Killer Angels edition with the woman on the cover. Found it on the free books rack at my library. UNBELIEVABLE. Still can't find another like it anywhere online. No mention of it either. Just in this video. He claims its his prize possession.
"He's not here; he doesn't KNOW we're here" = Coffee Snort. Thanks for that, LOL!
Somehow, someway, The Last Full Measure needs to be made to complete the trilogy. I know Jeff has given up on the project but I would still love to see it made.
3:36 That's the movie soundtrack, not the audiobook.
Aha! A case in point! Very ungrumpy, too!
I bought Civil War Battlefields at Old Fort Jackson GA. Is there any way whenever I get to Gettysburg for Jeff to sign it?
legend
I cant believe theres 2 people who didnt like video.. CMON MAN
Seems like a down to earth kind of person.
My 90 year father was 20 years old when he severed in the 23rd RCT at the battle of Chipyong-ni
He needs to do a War of 1812 novel
I was number 100 to 👍. Eaglegards...
I try to read all his works
Can we get more animated battlevideos thenindepth 12 min long ones not the 1 min clips you got as the majority those are fun
I have 8 challenge coins in my collection two from my grandfather in the Korean War.
Gary without a hat..... And he has the same receding hairline like I have.....😊
Landing Zone xray WOW!! (We were soldiers)
Hi American battlefield trust and Gary. I have something they may be of interest to you.. If ANYONE has any suggestions please by all means, comment. I metal detect as a hobbie. I won't mention where exactly, but you might be able to know where I am talking about. Living in Delaware there is a specific battlefield around Newark that took place in 1777 during September. There was a skirmish between the continental army of the United States and the British and Hessian armies. Detecting in this specific field by the bridge where said skirmish happened, I dug up a Hessian dog tag. The name reads: German, HALL. Its pewter and has two makeshift tiny holes for the neck string portion to go through. Now I know that officially, there were no dog tags implemented in the military until 1899 officially, during the spanish/American war.. With that being said, ive researched site after site online for any information on possible identification tags soldiers would make circa the American Revolution and to no avail still. I am 100% certain this identification tag reading: GERMAN HALL, is exactly that. A makeshift id tag. Does anyone have any idea who I can speak with in regards to this piece? I have not been able to find a single person or website.
Civil War Novels. the only genre where fiction is really less dramatic and interesting than reality