Comments on: Manhunt http://history.dragoons.org/2007/12/14/manhunt/ Serving proudly since 1836 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:09:42 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: TacomaDave http://history.dragoons.org/2007/12/14/manhunt/comment-page-1/#comment-895 TacomaDave Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:14:21 +0000 http://history.dragoons.org/?p=430#comment-895 Mr. Brough, Thank you for your inquiry concerning the Axmann capture. I hope I can give you a satisfactory answer. The account posted on the 2d Cavalry Association site is 100% reliable in as much as it is the actual account of the mission, compiled and conveyed by the personnel who participated in the mission, and published by the 2d Cavalry Association Historical Section in the book SECOND UNITED STATES CAVALRY - A HISTORY - THE GHOSTS OF PATTON'S THIRD ARMY. The book was published in 1947 by the men of the unit and printed in Munich, so it is true and accurate in as much as their account of the actions. Mistakes can be made in keeping records, and I have found and tried to correct many mistakes from the book, so I am sure there are more. Did you see the associated maps with the mission? These can be enlarged to substantial size for viewing detail. If I can be of any more assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. Dave Gettman 2d Cavalry Association History Center Editor Mr. Brough,
Thank you for your inquiry concerning the Axmann capture. I hope I can give you a satisfactory answer.

The account posted on the 2d Cavalry Association site is 100% reliable in as much as it is the actual account of the mission, compiled and conveyed by the personnel who participated in the mission, and published by the 2d Cavalry Association Historical Section in the book SECOND UNITED STATES CAVALRY – A HISTORY – THE GHOSTS OF PATTON’S THIRD ARMY.

The book was published in 1947 by the men of the unit and printed in Munich, so it is true and accurate in as much as their account of the actions. Mistakes can be made in keeping records, and I have found and tried to correct many mistakes from the book, so I am sure there are more.

Did you see the associated maps with the mission? These can be enlarged to substantial size for viewing detail.

If I can be of any more assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Dave Gettman
2d Cavalry Association
History Center Editor

]]> By: Neil Brough http://history.dragoons.org/2007/12/14/manhunt/comment-page-1/#comment-894 Neil Brough Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:04:18 +0000 http://history.dragoons.org/?p=430#comment-894 Dear Sir, Without wishing to be at all offensive I would like to ask a question: Is this information 100% reliable? I ask because I am preparing a book on Axmann and the information given here is new to me. It runs counter to Axmann's own account of his capture which he says took place in Lubeck. I confess, that your account seems to me the more trustworthy. Having been a soldier myself (British army) for nine years I think you have the ring of authenticity. If I am right it is back to the drawing board. Please tell me if I can rely 100% on this story and if there are any other details you may care to add but have ommitted here. Thanks. Neil Brough Dear Sir,
Without wishing to be at all offensive I would like to ask a question:
Is this information 100% reliable? I ask because I am preparing a book on Axmann and the information given here is new to me. It runs counter to Axmann’s own account of his capture which he says took place in Lubeck.
I confess, that your account seems to me the more trustworthy.
Having been a soldier myself (British army) for nine years I think you have the ring of authenticity. If I am right it is back to the drawing board.
Please tell me if I can rely 100% on this story and if there are any other details you may care to add but have ommitted here.

Thanks.
Neil Brough

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