Kaplan’s article about Wynton is simply a continuation [extension?] of his role as a hack writer for MSN online magazine where they proudly proclaim, “Fred Kaplan writes the 'War Stories' column for Slate.” The below sites represent examples of his highest and best use by MSN.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2088799 http://politics.slate.msn.com/id/2082932 http://slate.msn.com/id/2098499/ http://slate.msn.com/id/2098130/
Trumpets and War --- I don't think so.