Battle Of Saylor’s Creek : Road To Appomattox : The Civil War
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Step back in time with us on a poignant journey through the hauntingly beautiful Sailor’s Creek battlefield, a site steeped in the legacy of the Civil War. Join us as we explore the significance and stories that echo through the rolling hills and wooded ravines of this historic Virginia landscape.
Walking in the footsteps of soldiers who fought and fell on these very grounds, we will uncover the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience that defined the Battle of Sailor’s Creek. Through markers and monuments we will pay homage to the enduring spirit of those who gave their lives in service of their beliefs.
From the strategic vantage points that dot the battlefield, each element of Sailor’s Creek tells a story of courage and honor. As we delve into the personal accounts of the men who stood on opposite sides of the conflict, we will gain a deeper understanding of the human experience of war and the bonds forged in the crucible of battle.
Join us on this unforgettable tour of Sailor’s Creek, where history comes alive, and the echoes of the past remind us of the sacrifices made for freedom and unity. Subscribe to our channel for more immersive historical experiences and let us walk together through the corridors of time.
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I just found this video. I have a great great uncle who fought at Saylor's Creek & was awarded Medal Of Honor Lewis Brest.
Lewis Francis Brest, captured a flag.
What an excellent overview of one of my favorite battlefields. Just the right amount of narration and appropriate choice of somber music. Makes me want to visit again and this time walk more of the trails. Thank you for investing the time to put this together and sharing.
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I very much appreciate how the commentary provides a rich narrative, full of detail and compassion, but without implicitly taking the perspective of one side or the other. It's nice to be visually immersed in the landscape in something like the way the soldiers would have been: in motion.
Thank you, I’m not a historian, I’m just a traveler, I try hard to provide as much history on the ground that I can learn before going there. Simply put, it’s like a walk in the park. I want to take people through the field with me as I talk to them, like I would a friend. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already and make sure to share with your friends as it helps keep me filming.
My wife and I stopped at Sailor's Creek one morning, on our way to Appomattox. It was a bright, sunny spring day in Virginia. She's a "Yankee Girl" who bairly knew anything about Appomattox, and had never heard of Sailor's Creek. We stopped at the visitors center there, and walked across to read a couple of markers. She stopped, her face contorted. "What happened here?" she asked? Then she started to sob. "Something really bad happened here." I started to explain how the Federals smashed into the Rebel army and the last real hope of the Confederacy died. She just sobbed, great big, gut wrenching sobs like I've never heard come from a person before. "We have got to leave. I cannot stay in this place. This is the saddest place I have ever been in my life." About a mile down the road, she had stopped crying, and gotten control of herself and just kept saying..."That was silly. What's wrong with me? That place was so sad I just could not stay there." A little later, when we got to Appomattox, she got out of the car and smiled. "This is a place of peace. It's sad, but not without hope. "
She's been back to Saylor's creek a couple of times since then, and has never reacted the way she did that first time. I've never bought it up again, but I have to wonder, just what she experienced. She's never done anything like it before or sense.
People have different experiences at these places. They’re all special
I have seen many CW battles and must say to you that your coverage of Saylor Creek is the most spot on.
In addition the soundtrack of Classical and solemn sounds adds ambiance to this tragic battle. As it was.
You have given me an amazing compliment. Thank you so much. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t for more of these videos and share with your friends. It keeps me going and creating videos like these about very important places. Thanks again!
I visited this site in the 1980's with several men from my unit, including my Captain. I was with the 1/278 Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard. We were in annual training at Fort Pickett Virginia and had a day of leave. 5 of us stood there in uniform, at the cluster of rocks below the Hillsman house. It was a very quiet day, and we stood on the same rock that Confederate commanders stood upon while directing the battle. It was a very solumn moment as we stood with our own commander,reflecting upon the gravity of the sacrifice of our Southern ancestors so many years ago. And when I die, I will gladly be placed in Southern soil, where I was born and where I belong...
Very cool trip they took you on.
@@HistorywithWaffles Do you live in Virginia? Did you have Confederate ancestors? Have you served in the military? You did an excellent job with your presentation..
I’ve visited many a battlefield in VA… this one is my fav. The drama. Great video.
Thank you very much. I love this place too.
Great presentation! From 1987-2005 I was an artillery and Cavalry re-enactor for both sides here. Saylors Creek is a one of a kind battleground as it is almost pristine to the way it was in April of 1865. It is a must see destination and pays great tribute to the valor of all who fought here victor and vanquished.
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This was by far one of the most enjoyable videos I have ever seen. What a wonderful tour you gave. So much information and beautiful video of the battlefield and countryside. I can’t thank you enough for this tour, and an emotional tour at that. My first time seeing your channel and I’ve subscribed and looking forward to more of these presentations. Well done, sir.
You have given me such a high compliment and I hope future videos are just as pleasing. Thank you so much for watching. Make sure to share with your friends and check out some of my earlier work, one of my favorites is the Spotsylvania work I did this last month.
My great great grandfather surrendered at Saylors Creek after fighting from the beginning of the war. This shows how dedicated the southern cause was to fight half clothed, starving and at a military disadvantage to the end.
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Nice job. Nice smooth video and I liked the way to stopped and oriented us on the battlefield. So many time, when watching other videos I have trouble visualizing where everything/everyone was and where they were coming from.
@@johnsimms4501 thanks for watching, it was something I learned watching others and wishing the same thing also a suggestion by one of my subscribers. I hope you’ll subscribe and keep coming back.
Another great episode. I really appreciate the way to presented the storytelling and progressed through it.
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Great tour!! It’s been a lot of years since I was there and I see that it’s much better interpreting. Thanks for sharing this!!
Ed from Lynchburg
Thanks for watching. Had a lot of fun filming this.
It’s a well preserved battlefield. I think the fact that it’s off the main tract helps. Been there twice and you don’t appreciate the terrain fully unless you see it first hand. And that hill is steeper than you think it is unless you walk it
Great battlefield for sure
Thiis is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos. Great job! I love your format! I just subscribed.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tour of Saylor's Creek. UVA professor Dr. Caroline Janney's book ENDS OF WAR does a great job of describing Lee's retreat from Petersburg & Richmond.
Thank you for watching and the book suggestion. I always love hearing from those that watch. Please subscribe if you haven’t already and share with your friends to keep me going. Any suggestions for future locations? I’d love to hear.
Thank you for doing this for us! I love it! ❤
I’m happy you all enjoy it. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more
One of my favorite battle fields. Incredibly untouched .
While you are near Farmville (or back that way again) a video on The Battle of High Bridge may be worth it. Small, but ferocious fight with some singular personalities blue and grey
Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion.
My gg grandpa was captured at Sailor creek. He was released from pt lookout prison camp at the end of June. He was in his first battle as heavy artillery converted to infantry. If he would have made it to Appomattox he would have been less than a dozen miles from home
Very interesting
My great-grandfather fought here with the 6th Corps as they chased the Rebels to Appomattox.
Very cool, what was his name?
@@HistorywithWaffles Alfred N. Sova (1847 - 1935) of Co. B, 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, 3rd Division. He also saw combat at Cold Harbor, Monocacy and Cedar Creek.
Good job.i hope you make more videos.
I make them every week. This week I will be bringing Appomattox
When I was there, I was at the Visitors Center and asked them if there's anything I should check out while I'm walking around, and they showed me the large mural inside the visitors center. They said to go to the Hillsman House and stand in front of the rocks on the hillside, and that's the perspective of the painting. You're looking at the rocks at 21:55.
Indeed. Wonderful view.
You did a really good job on narrating this the way you did it gave me a feeling of what it must have been like
Thank you, I’m very happy you liked it. I’m pretty proud of this one. It was one of my favorites to make.
great narrative.
Thank you for watching.
My 2X Grandpa Duncan C Ray, Co B, 2nd FL and his “walk home buddy”, Joel Burgess, 11th FL, made it through Saylors Creek to Appomattox
Thanks for sharing and watching
HAIL GENERAL U.S. GRANT!!!!!!
I past this area many time’s driving to Liberty University in Lynchburg. Sadly I never stopped. Big mistake on my part.
Next time you’re that way you now have a guide to visit it with. Just use the video! Thanks for watching.
You should have gotten with the rangers to see the Blood stained floors in the Hillsman house
Only one man on duty that day.
@@HistorywithWaffles darn
My God Has the army been dissolved
General Robert E Lee
One heck of a scene. Thanks for watching
Added to list of places to visit on the Appomattox trip.
Awesome, reach out if you ever need some info. Also the visitors center has a great ranger there.
I thought it was Mahone who halted as the wagon train proceded forward causing a gap in the line of about a half mile. Confusing marching orders.
Did Sgt. Wensz go home to Gettysburg after the war?
No he went back to his adopted home
@HistorywithWaffles which I assumed, im sure his townfolk had a problem with him, thanks for the answer.
The large Lee's retreat sign was 'mirrored'' and unreadable. Please ad it as an 'un-mirrored' still photo in the video.
Thank You for your efforts...
Otherwise did you enjoy the video?
Superb. 🫡🇺🇸☕️🧇🥓🍳. Thk Q.
Thank you for watching.