Just absolutely fantastic videos, I can picture it all in my head thanks to your detailed explanations. I look forward to each video you folks issue, keep up the great content!!!
Thanks guys! I asked about Pamplin Park in comments on an earlier video this afternoon, and here it is! Pamplin Park is great, easy to spend an entire day there. I really enjoy your videos! Your enthusiasm in sharing your knowledge.
At Pamplin there is an video exhibit in which you stand opposite a Federal unit preparing to fire. They fire and puffs of air blow on you simulating Minie balls going over your head. It’s pretty eerie.
I’ve stood in that same spot when that park first opened. I recognized the field immediately after many year. Been to most if not all civil war battlefields and parks in VA!
Me too, Have been touring CW battlefields since I was a little boy now 67) but seriously touring them including out west since the mid 80's. Used to work as a seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg back in the mid 70s which gave me the opportunity to see many of the Virginia and Maryland battlefields. A lot of them in a wilderness state. Lots of preservation of land since that time thankfully.
Well put! They thought that too. John Gordon must say that 100 times in his memoirs. Id like to think men like that are still making up the majority of American men but I have my doubts sadly.
I’m suggesting we should save the civil war statues by putting them in the battlefields of America. Everyone of the statues in Richmond should be donated to the battlefields of America.
i agree. Heard at the beginning of the monument ave mess they were offered to Belmead. The owner had to decline due to blm threats, of the Still wondering what the museum of history and culture are planning on doing with them.
It's fascinating to see the view from the Confederate position; especially across the field into the woods beyond. My great-great Grandfather fought there with the 6th Vermont infantry. He was wounded while in position in the woods, prior to the attack, from a Confederate shell which smashed into a tree causing a large branch to fall onto his hip & leg. (The Union troops were laying down in the woods). As a result, he never took part in the final assault to break the Confederate line.
Traitor? Really? Well then, what name do you have for Gen. George Washington and what he did 84 years+ prior to this battle? And it ain't apples and oranges Kelpy, I'd be interested to know why you call those brave men in butternut "traitors" and what meets your definition for same.
@@AGPArchivist doesent mean we cant be proud of our ancestors. I had some on both sides. Sometimes fighting each other. I enjoy learning about both and will wave both flags with pride.
Love the excitement in delivery. Great delivery and love the specific soldier stories
Just absolutely fantastic videos, I can picture it all in my head thanks to your detailed explanations. I look forward to each video you folks issue, keep up the great content!!!
Thanks guys! I asked about Pamplin Park in comments on an earlier video this afternoon, and here it is! Pamplin Park is great, easy to spend an entire day there. I really enjoy your videos! Your enthusiasm in sharing your knowledge.
At Pamplin there is an video exhibit in which you stand opposite a Federal unit preparing to fire. They fire and puffs of air blow on you simulating Minie balls going over your head. It’s pretty eerie.
Just uploaded another about Pamplin!
Awesome video! Thank you so much, gentlemen.
I’ve stood in that same spot when that park first opened. I recognized the field immediately after many year. Been to most if not all civil war battlefields and parks in VA!
Me too, Have been touring CW battlefields since I was a little boy now 67) but seriously touring them including out west since the mid 80's. Used to work as a seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg back in the mid 70s which gave me the opportunity to see many of the Virginia and Maryland battlefields. A lot of them in a wilderness state. Lots of preservation of land since that time thankfully.
Great job curating the approaches to the lines 🙌👌
Great stuff 👏
w0w..what a story..Capt.Gould....
I live 15 minutes from all these battlefields , i need to go explore some of them . I have pasted these forts and earthworks all my life .
Thank you for this perspective on this part of the battle.
Great video.
I hope you going to hit City Point. When I lived near there - loved going there at sunset.
Looking across the James Estuary from Dr. Epps house is pretty cool.
loving these!!!!!!!!!!!
Each side is the definition of an American soldier
Well put! They thought that too. John Gordon must say that 100 times in his memoirs. Id like to think men like that are still making up the majority of American men but I have my doubts sadly.
WW1 & WW2 empowered us, the Revolutionary War created us, but I think the Civil War defines us.
THANK YOU.....SOOOO MUCH...
Thanks
So the one brigade that didn't break at Cedar Creek was also first over the ramparts at Petersburg. Badasses.
I will do this walk 🚶♂️Thank you
I wonder if there are still relics of this campaign that are found in this vast area?
I dug an Enfield bayonet about 2 years ago on private property not far from there. It was just a few inches deep.
I’m suggesting we should save the civil war statues by putting them in the battlefields of America. Everyone of the statues in Richmond should be donated to the battlefields of America.
i agree. Heard at the beginning of the monument ave mess they were offered to Belmead. The owner had to decline due to blm threats, of the Still wondering what the museum of history and culture are planning on doing with them.
Great stuff..so many battlefields to see.
It's fascinating to see the view from the Confederate position; especially across the field into the woods beyond. My great-great Grandfather fought there with the 6th Vermont infantry. He was wounded while in position in the woods, prior to the attack, from a Confederate shell which smashed into a tree causing a large branch to fall onto his hip & leg. (The Union troops were laying down in the woods). As a result, he never took part in the final assault to break the Confederate line.
I really hope that Pamplin is made part of Petersburg
It’s too bad Pamplin is only open for special or group events now. I’m sure it’s funds related but it’s such an important area and story it tells.
😀Nice walking tour, I am walking in Hong Kong now, ASIA'S WORLD CITY.
Who cares
My ancestors in the 37th NC were there that morning.
And mine were with the 51st NC co.D 👍🏻
They handed out MOH like participant ribbons back then.
Only one problem, on Google Maps this 1 mile walk isn't evident.
The 6th Corps was John Sedgewick's command for much of the war.
Green Mountain Boys!!!
Why we did what we did, I'll still never get it all. I'm natural American, I reckon it had to be done... Thanks.
I just found letters and money from 1865
Who cares what traitors had to say about it?
No trolls allowed
@@naturalobserver1322 tf you telling me for, y'all are the ones still waving confederate flags 150 years after you LOST.
Traitor? Really? Well then, what name do you have for Gen. George Washington and what he did 84 years+ prior to this battle? And it ain't apples and oranges Kelpy, I'd be interested to know why you call those brave men in butternut "traitors" and what meets your definition for same.
@@AGPArchivist doesent mean we cant be proud of our ancestors. I had some on both sides. Sometimes fighting each other. I enjoy learning about both and will wave both flags with pride.
@@100idb2 if my ancestors were slavers the only aspect of their lives I'd be proud of is that they died.