Gettysburg's Deadliest Acres - Artifacts from The Wheatfield: Gettysburg 158 Live!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Join us for this deep-dive into some of the most intense fighting during the entirety of the American Civil War. Guests include Wayne Motts, Anne Mitchell, David Malgee and a special appearance from American Battlefield Trust President David Duncan.
This video is part of our battlefield tour series commemorating the 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. You can view the entirety of the playlist here: • 158th Anniversary of G...
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I served with the 4th artillery in Vietnam, our unit crest has a fishhook around a stand of wheat for the wheat field at Gettysburg.
My uncle was in Vietnam, but the history of your unit carries a big weight. I'm
aussie and he was only a couple of years older than me. I hope you doing doing well mate.
Thank you for your service Sir....
More soldiers were buried on the Rose Farm than any other place on the battlefield. The map of the dead burials will make your jaw drop. Easy to hear the numbers. But until you see the Gettysburg and Antietam burial maps it never really sinks in !!
I looked....
Thanks PT
Huzzah for Garry and his boundless enthusiasm and knowledge, which is always entertaining and profound.
The sheer energy and enthusiasm of these guys is beyond inspiring.
I agree.... honesty I chocked up in tears several times.... right now even as I am typing this.
My 2great uncle Thomas work fought in the 62nd pa . He was wounded in that engagement. I'm lucky enough to have his 3 section telescope that he carried.
The 1:13 transition had WWF tag-team level enthusiasm hahaha! I love these guys
Really appreciate the artifacts that saw the battle that day or shortly after. Remarkable.
Love listening to the history and seeing artifacts found in the field.
They mentioned Richard Roberts who is buried here in my hometown. To this day I plant flowers on his family plot. 🇺🇸❤️
@@arthurbradshaw7035 western pa 👍 👍
Awesome!
Garry, keep it up! U guys do such great work ! Need your help with Malvern Hill as a huge farm on main part of battlefield is up for sale ! Malvern Hill is my favorite as it looks EXACTLY as it did during the battle. But the huge piece of land coming open for sale on the main part of the battlefield makes this at risk !
Nice to see the 148th PVI monument behind you all. The left flank marker is in that thicket, probably covered with brush. I cleared it off on a couple of my visits (when I was single) 😂
Sympathy from a kindred spirit with smile. They sometimes don't get it do they?
I'll make sure it's always clear. I'm always there.
What a great video to watch for those of us that live far away (Texas).
Sheffield,england😉
Thank you so much!
The Wheatfield chaos reminds me of the Cornfield at Antietam.
1) You folks are incredible
2) How does Kris keep a dry eye while reading some of those quotes(You cant make a drama better than Gettysburg)
3) When I share with people, one thing that would help them is an overview of the path you take. Maybe a simple a link to a map. Just a thought
4) Thank you!!!!!
Fabulous job to everyone involved with all these videos.
I've been watching these series of videos about the Battlefield of Gettysburg, these past couple of days. Absolutely fascinating & very informative. Thanks guys!!
All the way from California, just love your shows ladies and gents!
my great grandfather was in Co E of the 53rd Ga in Semmes Brigade. They were carrying the model 1842 Springfield .69 calibre. Fought on the Rose Farm and on toward the wheatfield. Are you award of any artifacts belonging to that regiment ?
Thank you!
A peach orchard in Pennsylvania ? I didn't know that was possible.
Good grief, of course it's very possible. Lots of farms have peach, apple, pear, persimmon and cherry orchards.
I'm in ohio and have a peach tree.
It's not only Georgia where peaches grow.
More incredible relics with some cool people telling their story
Tremendous video. Great Information and inspired story telling. The Details come fast but are all welcome. The Humanizing of the Individuals is something I have always appreciated in Battle Stories.
Hi from York Springs
More good stuff. WTG
I’ve watched A lot of these vids,this is the best! Kris was on FIRE! Wow
Indiana is proud of their brave men who served and lay resting in peace i pray.ty all who served or serve
Very educational
What happened to the people whose farms and houses were the scenes of these battles?
Had lots of holes in them and they became hospitals after the battles.
Actually, they had a chance to apply for aid to repair their farms but had to prove that Federal troops did the damage and NOT the invading army. That nullified the claims so nobody actually collected much.
Wait! 28,000 small arms recovered and only 2 were revolvers?!
These guy are great, so enthusiastic , but I wish they would just slow down a bit in their presentation It was a so hard to follow at that speed omg ! lol ..
I had 3 relatives at Gettysburg, 1 with the 27th Connecticut, Major James H. Coburn
Wow. That grave marker. That story.
Col. Jeffords needs to be awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Does Mott's have a Van down by the river ??
How do I get a job with ABT? I want to apply
Where's Gettisburg?
What book is Kris holding?
Looks like "Don't Give an Inch" by Mackowski, White and Davis.
Hard to look at a narrator wearing blackout glasses
Very well done - Kris White is my favorite presenter associated with this group. As usual Adelman is flailing and jumping and often walking through the shot aimlessly when the focus is on other presenters. He may be responsible for upgrading the educational function of the Battlefield Trust but should be kept off camera as much as possible. He really detracts from the enjoyment of these educational videos.
Garry Adelman is a fantastic historian and maybe he does have a few odd moves but it's pretty immature to say such degrogatory things about him. I admire his enthusiasm very much and wouldn't change him a bit if I could. Way to go, Garry. Keep up the incredibly exciting work!
Why are you shouting?
The problem with these videos is to much pointing over here, then over there , then telling units . Maybe some CGI arrows added in to positions and movement would help everyone understand better, especially if your new to this. Way to confusing
Cool hat! Calvary hat?
Pillbox officer hat, reshaped! GA
This series of videos is the one of the best thing I’ve ever watched on Gettysburg. With the tactical details and the relics on hand right there. This is a goldmine. Thank you so much!!!
Gen Samuel Zook 2nd highest ranking union officer killed at Gettysburg is to offen forgotten.
My favorite spot on the battlefield.
Just watched the video from your Gettysburg series about the Wheatfield today. What a horror show that must've been, the expert's description and your storytelling ability really painted a picture of how terrible that conflict was.
@@cleverusername9369 Thanks!
The citizens of Gettysburg were treated far more better than the citizens of Fredricksburg, the treatment of the citizens of Fredricksburg by the federal soldiers set the tone of the war
That's because before Gen. Lee crossed the Potomac, he had a written order that looting would not be tolerated. I reckon he thought that Southerners had a moral code to live up to.
For he always referred to yankees as "Those people" and knew how they were by serving in the old Army before the dust-up betwixt the North & South.
Also.... Gordon's Division literally saved the town of Wrightsville, PA on the Sesquehana after the Union set it ablaze.
Awesome videos folks...so much to take in, and learn more about. I was at Gettysburg re-enactment served in the 1st Virginia Infantry Militia, also a Vietnam era veteran, and most importantly a long time Civil War enthusiast. Wanted to ask Kristopher White when he walked thru the Wheatfieldy presentation - what book did you have that you were referencing? Gary, I enjoy your enthusiasm you bring to these, surely alot of long hours and hard work!! BTW...your hat where can I get one like that? Thanks.
Dirty Billy’s Hats.
It's been a while since you posted this Gerard Joseph, if you haven't figured it out yet, the bok Kristopher is referencing is "Don't Give an Inch: The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863" from the Emerging Civil War series.
My My great great grandfather, James VanOrden was in the 8th NJ, And fought in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg.
as an english reb, i just love these vidios. thank you
This is a great virtual tour. In old-fashioned terms, I'd say the guide's mind moves at 78 rpm, his mouth at 45, and the rest us are lucky to keep up at 33 rpm.
Why does Gary insist on walking through the camera shot? LOL
Can you show a then and now look at the battlefield. Photos taken back then compared with video footage today. or even superimposed.
This is so amazing! I am such a civil war history nut! I could just hang with you guys all day!!
My 2nd Great Great Uncle fought here with the 145th PA Vol Infantry, He survived. "The One Hundred and Forty-fifth held the extreme right of the brigade in this terrible encounter, and suffered severely. It entered the engagement two hundred strong, and lost in killed and wounded, upwards of eighty. Captain George Griswold, and Lieutenants Horatio F. Lewis, and George H. Finch, were mortally wounded, and Colonel Brown, Major Reynolds, Adjutant John D. Black, and Captain John C. Hilton, were severely wounded, the latter losing a leg."
His brother fighting that same time near Culp's Hill with the 111th PA. He ended up dying at Dallas GA later in the war. I can only imagine what their father (my 3rd great grandfather) Jonah Richards Broughton Sr was thinking at this time. He himself a volunteer with the 111th. He was discharged medically before Gettysburg.
Col. Richard Roberts is buried in our local cemetery, about a mile from my house.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
20 years ago, I travelled to Lancaster, NH and visited the Lancaster Historical Society. Edward Cross was a Lancaster native and many of his artifacts are in their possession including his field sword, used at the Wheatfield, and his service Navy Colt. They gave me the honor of handling with gloves both of these cherished witness pieces of the maelstrom of the Wheatfield and Rose's Woods.
What a beautiful place. So sad it was a place of such death. From Australia.
I am always in awe of the energy and dedication the American Battlefield Trust invests in their fine videos!
Awesome production, guys and gal! Keep up the great work bringing history alive.
Nicely done gentleman.
Is this guy in the blue shirt talking about history or commentating a wrestling match? 😆 love the enthusiasm! Anyone comb these battle fields with metal detectors?
HEY GARY AND CHRIS! Have you thought about having two reenactors in one of your future videos dressed in period uniform and explain their uniform and equipment? Chris would be excellent at this. Preferably a rough FIELD/CAMPAIGN impression not a farb.
Thanks gentleman I love your presentations.
Well done gents
Had family in the 50th Georgia that fought there. An uncle was killed in that attack and a cousin lost a leg.
A great uncle perhaps?
@@David-lu4gq 4th Great, stoll an uncle...Less typing.
I was at Gettysburg and was walking through the cemetery. I by chance came across a Daniel Smith headstone. That is my dad's name. Then later I came across the same name on the pa monument saying he was in the 153rd in company A . On the drive home I googled it and it said they were from Northampton county...that is where we are from... I wonder if he is a great relative. Too many similarities...
This is the second time Ive watched this video and yup Gary still video bombing!! LOL. He cant help himself!!
I love you guy’s enthusiasm. I live in Richmond and drive through Gettysburg often on my bimonthly trip to NJ. I really need to check this place out.
Iim from Richmond ind
Love Mr Mott..lol, an Ohio Buckeye who loves a UofM Michigan officer 😁 🇺🇸❤️
The wheatfield is a bowl hard to see it from the fringe but when your standing in the middle of it you realize the middle is low ground. Not a good place to be when someone is shooting at you. But this is MY OPINION ONLY. But I feel that this is why it was such a meat grinder. And Not much of a strategic possession point.
These are simply wonderful. Congrats.
just subscribed love the format
Thanks!
Thank you to everyone involved in presenting this!
Dan Sickles, man. If the ideas or orders weren't thought of or came from Dan Sickles, then Dan Sickles wasn't interested. It's a testament to how well the Union troops and Meade performed that they were able to stop the rebels advance despite Sickle's calamitous idea to move his troops forward instead of staying on the line and exposing the union flank.
[Q] Why do Grass fed Colorado Beef prefer to graze in the Marijuana fields?
[A] it is a Classic case of the POT calling the cattle Back
Fantastic presentation. Thank you.
I learn alot from these video's, why don't we show these video's to our young people, and take them to
Gettysburg on field trips and Sharpsburg (Antietam Creek,Md.) too! Thank you all for [Dedication]to
Historical Education! [Lest we forget]
Shout out to The Fighting 5th Michigan. Company I of the 5th was made up, mainly, of men from the "Livingston Volunteers". It was a county militia before the war. The town where I live in Michigan has many roots to the 5th and Company I.
What a great video. Thanks for your efforts in providing such a detailed enthusiastic look at a very important time in your history. Living in the Uk I’ll probably never visit this area and learn as much as I have about Gettysburg. Thanks and good luck with the fundraising.
This was awesome!
What a great video. Great artifacts too. Loved seeing the gun from the 11th Georgia in company C either as a Corporal or a Sergeant at this time. My ancestor served in the same regiment where within about 2 hours of Wheatfield fighting his regiment had nearly 65% casualties. He survived to later die about a year later at the Battle of Cold Harbor.
What in gods name is Garry doing walking around in the back ground pacing back and forth like he’s waiting to pounce on someone… Garry you sir are a first class weirdo. Keep doing what your doing buddy because you are special! 😆..lol.
Is there a effort to look for artifacts by the park department using professional metal detector groups .
I would like to see a critique of the AP’s American History class college bound high school students take.
These are terrific presentations, thank you so much.
Hi Wayne ... in your intro explaining the positions of the infantry lines, if you would have shown maps during the explanation with red & blue line in it, it would paint a far clearer picture of location & position. Please guys do that to really solidify your videos.
Really cool and informative. Thanks.
I'm really enjoying the last three days. Even though I've been Gettysburg 6 times and the coverage I've decide I'm coming back next fall. Also thinks to you I found underground history. Keep up the good work.
Amazing story re: 4th MI infantry and Harrison Jeffers, I am from SE Michigan and know those towns he was from well. Amazing story of him being bayonetted to death trying to save the flag according to his promise. He deserves to be remembered. 27:30.
I just recently discovered your channel and really enjoy it. General John Buford of Ky was a distant relative.
Solomon Farr, the husband of one of my 2nd great grandmothers, was in Company F of the 17th Maine and wounded in The Wheatfield. He recovered from his wound and returned to duty only to be killed on May 5, 1864 in the Wilderness. He left behind his widow, Elvira, and three minor children. Elvira married my 2nd great grandfather, Ransom Cole, in 1866 with whom she had five more children. .
The soldiers were NOT taking three aimed or unaided shots a minute. These guys should know better.
The chaos of battle slowed things down considerably and after 8 - 10 rounds muskets foul.
At Culps Hill there are excellent accounts of regiments stepping in and out of line to clean muskets after about 10 shots.
And then there is the heat of the barrel…
60 shots while under fire in 15 min …. NFW.
Gary Adelman, I love your exciting approach, almost out of breath, but listen, you've got to stand up straighter. You're gonna end up not being able to stand up straight. Just an observation.
Well done.
Thanks for the content. My great-x3 grandfather was the captain of company L, 58th North Carolina. Have another triple great grandfather that was a private in the army of the Potomac. Both sides, we are all the same
I love how Gary can't stand still! Love that guy!! 😆 he gets so excited about history, and so do I. Thanks guys!
Can you tell us the book you referenced ? Thank You, very nice presentation of the Carnage at the Wheatfield....
Another great video. Always captivating.
just finished this book called "storming the wheat field". Good book
Great info. Love the energy. Always great. Thanks men.