So glad this was place here. The story of him and Hancock's friendship is a beautiful story. I love reading about the North and South Generals. I believe it's very important to read their biographies and the soldiers diaries. No one likes war. They all definitely didn't 🤔
As usual, great insight on the High Water Mark monument that, judging by the struggle to grow grass around it, is one of the heavily visited monuments on the battlefield. I think the Union veterans did not mind acknowledging the bravery and dedication to duty shown by the Confederate soldiers, but I can understand how they would not want to honor the idea of tearing our country in two and creating this terrible conflict that killed so many men. Thanks for the passion, Tim.
I learned when I was a child in the Seventies that there was still animosity between the North and South, because Granny was always bringing it up, even after she and her family had moved to Beverly Hills.
At the Chancellorsville NMP, where a Southern victory occurred, the only 'monument' is an interpretive sign indicating where some trenches of Jackson's Corps were located.
I would like to see The Son's of Confederate Veterans actively pursue their respective state historical societies and state government to work in conjunction with federal agencies to place southern monuments at civil war battlefield sites. This was done to commerate fallen warriors at Little Big Horn battlefield in Montana. That was a wonderful void filling addition to the big picture.
@@georgeborkenhagen4281 It is a shame that Chancellorsville NMP neglects installing an adequate number of monuments for the units that fought there, both Confederate and Federal.
I have no doubt that many of the Union Vet’s felt VERY strongly that they won that field. After being mismanaged criminally for so long - those vets too serious pride in a victory that nobody could doubt their quality.
I was there just last week, it’s getting hard to read the inscription. Was wondering if there is any way to maybe get that one and the other fading inscriptions restored.
Lewis Armistead was also friends with Winfield Scott Hancock whom was also wounded on the same day surviving it on the Union side. John Reynolds too whom was killed on the first day of the battle
During a July 3 anniversary a few years ago I saw a Virginia re-enactment group do the Pickett's charge walk. A group of about 20 in Confederate uniforms and carrying southern flags then held a quiet ceremony near the Armistead monument. I admit this Ohioan had a funny feeling about it as it almost seemed they were planting those flags on that spot. I don't think that was their intention at all. They did nothing disrespectful but they did stay there longer than I expected. I was okay with it but wondered if that had happened at a time in the past when Union veterans were still around if there would have been some trouble.
nobody knows. nobody knows about specific site where any of these shot down markers are. Reynolds is likely wrong too. Name the battlefield and person, spot is likely off.
Very true. A wall that high could have been held pretty much forever. The real wall is about knee high, perhaps a little higher in places. Even on the west (confederate) side it is not that high. Barely any cover compared to wall the rebels had at Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg.
I am glad you noticed it. I put that in there on purpose. It is one of my favorite illustrations. It's from The Civil War, by Fletcher Pratt, 1955. It is sort of a children's book. I first saw this is my elementary school library. The illustrations were done by Lee J. Ames. Obviously, the stone wall is not right. I love the scaling ladder shown off to the left. But it does show Armistead crossing the wall.
Armistead wasn’t killed due to battle wounds, in fact his wounds were not even considered to be serious or fatal at all. He died from exposure and prostration
Thank you, Tim. When there, I think of the men who fought there, and it saddened me to think Americans fighting each other. What a waste of talented men from both sides. Each had there cause. And I respect that. Can't wait to be back. Thanks Tim.
Thank you, Tim. The Angle is one of those spots on the battlefield where I'm drawn and I'm sure General Armistead is one of the reasons.
Great, helpful information as usual Tim. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Tim for another memorable Monuments Monday. And the General Armistead. Demise. At the triangle. 💯💕👊👍🌲
So glad this was place here. The story of him and Hancock's friendship is a beautiful story. I love reading about the North and South Generals. I believe it's very important to read their biographies and the soldiers diaries. No one likes war. They all definitely didn't 🤔
Thank you Tim!! Your knowledge and passion are much appreciated!!
You got me thru another Monday morning at work tim
As usual, great insight on the High Water Mark monument that, judging by the struggle to grow grass around it, is one of the heavily visited monuments on the battlefield. I think the Union veterans did not mind acknowledging the bravery and dedication to duty shown by the Confederate soldiers, but I can understand how they would not want to honor the idea of tearing our country in two and creating this terrible conflict that killed so many men. Thanks for the passion, Tim.
I learned when I was a child in the Seventies that there was still animosity between the North and South, because Granny was always bringing it up, even after she and her family had moved to Beverly Hills.
I love that episode
Great work Tim thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
At the Chancellorsville NMP, where a Southern victory occurred, the only 'monument' is an interpretive sign indicating where some trenches of Jackson's Corps were located.
I would like to see The Son's of Confederate Veterans actively pursue their respective state historical societies and state government to work in conjunction with federal agencies to place southern monuments at civil war battlefield sites. This was done to commerate fallen warriors at Little Big Horn battlefield in Montana. That was a wonderful void filling addition to the big picture.
@@georgeborkenhagen4281 It is a shame that Chancellorsville NMP neglects installing an adequate number of monuments for the units that fought there, both Confederate and Federal.
One of the most poignant places on the battlefield
I have no doubt that many of the Union Vet’s felt VERY strongly that they won that field. After being mismanaged criminally for so long - those vets too serious pride in a victory that nobody could doubt their quality.
I was there just last week, it’s getting hard to read the inscription. Was wondering if there is any way to maybe get that one and the other fading inscriptions restored.
Lewis Armistead was also friends with Winfield Scott Hancock whom was also wounded on the same day surviving it on the Union side. John Reynolds too whom was killed on the first day of the battle
During a July 3 anniversary a few years ago I saw a Virginia re-enactment group do the Pickett's charge walk. A group of about 20 in Confederate uniforms and carrying southern flags then held a quiet ceremony near the Armistead monument. I admit this Ohioan had a funny feeling about it as it almost seemed they were planting those flags on that spot. I don't think that was their intention at all. They did nothing disrespectful but they did stay there longer than I expected. I was okay with it but wondered if that had happened at a time in the past when Union veterans were still around if there would have been some trouble.
Is the marker on the correct location? Blue and Gray magazine claims he fell closer to the stone wall near one of Cushings guns.
nobody knows. nobody knows about specific site where any of these shot down markers are. Reynolds is likely wrong too. Name the battlefield and person, spot is likely off.
Winners get to write the history. Not surprised Union vets didn't want rebel monuments.
Whoever drew that wall never been to Gettysburg 4:39
Very true. A wall that high could have been held pretty much forever. The real wall is about knee high, perhaps a little higher in places. Even on the west (confederate) side it is not that high. Barely any cover compared to wall the rebels had at Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg.
I am glad you noticed it. I put that in there on purpose. It is one of my favorite illustrations. It's from The Civil War, by Fletcher Pratt, 1955. It is sort of a children's book. I first saw this is my elementary school library. The illustrations were done by Lee J. Ames. Obviously, the stone wall is not right. I love the scaling ladder shown off to the left. But it does show Armistead crossing the wall.
a plethora of pinatas?
His uncle is NOT more popular then him !
Oh, in Baltimore he is.
@timothysmith7742 in Delaware and the south he is more popular!
Armistead wasn’t killed due to battle wounds, in fact his wounds were not even considered to be serious or fatal at all. He died from exposure and prostration
Always thought that was interesting. Wounded in the arm and leg, and supposedly, neither hit a bone or artery. Strange.
Thank you, Tim.
When there, I think of the men who fought there, and it saddened me to think Americans fighting each other. What a waste of talented men from both sides. Each had there cause. And I respect that. Can't wait to be back. Thanks Tim.