From the obscure of Lafayette McLaws and George Crook, to Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, Gary Gallagher and Garry Adelman have a spirited discussion on all things Civil War beards!
I've had a beard since age 24, and I've always kept it sort of Rosecrans'esque. I decided once to let it grow out, confident it'd go either full civil war or college professor. It came out "psycho killer." Back to short and neat.
Gary Gallagher was always one of my favorite experts they used to have on the Civil War Documentaries on the History Channel growing up. Beats Shelby Foote by a mile and doesn't get enough credit
Clean sweep for the Confederacy. From the neat Robert E. Lee and Nathan Bedford Forrest versions, the substantial Thomas Jackson and J.E.B Stuart versions and the monumental James Longstreet and John Bell Hood versions. They do look better with the wearer in a gray uniform and in the saddle.
I don't think I ever realized McClellan had a soul patch. I mean, when I picture him in my head I see it, but I never really *thought* about. And look at past Garry with the super long hair! That's wild. Also, Gary's Sherman joke. I totally chuckled.
Very fascinating video! I have been intrigued at the recent popularity in beards. One perspective mentioned is the return of military servicemen from combat deployments in the Middle East. Over there, it was common (specifically in Afghanistan) to have a beard. Special Operation Units grew beards to immerse into the culture and establish close rapport with tribes. Their tough and masculine persona would certainly be revered and respected. I see a similar correlation to the past popularity of cowboy hats and boots, harking the rough and rugged Wild West.
I blame my mix Basque, Scandinavian and Irish genetics on my sparse side burns, thick at the chin and liveable mustache. Getting older seems to be helping in thickness. Since adulthood I only shaved once for a court case, my lawyer insisted. I havent shaved or trimmed for 27 yrs, main reasons, it is time consuming and I think I look better with it.
Well, very interesting video. I could help you about the origin of some beards. You may know them as well. I am sure that Burnside copied definitely the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph's beard-moustache. They are similar. The multiply curly moustache of Elder is deffinitely the Haynau moustache. The austrian commander Field Marshal Lieutenant Julius Jacob von Haynau had a huge moustache, and it was multiply curled, but it was a little bit thicker than Elder's. And about the fashion of beards in the Civil War armies (which is unusual for armies) remember me very much the fact that in the 1848-49 Hungarian-Austrian-Russian war (called the Hungarian Freedom War) mostly the Hungarian generals liked to have huge beards. Lafayette McClaws and Jeb Stuart has very similar beards with the Hungarian generals of 1848-49 János Damjanich, György Kemtty and Araisztid Dessewffy. The first and the last were executed by the Austrians in 6 October 1849, but the huge bearded Kmetty escaped, fought in the Crimean War as a Turkish general, then moved to London where he died in 1865. He could somehow inspire generals over the Ocean for growng huge beards. I tried to put here links, but youtube deleted my comments with links, but you can search on google pictures with them.
Fun video. I appreciate a good beard as well. I live here in Gettysburg and I had no clue you guys had a channel. I am glad I found it and I hope to see you around town. Thank you for the content.
I grew up in Hanover, visited Gettysburg multiple times as a kid, played on the rocks at devil's den, hiked around on little round top. Gained interest in the civil war here the last few years and haven't been back to visit since I was a kid. Crazy what you take for granted as a kid.
General Burnside’s beard was dope and General Grant’s square-cut beard was also dope. General Jackson had a nice beard too. Dang, the professor is correct. General J.E.B. Stuart’s was also excellent.
Should consider the fact that until the War, US Army regulations prohibited facial hair with exception for moustaches for the mounted arm. The Lee photograph with his son was taken while still an officer of the Corps of Engineers, his moustache coming with assignment to the 2d Cavalry following his transfer to the Cavalry.
Always wanted an Amish beard when i was very young. Couldnt grow one until about age 24. Seemed like a switch went off and it came in full and thick. Have had it ever since.
Could anyone in the civil war (more specifically) someone in the Confederate army have a beard and/or mustache, or was it just officers or generals.....
Patrick Cleburn's for me.. Or, Breckinridge. Lee, didn't want to be known for posterity as "Granny". I "heard" once that Stuart grew a beard to hide his ugly face, that he was known previously as "Beauty", to his peers... true?
I've had a beard since age 24, and I've always kept it sort of Rosecrans'esque. I decided once to let it grow out, confident it'd go either full civil war or college professor. It came out "psycho killer." Back to short and neat.
Do you trim your beard and your ball fro?
Ive been rocking the Burnside the last few months. Gotten a lot of compliments on it. My mustache is rather lacking but c'est la guerre.
Gary Gallagher is my favorite!
I did sort of a George Custer meets George McClelland thing for a couple years. I called it "The Face of the Two Georges."
More Gary and Garry, what a great combo! And Oliver Otis Howard for the beard win!
Gary Gallagher was always one of my favorite experts they used to have on the Civil War Documentaries on the History Channel growing up. Beats Shelby Foote by a mile and doesn't get enough credit
I have to admit this is one of the best non-battlefield episodes ever!
Clean sweep for the Confederacy.
From the neat Robert E. Lee and Nathan Bedford Forrest versions, the substantial Thomas Jackson and J.E.B Stuart versions and the monumental James Longstreet and John Bell Hood versions.
They do look better with the wearer in a gray uniform and in the saddle.
I don't think I ever realized McClellan had a soul patch. I mean, when I picture him in my head I see it, but I never really *thought* about.
And look at past Garry with the super long hair! That's wild.
Also, Gary's Sherman joke. I totally chuckled.
Its only a soul patch when its by itself
@@Sshooter444 I did not know about this distinction. Makes sense.
I feel your pain, Mr. Gallagher... I can't grow a decent beard to save my life.
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Well, that was fun!
Very fascinating video! I have been intrigued at the recent popularity in beards. One perspective mentioned is the return of military servicemen from combat deployments in the Middle East. Over there, it was common (specifically in Afghanistan) to have a beard. Special Operation Units grew beards to immerse into the culture and establish close rapport with tribes. Their tough and masculine persona would certainly be revered and respected. I see a similar correlation to the past popularity of cowboy hats and boots, harking the rough and rugged Wild West.
This was a great video. Thanks for the laughter.
I blame my mix Basque, Scandinavian and Irish genetics on my sparse side burns, thick at the chin and liveable mustache. Getting older seems to be helping in thickness. Since adulthood I only shaved once for a court case, my lawyer insisted. I havent shaved or trimmed for 27 yrs, main reasons, it is time consuming and I think I look better with it.
The Chamberlain, that's a lions Maine.🤣
Well, very interesting video.
I could help you about the origin of some beards. You may know them as well.
I am sure that Burnside copied definitely the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph's beard-moustache. They are similar.
The multiply curly moustache of Elder is deffinitely the Haynau moustache. The austrian commander Field Marshal Lieutenant Julius Jacob von Haynau had a huge moustache, and it was multiply curled, but it was a little bit thicker than Elder's.
And about the fashion of beards in the Civil War armies (which is unusual for armies) remember me very much the fact that in the 1848-49 Hungarian-Austrian-Russian war (called the Hungarian Freedom War) mostly the Hungarian generals liked to have huge beards.
Lafayette McClaws and Jeb Stuart has very similar beards with the Hungarian generals of 1848-49 János Damjanich, György Kemtty and Araisztid Dessewffy. The first and the last were executed by the Austrians in 6 October 1849, but the huge bearded Kmetty escaped, fought in the Crimean War as a Turkish general, then moved to London where he died in 1865. He could somehow inspire generals over the Ocean for growng huge beards. I tried to put here links, but youtube deleted my comments with links, but you can search on google pictures with them.
Fun video. I appreciate a good beard as well. I live here in Gettysburg and I had no clue you guys had a channel. I am glad I found it and I hope to see you around town. Thank you for the content.
I grew up in Hanover, visited Gettysburg multiple times as a kid, played on the rocks at devil's den, hiked around on little round top.
Gained interest in the civil war here the last few years and haven't been back to visit since I was a kid. Crazy what you take for granted as a kid.
I love this channel too I'm more into the revolution but I watch as much of this stuff as I can
enjoyed this video!
General Burnside’s beard was dope and General Grant’s square-cut beard was also dope. General Jackson had a nice beard too. Dang, the professor is correct. General J.E.B. Stuart’s was also excellent.
You all need to keep doing these pieces... believe it or not, I think they're historically important
Should consider the fact that until the War, US Army regulations prohibited facial hair with exception for moustaches for the mounted arm. The Lee photograph with his son was taken while still an officer of the Corps of Engineers, his moustache coming with assignment to the 2d Cavalry following his transfer to the Cavalry.
But Nothing, NOTHING on that fine Longstreet beard.
I have the full burnside. Though mine is wild and wooly
Longstreet had a classic beard
John Bell Hood had a great looking beard…
Lol, good stuff right there!
Nice beards, but the famous Lincoln beard wasn't mentioned.
Always wanted an Amish beard when i was very young. Couldnt grow one until about age 24. Seemed like a switch went off and it came in full and thick. Have had it ever since.
My favourite civil war beard is the one of Braxton Bragg
You could stack money in front of me and I could not grow any decent kind of beard. Fun discussion by two (of course) clean shaven guys!
Must admit fun facial hair is a perk of reenacting. My favorite is General Crawford’s chops
Y'all need to a video with the guys from Talkernate History
What a fun talk!
General McClellan was a handsome fellow!
But NOT a good Officer.
Bloody Bill Anderson's beard.
Longstreet n Gettysburg movie!
b e a r d z
Burnside has mutton chops
John Tidball had a great beard!
Could anyone in the civil war (more specifically) someone in the Confederate army have a beard and/or mustache, or was it just officers or generals.....
Forgot Longstreet.
Welcome to Civil War Beardology!
Two clean shaven men talking about facial hair. My vote is for Maj. Gen. John C. Robinson.
Powder your beard? I’ve never done it to mine or heard of powdering beards
I vote for Burnside Bridge Beard.
Darn bearded hippies...................
Holy cannoli!
I can never understand why a man would allow something to grow on themselves that itched like crazy. Sherman needed to wash his hair
Patrick Cleburn's for me.. Or, Breckinridge. Lee, didn't want to be known for posterity as "Granny". I "heard" once that Stuart grew a beard to hide his ugly face, that he was known previously as "Beauty", to his peers... true?
Sorry Burnside, Alpheus Williams for the win!
the beard you wear tells which side you’re on.
The larger the beard the less I care for it.
Well, if Elon Musk grew burnsides 👩🔧🇺🇲🇷🇺
Imagine being white and not being able to grow a beard. I feel sorry for you guys.