I can't imagine what that family must have felt but I know as a mom, having your son home in his final hours would be precious and heart wrenching at the same time.
As an uncle, I have to agree with you Sandra. After one of my sisters died, my little sister and I helped take care of her son. I'm very thankful I did; otherwise I wouldn't have taken care of a very young and special nephew. Changing his diapers is an experience I look back on fondly.
The story of Todd Carter and the story of Sam Davis, both brave sons of Tennessee, are two of the most moving narratives of the Southern war. Both homes are well worth visiting and help tell the horror of what was literally a war fought in the front yards of these families. Thank you for presenting such a well done visit to this historic site.
A loyal soldier to the bitter end. Heart-breaking the impact and violence of civil war. Not safe even to go home. Terrible losses on both sides. As you pointed out, shocking carnage right outside the cellar door when it was finally safe for the family to step outside, and then grief tending their wounded son through his demise. Inspiration to study others means to settling disputes. Thank you for making and sharing these well presented videos.
That makes me want to go back I haven't been there since 1988 the Carter House and carnton house rest in peace Todd Carter God bless our boys in Gray God Bless the USA and CSA
Please keep doing what you are doing, there are some who want to see things like this forgotten and swept under the rug. Your videos keep history alive and relevant, thank you.
@Free Thinker Germany was humiliated to the WORLD not once but twice. However it is ignorant to say that all German soldiers were Nazis. In fact there was plenty of German soldiers that were against Nazis and even a point in time where German soldiers fought along side American soldiers against the Nazi SS. Do you not think these German soldiers deserve a monument? There were German soldiers that took care of and fed a Polish child that was an orphan due to bombing. So Mr. Free Thinker, I would encourage you to learn your history. I've been to Germany and I've seen bullet holes from WWII and it is truly a shame German has tried their best to sweep what happened under the rug. GOOD AND BAD HISTORY IS STILL HISTORY. And history needs to be learned by everyone. Monuments intrigue people to wonder who that person or people were or what happened at that site, and that is the gateway to learning. Learning is good
It is incredible how many millions of tragic stories are throughout world history because of Senseless Wars. Thanks again for another fine video. See you later!
Stopsign32v your wrong! You don’t think the people in the states that left the union didn’t think that the war that was illegally started by the North to force them to stay was not senseless? It was a completely senseless war as they had the legal right to leave the union. There was no reason for any of it to happen! None. My family was forced out of the south after the war. At no time did people suddenly go well geeze that was so worth it.
I Love your channel. I’ve always loved history and your way of telling stories is amazing. Your a wealth of knowledge. I also love just going to Cemeteries. My great Uncle George A Kinney was killed in WW II when his plane was shot down. He was the tail gunner. On his last mission. They never recovered his body . He is memorialized at The American Cemetery in the Netherlands. I remember my grandma crying and praying the rosary a lot missing her brother, and that was Atleast 30 years after his death. He was only 22. My love for history started very young. Thank you again for great videos. Love your personality 🙏🙏
My great great grandfather fought in the Battle of Franklin. His name was Gideon Smith. He was shot in his right leg and after lying wounded for the good portion of a night was found by Union solders who treated his wound. He forever thereafter walked with a limp. I have a hand written testimonial of his actions on that day in Franklin.
I’ve watched a few of your videos recently and found them really good. Living thousands of miles away the chances of visiting these places for me is almost zero. Not everyone will appreciate the time these take to put together for the viewing pleasure of many. Thanks, your doing a fantastic job. 👍
I have been working in Franklin own historic homes for 30 years. The history is plentiful and in many cases very violent. If you're a civil war buff I could not think of a better place to visit.
@@nimitz1739 Really...? With 10 major wars in only 200 years... Iran has had only 1 major war in 200 years. You mustn't know your history too well. Facts are facts...no need to take it personally.
@@themessenger5868 Nobody’s taking it personal. lol So you are claiming Iran has no murders and is crime free?! No violence happens there? It must be heaven! I’m just stating the truth and you’re picking your battles. There is plenty of conflicts going on right now in the world that the US has nothing to do with. As there was before and will be after. People like you love to bash America all while using and enjoying American made things. lol Its funny! PS. Enjoy your Internet and UA-cam today!
@@nimitz1739 When the shoe fits...? Don't stick your head in the sand and try and convince people around the world that the US isn't in some way involved in these other conflicts. That's not only uneducated, but rather naive as well. The US is the largest arms supplier in the world, so they have their hands in just about everything. My father is American and a Vietnam veteran 65-67, I'm Australian and also a former serving Australian soldier. I don't bash America, I read books and pay attention...it ain't hard. Iran was used as an example, for the US and Israel consider Iran their pariah...yet who is the aggressor really ? Was it not true, that during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980's, the US backed Iraq and Russia backed Iran ? Only for the US to attack Iraq a few years later...twice, and completely destroy the country. Now the US is destroying the Ukraine, abet by proxy, nevertheless, their weapons funding is only prolonging the wars inevitable outcome. I'm not bashing the American people...I'm bashing the US Military Industrial Complex. You don't have to agree with me, however, billions around the world would.
I remember my tour of the Carter House several years ago. I am a history teacher and a parent thus the Tod Carter story was of great interest to me. The guide I had explained that the Women from the Carter House were the ones given permission to look for Tod.The guide went on to tell my small tour group that once Tod was found he was taken back to the house with multiple wounds. The surgeon was asked by Mrs. Carter to please help her son. The surgeon thus removed the bullet from his head. He went on to tell us at some point Tod regained consciousness. His mother spoke to him. When Mrs. Carter asked Tod if he knew where he was he responded by saying, "Home " . Such a sad story for his parents and siblings.
Always found this story haunting. Imagine enemies occupying your home, and trying to fight your way back into your family property, dying in the process. Ironic and tragic.
just sucks how people today are trying to get rid of historical pieces that shows how our country was built good or bad. its history and it needs to stay so people can learn.
It is really disturbing isn't it ? I live just north of Boston Ma where recently they defaced Plymouth Rock and even more disturbing the The Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial of all places. its a terrible time right now , No respect for history at all. I am glad my parents thought enough about history to make sure we went to all the Historic places near us to make sure we had an appreciation for our past and what history had happened in our local area.
@@andreguillette6293 They defaced that magnificent piece of art of the 54th in Boston? I saw that piece at the end of Glory and when we went to Boston, made sure that was the first thing we saw. It is truly beautiful piece of art and of history. The way things are going, people will be burning books just like the Nazis did. One cannot destroy history. Pretty soon the words Confederate, Confederacy and the entire Civil War will be a forbidden subject.
@@BigLisaFan it amazes me it really does. Of all people to protest about , someone who lived and fought and died with freed slaves. seems it doesn't matter what it really stands for its just to hurt people in general.
It's amazing to hear these stories. The traveling he did and I wonder how he traveled. On foot, on horseback? Perhaps a train. How did he get enough sustenance to travel. It's not lot like there was fast food on every corner. My curiosity wonders. Thank you for these civil war stories. I visited Chickamauga and wonder if you have a story there.. Thanks again.
Love American history. You are so knowledgeable, I enjoy listening to your stories. I have just subscribed maybe a month ago, it's like taking a vacation and not leaving home. Keep up the great work. 😷📹🔎
Wow, just wow! How often does a soldier at war go off to fight and then winds up mortally wounded where he was born and raised and then dies in the house (from those wounds) he was born and raised in? That may just be the prize winner for the saddest Civil War story. I have been to Franklin. That was about 25-30 years ago. The Carter House is amazing as are some of the other sites around Franklin but perhaps more sad than the battle it's self is how so much of that hallowed ground has been developed with cheap commercial and residential buildings. No respect for hallowed ground!
I think these are some of the best stories...I'm always searching for the regular person..or the possible me if you will..when I research anything. Governments make decisions while the people make things happen. Thanks for sharing this remarkable story.
I'm new to this channel , but I can definitely say , thank u sir , for what u do. U have fascinating stories , and it keeps our country's history alive. Very educational
What a story! Reminded me of a similar story of a young French Officer in WW1 who was killed attacking his own village which has been captured by the Germans.
Another great video! We just returned from Franklin and it was great to visit and be standing in the Carter & Carnton houses. We are so fortunate to see these places and learn about the devastation that took place during the civil war. It’s an amazing place.
Very interesting and sad story, good presentation. What I really like is to see young people (you) who have an interest in history in general and the Civil War in particular. Keep history alive. People don't understand how much you can learn from the past to make a better future.
Absolutely sad in the utmost degree. One of his sisters sat by his bedside gently caressing him and whispering to him, "Brother's home, brother's came home" as he lay dying. Unbelievable tragedy. Fought to drive the invaders from his home and died from his supreme effort.
I visited the Carter several years ago and during our tour of the house there was mention of a young granddaughter of the Carters who was about four or five that hid in an attic closet during the battle. The story was that she called a Union officer a naughty name and then ran off to hide. The family was hiding in the cellar and couldn't leave to find her until after the battle. The entire visit was very informative and interesting. It told the human side of the Civil War
Walking in the steps of a hero. He is one that did make it home. Bless him and every other soul in this war, regardless of the side. I love your channel because you capture all aspects of a war we wish hadn’t happened, but now must learn from. Thank you!
JD I’m so glad that you brought this to our attention. What a story. To think what Tod went through n to finally make it home to where is was born n raised n to die there. At least his family was there to see him one more time. ♥️♥️😊👍👍
@@TheHistoryUnderground I hope so , shiloh,corinth, perryville, vicksburg, stones river, Chattanooga, chickamuga so many battles so many stories, Franklin sure has its story and most costly also the end of the army of Tennessee
I just went to Pea Ridge in Arkansas and Wilson's Creek in Missouri I am from North Carolina I really enjoy going to the battlefield my ancestors were at Chancellorsville he was wounded on May 2nd 1863 served with the 12th North Carolina
Love the channel, so much great information and stories. There's so much we can learn from history, especially in these current times, so thank you for helping to keep it alive.
Seen this video about a month ago. July 17th my Wife and I flew from Houston, Tx to Nashville, Tn and drove to Franklin, Tn. This video was so intriguing that we had to see it in person. Thank you so much for this video!!!!
My great great grand father died there fighting under Claiborne. It’s a shame that such a ferocious battle is not more well known. I wish someone would make a movie about it.
The more stories I hear from the Civil War the sadder I get. I can not support to need to rewrite history to fit a false narrative. Keep this up the facts need to be shared.
One of the best books I have ever read on the Civil War is Company Aytch by Sam Watkins. If you really want to know what it was like for an ordinary grunt in the Confederate Army of Tennessee you can't go wrong with this book. Sam Watkins was a Confederate veteran and he was not a general or some other high ranking officer he was an enlisted man grunt. Some of the history is not entirely accurate but he reminds the reader more than once he is no historian, just a veteran telling his story. Some of the grammer is a bit off but he will remind you that he is no great writer either, just an old Rebel telling his story. He fought at Franklin and during the Atlanta campaign and Perryville and pretty much every other major campaign and battle of the Army of Tennessee. There were lots of books written by high ranking officers after the Civil War but few written by enlisted men and that is what makes this book such a treasure.
Truly a humbling story of a great sacrifice Todd Carter’s! Even if he died on the “wrong side” of history a great sacrifice none the less. The discipline after escape NOT to go straight home and let your family know your alive. Then the furlow to finally go home cut short, because a case of the bad luck in timing of the union army. Unfortunately his ticket home was a bullet to the head. Sad. One bright light to take away is The History Underground amazing channel man keeping these story’s of sacrifice alive and to the Battle of Franklin trust to allow others to witness history like this in the flesh because it seems like pretty soon our history books will be written about furry kittens and nothing. In closing keep history alive so we can continue to learn from it! Thank you
I'm glad you did the bonus. I was wondering what side he was on (assumed CSA) what his rank was (officer tabs). Fascinating story how his family got to care for him in his last moments. Certainly tragic, American killing Americans with state of the art weapons, and terrible tactics (March shoulder to shoulder into the Cannon). I cannot imagine the horror of that. My great great uncles served in 3rd TN Inf and their Brigade arrived too late for Franklin battle. This is an excellent series. Really like your Normandy tours as well.
So many stories about the civil war and imagine how many just like this that we will never know about. and i have said it before but it keeps sticking in my head about how many people must have never found out what happened to their brothers , fathers, sons and the fact that so many were buried where they died and the families never even knew where their loved ones were. I am glad they were able to retrieve Todd and at least have that closure when so many were not able too. I am so glad they save places like this so that we never forget about what happened during the Civil War. And i am also thankful to people like you that keep the history alive and share it with us, Great video Thank You again !
Hey History Underground. Love your channel man still following it and i love the fact your doing Civil War now and it especially hits home for me because I'm a Civil War reenactor and i absolutely love the time period. I'm sure your extremely busy and having a blast doing what your doing but I've got a couple ideas for maybe some far out there adventures you could go on and maybe some history that you may or may not have already known? If your interested definitely respond and let me know man. As always your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch!!! Keep it up!!!!
Hey man i did get your message currently composing an email to you between work and creating the email its taking a bit. I also will send a number to you incase if you had questions or whatever or if you wanted to talk more on the subjects the email i have being made is only scraping the surface of everything so please don't think its the only stuff in the email. There is a ton of information and interesting facts. I will be doing some videos on my channel similar to you except i don't have all the nice cameras and equipment but like you i have a wife who will go with me to these places and film me and actually she reenacts too lol
I have been to all of the sites in Franklin that you talk about in your videos...never knew the background to Tod Carter. Well done! I just discovered you videos and have enjoyed them.
Can you imagine the fearful concern Todd had for his family's safety being that close to his own childhood home and the ferocious fighting around it. He most likely wanted more than anything to get inside.
Such a sad story. I'm sure there are many such stories. My ancestors fought in the Civil War on both sides. One of them has never been found nor accounted for. Wars are horrible.
To be honest, every episode you do is a Bonus. Although i absolutely love WW2 history, all history amazes me. Thank you again for keeping history alive.
Fabulous but tragic results from your research. I love the oral history you have recreated. For the benefit of important pieces of history and struggles that shouldn’t be EVER forgotten 👌 thank you for sharing and research 🇺🇸
And to think the family had wade thru 81 bodies on the ground between the back porch and kitchen on their way to the garden area, must have been like a nightmare.
I have heard a story about a boy who died fighting on his family's farm. I wonder if this was him? Or perhaps it happened more than once. That war, being so personal, is full of ironic and coincidental stories. I've been to Shilo, but didnt know about Franklin. I regret now not having gotten there. Thank you so much for this story.
That's what my grandma wanted when she died. She was unresponsive in the end but held her hand and talked to her and let her know she was in her home. 98 years and the finest lady in the land.
Great story, it's easy for everyone to study the battles and discuss the outcome and what-if's and why for's & forget about the men that endured and fought through them. This is the type of history i have always studied thank you
Been to Franklin and yes, it’s worth the visit. Got a pass to take leave and see family but ends up at another house. Hmm? Maybe a lady friend from his younger days? That’s the story I’m curious about.
Todd's story would make a great Hollywood movie, to top it off it would be factual. But for the standards of today we will never see that movie. Such a shame, in fact it just plain pisses me off! Thanks for another great video, I loved learning Todds story.
Very similar to the story of the Battle for Culp’s Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg where Wesley Culp was a CSA KIA on his families farm. His brother William was a Union Soldier.
That is the story I was going to mention on here. Thank you for bringing that one up. The fighting comes to your home and you die where you once lived. What a strange thing and wonder if he lived long enough to remember the much more pleasant times on that ground but how ironic, to die in combat where you once lived in peace.
Clare Ravenwood I believe it was the History Channel that did an excellent documentary about the Battle of Gettysburg where Wesley Culp was one of the characters profiled.
Bradley C I was thinking of that same story. Crazy to think but as many men who fought in that war, those scenarios were bound to happen. I bet there is way more accounts of this in the south that will never be told.
I've enjoyed your series on the battle of Franklin. I visited there in 2009, and it was mostly built up, at that time they were attempting to reclaim and preserve the area. It's nice to see your videos showing they have done well in getting back some of the land. In 2009 I was taken in by the Tod Carter story line, seeing your videos has brought that story to life. Keep up the great content.
I can't imagine what that family must have felt but I know as a mom, having your son home in his final hours would be precious and heart wrenching at the same time.
As an uncle, I have to agree with you Sandra. After one of my sisters died, my little sister and I helped take care of her son. I'm very thankful I did; otherwise I wouldn't have taken care of a very young and special nephew. Changing his diapers is an experience I look back on fondly.
@@varschnitzschnur8795 God bless you. ✌👏🤝
The story of Todd Carter and the story of Sam Davis, both brave sons of Tennessee, are two of the most moving narratives of the Southern war. Both homes are well worth visiting and help tell the horror of what was literally a war fought in the front yards of these families. Thank you for presenting such a well done visit to this historic site.
Hmmm. I’ll have to look up that Sam Davis story. Thanks!
I’m just going to guess. Sam Davis? Gettysburg story ?
The fact that tod said to his friends I'm home boys, was just heart breaking then he was shot.
As a mom......knowing my baby was that close to home and was mortally wounded....that's heartbreaking
Almost as heartbreaking as the lives of the 8 slaves the Carter's owned. Yeah he died but at least he got to live and die free.
A loyal soldier to the bitter end. Heart-breaking the impact and violence of civil war. Not safe even to go home. Terrible losses on both sides. As you pointed out, shocking carnage right outside the cellar door when it was finally safe for the family to step outside, and then grief tending their wounded son through his demise. Inspiration to study others means to settling disputes. Thank you for making and sharing these well presented videos.
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That makes me want to go back I haven't been there since 1988 the Carter House and carnton house rest in peace Todd Carter God bless our boys in Gray God Bless the USA and CSA
It’s amazing what they’ve done there. It’d certainly be worth your time.
Please keep doing what you are doing, there are some who want to see things like this forgotten and swept under the rug. Your videos keep history alive and relevant, thank you.
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@Free Thinker Germany was humiliated to the WORLD not once but twice. However it is ignorant to say that all German soldiers were Nazis. In fact there was plenty of German soldiers that were against Nazis and even a point in time where German soldiers fought along side American soldiers against the Nazi SS. Do you not think these German soldiers deserve a monument? There were German soldiers that took care of and fed a Polish child that was an orphan due to bombing. So Mr. Free Thinker, I would encourage you to learn your history. I've been to Germany and I've seen bullet holes from WWII and it is truly a shame German has tried their best to sweep what happened under the rug. GOOD AND BAD HISTORY IS STILL HISTORY. And history needs to be learned by everyone. Monuments intrigue people to wonder who that person or people were or what happened at that site, and that is the gateway to learning. Learning is good
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Because dumbasses like you want to erase it. History ignorant.
Loser who fought to death over slavery. Nothing good to be remembered.
A sad story but I’m glad that Tod Carter came home one last time.
Such a sad story. Thank you for making history come to life.
It is incredible how many millions of tragic stories are throughout world history because of Senseless Wars. Thanks again for another fine video. See you later!
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"senseless wars" is a hindsight thought. At the time there was nothing senseless about them.
Stopsign32v your wrong! You don’t think the people in the states that left the union didn’t think that the war that was illegally started by the North to force them to stay was not senseless? It was a completely senseless war as they had the legal right to leave the union. There was no reason for any of it to happen! None. My family was forced out of the south after the war. At no time did people suddenly go well geeze that was so worth it.
Great video I love that his house is as it was . Rest in peace Tod you made it home.
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I Love your channel. I’ve always loved history and your way of telling stories is amazing. Your a wealth of knowledge. I also love just going to Cemeteries. My great Uncle George A Kinney was killed in WW II when his plane was shot down. He was the tail gunner. On his last mission. They never recovered his body . He is memorialized at The American Cemetery in the Netherlands. I remember my grandma crying and praying the rosary a lot missing her brother, and that was Atleast 30 years after his death. He was only 22. My love for history started very young. Thank you again for great videos. Love your personality 🙏🙏
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My great great grandfather fought in the Battle of Franklin. His name was Gideon Smith. He was shot in his right leg and after lying wounded for the good portion of a night was found by Union solders who treated his wound. He forever thereafter walked with a limp. I have a hand written testimonial of his actions on that day in Franklin.
I’ve watched a few of your videos recently and found them really good. Living thousands of miles away the chances of visiting these places for me is almost zero. Not everyone will appreciate the time these take to put together for the viewing pleasure of many. Thanks, your doing a fantastic job. 👍
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Even though I was in the military it’s hard to comprehend fighting your own countrymen with those types of weapons. Crazy.
I have been working in Franklin own historic homes for 30 years. The history is plentiful and in many cases very violent. If you're a civil war buff I could not think of a better place to visit.
Most of American history is violent. Plenty more to come...they ain't finished yet.
@@themessenger5868 no need to single out America. All history where humans are involved is violent.
@@nimitz1739 Really...? With 10 major wars in only 200 years... Iran has had only 1 major war in 200 years. You mustn't know your history too well. Facts are facts...no need to take it personally.
@@themessenger5868 Nobody’s taking it personal. lol So you are claiming Iran has no murders and is crime free?! No violence happens there? It must be heaven! I’m just stating the truth and you’re picking your battles. There is plenty of conflicts going on right now in the world that the US has nothing to do with. As there was before and will be after. People like you love to bash America all while using and enjoying American made things. lol Its funny!
PS. Enjoy your Internet and UA-cam today!
@@nimitz1739 When the shoe fits...? Don't stick your head in the sand and try and convince people around the world that the US isn't in some way involved in these other conflicts. That's not only uneducated, but rather naive as well. The US is the largest arms supplier in the world, so they have their hands in just about everything. My father is American and a Vietnam veteran 65-67, I'm Australian and also a former serving Australian soldier. I don't bash America, I read books and pay attention...it ain't hard. Iran was used as an example, for the US and Israel consider Iran their pariah...yet who is the aggressor really ? Was it not true, that during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980's, the US backed Iraq and Russia backed Iran ? Only for the US to attack Iraq a few years later...twice, and completely destroy the country. Now the US is destroying the Ukraine, abet by proxy, nevertheless, their weapons funding is only prolonging the wars inevitable outcome. I'm not bashing the American people...I'm bashing the US Military Industrial Complex. You don't have to agree with me, however, billions around the world would.
I remember my tour of the Carter House several years ago. I am a history teacher and a parent thus the Tod Carter story was of great interest to me. The guide I had explained that the Women from the Carter House were the ones given permission to look for Tod.The guide went on to tell my small tour group that once Tod was found he was taken back to the house with multiple wounds.
The surgeon was asked by Mrs. Carter to please help her son. The surgeon thus removed the bullet from his head. He went on to tell us at some point Tod regained consciousness. His mother spoke to him. When Mrs. Carter asked Tod if he knew where he was he responded by saying, "Home " . Such a sad story for his parents and siblings.
Pretty tragic indeed. So glad that the home and story has been preserved.
I’m not sure how I missed this video before but I’m glad I found it! What a great story!
Always found this story haunting. Imagine enemies occupying your home, and trying to fight your way back into your family property, dying in the process. Ironic and tragic.
I know right! Enemies trying to come down and steal your slaves! So haunting!
Todd Carter was a fascinating subject for this video. This was quite a story of the circle of a life .
Pretty tragic. Seems like it'd make for a good movie.
I agree!!
My GG Grandfather placed the 65th Georgia flag on the breakthrough in the backyard of the Carter House. We gave it to the museum in Kennesaw, Georgia.
So glad they were not a throw away society back then. We learn so much from those things that have been preserved.
Agreed!
just sucks how people today are trying to get rid of historical pieces that shows how our country was built good or bad. its history and it needs to stay so people can learn.
Agree. All history is valuable.
It is really disturbing isn't it ? I live just north of Boston Ma where recently they defaced Plymouth Rock and even more disturbing the The Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial of all places. its a terrible time right now , No respect for history at all. I am glad my parents thought enough about history to make sure we went to all the Historic places near us to make sure we had an appreciation for our past and what history had happened in our local area.
@@andreguillette6293 They defaced that magnificent piece of art of the 54th in Boston? I saw that piece at the end of Glory and when we went to Boston, made sure that was the first thing we saw. It is truly beautiful piece of art and of history. The way things are going, people will be burning books just like the Nazis did. One cannot destroy history. Pretty soon the words Confederate, Confederacy and the entire Civil War will be a forbidden subject.
@@BigLisaFan it amazes me it really does. Of all people to protest about , someone who lived and fought and died with freed slaves. seems it doesn't matter what it really stands for its just to hurt people in general.
@@andreguillette6293 Maybe they don't know their history because they are ignorant and do not know the historical past?
It's amazing to hear these stories. The traveling he did and I wonder how he traveled. On foot, on horseback? Perhaps a train. How did he get enough sustenance to travel. It's not lot like there was fast food on every corner. My curiosity wonders. Thank you for these civil war stories. I visited Chickamauga and wonder if you have a story there.. Thanks again.
Love American history. You are so knowledgeable, I enjoy listening to your stories. I have just subscribed maybe a month ago, it's like taking a vacation and not leaving home. Keep up the great work. 😷📹🔎
Always enjoy these extra stories that complement the Battle. Thanks.
I loved this thank you for preserving history God Bless Todd may he be at peace
Thanks for watching!
As usual another excellent video, and thanks for the bonus video, but I have to say , the saddest bonus I ever got. Good work again.
Wow, just wow! How often does a soldier at war go off to fight and then winds up mortally wounded where he was born and raised and then dies in the house (from those wounds) he was born and raised in? That may just be the prize winner for the saddest Civil War story.
I have been to Franklin. That was about 25-30 years ago. The Carter House is amazing as are some of the other sites around Franklin but perhaps more sad than the battle it's self is how so much of that hallowed ground has been developed with cheap commercial and residential buildings. No respect for hallowed ground!
THIS...is how you teach history. You make it personal so people go there with their brain. Great story.
Thank you! Appreciate that.
I think these are some of the best stories...I'm always searching for the regular person..or the possible me if you will..when I research anything. Governments make decisions while the people make things happen. Thanks for sharing this remarkable story.
I'm new to this channel , but I can definitely say , thank u sir , for what u do. U have fascinating stories , and it keeps our country's history alive. Very educational
What a story! Reminded me of a similar story of a young French Officer in WW1 who was killed attacking his own village which has been captured by the Germans.
Oh wow. Never heard that one.
Another great video! We just returned from Franklin and it was great to visit and be standing in the Carter & Carnton houses. We are so fortunate to see these places and learn about the devastation that took place during the civil war. It’s an amazing place.
Very interesting and sad story, good presentation. What I really like is to see young people (you) who have an interest in history in general and the Civil War in particular. Keep history alive. People don't understand how much you can learn from the past to make a better future.
Thanks! Completely agree. So glad that you are enjoying the channel.
Absolutely sad in the utmost degree. One of his sisters sat by his bedside gently caressing him and whispering to him, "Brother's home, brother's came home" as he lay dying. Unbelievable tragedy. Fought to drive the invaders from his home and died from his supreme effort.
The civil war tour of Franklin, TN is a must see if you are ever in the area.
Superb work! Thanks (and thanks on behalf of the twenty of my rebel ancestors)!
What a great job you are doing with this! Thank you for sharing.
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I visited the Carter several years ago and during our tour of the house there was mention of a young granddaughter of the Carters who was about four or five that hid in an attic closet during the battle. The story was that she called a Union officer a naughty name and then ran off to hide. The family was hiding in the cellar and couldn't leave to find her until after the battle. The entire visit was very informative and interesting. It told the human side of the Civil War
Terrific! Thank you!
Thanks!
Walking in the steps of a hero. He is one that did make it home. Bless him and every other soul in this war, regardless of the side. I love your channel because you capture all aspects of a war we wish hadn’t happened, but now must learn from. Thank you!
JD I’m so glad that you brought this to our attention. What a story. To think what Tod went through n to finally make it home to where is was born n raised n to die there. At least his family was there to see him one more time. ♥️♥️😊👍👍
This is great I enjoy the Carter house, I been there before and study civil war history the war in western theater. Keep it up good job
Thanks! Hopefully these videos help in some small way to bring more attention to what went on the western theater.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I hope so , shiloh,corinth, perryville, vicksburg, stones river, Chattanooga, chickamuga so many battles so many stories, Franklin sure has its story and most costly also the end of the army of Tennessee
Justin Mays all those battles had to be a terrible experience, but the battle of Franklin seem to have a more darker cloud over it.
I just went to Pea Ridge in Arkansas and Wilson's Creek in Missouri I am from North Carolina I really enjoy going to the battlefield my ancestors were at Chancellorsville he was wounded on May 2nd 1863 served with the 12th North Carolina
What a great story! Thx for sharing it with us!
How do you not have more followers, this better than the history Channel!!
Thanks! I really appreciate that. Feel free to share some of these videos out from time to time and help spread the word :)
Love the channel, so much great information and stories. There's so much we can learn from history, especially in these current times, so thank you for helping to keep it alive.
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Seen this video about a month ago. July 17th my Wife and I flew from Houston, Tx to Nashville, Tn and drove to Franklin, Tn. This video was so intriguing that we had to see it in person. Thank you so much for this video!!!!
Awesome!
My great great grand father died there fighting under Claiborne. It’s a shame that such a ferocious battle is not more well known. I wish someone would make a movie about it.
Just visited Carnton and Carter because of your videos. Thank you isn’t enough!
Glad you like them!
Heartbreaking no matter how many times we hear these type stories.
Rest in peace Tod. You are not forgotten.
Hello mate I’m in England and I love the videos you show always informative and very well presented. Well done 👍👍👍👍
Thanks! I really do appreciate that. Really hope to get over to your side of the Atlantic at some point.
Such tragedy thanks to the war. Love how you humanize the idea that war actually involves people, not just some obtuse concept. Thanks!
Gee whiz, that is one hell of a story!
I know, right? How crazy to have fought through the war and then get mortally wounded right by your house.
I’m so glad you shared this! Thank you!
The more stories I hear from the Civil War the sadder I get. I can not support to need to rewrite history to fit a false narrative. Keep this up the facts need to be shared.
Gotta keep the history alive.
One of the best books I have ever read on the Civil War is Company Aytch by Sam Watkins.
If you really want to know what it was like for an ordinary grunt in the Confederate Army of Tennessee you can't go wrong with this book.
Sam Watkins was a Confederate veteran and he was not a general or some other high ranking officer he was an enlisted man grunt.
Some of the history is not entirely accurate but he reminds the reader more than once he is no historian, just a veteran telling his story. Some of the grammer is a bit off but he will remind you that he is no great writer either, just an old Rebel telling his story. He fought at Franklin and during the Atlanta campaign and Perryville and pretty much every other major campaign and battle of the Army of Tennessee.
There were lots of books written by high ranking officers after the Civil War but few written by enlisted men and that is what makes this book such a treasure.
@marktwain9031 It's a great book!
Truly a humbling story of a great sacrifice Todd Carter’s! Even if he died on the “wrong side” of history a great sacrifice none the less. The discipline after escape NOT to go straight home and let your family know your alive. Then the furlow to finally go home cut short, because a case of the bad luck in timing of the union army. Unfortunately his ticket home was a bullet to the head. Sad. One bright light to take away is The History Underground amazing channel man keeping these story’s of sacrifice alive and to the Battle of Franklin trust to allow others to witness history like this in the flesh because it seems like pretty soon our history books will be written about furry kittens and nothing. In closing keep history alive so we can continue to learn from it! Thank you
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What a story! Thank you.
Glad that you liked it!
A great series
I'm glad you did the bonus. I was wondering what side he was on (assumed CSA) what his rank was (officer tabs). Fascinating story how his family got to care for him in his last moments. Certainly tragic, American killing Americans with state of the art weapons, and terrible tactics (March shoulder to shoulder into the Cannon). I cannot imagine the horror of that. My great great uncles served in 3rd TN Inf and their Brigade arrived too late for Franklin battle. This is an excellent series. Really like your Normandy tours as well.
So many stories about the civil war and imagine how many just like this that we will never know about. and i have said it before but it keeps sticking in my head about how many people must have never found out what happened to their brothers , fathers, sons and the fact that so many were buried where they died and the families never even knew where their loved ones were. I am glad they were able to retrieve Todd and at least have that closure when so many were not able too.
I am so glad they save places like this so that we never forget about what happened during the Civil War.
And i am also thankful to people like you that keep the history alive and share it with us, Great video Thank You again !
Gosh, I think about that all the time. What will we never know?
Hey History Underground. Love your channel man still following it and i love the fact your doing Civil War now and it especially hits home for me because I'm a Civil War reenactor and i absolutely love the time period. I'm sure your extremely busy and having a blast doing what your doing but I've got a couple ideas for maybe some far out there adventures you could go on and maybe some history that you may or may not have already known? If your interested definitely respond and let me know man. As always your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch!!! Keep it up!!!!
I'm always up for suggestions. Shoot me an email. thehistoryundergroundchannel @ gmail .com
Hey man i did get your message currently composing an email to you between work and creating the email its taking a bit. I also will send a number to you incase if you had questions or whatever or if you wanted to talk more on the subjects the email i have being made is only scraping the surface of everything so please don't think its the only stuff in the email. There is a ton of information and interesting facts. I will be doing some videos on my channel similar to you except i don't have all the nice cameras and equipment but like you i have a wife who will go with me to these places and film me and actually she reenacts too lol
@@SATFD07 - Sounds good. No rush :)
Videos are brillient ..love history ..keep up d great work ..from ireland
I have been to all of the sites in Franklin that you talk about in your videos...never knew the background to Tod Carter. Well done! I just discovered you videos and have enjoyed them.
Thanks! Glad that you’re enjoying them.
That is some story! Good that his family found him and could take him home...
Pretty amazing indeed.
Incredible story. Thanks for sharing! :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoy your videos !
One of those stories that ranks up there beside Sam Watkins. I appreciate the historical research on this intense and tragic battle.
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We are absolutely whimps compared to our ancestors. They we be so disappointed in us.
They really knew how to match wallpaper to the carpets back in the day!
Can you imagine the fearful concern Todd had for his family's safety being that close to his own childhood home and the ferocious fighting around it. He most likely wanted more than anything to get inside.
Can't even imagine.
Such a sad story. I'm sure there are many such stories. My ancestors fought in the Civil War on both sides. One of them has never been found nor accounted for. Wars are horrible.
To be honest, every episode you do is a Bonus. Although i absolutely love WW2 history, all history amazes me. Thank you again for keeping history alive.
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Fabulous but tragic results from your research. I love the oral history you have recreated. For the benefit of important pieces of history and struggles that shouldn’t be EVER forgotten 👌 thank you for sharing and research 🇺🇸
Thanks! Pretty amazing and tragic story. I always love hearing the accounts of the regular people who were on the ground during these events.
You are awesome bud you just gotta keep on going I used to live in aiken SC and blackville cw battles all over there to
Great personal touch to the battle of Franklin.
And to think the family had wade thru 81 bodies on the ground between the back porch and kitchen on their way to the garden area, must have been like a nightmare.
I have heard a story about a boy who died fighting on his family's farm. I wonder if this was him? Or perhaps it happened more than once. That war, being so personal, is full of ironic and coincidental stories. I've been to Shilo, but didnt know about Franklin. I regret now not having gotten there. Thank you so much for this story.
I seem to have heard at least one other similar story. Maybe at Gettysburg?
There was a union soldier at Gettysburg that died on I believe his uncle's property but it had the family name.I think it might have been Culp's hill.
That's what my grandma wanted when she died. She was unresponsive in the end but held her hand and talked to her and let her know she was in her home. 98 years and the finest lady in the land.
Simply incredible as always. Thank you sir.
Thanks! I really do appreciate that. It's a pretty incredible story.
Awesome, thanks for all your efforts in making these videos. You're doing a great job.
My pleasure! Glad that you are enjoying them :)
My hometown, glad you visited.
This was such a sad story for the carter family
Great story, it's easy for everyone to study the battles and discuss the outcome and what-if's and why for's & forget about the men that endured and fought through them. This is the type of history i have always studied thank you
P. S., postscript, postscript. Excellent story and ironic, thank you for bringing it to your subscribers!
concerned1313 - My pleasure! Glad that I could share it.
From Cradle to the Grave that old house was there like an old friend for Todd to come full circle on his journey
I really like your content and the way you present it, excellent. . I'm hooked/subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Unbelievable!
Another Great episode. How do you get those awesome smooth dolly shots? Love your style of filmmaking!
Gosh I love this channel. Thank you again for the wonderful tour.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the kind words :)
Incredibly sad. Yet after much reflection, the family surly thanked God that their boy passed in the arms of his family.
Your history accounts are very well done. Thanks much!
Keep the great videos coming... Love your channel
Thank you! Will do!
Wow! War has some terrible tragedies.
Been to Franklin and yes, it’s worth the visit. Got a pass to take leave and see family but ends up at another house. Hmm? Maybe a lady friend from his younger days? That’s the story I’m curious about.
Todd's story would make a great Hollywood movie, to top it off it would be factual. But for the standards of today we will never see that movie. Such a shame, in fact it just plain pisses me off! Thanks for another great video, I loved learning Todds story.
I've said the same thing! We're due for a good Civil War movie.
I enjoyed this. Thk you.
Very similar to the story of the Battle for Culp’s Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg where Wesley Culp was a CSA KIA on his families farm. His brother William was a Union Soldier.
Oh wow. I'll have to look that up. I was unaware of that story.
That is the story I was going to mention on here. Thank you for bringing that one up. The fighting comes to your home and you die where you once lived. What a strange thing and wonder if he lived long enough to remember the much more pleasant times on that ground but how ironic, to die in combat where you once lived in peace.
Clare Ravenwood I believe it was the History Channel that did an excellent documentary about the Battle of Gettysburg where Wesley Culp was one of the characters profiled.
Bradley C I was thinking of that same story. Crazy to think but as many men who fought in that war, those scenarios were bound to happen. I bet there is way more accounts of this in the south that will never be told.
Nimitz 17 Yes indeed.
I've enjoyed your series on the battle of Franklin. I visited there in 2009, and it was mostly built up, at that time they were attempting to reclaim and preserve the area. It's nice to see your videos showing they have done well in getting back some of the land. In 2009 I was taken in by the Tod Carter story line, seeing your videos has brought that story to life. Keep up the great content.
Thank you! It's a pretty amazing story. Seems like something that would make for a good movie.