The First Minnesota is one of the few units at Gettysburg that has two separate monuments, one for their charge on the 2nd and one for their actions on the 3rd. They're one of the great stories of bravery in all of American history.
The First Minnesota to this day holds the record for highest casualty rate of any United States' Regimental sized unit or larger in any war fought by American troops. Their valorous charge against overwhelming odds on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg saved the battle for the Union. 82% of the Regiment became casualties when they unflinchingly charged into the teeth of two Confederate Brigades, a force five times their size, who likely would have collapsed the center Union line had they not been stopped. They stopped the Rebels cold, and paid the price in blood. Brave men.
I’m from as far from Minnesota as you can possibly get, but the bravery of their sons at the Battle of Gettysburg deeply inspires me! I hope that more Americans - and more people around the world - learn about this incredible story of selflessness and self-sacrifice. Aloha ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼
I’m proud to be a Minnesotan. People from here and the upper Midwest in general are tough, stubborn and very resilient. You have to be if you’re going to live here. We prefer peace, but we ain’t afraid of a fight, and a lot of us are ready and willing to give our lives for the greater good. Fidelis ad mortem.
My great great grandfather was a corporal in Company K. Men from Winona. He was one of a handful of men to serve 3 years without ever missing a battle or being wounded. His brother was killed at Antietam. Company K had 31 men prior to the charge on July 2. Only 4 able-bodied men were left when they took roll that night. He was not a classical hero, but he was a man of extraordinary courage, perseverance , and dedication to his regiment.
Why not put together a good 2 minute video and play it at a Twins game in July? The people of Minnesota should know about their history and feel proud. This is fantastic, but how many people are going to see it and really appreciate the sacrifice of Minnesota?
Not a Minnesotan, but I believe this charge is the most crucial moment of the war. If it were not for these brave 262 men, the future of the United States might have been different. God bless these brave and courageous men for laying down their lives for the future generations of America.
Most Minnesotans are unaware of our proud and heroic past..........Minnesotans ARE tough outdoors people......through American history the upper Midwest has provided the best scouts,recon,and very independent soldiers that distinguish themselves!
Hence the quote "... every man knew that that order meant death or wounds to us all" and they did it anyways. The First was made up of veterans of 3 years hard campaigning and had already distinguished itself in numerous other engagements including Bull Run and Antietam. After this, they were sent to NY to quell the draft riots before mustering out.
Recently learned that my great great great great grandfather was Captain Christopher B Hefflefinger and was part of the First Minnesota. Btw, the story of the flagstaff is awesome. I'm sure the soldiers saw the splicing of the two staffs as a metaphor for the reunification of the country.
The First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment played a critical role July 2nd, 1863, and July 3rd, 1863, in the Battle at Gettysburg. Brian Pease of the Minnesota Historical Society shows us some of the State Capitol artifacts depicting the regiment's heroic actions.
Wonderful video! Only one small detail....wouldnt it be more accurate to state that the 1st Minns was the first infantry regiment on the field at gettysberg? John Buford's cavalry division held for the first part of the battle until Gen Reynolds arrived with the forward troops of the Iron Brigade, the minns in the forefront! Tremendous heroism!
I possibly had an ancestor serve in the 3rd Minnesota, then wounded at some point, to finish his service in the 24th regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps. Had a possible ancestor with the Confederates as well... all I know about him is that he was demoted at some point from corporal to private. Does anyone know a site where you can search for info about Confederate soldiers? Would be nice to know his regiment and family, as well as the reasons for his demotion.
But hey, Minnesotans, fly those Confederate flags with pride... I mean, don't they deserve some recognition for literally killing and dying to defend chattel slavery? Maybe even erecting monuments in their honor? Isn't it our heritage... oh, wait.
There's one Confederate flag we can fly with pride. And it's the flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry, _come up here and take it if you want it back so bad Virginia!!_
The First Minnesota is one of the few units at Gettysburg that has two separate monuments, one for their charge on the 2nd and one for their actions on the 3rd. They're one of the great stories of bravery in all of American history.
The First Minnesota to this day holds the record for highest casualty rate of any United States' Regimental sized unit or larger in any war fought by American troops. Their valorous charge against overwhelming odds on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg saved the battle for the Union. 82% of the Regiment became casualties when they unflinchingly charged into the teeth of two Confederate Brigades, a force five times their size, who likely would have collapsed the center Union line had they not been stopped. They stopped the Rebels cold, and paid the price in blood. Brave men.
And then were part of fending off Pickett's charge the next day. All of this after fighting at Bull Run and Antietam. Truly amazing and heroic!
Most under rated Regiment and moment from Gettysburg. I hope more will remember these men of courage in the future.
May God bless those families of Minnesota men who died God bless Minnesota
I’m from as far from Minnesota as you can possibly get, but the bravery of their sons at the Battle of Gettysburg deeply inspires me!
I hope that more Americans - and more people around the world - learn about this incredible story of selflessness and self-sacrifice.
Aloha ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼
Thank you from minnesotan much love to Everyone and to all americans ❤
I’m proud to be a Minnesotan. People from here and the upper Midwest in general are tough, stubborn and very resilient. You have to be if you’re going to live here. We prefer peace, but we ain’t afraid of a fight, and a lot of us are ready and willing to give our lives for the greater good.
Fidelis ad mortem.
Thanks, Minnesota, for the fight to unite the union and abolish slavery, from a fan from Texas.
My great great grandfather was a corporal in Company K. Men from Winona. He was one of a handful of men to serve 3 years without ever missing a battle or being wounded. His brother was killed at Antietam. Company K had 31 men prior to the charge on July 2. Only 4 able-bodied men were left when they took roll that night. He was not a classical hero, but he was a man of extraordinary courage, perseverance , and dedication to his regiment.
Why not put together a good 2 minute video and play it at a Twins game in July? The people of Minnesota should know about their history and feel proud. This is fantastic, but how many people are going to see it and really appreciate the sacrifice of Minnesota?
Not if the liberals have anything to say about it.
@@bbryant2485 pretty sure the union were the liberals of the day
Not a Minnesotan, but I believe this charge is the most crucial moment of the war. If it were not for these brave 262 men, the future of the United States might have been different. God bless these brave and courageous men for laying down their lives for the future generations of America.
my third great grandfather served in the 4th Minnesota PVT.Lewis Kimball.
Most Minnesotans are unaware of our proud and heroic past..........Minnesotans ARE tough outdoors people......through American history the upper Midwest has provided the best scouts,recon,and very independent soldiers that distinguish themselves!
Yeah the Spartans were cool, but have you heard of the story of the 1st Minnesota?
The order to charge was an act of desperation. The General had no one else to send in and the enemy had to be stopped.
Hence the quote "... every man knew that that order meant death or wounds to us all" and they did it anyways. The First was made up of veterans of 3 years hard campaigning and had already distinguished itself in numerous other engagements including Bull Run and Antietam. After this, they were sent to NY to quell the draft riots before mustering out.
I had a relative who fought in the 1st Minnesota.
Thank you Brian. I did not know about the spliced flag staff. How appropriate!
Recently learned that my great great great great grandfather was Captain Christopher B Hefflefinger and was part of the First Minnesota.
Btw, the story of the flagstaff is awesome. I'm sure the soldiers saw the splicing of the two staffs as a metaphor for the reunification of the country.
God bless your incredible grandfather sir. His regiment saved the Union Army and the nation.
The First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment played a critical role July 2nd, 1863, and July 3rd, 1863, in the Battle at Gettysburg. Brian Pease of the Minnesota Historical Society shows us some of the State Capitol artifacts depicting the regiment's heroic actions.
Wonderful video! Only one small detail....wouldnt it be more accurate to state that the 1st Minns was the first infantry regiment on the field at gettysberg? John Buford's cavalry division held for the first part of the battle until Gen Reynolds arrived with the forward troops of the Iron Brigade, the minns in the forefront! Tremendous heroism!
He did a good job of repeating exactly what he was told about the First Minnesota just before the camera started recording. Bravo.
I possibly had an ancestor serve in the 3rd Minnesota, then wounded at some point, to finish his service in the 24th regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps. Had a possible ancestor with the Confederates as well... all I know about him is that he was demoted at some point from corporal to private. Does anyone know a site where you can search for info about Confederate soldiers? Would be nice to know his regiment and family, as well as the reasons for his demotion.
They lost 215 out of 262 men
Inspiring story.
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Governor Dayton took down these painting, spit on our troops graves graves!
But hey, Minnesotans, fly those Confederate flags with pride... I mean, don't they deserve some recognition for literally killing and dying to defend chattel slavery? Maybe even erecting monuments in their honor? Isn't it our heritage... oh, wait.
There's one Confederate flag we can fly with pride.
And it's the flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry, _come up here and take it if you want it back so bad Virginia!!_
Minnesota's not a bunch of traitors