Culp's Hill - Ranger Jim Flook
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- For much of the three days of the battle of Gettysburg, the right flank of the Army of the Potomac rested near the wooded slopes of Culp's Hill. Though not as famous as Little Round Top, the Wheatfield, or Pickett's Charge, the fighting on Culp's Hill was the most sustained of the entire battle. Join Ranger Jim Flook and explore this often overlooked battlefield location.
GNPS needs to do a better job promoting this video. This location is the lynchpin of the whole defense and the presentation is a respectful, solemn one. The tone of the Ranger really does justice to what happened there, and I like that he doesn't feel that he has to cram jokes in to make his point interesting. Remember where you are when you're there.
I completely agree. Most of the civil war battlefield presentations given by park rangers are well done and professional. However, there are some who have a tendency to insert too much humor. It takes away from the solemnity and sobriety of the place you are in. And it can be down right annoying.
The historians that guide these Gettysburg Battlefield tours are some of the best educators I've ever encountered.
Gettysburg is an awesome place to visit. This and other videos are great, but you cant replace this with an in-person visit. You can really feel the history when you are there, it is hallowed ground!...."downtown" Gettysburg is fun too, lots of restaurants, hotels, cemeteries, shopping and many things to do...
Totally right. It is my favorite CW battlefield to visit. I always find something new when I go. Lived near Gettysburg for 10 years.
yeah and importantly go an drop some dollars in the local economy of this lovely town
This Ranger does an excellent job. His delivery is earnest and full of reverence of the place and the men who fought. It is most impressive how he conveys by his tone and expression that this is not an amusement park but a hard fought lesson that cannot be forgotten. A pleasure to listen to.
He is great.
Agreed
Expert knowledge and the Gettysburg Rangers are a national treasure
Great channel
Viewing these always puts things into perspective like no other videos on YT. Thank-you to everyone involved, and thank-you for uploading! I never grow tired of viewing them!!!!!
Visited Gettysburg for the first time over the 4th of July weekend. I was also impressed with all the Rangers. Really knew their stuff. I want this job... :)
Thank you Ranger Mr Flook for a brilliant show :)
Thank you as always for these great videos!
Jim does an excellent job here ,,,,these guys really know the battlefield and the battle itself ,,,,I learn more every time I watch one of these videos....
Well done Ranger Flook. Your knowledge and delivery are impressive.
Historical education at its finest. The American sense for the practical aspects of things,the technical details and what a critical role they play in deciding the outcome of events is something I particularly like.
Excellent. Very informative. Well delivered.
Wow! What a great presentation! He provided so much information that, previously, I was not aware of. Thank you!
FLOOK and HOPTAK are two of the BEST Rangers in the U.S.N.P.S. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Excellent in every respect!
Week done. I learned a lot. These videos are very helpful for areas covered in undergrowth. When doing the driving audio tour or just driving the park this area is difficult to interpret. As a result it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. In Roseville California they employ goat herds. They are enclosed with mobile fencing and rotate the herds around. They eat everything they can reach. It would be incredible to see the battlefield with undergrowth removed.
Fantastic. Thanks
Excellent. Ty
Thank you Ranger Jim. I like to think that a long gone Union Soldier, was applauding your presentation, by shaking a single branch of leaves behind you, to the right, at 32:25 😉
Very cool looking at a map while he goes through battle. Excellent job Sir!
I watched two Jim Flook videos where he claims that confederate generals Johnson and Early desisted to make an attack in the daylight fearing the union guns would massacre their infantry and waited willingly until at least dusk. What does he base it on? Where is the source that tells it? So far I haven't noticed anyone would pick up on that. In fact I hear over and over that in this war there is no night combat whatsoever.
Johnson could do a night attack on July 1st when he arrived to the battlefield and reconed and informed Ewell that there is massed union infantry in front of him supposedly on Culp's Hill wherever he thought Culp's Hill would be that time. Why did he refrain from doing the night attack one day before July 2nd? The explanation I heard is that no night combat in this war. Then why would two confederate division commanders decide to do it on July 2nd? Because union artillery made testing shots and they observed it? On July 1st Union amassed the same amount of artillery on Cemetery Hill, they did not ranging shots yet Early was afraid of them anyway to do any night attack, and Johnson did not attack either just sent word to Ewell and he approved the delay until dawn.
Why would the Ewell order left flank artillery to engage the union artillery at a duel hours before they want to attack? They did so and Latimer last about 90 minutes before withdrawing his guns. Why would Ewell risk his artillery to make a basicly diversional attack on union guns if Ewell wants to attack with the infantry at night? He would sacrifice Latimer's guns for what? Not covering the second corps' advance for sure.
This explanation seems to be defect.
I heard from a Gettysburg resident that there's a mass grave behind the 2nd Maryland Battalion monument. Is that true?
I have a question I hope someone can answer. In Turner's movie, the attempted cavalry move by Stuart is not even mentioned other than the butt-chewing Lee gives him when he finally arrives back in camp. It appears that none of these excellent programs even refer to it either. How could a key tactic of Lee involving the cavalry just be ignored when it was crucial to his overall battle plan? 5,000 men get bushwhacked by Custer's 400 and completely stymied? That sounds unbelievable.
Thanks for any help you may be able to offer!
adammwo Thanks for the info !
God Bless
+tigerlilly66 The encounter in the movie between Stewart and Lee took place on the evening of the second day of the battle. Lee's reprimand supposedly was due to his belief that Stewart had not adequately stayed in contact with the main army and had thereby failed to provide vital reconnaissance as to the deployments of the Union army.
That scene was BEFORE the cavalry attack on July 3 to which you refer. As you may know, the movie "Gettysburg" was based on the novel of historical fiction, "The Killer Angels." That novel deals hardly at all with the first day's fighting, and as you say, not at all with the fighting on the 2nd and 3rd days on the northern end of the Confederate lines. It definitely fails to adequately explained that there were THREE important elements of Lee's plan of attack.
The plans to seize Culp's and Cemetery Hills, as well as the cavalry attack to strike the federal rear were meant to draw federal troops even more away from the center and to cause disruption behind federal lines. The failure of both those attacks doomed the frontal assault on the center of Cemetery Ridge, but they are often omitted from explanations of the 3rd day's action at Gettysburg.
+Bryant Henderson = Thanks for the comments.
looking for the Michigan 5th Calvary company E position during this battle?
check out East Calvary Battlefield that is were most of the MI Calvary companies were during the 3rd day of battle.
Greene's New Yorkers never got their due for their heroic stand atop Culp's Hill. Right up there with the 20th Maine and the 1st Minnesota. Of course, every Union soldier was a hero during those three days in July, 160 years ago.
The rangers are the best
Why will they never say a word about the 150th NY The Duchess Legion ? He walks right by the monument.
Don't get your leg near him. It'll be knawed off. I bought a 20 lb bag of potatatos once to save money. Never did it again. They rot. Or they and 40 more lbs gets stuck on the front of a national park ranger at Gettysburg.
Ranger Flook's presentation, interpretation is truly gripping and thought provoking. This is an outstanding ranger.
Is Ranger Flook still at the park? For anyone confused about Culp’s Hill, they need to listen to and watch this presentation.
5 to 1 and because Gen. Greene went with his gut the Union held this important and usually overlooked position. Culps hill doesn't get the fanfare because it was totally left out of the movie and that's unfortunate. Good Job General!
Viewing these always puts things into perspective like no other videos on YT. Thank-you to everyone involved, and thank-you for uploading! I never grow tired of viewing them!!!!!
All these Gettysburg Park Rangers are Simply The Best!..Thanks for posting these Wonderful videos..
cwb0051 Thank you for watching them!
cwb0051 I agree. They're super. I hired two of them randomly during my visit and was greatly impressed with each and enjoyed both of them. The requirements/testing for becoming a Gettysburg guide are very stringent. Most candidates don't get past first base.
+GettysburgNPS Can you keep posting these videos. I'm watching them wishing I was there!
Just a great job - thanks so much!! Been to Culp's Hill twice and wish I'd known a lot of this prior to visiting. Only one thing to do --- go back!
Professional in every way. Thank you for these videos!
Outstanding job Jim. It's my hope that's one day I'll be able to make one of your tours.
Jim is my favorite guide, he is very good.
Ranger Flook ... thank you. Your knowledge, your passion provide not only context for the many battles of Gettysburg but, as importantly, the character of these men. Excellent work.
Excellent tour and commentary by Mr. Flook. I have a special interest as a relative to General George S. Greene.
Looking forward to a future Gettysburg visit. These videos certainly 'set the table' for a more enjoyable visit. Thank you.
Ranger Jim Flook provides a fascinating insight into this battle.
From the soldiers' perspective through the generals' strategy, Ranger Flook paints a thorough and frighteningly vivid picture of this historic event.
Thank you for your gifted story telling Ranger Flook 🙂
Very informative. Great work Ranger Flook and the Parks Service.
I have watched/rewatched every battlewalk posted by the NPS.
Thank You to all involved, you are true examples of professionalism and passion.
These guys at Gettysburg are incredible. Love watching these videos and their outstanding presentations.
Love these videos, Jim is a great guide too. Keep up the good work!
Mr.Flook, you have become my favorite ranger!!!!
Superb oration which i enjoyed immensely
I love this tour guide he speaks loud and clear and you learn alot thanks flook
Very nice presentation Mr Flook, Thank you for this UA-cam tour.
Really enjoy Jim Flooks talks about Gettysburg on youtube. Knowledgeable and interesting. Believe he isn't a ranger there currently. NOTE to GETTYSBURG NP Hope he is able to return as he is a great asset to the NPS.
i am a brit but found Jim Flook's narration and explanation brilliant
Excellent presentation by Ranger Jim, thank you.
Thank you, Ranger Jim!
Ranger does an excellent job of explaining what happened here!
Absolutely love Jim Flook’s presentations!!!
My great great grand uncle, William D. Knepper fought on the lower section of Culp's Hill on July 2nd and 3rd in the 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade (Largest regiment in the army of the potomac at the time with 600+ soliders). Later, my great great Grand farther Charles D Knepper joined the same unit (then turned into the 13th Maryland Volunteer Infantry) in Feb. 1865
+OooCARS! My 4th great grandfather was there on the other side. 48th. Virginia Infantry
+Fireinahorn small world isn't it?
My GGGrandfather Pvt. Joseph Henry Furber of Co G, 2nd Mass Vol Inf., was one of those who died on the morning of July 3rd performing to the “Orders to Advance” along with Col R. Mudge.
love his face when the truck goes by...lmao
Those men’s who’s lives where lost, the sacrifices they made, have brought about the greatest nation ever known under God........ May we forever uphold that vague dream they held in there minds..... “FREEDOM”......
George Sears Greene was related to Gen. Nathanael Greene, who was regarded as America's second-best general during the Revolutionary War.
In September 1862, members of the 27th Indiana famously found Lee's orders regarding the movement of his troops prior to the battle of Antietam.
Ranger Jim Flook is a favorite of mine! He gives a great presentation!
Where was the iron brigade and Rufus Daus?
Ranger flock gave a great presentation....
I would enjoy hearing both ranger flock and ranger Atkinson in conversation about gettysburg...
Very nice! You guys are the best for putting these videos up. I'm still holding out hope for a 1 July Seminary Ridge battle walk in the not too distant future.
Look up the First Day of Battle at Gettysburg--Ranger John Nichols if you have not found it yet. Hope you enjoy.
I would absolutely LOVE to do this. At any NPS historical landmark. I currently work for another agency but i got my eyes peeled for any openinga
I found the grave of a soldier from the 137th NY buried in Caroline Center NY. Died 7/2/1883. I assume on Culps Hill.
I could listen to these rangers talk about civil war battles all day. There is a fantastic Civil War museum in Greenville, SC that has absolutely fantastic items on display, one being a tree stump where the tree had actually been cut down by Miniė balls hitting it, .58 caliber of horrible death. There is also a Confederate soldier buried on the grounds of the museum
Thank you! I doubt if I ever get to see this in person, so glad to have these videos! God Bless.
The question at the end was why didn't the CSA try to move around farther to the right of the Union line......research has found that the right area was swampy at the time of the battle (all days..)....so even if they (CSA) had the troops to do it......it wasn't feasible...
Jim Flook is awesome! Great information. I saw his presentation on Cemetary Hill yesterday. I will watch any presentation this Ranger puts out.
Why didn't they award General Greene with The Medal of Honor ? They gave one to General Sickles for disobeying orders
The next to last question? Thank you. Why not go further around the unions flank and then go up the mountain from the south. Simultaneously while a regiment goes straight up from east to west.
Excellent presentation and delivery. Ranger Flook is one of the best and was only a seasonal ranger at the time. The park should have hired him permanently.
Very, Very, Very hard to get a full time position there. Everyone wants it.
Really enjoyed this , sorry I just found your channel. The Ranger was excellent.
Excellent presentation, thanks a lot for such a good historical information.
Just stumbled across these videos. Aside from watching the famous movie I know very little about the battle and thus cannot really put the things mentioned into perspective, but it's just very enjoyable to listen to for some reason.
If you want to learn more about the Battle of Gettysburg read "The Gettysburg Campaign" by Mark Coddington. It is a very good book.
These Rangers are high caliber individuals, these videos are an excellent resource
Great talk ...excellent ranger..best wishes from emerald isle.☘
Outstanding presentation.! Wonderfully done and very knowledgeable fellow. Well done.
Well done, this isn't stand up comedy, this is critical history!
Was the trail that was taken from the top down to the 102 & 78 Inftry Monument the original trail used during the Civil War or something created by the park.
Von Becks rifles of Roundout the 102NY
These are excellent videos!
3x great grandfather Henry F Heath 60th New York
May I say congratulations and thank you to all the Rangers who present these videos which may I say are superb and very informative, especially to you sir Mr Flook who's presentation is second to none of the videos I have viewed on here. I am from the UK so knew very little about the Gettysburg battle apart from the film which I thoroughly enjoyed having seen it many times and only came across these videos a few weeks ago and am enjoying watching and learning about what happened at gettysburg. I am looking forward to enjoying all of the fantastic videos you and your fellow Rangers so kindly put on here for us all to see and hopefully will myself visit the park in the near future.
Best Park
A really good speaker. Excellent presentation.
Thank you, Jim, from New Zealand. We have the battle at Ruapekepeka (Bats Cave) where the Maori countered British shells with underground fortifications, and a Maori military strategist named Titokowaru, in our history
Welp, here's something I'll have to read up on
this is a cool battle feild i camped here with the boy scouts
I this man is a great delivery I would love to see him live
It takes at least 10 to one numerical advantage to overcome a fortified position all things being equal with courageous infantry which the Confederates did not have. It is a miracle that they did not lose many more men. To inflict 1200 casualties on men standing behind " inpregnable" works is a testimony to there great courage , honor and valor.
You can not edit comments in here like on Facebook so I must write an addendum. I meant to say that the Confederates did not have a 10 to one advantage only. The veteran Confederates had as much or more courage than or as much as any other known soldiers especially due to their confidence and previous victories. My run on sentence could be construed that I implied that they did not possess courage when I was meaning to state that overwhelming courage with no one faltering or lagging would also be required to be successful even with a 10 to one advantage . The Confederates came close to achieving victory here with even odds because if their great courage and tenacity.
Three to one attackers to defenders is usually the base military ratio.
excellent presentation.At Chancellorsburg Lee lost not only Jackson, but many of his corp commanders with valuable experience. The Army of Virginia at Gettysburg,while still a fine fighting force, was never to be again the army of Chancellorsburg. The great loss of experienced officers became apparent on the fields of Gettysburg.
I like watching a professional at work
4 people had shown to see this graphic presentation in person and it is so good 115 thousand people have watched it since then. They were a lucky group.
Thanks for sharing I love these ❤
These guys are degree class historians.
Who gives thumbs down to this guy?
Longstreet's July 2nd delay caused not only the loss in the south at the round tops but also this fight in the north. Jubal Early was right about Ole' Pouting Pete after the War.
These are really some fantastic videos on youtube. Very nice to ser the park service in action. I’ve visited Gettysburg a few times since I was a boy. The tours make the history come alive, even knowing it is tangible for the many Americans who trace their ancestry to the battle and / or the war.
That general who was against fortifications was an idiot. The goal is to kill the enemy, not your own men.
Beautiful topography.
Excellent presentation. But did he really have to elaborate on the "sore thumb"?