I had the grand experience of doing "hard core" duty for about six years, (back in the late 90s). What a way to learn this particular part of history. Both the Union and Confederate units in which I served were utterly intolerant of anything not authentic. We made our own uniforms, slept in the open air and marched for six or seven miles per day (easy duty) during some re-enactments. I must say, while on "campaign" I kept asking myself why I do this, because it was intensely miserable. After each event, I'd yearn to do it again. Eventually I made it to the rank of Corporal, so I had a pretty easy life.
My experience in a hard core unit was pretty much the same! When the weather was lousy I'd think "what the hell am I doing out here?" but after the event was over I'd conveniently forget that I ever asked myself that question--glad to hear I'm not the only one! We were active in the hobby at about the same time :-)
I hope this is of interest. Most of the cloth for the uniforms of both sides was manufactured in Morley near LEEDS, West Yorkshire, England. Virtually all of the mills that made the cloth no longer exist. Most made way for housing or were turned into apartment blocks. One mill about 200 yards from my home still stands. It is now an auction house and also a martial arts club.
I've been so excited for this next volume. I admire your attention to detail and preserving one of the most important parts in our nation's history. Thank you.
Stupendous. The best online Civil War uniform presentation I've seen. Simple and basic, but overflowing in accurate detail. Aka...Stink'n Awesome. Great job!!
Another wonderful video. It’s total living history. The guys look totally authentic and are absolutely fabulous. I’ve been hooked on the Civil War since the 60s when I collected all the Topps Civil War cards. Unfortunately I’m on the other side of the pond in Britain or I’d love to be a reenactor too. Huge respect for the men who fell. RIP.
Great series, the 5th NY (Duryees Zouaves) was the unit that was engaged with my great grand uncles’ unit ( 1st Palmetto Rifles) at Gaines Mill in 1862. RIP Isaac Livingstone Grier.
Very fascinating. Not trying to poke fun or anything because I’m a huge civil war buff, but that Missouri Bushwacker uniform looks like something Mr. Furley from Threes Company would have worn. Joking aside, the attention to details on all these uniforms was amazing. I would imagine that with the mishmash of so many styles and colors on both sides, it would have led to much confusion, especially early in the war.
Awesome job on these videos! I like seeing the use of Federal buttons on some of the CS shell jackets/frocks--it's been under-represented in the re-enacting community.
The 'Texas General' is actually wearing Colonel's collar insignia. Robert E. Lee and Jimmy Kemper both preferred the Colonel's insignia. Most Confederate generals wore the standard patch with 2 small stars flanking a larger one circled by a wreath.
Great instructional video on the many uniforms worn by both sides. I am struck by the many immigrant units from Europe the Federal Government employed against the Southern American forces to accomplish their invasion of nation-states inhabited by their peaceful neighbors.
Thank you for showing the uniforms of the two Zouves units and the Iron Brigade, my favs. I was hoping there would be the 1st Louisiana Special Battalion "Wheat's Tigers" or Louisiana Tigers featured as well as I think it is a counterpart to the Union Zouves. Alas, it is not to be. I hope you folks would included in your later Civil war uniform series videos!
VERY NICELY SHOT AND SHOWCASED!! In the future for those of us that are not all that versed in war battle gear please consider narration or some sort of additonal visual explanation of what we are seeing. Also, consider slowing down the visual pace of the video. Thank You. Overall, I liked it. I am in awe of what you've done. Thank You for sharing it.
And if you do any more can you do a part III can you add a North Carolina Uniform, just for say because North Carolina provided the most men about 1/8 of the Confedrate army.
These are all hard-core reenactors. That make sure the impressions they are pretraining is 100% correct. They got it down to where you would think they stepped out of a time machine.
legoboy 300001 I can attest to these guys being the best at what they do. They're what I like to call Living Historians. They put the time and effort into researching the units they portray and they all take pride in what they do. I've fielded personally with the gentleman who does the Zouaves and the gentleman who does the Irish Brigade, they are definitely top notch and know who and what they are portraying
As one of those hardcore reenactors, I can back up what Jason said. We try our absolute hardest to get as correct as possible and it doesn't just stop at our uniforms either. We carry and bring period correct rations and person items as well. We create a persona of somebody in the 1860's and act like we're really from the time. It's a lot of fun and there are literally moments that you think "Wow! So, that's what it must've looked like!" It's an experience you can't get from reading a book or watching a documentary. It's easy to read about it, but to actually act it out, it really gives you a whole different level of understanding!
I'm a Civil War reenactor in Washington State. My impression [portrayal, persona, what have you] is of a Regular Army soldier in the Eastern Theater in the 4th Infantry Reg't, 2nd Div. Vth Corps. Now, out here we didn't have any direct conflict regarding the War. But several of men who became famous served here in the decade prior [Grant and Pickett among others]. We focus not only on visual authenticity, but also *teaching* well. The Civil War can seem rather distant when you're 1200 miles from the nearest battle site, so it's up to us to explain the War to people who don't know how much it actually matters. My personal uniforms include: fatigue 1850, dress 1856, and fatigue 1861 regulation uniforms. It ain't cheap. But we all put forth the effort because history is a perishable skill. And forgetting history is one of the most dangerous things a nation or a society can do to itself.
I think these are wonderful portrayals, but can't help wonder why the dearth of unis from the Western Theater? The War was won (or lost, for me) in the West. In keeping with this time frame I woulda like to have seen uniforms from Forts Henry and Donelson Campaigns, Pea Ridge, and lets not forget Shiloh. How bout the early stages of the Vicksburg Campaign as well? That said, I really do enjoy these LionHeart Productions. Deo Vindice!
For Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh, the 1st Texas infantryman shown in this video would be a good match. He's wearing commutation clothing that predominated in all theaters before the Confederate depot system went into operation. A black, brown, or buff slouch hat would have been more common than the forage cap shown here, though. I love these videos!
galoon yes your right replace the blue on the collar and cuff and you have most of the Tennessee units. The hat was specific to the 1st Texas which is why we chose that look . A slouch would.have been a little to generic for what we wanted to portray.
That's an awesome forage cap! Who made the one you used in the video, by the way? I've seen a very similar original one in the Confederate volume of the Echoes of Glory books (which of course are a gold mine of genuine items!)
I also like the frock coat he's got--it looks like it's seen some hard use! I have a favorite one that Nick Sekela made a long time ago; it's a brownish-greenish grey with plain brass "Paris" buttons and dark blue worsted wool tape on collar/cuffs. It's been through the ringer, too--I'm the third or fourth owner...
you should add detailed descriptions, like: this "2" means ist the second Regiment, that is the rank insignia of a corporal, this weapon is a sharps, the canteen is Standard issue that canteen is private purchase etc. some Viewers that are not from the US would also have a hard time knowing wich is a confederate and wich is a Union uniform(as it is not always Grey=confederate and blue is Union) I for example could not identify wich state is part of the confederation and wich is not.(at least not for all states) this would be the case for many history-interested ppl from outside the US, like me.
The grand plan, after all four Volumes of this series is posted - is to create shorter, more detailed videos about various impressions seen here - focusing on all parts of the uniforms with narration and text on screen pointing things out.
Hopefully it will spark interest into independent research. We could make an hour long video to explain each individual look trust me. This gives you a glance at a variety of noted units and equipment
I love your Videos. You make history so much more realistic. Great. Can you do a Video like this about uniforms of other nations of the 19th century, like prussia for example?
The tx volunteer uniform you show is not correct. Black sleeves and black trim in the uniform is NC. North Carolina uniforms always maintained black trim in some form or fashion through out the conflict. Texas volunteer troops primarily wore what is called butternut (a bright brownish tan) uniforms and we're primarily made from jeancloth (a fabric mixture of wool, cotton and sometimes hemp). However in late 1863 Confederate uniforms often we're often mix matched and many replaced there pants with those of federal dead. As 1863 progressed and uniforms became less available, it was common to see eastern theater troops wearing grey jackets and sky blue trousers. However 1861 upon the first call up for state troops in the Confederacy. Many volunteers wore there fathers and grandfather's uniforms from the revolution and Mexican war. Resulting any many different designs colors in styles. But as production increased for the war effort, this issue was resolved.
My great great granddaddy fought with the 59th northern VA heavey artillery and fought from the beginning to the end ..brave brave man and my grandmomma her daddy's daddy fought as an ambulance driver
Are the uniforms and poses based on the coloring book from Peter F. Copeland “Civil War Uniform: Coloring Book”? If not this is exactly what it reminds me of. Bravo! Nice work on this.
Some information please. At 5.55 we have a black (coloured) infantryman wearing the blue of the Union Army but belonging to the 1st South Carolina Volunteers. South Carolina was a Confederate state. Could someone explain the the apparent contradiction.
Awesome, say wasn't their more units and uniforms too. I know you cover 2 parts of the north and south uniforms. Weren't their more from the other states that join in the war
0:38 The 5th NY at 2nd Bull Run: www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/destruction-5th-new-york-zouaves 4:57 They wore that in their caps because their Irish regimental were getting re-made at the time of the battle and they still wanted to be identifiable.
Yours, Americans history is pretty interesting. But I think about something different: 150 years "gone with the wind" and I still can find the hot differences between Southrners and Yankees in US. Blood did not dried completely... So, it was the conflict with the realy important causes! For me, the slavery do not explain the all circumstance and all of the reasons of this conflict.
Technically speaking the United States Civil war was not actually a civil war. By definition a civil is, a war between citizens of the same nation, and to secede is to withdraw membership from a federal union or religious organization. You see once the south seceded, they would no longer be considered U.S citizens because, legal or not, they left the Federal Union, thus creating the Confederate States of America, a separate entity with its own laws and government, as well as currency, and army. Now lets go back to the term civil war, now if the southern states never actually left and decided "lets overthrow the government and put in a government that is more in favor of our beliefs!", and then the Northern States opposed that idea, and the two sides went to war, then yes that would be true to the definition of civil war, not to be confused with a revolution, in which the citizens rebel against the government itself. However since the Southern states left the Union, whether legal or not, and formed their own country, it would not, by definition, be a civil war, in fact it would be just a normal war, in which the Union invaded the Confederacy using the claims the secession is illegal, even though there is not really anything solid said in any written law on whether it is legal, at least at that time, and thus wrongfully invaded a country that simply wanted to go about its own way, and leave the Union alone. Understanding this, this would then imply that since the South lost this war, the entirety of the Confederate States, have technically been under occupation of the U.S since the end of the civil war, but you could argue, since there was a formal surrender, that it is not an occupation, but still technically it was not a civil war, but just a normal war between two very similar countries.
This is a great reminder that a lot of the Confederate uniforms weren't quite grey, but more of a butternut color. Cool!
Charles Wang "our uniforms looked like autumn grass" actual qoute from a 17 year old member of the North Carolina Junior reserves called up in 1865
The brown and butternut colors came from simple home made type dyes. Different parts of the uniform could be different colors.
My great Grand Uncle Benjamin Dean died in 1862 in service to the Union's 16th Wisconsin Regiment H Company. He was 19 years old.
The surgeon looks like a Wild West gunslinger
The men really look like they could be from the Civil War, very handsome and authentic I must say.
I had the grand experience of doing "hard core" duty for about six years, (back in the late 90s). What a way to learn this particular part of history. Both the Union and Confederate units in which I served were utterly intolerant of anything not authentic. We made our own uniforms, slept in the open air and marched for six or seven miles per day (easy duty) during some re-enactments. I must say, while on "campaign" I kept asking myself why I do this, because it was intensely miserable. After each event, I'd yearn to do it again. Eventually I made it to the rank of Corporal, so I had a pretty easy life.
My experience in a hard core unit was pretty much the same! When the weather was lousy I'd think "what the hell am I doing out here?" but after the event was over I'd conveniently forget that I ever asked myself that question--glad to hear I'm not the only one! We were active in the hobby at about the same time :-)
I hope this is of interest. Most of the cloth for the uniforms of both sides was manufactured in Morley near LEEDS, West Yorkshire, England. Virtually all of the mills that made the cloth no longer exist. Most made way for housing or were turned into apartment blocks. One mill about 200 yards from my home still stands. It is now an auction house and also a martial arts club.
Would’ve liked to have seen a Cavalry officers uniform. Love seeing those yellow sashes and garish hats.
That bushwhacker looked so cool
I've been so excited for this next volume. I admire your attention to detail and preserving one of the most important parts in our nation's history. Thank you.
Some good references for the PC game War of Rights - featureing the Maryland Campaign of 1862 :) Good job!
If that damn game uses any of our likeness we better get royalties.
When are we going to get that 1st Texas uniform for war of Rights?
I hope they ad the Cherokee Indian soldiers. Should be fun seeing people know about that little fact.
The Next Video you should make is U.S Marines Uniform History combat and dress uniforms
i love that grey and black combo the texans had
Stupendous. The best online Civil War uniform presentation I've seen. Simple and basic, but overflowing in accurate detail. Aka...Stink'n Awesome. Great job!!
Another wonderful video. It’s total living history. The guys look totally authentic and are absolutely fabulous. I’ve been hooked on the Civil War since the 60s when I collected all the Topps Civil War cards. Unfortunately I’m on the other side of the pond in Britain or I’d love to be a reenactor too. Huge respect for the men who fell. RIP.
woffus there’s reenactors overseas too!
Great series, the 5th NY (Duryees Zouaves) was the unit that was engaged with my great grand uncles’ unit ( 1st Palmetto Rifles) at Gaines Mill in 1862. RIP Isaac Livingstone Grier.
Love the dramatic music playing along with the video. It puts a more realism feel to this history!
Very fascinating. Not trying to poke fun or anything because I’m a huge civil war buff, but that Missouri Bushwacker uniform looks like something Mr. Furley from Threes Company would have worn. Joking aside, the attention to details on all these uniforms was amazing. I would imagine that with the mishmash of so many styles and colors on both sides, it would have led to much confusion, especially early in the war.
I love this !! I would have loved to a North Carolina frock coat. THE OLD NORTH STATE! Maybe in vol 3. Can we please have some more.
Awesome job on these videos! I like seeing the use of Federal buttons on some of the CS shell jackets/frocks--it's been under-represented in the re-enacting community.
>20 minutes
>only 70 views
this is an autrocity
The guy with roses all over his shirt. Missouri bushwhacker? LOL!
Oh yes, forgot to mention that now I can tell the Sharps and the Spencer carbine apart! Now I won’t be wrong in the future! Hahaha
Very well done guys! Very well done!
My great great grandfather was a confederate soldier thank y’all
A very well done series. Please accept my Thank You.
The 'Texas General' is actually wearing Colonel's collar insignia. Robert E. Lee and Jimmy Kemper both preferred the Colonel's insignia. Most Confederate generals wore the standard patch with 2 small stars flanking a larger one circled by a wreath.
I don’t care what anyone else thinks, I think Zouave uniforms are awesome looking.
were US zouaves regiment inspired by french zouaves ?
yes they were pierre
pierre papon Yep.
I would say that they were believed to be awesomelooking in the day as well, hence there were several Regiments of them.
It reminds me of a joke on the pontifical zouaves: "It is really a idea of french to dress the defenders of the Pope as Mohammedans !"
Great instructional video on the many uniforms worn by both sides. I am struck by the many immigrant units from Europe the Federal Government employed against the Southern American forces to accomplish their invasion of nation-states inhabited by their peaceful neighbors.
VOLUME 3 PLEASE BUT WITH WESTERN THEATER UNIFORMS PLEEEEEEEAAAASE!!!!!! good job guys, these are awesome.
superdly done!! Awesome video!! I myself last year visited Appomattox court house amazing experience.
I wanna see some Confederate Marines
Thank you for showing the uniforms of the two Zouves units and the Iron Brigade, my favs. I was hoping there would be the 1st Louisiana Special Battalion "Wheat's Tigers" or Louisiana Tigers featured as well as I think it is a counterpart to the Union Zouves. Alas, it is not to be. I hope you folks would included in your later Civil war uniform series videos!
Take a look at the first Volume - Tigers are represented: ua-cam.com/video/n8MAlu2NEps/v-deo.html
Looking forward to volume 3 and 4. Someone has been looking at a lot of period photos to get their details ironed out.
Fashion show for reenactors. I love it!!!
VERY NICELY SHOT AND SHOWCASED!! In the future for those of us that are not all that versed in war battle gear please consider narration or some sort of additonal visual explanation of what we are seeing. Also, consider slowing down the visual pace of the video. Thank You. Overall, I liked it. I am in awe of what you've done. Thank You for sharing it.
And if you do any more can you do a part III can you add a North Carolina Uniform, just for say because North Carolina provided the most men about 1/8 of the Confedrate army.
I love these evolution of different Uniforms, how do you do this, get other Reanactor's? Or just same people but you have them wear different Uniforms
These are all hard-core reenactors. That make sure the impressions they are pretraining is 100% correct. They got it down to where you would think they stepped out of a time machine.
legoboy 300001 I can attest to these guys being the best at what they do. They're what I like to call Living Historians. They put the time and effort into researching the units they portray and they all take pride in what they do. I've fielded personally with the gentleman who does the Zouaves and the gentleman who does the Irish Brigade, they are definitely top notch and know who and what they are portraying
As one of those hardcore reenactors, I can back up what Jason said. We try our absolute hardest to get as correct as possible and it doesn't just stop at our uniforms either. We carry and bring period correct rations and person items as well. We create a persona of somebody in the 1860's and act like we're really from the time. It's a lot of fun and there are literally moments that you think "Wow! So, that's what it must've looked like!" It's an experience you can't get from reading a book or watching a documentary. It's easy to read about it, but to actually act it out, it really gives you a whole different level of understanding!
I'm a Civil War reenactor in Washington State. My impression [portrayal, persona, what have you] is of a Regular Army soldier in the Eastern Theater in the 4th Infantry Reg't, 2nd Div. Vth Corps.
Now, out here we didn't have any direct conflict regarding the War. But several of men who became famous served here in the decade prior [Grant and Pickett among others]. We focus not only on visual authenticity, but also *teaching* well. The Civil War can seem rather distant when you're 1200 miles from the nearest battle site, so it's up to us to explain the War to people who don't know how much it actually matters.
My personal uniforms include: fatigue 1850, dress 1856, and fatigue 1861 regulation uniforms. It ain't cheap. But we all put forth the effort because history is a perishable skill. And forgetting history is one of the most dangerous things a nation or a society can do to itself.
Jason Hallman Hell, some will even wear the correct underwear.
I had an unidentified ancestor who fell at Gettysburg for the union,!
I think these are wonderful portrayals, but can't help wonder why the dearth of unis from the Western Theater? The War was won (or lost, for me) in the West. In keeping with this time frame I woulda like to have seen uniforms from Forts Henry and Donelson Campaigns, Pea Ridge, and lets not forget Shiloh. How bout the early stages of the Vicksburg Campaign as well? That said, I really do enjoy these LionHeart Productions. Deo Vindice!
Allot of Western looks will be featured in Volume 3 & 4.
For Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh, the 1st Texas infantryman shown in this video would be a good match. He's wearing commutation clothing that predominated in all theaters before the Confederate depot system went into operation. A black, brown, or buff slouch hat would have been more common than the forage cap shown here, though. I love these videos!
galoon yes your right replace the blue on the collar and cuff and you have most of the Tennessee units. The hat was specific to the 1st Texas which is why we chose that look . A slouch would.have been a little to generic for what we wanted to portray.
That's an awesome forage cap! Who made the one you used in the video, by the way? I've seen a very similar original one in the Confederate volume of the Echoes of Glory books (which of course are a gold mine of genuine items!)
I also like the frock coat he's got--it looks like it's seen some hard use! I have a favorite one that Nick Sekela made a long time ago; it's a brownish-greenish grey with plain brass "Paris" buttons and dark blue worsted wool tape on collar/cuffs. It's been through the ringer, too--I'm the third or fourth owner...
Thank you for these videos.
Simply amazing.
Hey can we see the 79th New York Highlanders?
What a lovely video to watch during breakfast :D thanks guys
Wow they look way better than reenactment uniforms.
Chaloner they are reenactment uniforms albeit of the highest accuracy that you don't see at a lot of local events
I fought with the 1st Texas guy at Port Hudson 2018 Reenactment
Great to see the 1st shown here with their distinctive black cuffs and collars.
I was here
There*
the best uniform is 79th kilted New York Cameron highlanders, wasnt included in this video
I just love the fact that the last battle of Civil War was Confederate victory with battle of Palmito Ranch
wildly caoytoe I mean winning a few battles is well in all but counts for naught when you lose the war.
Awesome to see the 45th New York with rolled great coats in their packs. Someone did their research!
Definitely! I liked seeing the SNY buckle, NY state buttons, and NY state shell jacket he was wearing, too.
ok guys finally found the name of the background music its Heros and Legends by Tim Brown
can't wait for volume 3
I love these civil war vids
What's the music at 3:35 ?
i absolutely loved these videos, you had me nerding out the whole time. thank you very much
You guys gonna finish this series? It’s really cool and it would be a shame if it stopped halfway through.
you should add detailed descriptions, like: this "2" means ist the second Regiment, that is the rank insignia of a corporal, this weapon is a sharps, the canteen is Standard issue that canteen is private purchase etc. some Viewers that are not from the US would also have a hard time knowing wich is a confederate and wich is a Union uniform(as it is not always Grey=confederate and blue is Union)
I for example could not identify wich state is part of the confederation and wich is not.(at least not for all states) this would be the case for many history-interested ppl from outside the US, like me.
The grand plan, after all four Volumes of this series is posted - is to create shorter, more detailed videos about various impressions seen here - focusing on all parts of the uniforms with narration and text on screen pointing things out.
sounds great, so this Videos will serve as an overview, with links to the more detailed versions?
Hopefully it will spark interest into independent research. We could make an hour long video to explain each individual look trust me. This gives you a glance at a variety of noted units and equipment
I love your Videos. You make history so much more realistic. Great. Can you do a Video like this about uniforms of other nations of the 19th century, like prussia for example?
These videos are amazing you should do a complete ww1 video for american uniforms
WW1 it's not very interesting. But the evolution of US army since 1885 till 1918 would be more interesting. The last indian wars to modern warfare. :)
WW1 is interesting! They should do British uniforms evolution also.
The tx volunteer uniform you show is not correct. Black sleeves and black trim in the uniform is NC. North Carolina uniforms always maintained black trim in some form or fashion through out the conflict. Texas volunteer troops primarily wore what is called butternut (a bright brownish tan) uniforms and we're primarily made from jeancloth (a fabric mixture of wool, cotton and sometimes hemp). However in late 1863 Confederate uniforms often we're often mix matched and many replaced there pants with those of federal dead. As 1863 progressed and uniforms became less available, it was common to see eastern theater troops wearing grey jackets and sky blue trousers. However 1861 upon the first call up for state troops in the Confederacy. Many volunteers wore there fathers and grandfather's uniforms from the revolution and Mexican war. Resulting any many different designs colors in styles. But as production increased for the war effort, this issue was resolved.
Next time include the army of Tennessee and the trans Mississippi dept uniforms
Should do revolutionary war uniforms
Great looking kits! I need to check out the braces the ambulance coro feller has on!
A job well done
Very interesting videos. Is all the uniform and kit replica/reenactment gear or are they modelling original uniforms from a museum collection?
franchement trés bonne vidéo
Wikipedia states the 45th New York Volunteer Infantry was formed in 1861. Why are there no uniforms for them shown before 1863?
Great work guys
Outstanding work👍
simply awesome
Sehr interesannt wie viele Uniformen es gab !!!War bestimmt nicht leicht sie alle zu sammen zu stellen
It feels like there should be a Volume three but I don't see one. I know they get repetitious. Thanks!
Will you present the uniform of Gen. Nathaniel Banks and his ridiculous Chapeau?
My great great granddaddy fought with the 59th northern VA heavey artillery and fought from the beginning to the end ..brave brave man and my grandmomma her daddy's daddy fought as an ambulance driver
Are the uniforms and poses based on the coloring book from Peter F. Copeland “Civil War Uniform: Coloring Book”? If not this is exactly what it reminds me of. Bravo! Nice work on this.
Looks great everyone!
I want to see the new york Highland regiment
More more please ! Where can i find good sutlers please ?
Need some western theater a lot of diversity.This video makes me want to always better my impression!
Some information please. At 5.55 we have a black (coloured) infantryman wearing the blue of the Union Army but belonging to the 1st South Carolina Volunteers. South Carolina was a Confederate state. Could someone explain the the apparent contradiction.
Dude, google search is your friend: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_South_Carolina_Volunteers
The 1st South Carolina Volunteers was a Union regiment made up of escaped slaves.
Thanks to you all for your replies. It makes a little more sense now.
Awesome, say wasn't their more units and uniforms too. I know you cover 2 parts of the north and south uniforms. Weren't their more from the other states that join in the war
Amazing how they ever managed to distinguish friend from enemy on the battlefield! I suppose regimental battle flags were the main identifiers.
Thanks
This is great!
The 69th New York! Erin go bragh!
0:38 The 5th NY at 2nd Bull Run: www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/destruction-5th-new-york-zouaves
4:57 They wore that in their caps because their Irish regimental were getting re-made at the time of the battle and they still wanted to be identifiable.
Yours, Americans history is pretty interesting. But I think about something different: 150 years "gone with the wind" and I still can find the hot differences between Southrners and Yankees in US. Blood did not dried completely... So, it was the conflict with the realy important causes! For me, the slavery do not explain the all circumstance and all of the reasons of this conflict.
Beautiful!
Are some of the bits and bobs of those uniforms original some of those hats look old
Awesome.
Does anyone know where you can get that 69th NY Cap Device from? I've been scouring all around for one..
Awesome !
Damn NY of 1862, you were out there😂
I read that Jefferson Davies' father was from Wales. Can any of you incredible re-enactors confirm this?
Technically speaking the United States Civil war was not actually a civil war. By definition a civil is, a war between citizens of the same nation, and to secede is to withdraw membership from a federal union or religious organization. You see once the south seceded, they would no longer be considered U.S citizens because, legal or not, they left the Federal Union, thus creating the Confederate States of America, a separate entity with its own laws and government, as well as currency, and army. Now lets go back to the term civil war, now if the southern states never actually left and decided "lets overthrow the government and put in a government that is more in favor of our beliefs!", and then the Northern States opposed that idea, and the two sides went to war, then yes that would be true to the definition of civil war, not to be confused with a revolution, in which the citizens rebel against the government itself. However since the Southern states left the Union, whether legal or not, and formed their own country, it would not, by definition, be a civil war, in fact it would be just a normal war, in which the Union invaded the Confederacy using the claims the secession is illegal, even though there is not really anything solid said in any written law on whether it is legal, at least at that time, and thus wrongfully invaded a country that simply wanted to go about its own way, and leave the Union alone. Understanding this, this would then imply that since the South lost this war, the entirety of the Confederate States, have technically been under occupation of the U.S since the end of the civil war, but you could argue, since there was a formal surrender, that it is not an occupation, but still technically it was not a civil war, but just a normal war between two very similar countries.
Where do you keep all those costumes guys lol? You are great.Greetings from Ukraine.
I like this but I really want 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment uniform in this list but it's okay.
Was there much difference in uniforms between Western and Eastern troops?
Did I miss the confederate Irish brigade or was it not in there
Why is the South Carolina volunteer wearing Union belt buckle and straps? That's a Confederate unit
I could have sworn a couple of the Confederates were portrayed by BirdDogg.
i'm surprised you guys didnt do 54th massachusetts...in addition to the 1st north carolina
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