Gettysburg’s Overlooked East Cemetery Hill | Gettysburg Day 2
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2023
- On July 1, 1863, the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Union Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard chose Cemetery Hill to serve as the headquarters for his Eleventh Corps. On July 2nd, Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell to demonstrate against the Union position or attack if the opportunity arose. The Confederate attack began with great success. Hays’ Louisianans used the smoke and cover of darkness to break through the thin Union line manned by the 25th and 75th Ohio. Will the Confederates hold this position or will the Union rush in fresh reinforcments?
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Thank you for covering this often unsung yet critical event.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent presentation. East Cemetery Hill doesn't usually get the attention it deserves.
Thanks for watching! It’s definitely an overlooked portion of the battlefield
Great video highlighting the commanding position of East Cemetery Hill and just how important it was to the battle of Gettysburg. 🇺🇸
Thanks for watching! It really is a commanding position.
The whole problem with Lee's long spread out line in the fishhook to counter the Union's fishhook was that they were spread out too thin. Although they had several breakthroughs all along the line there were never any reserves available to hold them, unlike the Federals who had reserves aplenty behind their much shorter lines.
You always do such a awesome job telling the stories of the places people know little about. The Battlefield of Gettysburg was so much more than the ones we usually see. Keep sharing these. You do an amazing job showing them. 👍😊
Thanks for all the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching!
100% concur!
The 8th LA volunteer infantry attached up East Cemetery Hill along what is now called Hillcrest Place (street). They could get within 25-35 yards of the federal position before being seen.
The most viscious fighting occurred in that little woodplot south of the water tower where Von Gilsa's line formed a right angle and bent back from Brickyard Lane. Today it's overgrown and filled with garbage, but the original walls remain. There's flank markers all the way up to the watertower... including one right against the fence.
I appreciate you watching and providing additional information about that location. I’ll have to look for it next time I’m there.
2 companies from here in Stokes County, N.C. (Companies F and G, 21st North Carolina Infantry) took part in the attack on east Cemetery Hill.
Awesome episode my friend! One of the coolest positions on the battlefield. You did an awesome job highlighting this position. Enjoyed every second of this episode!
Thanks Josh. Glad you enjoyed it
Antother fascinating spot on the battlefield. I used to not pay much attention to the fighting here, but when you take a closer look, there's a lot to take in. Two hills in close proximity to one another and the Confederates couldn't take either one.
It’s definitely an overlooked area. I’m guilty of it myself. It’s an impressive position when you see the terrain. Thanks for watching!
Excellent work once again! I appreciate you taking us along and providing little known details of this part of the battle. Thank you!
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
Really nice work as always, I will have to visit this part of the battlefield next time.
Thanks! It’s a great spot and it’s right next to Culp’s Hill.
Another great video James... I LOVE YOUR PRESENTATION. The panaramic video and description are awesome. I knew a little about this part of the Gettysburg battle but you filled in the gaps in my head. Especially the video. It's always a pleasure to watch and listen to you.
Always appreciate you watching and hearing your feedback. Grateful for you support and kind words.
Nice work. I’m regretting not walking to the bottom of that hill now!
Thanks man! Yeah, it’s a lot steeper than expected. Lots of hard fighting there.
@@ProjectPast1565 Totally! I have footage from that hill but I haven’t figured out how to produce it yet! It’s been covered by so many! You did a great job, JD did a great job. GARY the man has been up there. Lotta pressure! Hahaha
@Rebelmediainc I appreciate that. Those guys are incredible so I’m glad you enjoyed mine as much as theirs. I’m sure you can whip up something good!
Nice detail, as ever, many thanks UK
Thanks for watching
Love your historic insights on the battle fields. No one I know has down one on site of the Pea Ridge Western Battlefield.
I’ll add it to the list! Thanks for watching
While you were there, I was sticking my fingers into the bullet holes at the Carter House, Battle of Franklin TN. Nice!
Franklin is a fantastic battlefield. Learned a ton there
Franklin - one of the great "What the hell were they thinking" battles in regard to John B Hood, who, having fought and been wounded on this very field of Gettysburg should have known better.
Great video wish you would more on East Cemetery Hill
Thanks for watching!
Another great story, J, thanks for all you do. One suggestion if I may: could you give the maps another couple seconds, please? Sometimes I can’t pause the vid quickly enough. Not a complaint, I love what you’re doing, and realize you may want to keep the vids a certain length. I just think some of us might appreciate just a little bit more time with the battlefield maps. Even if not, great job!
Appreciate that and thanks for the feedback! I have no issues doing that! Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
Nice video, but to my knowledge, these are NOT the original cannon lunettes. They were lost to time until the FDR era works project brought them bac to life in the 1930's. Ask Garry Adelman about them.
Gary Adelman says they are original in his videos about this location. They have received TLC through the years but they are original. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
@@ProjectPast1565 Sorry, but I am not letting you off that easy. 😀The LOCATIONS may be accurate based upon photos they had to work with after the GBMA acquired the land but they are not the original lunettes. For several years after 1864, the energies of the Association's members were absorbed by duties connected with the national cemetery. By the end of 1867, though, it had either purchased or was planning to purchase Culp’s Hill, Little Round Top, East Cemetery Hill, Round Top, McKnight’s Hill, and the area where General Reynolds died-roughly 132 acres. The association was also responsible for placing monuments and markers and building roads, the former of which resulted in plans for a reunion in 1869, ostensibly so the association could get the necessary information for accurate placement of battlefield memorials and markers. By 1887, however, Pennsylvania had begun to appropriate State funds to make possible the first purchases of lands on Gettysburg Battlefield. Important locations on Little Round Top, Culps Hill, and East Cemetery Hill were chosen as the first land holdings. By 1883, the Association found it desirable to enlist support beyond Pennsylvania and directors were elected representing almost every Northern State. The Grand Army of the Republic also took an active interest and helped focus wide attention on the preservation and marking of Gettysburg Battlefield.... This comes from the NPS itself.
I get to join a union reenacting unit next month.
That’s awesome Levi!
TERRIFIC WORK
Appreciate that and thanks for watching