There's a minor mistake in this video; this is actually not the only time in the American Civil War that two identically named regiments fought each other. I know of at least one other time - during the Pea Ridge campaign, there was a skirmish at Pott's Hill where the Union First Missouri Cavalry charged and drove off the Confederate First Missouri Cavalry. It's a regiment-on-regiment action, with no other regiments engaged, making it possibly even more interesting.
June 6th is the day of Turner's death. He was called the "Knight of the Valley." He was an informal go get em leader who his men admired. In just two weeks he will die. Turner Ashby was buried with his brother in one grave. He would get himself in trouble by bold action and then have to fight his way out.
Yes, we lost a true Friend and Commander, when Col. Turner Ashby was shot through the Heart, and killed. I believe that even Gen. Stonewall Jackson was affected by his sudden death. He was a great Man, and he served the Confederacy to the fullest extent that he could.
From Prospect Hill, through the town, north to the bridge on the river, anyone who has driven it knows those places are not close. That's a hell of a distance to engage troops.
I am war gaming this battle right now in command of the Confederates and during the first hour I lost 56 cavalry as the ran headlong into one of the few infantry regiments defending. That is 26 more men than Jackson lost for the entire battle! I'm OK now though, managing to envelope and will destroy that regiment and another on my left as I plunge ahead towards Front Royal! Not knowing anything about the battle I am surprised at how few Union units are present. Watching your excellent video explains why!
My great great grandfather served in the 1st Md Potomac home brigade ..I don’t remember seeing if he made down to front royal in his records ..I believe he was left behind at harpers ferry for guard duty where he was later captured and paroled-then made his was back to the 1st md phb.
Replying to my own comment, I was mistaken this video is referring to the 1st md infantry reg. And not the 1st MD Potomac home brigade ( sorta like today’s national guard ) it’s worth noting that this wouldn’t be the only time Marylanders would fight each other. They would clash again at culps hill in Gettysburg hurling rocks and insults at each other ….then again later after the war by veterans I believe the 1st MD ( CSA) was changed to the 2nd MD so as not to confuse monuments at Gettysburg
My 2nd great grandfather was also in the 1st MD PHB, Co K, serving on guard duty in Williamsport. He saw action along the B&O for the early part of the was and was present at Gettysburg. His brother served in the 1st MD Vol at Front Royal, having been captured and parloed. After escaping Harpers Ferry during the MD campaign, he transfered to the 1st MD PHB with his brother. The 1st MD CSA's lineage is carried on today by the 175th regiment of the MD National Guard.
That ladies and gentlemen is what we call a wash. That is seriously as close to a battle of annihilation as you're going to get (granted Jackson outnumbered Kenly 3 to 1), but still the fact that only 200 out 1100 of the opposing force escaped uninjured is a testament to the skill of Jackson and his MVPs in that battle the Louisiana Brigade. As a side note: Richard Taylor was the only son of President Zachary Taylor and he was also one time brother-in-law to Jefferson Davis, making him a relative of both a US president and the only Confederate president.
Banks apparently couldn't even "Bank" on getting the upper hand on General Stonewall Jackson! He ran away, when the Confederates made things too hot for him!!!
Just saying but this battle really interests me and the reason Is because after the battle of first manasss this is the next battle that the 1st Maryland infantry regiment csa fought in and you see after the regiment was disbanded a new regiment took its place the second Maryland infantry regiment csa and the second Maryland suffered a lot of casualties and like at the battle of Gettysburg on the third day of the battle at culps hill their casualties were so severe that the brigade commander George Hume Steuart broke down and wept wringing and crying my poor boys and before the battle of Gettysburg the regiment had a battle strength of 2,200 and after the battle just 1,200 men reported for duty and then in 1864 the regiment was reduced to 325 men as many men left for home.
It all depended on where the Regiment was formed. I am guessing since it was Maryland Reigiment in the CSA service could explain why some of it. Since at this time units didn't received replacements. You fought with who survived.
I love these vids of the Shenandoah valley I live in Winchester Virginia and love the civil war and how you narrate the battles along with your anamations
This was a good piece of tactical work by Jackson & Taylor but the odds in this fight make the outcome unsurprising. Bragg, Burnside, and others accomplished similar captures of outlying garrisons. Jackson was a great general but I'm not sure this fight illustrates that.
How about those Coo-nass wharf rats that belong to Wheat. Those fellers twert too shabby either. I love it when our ancestors got the best of the bluebellies. DEO VINDICE
Cool! I was born there, on September 6, 1962. Do you remember where the old Rockingham Memorial Hospital was? When I was born, it was on the left hand side of South Mason Street, right across from what used to be Madison College, which, at that time, was an All-Girls College. It became known as James Madison University back around 1969-1970, and became a Co-ed College. Go JMU DUKES!!!!!
You know, their fighting style and courage is so alike how the Hungarian soldiers behaved during the Hungarian revolution of 1848-49 against the troops of the Habsburg and Russian empires. They were small in numbers (170 000 against 500 000) and had mostly old, outdated weapons, and almost every time they were in shortage of ammunition, so they had to rely on speed, surprizing strategies and courage. The Hungarians surprized the enemy with bayonet charges, because they had not enough ammunition, to engage in shooting duels, and this was repeated several times, under the volleys of the enemy infantry, loosing many soldiers, until the charge succeeded, putting the enemy to flight. The main commander of the enemy troops field marshall Alfred zu Windischgraetz (who was replaced after a series of humiluating defeats) wrote: "we expected our enemy to respect the rules of the duel, this is why they surprized us, managing to defeat us several times." But the Hungarians had not enough ammunition to respect the rules of the "duel" of shooting on each others from distance, but they relied on bayonet charges and encircling tactical moves. This reminds me of Jackson's famous order: "give them the bayonet".
Another good video. Either the narrator or the map illustrator doesn't know right from left, as the direction of the attack of the Louisiana Brigade differs from the diagrams.
They're attacking the Federals' right and left, which would be the opposite side's flank. So the Louisianans' left flank attack would be against the Federals' right and vice-versa.
most people in fromt royal then did not want the union there and still to this day most of us who live here side with the south. one upon a time the British called all of us traitors too but we called our selfs Americans its all a point of view
There's a minor mistake in this video; this is actually not the only time in the American Civil War that two identically named regiments fought each other. I know of at least one other time - during the Pea Ridge campaign, there was a skirmish at Pott's Hill where the Union First Missouri Cavalry charged and drove off the Confederate First Missouri Cavalry. It's a regiment-on-regiment action, with no other regiments engaged, making it possibly even more interesting.
I'm watching this from my bed about two miles west of Front Royal.
Amazing, another swift victory achieved by Jackson’s Foot Cavalry!! Banks had better watch out, for he’s in for a fight!!
Jackson is in the valley and all hell is breaking loose!
Watching the Union Forces run pell-mell for cover, must've been a glorious sight for our Men!
@@ronaldshank7589 not as glorious as Appomattox tho 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😂😂😂
June 6th is the day of Turner's death. He was called the "Knight of the Valley." He was an informal go get em leader who his men admired. In just two weeks he will die. Turner Ashby was buried with his brother in one grave. He would get himself in trouble by bold action and then have to fight his way out.
Yes, we lost a true Friend and Commander, when Col. Turner Ashby was shot through the Heart, and killed. I believe that even Gen. Stonewall Jackson was affected by his sudden death. He was a great Man, and he served the Confederacy to the fullest extent that he could.
Born and raised in Front Royal, and will probably never move away. I love the land and the history.
i lived in fromt royal now im in linden
From Prospect Hill, through the town, north to the bridge on the river, anyone who has driven it knows those places are not close. That's a hell of a distance to engage troops.
Jackson in the Valley, Stonewall is on the loose.
All hell is breaking loose!
And, back then, if you were a Yankee, you knew that there were gonna be hard times ahead!
Defeat in Detail is one hell of a strategy
Indeed it is Field Marshal, indeed it is.
sadly so many generals do try it out
Requires the cooperation of the opponent.
I am war
gaming this battle right now in command of the Confederates and during the first hour I lost 56 cavalry as the ran headlong into one of the few infantry regiments defending. That is 26 more men than Jackson lost for the entire battle! I'm OK now though, managing to envelope and will destroy that regiment and another on my left as I plunge ahead towards Front Royal! Not knowing anything about the battle I am surprised at how few Union units are present. Watching your excellent video explains why!
My great great grandfather served in the 1st Md Potomac home brigade ..I don’t remember seeing if he made down to front royal in his records ..I believe he was left behind at harpers ferry for guard duty where he was later captured and paroled-then made his was back to the 1st md phb.
Replying to my own comment, I was mistaken this video is referring to the 1st md infantry reg. And not the 1st MD Potomac home brigade ( sorta like today’s national guard ) it’s worth noting that this wouldn’t be the only time Marylanders would fight each other. They would clash again at culps hill in Gettysburg hurling rocks and insults at each other ….then again later after the war by veterans I believe the 1st MD ( CSA) was changed to the 2nd MD so as not to confuse monuments at Gettysburg
My 2nd great grandfather was also in the 1st MD PHB, Co K, serving on guard duty in Williamsport. He saw action along the B&O for the early part of the was and was present at Gettysburg. His brother served in the 1st MD Vol at Front Royal, having been captured and parloed. After escaping Harpers Ferry during the MD campaign, he transfered to the 1st MD PHB with his brother. The 1st MD CSA's lineage is carried on today by the 175th regiment of the MD National Guard.
thats cool to hear!
what a stunning victory! 30 casualties for huge strategic gains
quite so, i was surprised to see it aswell
That ladies and gentlemen is what we call a wash. That is seriously as close to a battle of annihilation as you're going to get (granted Jackson outnumbered Kenly 3 to 1), but still the fact that only 200 out 1100 of the opposing force escaped uninjured is a testament to the skill of Jackson and his MVPs in that battle the Louisiana Brigade. As a side note: Richard Taylor was the only son of President Zachary Taylor and he was also one time brother-in-law to Jefferson Davis, making him a relative of both a US president and the only Confederate president.
Vicksburg is even more impressive and important - and at such a larger scale!
Banks was called Jackson's supply sergeant 👍
LOL thats a good one
Banks apparently couldn't even "Bank" on getting the upper hand on General Stonewall Jackson! He ran away, when the Confederates made things too hot for him!!!
Alright! We got ourselves some southern victory here thanks to Thomas Stonewall. Keep it up, guys🎉
Just saying but this battle really interests me and the reason Is because after the battle of first manasss this is the next battle that the 1st Maryland infantry regiment csa fought in and you see after the regiment was disbanded a new regiment took its place the second Maryland infantry regiment csa and the second Maryland suffered a lot of casualties and like at the battle of Gettysburg on the third day of the battle at culps hill their casualties were so severe that the brigade commander George Hume Steuart broke down and wept wringing and crying my poor boys and before the battle of Gettysburg the regiment had a battle strength of 2,200 and after the battle just 1,200 men reported for duty and then in 1864 the regiment was reduced to 325 men as many men left for home.
Werent regiments only 1000 strong?
sadly that was the trend with all regiments, many barely could muster a company of men at the end of the war
It all depended on where the Regiment was formed. I am guessing since it was Maryland Reigiment in the CSA service could explain why some of it. Since at this time units didn't received replacements. You fought with who survived.
Used to live near Front Royal.
I love these vids of the Shenandoah valley I live in Winchester Virginia and love the civil war and how you narrate the battles along with your anamations
Thanks John, Im glad i can make some that you see every day!
I agree. I moved to Front Royal in 2015. I love it out here in the Valley.
I am in front royal
Superb Jackson
Sigma Jackson
Hey that’s where I live good ole front royal
ayyy thats Cool!
This was a good piece of tactical work by Jackson & Taylor but the odds in this fight make the outcome unsurprising. Bragg, Burnside, and others accomplished similar captures of outlying garrisons. Jackson was a great general but I'm not sure this fight illustrates that.
So happy that I found your channel! Great Work.
Old blue light's foot cavalry pride of the south
Thx for your video.
If Jackson is in the Valley, is all Hell breaking lose?
Of course all hell will be breaking loose if Jackson is in The Valley
Indubitably
The pride of the south: Jackson's foot cavalry!
Real war winners they were
Here come Jackson's boys!
They performed miracles on the battlefield. March all night and fight.
How about those Coo-nass wharf rats that belong to Wheat. Those fellers twert too shabby either. I love it when our ancestors got the best of the bluebellies. DEO VINDICE
Cool history but idk about southern pride lol I like plain ole American pride
Been loving your videos! Appreciate it
Damn, I didn't know the Louisiana tigers were complete Chads 😯 the courage displayed is insane and mindblowing.
they were quite insane since you speak about it
As someone from þe region strasberg is pronounced strawsburg.
I got high and realized I wasn't listening to you talking but just jamming to the music
lol thats funny
Great work!
Thank you Joseph!
I would love to see one of battle of Gettysburg
We will get there some day!
This video is very watchable
SFA football games are very watchable
Well done!
holy cow... Jackson was outnumbered here but he outnumbered his foes in Battle while outflanking their defensive lines... truly a madman
the Battle of Mcdowell-Front Royal part of this campaign truly well done...
Actually, I would think that he actually was a bit of a Madman...but, mostly, I'd call him a Genius!
@@ronaldshank7589 mad genius
@@aksaraylicelali That he was, my friend... that, he was!
@@ronaldshank7589 I find it funny how some people criticize him for losing once at the start of the campaign and dismiss the rest... Pathetic hate
another interesting battle I never heard of
Another great video!
Could you possibly do a video on the battle of Mansfield in Louisiana apart of the Red River Campaign in 1864 to take control of Shreveport.
oh definitely, Walker's Division is my boys
I watched because that's where my ancestors are from.
Love your content!
Thank you Reffer Ramblers!
i live in front royal
I live in Harrisonburg
nice Jason!
Cool! I was born there, on September 6, 1962. Do you remember where the old Rockingham Memorial Hospital was? When I was born, it was on the left hand side of South Mason Street, right across from what used to be Madison College, which, at that time, was an All-Girls College. It became known as James Madison University back around 1969-1970, and became a Co-ed College.
Go JMU DUKES!!!!!
"The Road to Winchester"... hmmm "tHE ROAD TO LEIPZIG"
hmmmm
cool music today
everytime i see jackson in the last vids i hope that the south wins so much
can you do sth. about it ? 😂
youll be seeing it a bit more
Usual high standard - thank you - but it was a bit blurry and the commentary was a bit too fast for me.
Another win for the South!
les gooooo
yoooo
Seems to me the condeferates often made up for their lack of cannons and numbers with sheer desperate ferocity.
Not unlike the Imperial Japanese Army, I should add.
they gotta find a way to win somehow
You know, their fighting style and courage is so alike how the Hungarian soldiers behaved during the Hungarian revolution of 1848-49 against the troops of the Habsburg and Russian empires. They were small in numbers (170 000 against 500 000) and had mostly old, outdated weapons, and almost every time they were in shortage of ammunition, so they had to rely on speed, surprizing strategies and courage. The Hungarians surprized the enemy with bayonet charges, because they had not enough ammunition, to engage in shooting duels, and this was repeated several times, under the volleys of the enemy infantry, loosing many soldiers, until the charge succeeded, putting the enemy to flight. The main commander of the enemy troops field marshall Alfred zu Windischgraetz (who was replaced after a series of humiluating defeats) wrote: "we expected our enemy to respect the rules of the duel, this is why they surprized us, managing to defeat us several times." But the Hungarians had not enough ammunition to respect the rules of the "duel" of shooting on each others from distance, but they relied on bayonet charges and encircling tactical moves. This reminds me of Jackson's famous order: "give them the bayonet".
Keep in mind the confederates out numbered the Union 3 to 1 in this battle. Still, the aggressive initiative shown is incredible.
@@cal4837 I see, I meant in the war as a whole but good point regarding this battle
if we only had a Stonewall Jackson today..... we need good leaders and good non woke Generals and military.
He’d be liking Christian memes on Facebook and would be a massive prick to the black folks in Virginia now
Another good video. Either the narrator or the map illustrator doesn't know right from left, as the direction of the attack of the Louisiana Brigade differs from the diagrams.
They're attacking the Federals' right and left, which would be the opposite side's flank. So the Louisianans' left flank attack would be against the Federals' right and vice-versa.
The pride of the union troops
This tries to be like epic history tv the best it can
yeah they inspired me greatly, epic history tv is an epic youtube channel
@@WarhawkYT I was the Sapper dude who joined your vc for one second.
@@gamerland5007 thank you sapper, very cool!!
Sigh
Lucy looks like Peyton Manning
shame the traitors won.
well it is Jackson's Valley Campaign, where he only lost 1 battle
most people in fromt royal then did not want the union there and still to this day most of us who live here side with the south. one upon a time the British called all of us traitors too but we called our selfs Americans its all a point of view
That's what Confederates have said since 1865. Too bad the Traitors to the Constitution won!
Uh... which ones are you calling a traitor? The South, or the North?
Just curious.....
@@ronaldshank7589 The secessionist were traitors and Unionist were patriots wherever they were from.
First
Second
First on the playground! Your parents must be proud!