I had the pleasure of meeting Matt at the Visitors Center last month, then took one of his tours. He’s not only a great ranger and historian, he’s also a really nice guy with a hell of a sense of humor. I highly recommend seeking him out for a tour.
Me and my Wife to Gettysburg in July and I saw Matt Behind the counter in the visitor center. I looked at him and told him with a smile, "I enjoy your UA-cam video's" He looked shocked and stated thank you very much. I told my wife I just saw a celebrity. :P
NC Pilot I was there in May, and also saw him behind the info desk. I went up and had a nice chat with him, then took one of his tours a couple of days later. Really cool guy.
I was able to see Ranger Atkinson about a month ago - July 2019. He was super nice and told me to come back when he was behind the desk and we had a lovely chat. Took a tour with him the next day. Lovely person.
Awesome video. My ancestor, James J Mead, was in Co. B of the 9th GA. He was captured in the wheatfield and sent north to a prison camp. After the war, he moved to Texas. I have his photo holding a Bible in one hand, and rifle in the other.
I like listening to his tours more so than the other rangers. Ranger Atkinson keeps your attention where the others I swear go to school to talk in monotone
Matt, thank you for sharing all of knowledge. Pretty sure I've watched all of your battlefield walks ,thourghly enjoy them all. Big thanks from montana.
Ranger Matt is awesome and I , like how he, involves the young kids , to be apart of the program. We, are hoping to try and get to Gettysburg next summer. Hopefully we'll, be able to have Matt, as our guide?
Btw, found site a few weeks ago and been watching one or two videos a day ever since... Been interested in the civil war since 2016 .. buying books, and of course watching videos on UA-cam and even on a couple of apps on Facebook. And btw Ranger Matt l like your tours because they're are interesting to listen too plus funny .. 👍👍 ... yes Gettysburg is on my bucket list.. 😁
I haven't as yet had the pleasure of being there and listening to one of Ranger matt's battlefield tours but hope to soon. His enthusiasm is electric!!
Awesome tours. Been studying Gettysburg for 25 years, and the more I learn the more I realize Longstreet refused to adapt to the battlefield conditions. He was going through the motions. It was one of the most reckless attacks of the war.
At 1:51:35 Matthew mentions Zeppelin. Ferdinand Von Zeppelin was at First Manassas and went up in a Union Balloon. But l doubt he was listening to Hey Hey What Can l Do!
@StuffWriter: First, thanks for posting these videos for those of us who can't get to Gettysburg often. Second, can you tell me when this was shot? When did Ranger Matt grow out that awesome beard? Thanks!
@@TheWeatherbuff l am answering your question about Gen.Jerome Robertson"s moniker "Aunt Polly". I have read it in one of the few books l have,its also on Wikipedia. Just type his rank & name and it will pop up. Greetings from Texas DEO VINDICE
Stuff writer I am curious do you have direct access to Ranger Atkinson? Reason I ask it relates directly to this walk and I am certain it will be a memorable moment for the master story teller.
Finally, I see the 5th NHVI memorial and a good brief tale about the bandanas in a Gettysburg NBP walk video. Sgt Charles Phelps was the soldier to got revenge for Col Cross. But he would be shot in the back and die on July 4th. His remains would be returned to his home in Amherst and his dad had carved on Phelps' epitaph on his gravestone “A young man, but an old soldier.” The story of Sgt. Charles Phelps is on this website, one of the 295 KIA of the 5th NH. killedatgettysburg.org/charles-phelps-5th-new-hampshire/
Regarding the gentleman's question about "old granny": I believe he might be referring to Gen. Jerome Robertson, (Hood's Division). From the research I've done, he was nicknamed "Aunt Polly", because of his intense care for the health of his men. In "The Movie", Gen. Armistead's character refers to Gen. Lee as being called "Old Granny". Not sure if that's true. The gentleman may be referring to Gen. Jerome Robertson as "Aunt Polly". Maybe that'll help clear things up. Please correct me if I'm wrong about it.
I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with Gen Robertson's story, but yes Lee was referred to as "Granny" and "King of Spades" during his time around Charleston, SC (winter 1861-2) and his first month as CinC of the ANV due to his orders of entrenching and apparent penchant for defensive war when the soldiers wanted to attack. His reputation was really pretty low prior to the Seven Days when he began to show his true aggressive nature. I wish you'd left a time stamp for the question.
"Doing nothing" at Gettysburg was impossible. Just the 50 mile march back to VA in the pouring rain would have been enough for most "mortals". Respect to Lee and his battered army for executing that alone!
Always great presentation by Matt Atkinson but, again, awful videography. So frustrating to not see the areas described - also panned too low if any effort is made at all. At least his fingers weren't over the lens like the previous video I looked at. great content.
Based on that, I do not think the one dead Confederate photo that shows his entire right side blown out, was done as they later said by hogs. Where that soldier was on the Rose Farm was right under the artillery fire from the union guns at the peach orchard.
Love watching Ranger Matt describe the battles. The man is brilliant and made for his job.
I had the pleasure of meeting Matt at the Visitors Center last month, then took one of his tours. He’s not only a great ranger and historian, he’s also a really nice guy with a hell of a sense of humor. I highly recommend seeking him out for a tour.
Matt is great, good ole Mississippi boy, and a heck of a ranger
Me and my Wife to Gettysburg in July and I saw Matt Behind the counter in the visitor center. I looked at him and told him with a smile, "I enjoy your UA-cam video's" He looked shocked and stated thank you very much. I told my wife I just saw a celebrity. :P
NC Pilot I was there in May, and also saw him behind the info desk. I went up and had a nice chat with him, then took one of his tours a couple of days later. Really cool guy.
I was able to see Ranger Atkinson about a month ago - July 2019. He was super nice and told me to come back when he was behind the desk and we had a lovely chat. Took a tour with him the next day. Lovely person.
Matt Anderson is rocking the beard now lol He’s a legend - love his battle tours
Wesley Barras I think u mean Atkinson, not Anderson
Awesome video. My ancestor, James J Mead, was in Co. B of the 9th GA. He was captured in the wheatfield and sent north to a prison camp. After the war, he moved to Texas. I have his photo holding a Bible in one hand, and rifle in the other.
My gg grandpa antoin Michael served company c hillyers rifles of the 9th georgia infantry
Where in Texas?'Cause that's where l'm from.
I love how Matt grabs the adults and moves them around in demonstrations like they're kids on a field trip
Matt Atkinson is the best Ranger in the Park Service.
Thank You for covering these bws w/ Matt. I've watched these since he and Angie first came to Gburg. What an awesome husband & wife team!
Great to see Matt still going strong! looking forward to learning which general's beard style he's aiming for.
Matt is the best. He knows his stuff and presents it in an entertaining manner.
He's an amazing guide and a huge credit to the Gettysburg NPS. They're fortunate to have him on the roster
I like listening to his tours more so than the other rangers. Ranger Atkinson keeps your attention where the others I swear go to school to talk in monotone
Matt, thank you for sharing all of knowledge. Pretty sure I've watched all of your battlefield walks ,thourghly enjoy them all. Big thanks from montana.
Love his energy and enthusiasm 😬👏🏻👍
Another great battle walk with Matt Atkinson! Thanks for the video and the information.
Ranger Mat is great love his presentation s
I love Gettysburg national park
Ranger Matt is awesome and I , like how he, involves the young kids , to be apart of the program.
We, are hoping to try and get to Gettysburg
next summer. Hopefully we'll, be able to have Matt, as our guide?
ranger matt.... the best
Thank you Matt! and thanks so much for posting this. My ancestor was in Company H of the 59th GA.
My #1 bucket list is to tour Gettysburg with Matt.
get er' done!
Ranger Matt surely has reached celebrity status, I believe the L word is in order " Legendary"
These walks and tours of his are historic in their own right
Btw, found site a few weeks ago and been watching one or two videos a day ever since... Been interested in the civil war since 2016 .. buying books, and of course watching videos on UA-cam and even on a couple of apps on Facebook. And btw Ranger Matt l like your tours because they're are interesting to listen too plus funny .. 👍👍 ... yes Gettysburg is on my bucket list.. 😁
I haven't as yet had the pleasure of being there and listening to one of Ranger matt's battlefield tours but hope to soon. His enthusiasm is electric!!
Awesome tours. Been studying Gettysburg for 25 years, and the more I learn the more I realize Longstreet refused to adapt to the battlefield conditions. He was going through the motions. It was one of the most reckless attacks of the war.
Neat to hear about the 5th NH. Thank you.
Gotta Love Ranger Matt Atkinson!!! Woo-hoo! Love the beard my Friend!
Thank You for these
Great Video Matt!!
This was amazing!
Great tour
At 1:51:35 Matthew mentions Zeppelin.
Ferdinand Von Zeppelin was at First Manassas and went up in a Union Balloon.
But l doubt he was listening to Hey Hey What Can l Do!
Thanks for the story on the 5th NH. I’m from NH and always wonder about the part they played. Neat to here about them.😁
just love the guy in the backround checking the time on his wristwatch.
Matt with a beard !! LOL !!
more on "Tige" at Gettysburg and other battlers please, thanks.
Great tour! Great Ranger! Knowz his shit
Best one here
@StuffWriter: First, thanks for posting these videos for those of us who can't get to Gettysburg often. Second, can you tell me when this was shot? When did Ranger Matt grow out that awesome beard? Thanks!
Montgomery Burns
It was shot within a week of the time it was uploaded. So... around early June 2018
@@StuffWriter Thank you sir. I'm hoping to go this fall.
@@TheWeatherbuff l am answering your question about Gen.Jerome Robertson"s moniker "Aunt Polly".
I have read it in one of the few books l have,its also on Wikipedia. Just type his rank & name and it will pop up. Greetings from Texas DEO VINDICE
How do I get Matt’s walk schedule? I’m just up route 15 about 40 minutes?
Ranger Matt doing his best Rick Grimes with that beard. ;) up the irons Matt!
ranger matt is the best in geburg !!!
I wonder what GT Anderson was like as a brigade commander?
It sure is great to have a fellow southron giving a proper prospective of my countrymans' heroes
Your heroes fought and died for one of the worst causes in the history of all mankind, the preservation and proliferation of slavery.
@@Christendom88 Slavery was accepted and condoned for 400 years by the Yankees. Why?
The more you learn about this battle the more you ponder why Lee caught until you explode into a reset and just enjoy the Rangers stories. 😂
Thank you see u soon ...
I wonder if this guy is in high demand since he's getting some exposure on UA-cam.
Arathor82 I think his tours were always popular because he is entertaining.
springfield03sniper I agree, he's informative and keeps you engaged while also sharing some personal stories that bring levity to the tour.
Dot know about following General who is 23 inexperienced when private’s later in war would be older than him.
Dang, Ranger Matt with hair.
Stuff writer I am curious do you have direct access to Ranger Atkinson? Reason I ask it relates directly to this walk and I am certain it will be a memorable moment for the master story teller.
I could get in touch with him, yes.
He asked a question. I answered it. Not sure what 'deal' you're referencing.
When a Brigade crossed open ground how wide would their line be in feet?
10:27 me aka t shirt man
Finally, I see the 5th NHVI memorial and a good brief tale about the bandanas in a Gettysburg NBP walk video. Sgt Charles Phelps was the soldier to got revenge for Col Cross. But he would be shot in the back and die on July 4th. His remains would be returned to his home in Amherst and his dad had carved on Phelps' epitaph on his gravestone “A young man, but an old soldier.” The story of Sgt. Charles Phelps is on this website, one of the 295 KIA of the 5th NH. killedatgettysburg.org/charles-phelps-5th-new-hampshire/
Maybe this was touched upon - but has anyone taken a metal detector to the area to see what might turn up?
K P
They’re prohibited on park land with severe penalties for violators.
@@StuffWriter Oh! Interesting!....and Good to Know!! Thank you
StuffWriter that’s nice thought that soldiers personal buried items might be out there in the field.
Regarding the gentleman's question about "old granny": I believe he might be referring to Gen. Jerome Robertson, (Hood's Division). From the research I've done, he was nicknamed "Aunt Polly", because of his intense care for the health of his men. In "The Movie", Gen. Armistead's character refers to Gen. Lee as being called "Old Granny". Not sure if that's true. The gentleman may be referring to Gen. Jerome Robertson as "Aunt Polly". Maybe that'll help clear things up. Please correct me if I'm wrong about it.
I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with Gen Robertson's story, but yes Lee was referred to as "Granny" and "King of Spades" during his time around Charleston, SC (winter 1861-2) and his first month as CinC of the ANV due to his orders of entrenching and apparent penchant for defensive war when the soldiers wanted to attack. His reputation was really pretty low prior to the Seven Days when he began to show his true aggressive nature. I wish you'd left a time stamp for the question.
Lee was indeed called Granny Lee in the early part of the war before he took control of the Army of Northern VA.
The people being concerned about the woods amazes me. Of course there are woods. The troops came out of the woods to fight.
Never seen Matt with facial hair
And gray!?
And gray at that 😀
Planning a trip to Gettysburg next year. Hope Matt shaves his beard not used to seeing him like that. Lol love the beard tho.
Found out one of my ancestors was at Gettysburg. Then find out he was in the 7th Ga and basically did nothing.
My great great grandpa was in the 9th Georgia
"Doing nothing" at Gettysburg was impossible. Just the 50 mile march back to VA in the pouring rain would have been enough for most "mortals". Respect to Lee and his battered army for executing that alone!
Hahaha .. Yay, Canadians! ... 😁🇨🇦✌️
Why did Matt have abeard
Always great presentation by Matt Atkinson but, again, awful videography. So frustrating to not see the areas described - also panned too low if any effort is made at all. At least his fingers weren't over the lens like the previous video I looked at. great content.
its more a audio vlog just to listen too i feel i love this history though
Would be there for the humour alone y'all ...
Must of been hell getting shot up by a good Union Division
Must of been embarrassing taking 4 years to beat an army you outnumber 3-1 and you have all the factories
zoooooook 1:44
C'mon over here here limey (me).. me? Just an observer sir
52:50 another fascinatingly gory depiction of cannonballs upon human flesh and bones!
Based on that, I do not think the one dead Confederate photo that shows his entire right side blown out, was done as they later said by hogs. Where that soldier was on the Rose Farm was right under the artillery fire from the union guns at the peach orchard.
The South loses every time.
World war 2
Ole Matt must've had a few before giving this tour.