Dennis Frye is one of the most intelligent men I've ever witnessed in my life. The Man if absolutely fascinating along with the guy who did the Petersburg series. We are lucky to have them.
I use to live near the battlefield but this video is telling and showing me places I never knew about! Really would like to go visit and see that new Artillery location!
A really interesting site VERY close to Antietam and in particular near where they are is the site of the Battle of Shepardstown, WV just a few miles from the video. It was fought immediately after Antietam and was an extremely complex and compelling little battle. Kinda like a Balls Bluff type thing. There are numerous physical remains of structures that stood during the battle and outstanding first hand accounts. One PA unit, the 118th I think, was almost annihilated. There are also a few standard monuments and markers there. Really cool and off the beaten path site. The battlefield trust has preserved a nice chunk of the site.
Great episode! Like any field you can't appreciate it until you get to ground level and walk it! Maps only immerse you so deep into a study. The "aha" moments come when your boots hit the ground!
Antietam is another one that is awesome to see. It was even more poignant for me to stand on many of those spots where the photos of dead soldiers were taken, some of the first photos that showed the public what the war was really like. I have a request when you all get around to it...South Mountain!
Thank you for this. Could you please do a video of McLellan's HQ and how little he could see from there? I was always astounded about how far he was from the battlefield, even visually.
I enjoy your video presentations and am able to take advantage of trips to both Gettysburg and Antietam quite often. One thing I would ask - please have your camera pan around at times especially when the speaker is pointing off in a different direction. This would give the viewer much better perspective.
Great presentation! Informative and inspiring, taught the way history should be taught. You both are tremendous teachers. But please -- include more information on Confederates!
Great presentation. Some great information. I'm hoping to be able to go to Antietam later this year. I've recently found out that I have family history in that area from before the Civil War. Christian Orndorff (Spelled Orendorff now a days) is an ancestor of mine.
Has that barn been restored? I took a photo of it maybe 30 years ago and it appeared to be in rough shape. I remember that a yellowjacket nailed me as I took one of the photos.
Yes! Barn restored maybe around 2005? Cows used to sneak out of the fence there and munch on the tall grass across the road from the Newcomer house. Fence has been restored too lol
Ah, the 3rd Indiana Cavalry. If any here are fans of the old fictional western TV show "The Rifleman," you may remember that Lucas McCain was an officer for one or more of the Indiana cavalry units. I think in several episodes the unit claimed varied and may have included the 3rd cavalry, but whatever the units they were all from Indiana. I think the one mentioned the most was the Indiana 19th Cavalry, but I think that unit was only infantry not cavalry. So if McCain was with the 19th Indiana Infantry he "fought" at South Mountain and at Antietam. This is just a fun "fact" for ye ole TV western fans of yore! Another favorite (of mine) in those days was Paladin of "Have Gun Will Travel." He also was a union cavalry officer having graduated from West Point. Maybe he was in the 3rd Indiana? Paladin was a no nonsense dandy, I loved his character. He may have been in the same West Point class as Custer which would have meant he graduated higher than Custer. I don't think the show ever mentioned his name, so again it is hard to check the "facts" of his class ranking. :>) I remember "Johnny Yuma" also from TV's western days. "Johnny Yuma was a rebel" as the song went. I don't remember too many of the episodes, (the above shows had many reruns) but after the war he still wore his reb uniform from place to place. Got him trouble sometimes too. I remember he was in a Texas unit, my home state. I don't know which regiment, but he may have been duking it out 159 years ago today! Despite that furious battle all those years ago, all these guys survived and shot up a few bad characters to help tame the west. Great tour guys! I'm a recent subscriber.
Your presentation was much better when you got to Peagram's Battery - that is what you need to do at all points of the video to give better perspective
How many troops did McClellan have on the field and when? The road could only have been sunken by long use. Did McClellan have any idea Harpers Ferry was so threatened? I greatly appreciate your dedication to connecting the dots in our history. It has helped me immensely. Thank you
Just finished watching The Jackass Battery video, never saw that motormouth Garry Adelman so antsy sitting on that there wall. He couldn't wait to start talking 90 ta nothing! Least amount of jibber-jabber from him in all the videos l've viewed. Man, he can run that head for sure...
Dennis Frye is Excellent! I can watch/listen to him for hours. Clearly a good guy too!
He seems a bit cocky, but he is very knowledgeable. I'm glad to see him in these videos
3:41...Gary and Dennis never cease to put a smile on my face.....😅🤣😂🙏
Gary’s enthusiasm is inspiring
I love Gary's energy. That's what makes his videos so interesting and fun.
Dennis Frye is one of the most intelligent men I've ever witnessed in my life. The Man if absolutely fascinating along with the guy who did the Petersburg series. We are lucky to have them.
Gary, you're the man
Such important work to preserve our history. Thank you!
These videos are very contagious, wonderfully bringing me into these battles (without fear of becoming a casualty).
I use to live near the battlefield but this video is telling and showing me places I never knew about! Really would like to go visit and see that new Artillery location!
Thanks guys!
Wow! Thank you!
Nice..Was just there. You guys are awesome. 👍
A really interesting site VERY close to Antietam and in particular near where they are is the site of the Battle of Shepardstown, WV just a few miles from the video. It was fought immediately after Antietam and was an extremely complex and compelling little battle. Kinda like a Balls Bluff type thing. There are numerous physical remains of structures that stood during the battle and outstanding first hand accounts. One PA unit, the 118th I think, was almost annihilated. There are also a few standard monuments and markers there. Really cool and off the beaten path site. The battlefield trust has preserved a nice chunk of the site.
You guys are great!!
Thank you!
Excellent info. Thanks.
Great episode! Like any field you can't appreciate it until you get to ground level and walk it! Maps only immerse you so deep into a study. The "aha" moments come when your boots hit the ground!
Antietam is another one that is awesome to see. It was even more poignant for me to stand on many of those spots where the photos of dead soldiers were taken, some of the first photos that showed the public what the war was really like. I have a request when you all get around to it...South Mountain!
YES! Would love to see South Mountain
Thank you for this. Could you please do a video of McLellan's HQ and how little he could see from there? I was always astounded about how far he was from the battlefield, even visually.
Thanks for these; very enjoyable and I am learning a lot
I love your both your emotion and motion Gary. Don’t stop, can’t stop, won’t stop.👍
I enjoy your video presentations and am able to take advantage of trips to both Gettysburg and Antietam quite often. One thing I would ask - please have your camera pan around at times especially when the speaker is pointing off in a different direction. This would give the viewer much better perspective.
1st! Thanks and glad to see Gary and associates
Fabulous presentations... learned a lot even though I've been reading about the Civil War for over 50 years.
Great presentation! Informative and inspiring, taught the way history should be taught. You both are tremendous teachers. But please -- include more information on Confederates!
Thank you so much!
Great presentation. Some great information. I'm hoping to be able to go to Antietam later this year. I've recently found out that I have family history in that area from before the Civil War. Christian Orndorff (Spelled Orendorff now a days) is an ancestor of mine.
Nicely done gentleman!
Great
Dennis, thank you for debunking myths which have been promulgated even in modern books on this battle.
Great stuff again!!!!
My great great grandfather was part of the firsts Vermont cavalry company c
Very neat! Do you know anything more about him?
@@oldline1775 George amesey Fisher
@@nathanfisher1826 Thats it? You know his full name and the name of his Unit?
There are myths about George McClellan that aren't true? You gotta be kidding!
Hey Joe. Love your videos!
@@oldline1775 Thank you!
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Has that barn been restored? I took a photo of it maybe 30 years ago and it appeared to be in rough shape. I remember that a yellowjacket nailed me as I took one of the photos.
When I was there a few years ago there was some restoration work in progress on the barn.
@@tomdynia9951 It's a beautiful thing isn't it?!
Yes! Barn restored maybe around 2005? Cows used to sneak out of the fence there and munch on the tall grass across the road from the Newcomer house. Fence has been restored too lol
@@gale212 I thought so, thanks. I was leaning on the old fence when I was photographing.
12:00 speaker forcefully demonstrates McClellan had little hope to attack Lee's strong defensive heights a day after the battle
Ah, the 3rd Indiana Cavalry. If any here are fans of the old fictional western TV show "The Rifleman," you may remember that Lucas McCain was an officer for one or more of the Indiana cavalry units. I think in several episodes the unit claimed varied and may have included the 3rd cavalry, but whatever the units they were all from Indiana. I think the one mentioned the most was the Indiana 19th Cavalry, but I think that unit was only infantry not cavalry. So if McCain was with the 19th Indiana Infantry he "fought" at South Mountain and at Antietam. This is just a fun "fact" for ye ole TV western fans of yore!
Another favorite (of mine) in those days was Paladin of "Have Gun Will Travel." He also was a union cavalry officer having graduated from West Point. Maybe he was in the 3rd Indiana? Paladin was a no nonsense dandy, I loved his character. He may have been in the same West Point class as Custer which would have meant he graduated higher than Custer. I don't think the show ever mentioned his name, so again it is hard to check the "facts" of his class ranking. :>)
I remember "Johnny Yuma" also from TV's western days. "Johnny Yuma was a rebel" as the song went. I don't remember too many of the episodes, (the above shows had many reruns) but after the war he still wore his reb uniform from place to place. Got him trouble sometimes too. I remember he was in a Texas unit, my home state. I don't know which regiment, but he may have been duking it out 159 years ago today!
Despite that furious battle all those years ago, all these guys survived and shot up a few bad characters to help tame the west. Great tour guys! I'm a recent subscriber.
I've been to that location. Dennis' comparison with Cemetery Ridge in GB was very instructive.
The Cornfield at Antietam, the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard at Gettysburg, farmers always take the hit, Matters not who is fighting.
But did you deprive the enemy of the high ground to look down on the monument?
Your presentation was much better when you got to Peagram's Battery - that is what you need to do at all points of the video to give better perspective
How many troops did McClellan have on the field and when? The road could only have been sunken by long use. Did McClellan have any idea Harpers Ferry was so threatened? I greatly appreciate your dedication to connecting the dots in our history. It has helped me immensely. Thank you
Just finished watching The Jackass Battery video, never saw that motormouth Garry Adelman so antsy sitting on that there wall. He couldn't wait to start talking 90 ta nothing!
Least amount of jibber-jabber from him in all the videos l've viewed.
Man, he can run that head for sure...
I see the gnats!!!!!