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Excellent job showing us the viewers the terrain and landscape of Missionary ridge even with the modern development. It helps tell the story of the battle and you always do it so well. Really liked the mention of the 8th Kansas 🇺🇸. Well done buddy. Excellent as always . The Chickamauga and Chattanooga series of yours was much needed and you nailed it in my opinion !!!
Very well done! I grew up in Chattanooga and took much of its military history for granted. You’ve done a wonderful job laying out the battle of Missionary Ridge. Thank you!
Excellent. I once visited Chickamauga and Lookout Mtn but always regretted missing Missionary Ridge. This showed a lot and solved a lot of curiosity. Some videos go to battlefields and just show the narrator's face all the time....
@@StevenSmith-dc1fq I appreciate the kind words. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that people want to see as little of me as possible. So you’ll get plenty of battlefield views on my page.
Hello my friend; once again I applaud your work, your ability, with your determined and driven dedication to present a presentation that brings ME, US, the viewers to the location with a reality second to none. I loved your introduction to us of Douglas McArther's father. History is like that because we are ALL connected in this small world. You do a fantastic job every time... EVERY TIME. Merry CHRISTmas as we celebrate the incredible history of the Saviours birth. NOW THAT'S HISTORY with SALVATION. Love and prayers for you and yours. God bless.
@@carson1861 grateful for your support Carson. I’m very happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos and they help with your understanding. You’re absolutely right. We are all connected with history. Hope you and yours have a very happy, peaceful and fun filled Christmas.
Nice job. It has been decades since I visited Missionary Ridge. I believe your coverage showed important images of the difficult terrain facing the Union troops.
Happy to hear that. It’s hard to envision with all the development but my goal was to show the terrain and the difficulties it presented. Thanks for watching.
@ProjectPast1565 I just watched Captain Henry Fuller and loved it. I remember your UA-cam video where you found the site and glad you did this video where you went more into his story. Can't wait to see more.
I wss metal detecting many years ago on one of our farms on tye old Mississippi River called Pecan Point that was owned by the McGavocks of Tennessee. I found a Virginia belt plate and about 10ft from there I dug a reunion medal for general George Thomas for the battle of Chattanooga
I grew up in Chickamauga and still live in the Chattanooga area. Chickamauga was the 2nd bloodiest battle of the Civil War, but it was a victory. Chattanooga was a loss.
Usually ordinance is designed to fit snugly within the barrel, creating enough friction to resist rolling out even at an angle. But I guess anything is possible if loaded incorrectly. Thanks for watching!
@ProjectPast1565 lol, I lived in Chattanooga for 30 years! I actually patrolled Missionary Ridge as a Chattanooga Police officer! I've studied the history and read the stories many many times! What I said was one of the major reasons the Confederates lost the battle for Chattanooga! Both on Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain! Their Canon balls would literally roll out before they could fire them! It's right there in Chattanooga!
The MacArthurs are one of two father & son Medal of Honor recipients. The other duo is President Theodore Roosevelt (Spanish-American War) and his son Theodore, Jr. (World War 2).
@ That’s something I always like to throw in when I’m talking about Missionary Ridge to the passengers on the train when I’m doing the onboard narration. Usually I talk about the battle after we get on the East Chattanooga side of the tunnel near the Pennsylvania Reservation.
My gg-grandfather, Charles Landis Hatfield was part of the 12th TN Infantry, company C, Preston Smith's Brigade, Cheatham's Division. I wish I knew which reservation was where he fought. I know his line was the crest of the ridge. It was so steep, they could not get the artillery to aim at that angle. It was firing over their heads. There is a family story about this battle that has been handed down thru my family. People would ask grand pappy what he did when all those Yankees started topping the hill and overrunning them. His answer was always the same: "I ran, and the ones that didn't run are still there." He is buried in the old Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, TN. He was shot 3 times during the war. He lived till 1929. Is there someone I could contact who could show me exactly where the line was at the top of Missionary Ridge where the 12th TN infantry were intrenched? I would be willing to pay a guide to give me a tour. I have his picture that I could bring and his pension records.
I really appreciate you sharing your family’s story. Seems like he saw a lot during the war. I can personally look up where they were but as far as guides go, you can contact the park (Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park). They may be able to provide a guide/ranger or line you up with a battlefield guide.
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Hey man, thanks for highlighting the 27th Illinois. My great great grandpa was wounded in the assault on that ridge.
I really appreciate you watching JD. Hoping I helped shed some light on his service. Thanks for the support. Beyond grateful.
It was an honor to tag along and be able to place a flag and honor his sacrifice along with the other men of the 27th!!🇺🇸
Excellent job showing us the viewers the terrain and landscape of Missionary ridge even with the modern development. It helps tell the story of the battle and you always do it so well. Really liked the mention of the 8th Kansas 🇺🇸. Well done buddy. Excellent as always . The Chickamauga and Chattanooga series of yours was much needed and you nailed it in my opinion !!!
Thanks Dustin! Always gotta throw you some 8th Kansas material when I can. Thanks for everything bud.
Very well done! I grew up in Chattanooga and took much of its military history for granted. You’ve done a wonderful job laying out the battle of Missionary Ridge. Thank you!
@@jasonacer8955 thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video.
My great grandfather John Lewis fought with the 5th Regiment Tennessee Infantry CSA on Missionary Ridge. Thank you for sharing this video and history.
Thanks for sharing your family’s story. I appreciate you watching.
Excellent. I once visited Chickamauga and Lookout Mtn but always regretted missing Missionary Ridge. This showed a lot and solved a lot of curiosity. Some videos go to battlefields and just show the narrator's face all the time....
@@StevenSmith-dc1fq I appreciate the kind words. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that people want to see as little of me as possible. So you’ll get plenty of battlefield views on my page.
It's almost like driving through Chickamauga or Gettysburg ! 💥🇺🇸💥
Chickamauga and Chattanooga are so fascinating. Studying Chattanooga takes determination and diligence!
I completely agree. Studying for Chickamauga and Chattanooga gave me a headache but these battlefields are some of my favorites.
@@ProjectPast1565 You do a fantastic job getting people to "visit" places they might not be able to visit. These videos are always first-rate!
I really appreciate that. Thank you for the kind words.
Hello my friend; once again I applaud your work, your ability, with your determined and driven dedication to present a presentation that brings ME, US, the viewers to the location with a reality second to none. I loved your introduction to us of Douglas McArther's father. History is like that because we are ALL connected in this small world. You do a fantastic job every time... EVERY TIME. Merry CHRISTmas as we celebrate the incredible history of the Saviours birth. NOW THAT'S HISTORY with SALVATION. Love and prayers for you and yours. God bless.
@@carson1861 grateful for your support Carson. I’m very happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos and they help with your understanding. You’re absolutely right. We are all connected with history. Hope you and yours have a very happy, peaceful and fun filled Christmas.
Nice job. It has been decades since I visited Missionary Ridge. I believe your coverage showed important images of the difficult terrain facing the Union troops.
Happy to hear that. It’s hard to envision with all the development but my goal was to show the terrain and the difficulties it presented. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for providing great coverage of the topography Thomas and Sherman's units had to tackle.
Thanks as always for watching! The ridge is no joke that’s for sure.
God if only the entirety of the missionary ridge battlefield was preserved
@@johncashrocks221 that would be an amazing battlefield if it were whole.
@ honestly it was the most dramatic battle of the civil war and the most impressive victory of the army of the Cumberland
On missionary ridge there are so many signs and monuments but there is no way to see it unless you walk it.
Yeah, one of the Florida markers is right in a front yard. It was a tad awkward taking pictures of it.
Great video sir. You make us feel like we were there.
Thanks for watching Mark. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video.
Awesome video keep it coming.
Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
Stellar as always!
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you watching.
Didn't know about MacArthur, great coverage of the battle
It’s an interesting connection. Thanks for watching.
Brilliant Content!!
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
Your videos are really well done also!
@@NDB469 I really appreciate that. I learn so much going to these sites and filming.
This is very interesting stuff. Thank you.
As always, I appreciate you watching.
Another great video. Interesting battle. Love your videos. BtW, Signed up for History Fix because of your recommendation
I hope you enjoy the platform! It’s got some great stuff on it.
@ProjectPast1565 I just watched Captain Henry Fuller and loved it. I remember your UA-cam video where you found the site and glad you did this video where you went more into his story. Can't wait to see more.
So happy to hear that. I wanted to add a different element with that piece and add more details and back story.
I was part of the 150th anniversary at the Bragg Reservation. Great video!!
Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.
Please, if possible do a Ringgold Gap one. Cleburne’s actions are the most interesting in the whole of the Western Theater in my opinion.
I definitely will once I get back to that area. Thanks for watching.
I live just south-east of Bragg reservation on the east side of the ridge. Confed. Troops obviously retreated through my yard.
I bet. Thanks for sharing and for watching!!
Metal detect it. ✅
If you find any wheat pennies, then you'll probably find much more.
If you don't find any then it's probably already been hunted. 😉
I wss metal detecting many years ago on one of our farms on tye old Mississippi River called Pecan Point that was owned by the McGavocks of Tennessee. I found a Virginia belt plate and about 10ft from there I dug a reunion medal for general George Thomas for the battle of Chattanooga
* chickamauga
Great finds! Thanks for watching.
My 3rd great grandfather and his brother were captured at this battle and sent to Rock Island, Ill. They belonged to Company I, 4th Florida Infantry.
I appreciate you sharing your family’s story. Thanks for watching. Living in Florida, I’m always drawn to the Florida regiments.
I grew up in Chickamauga and still live in the Chattanooga area. Chickamauga was the 2nd bloodiest battle of the Civil War, but it was a victory. Chattanooga was a loss.
It’s a great area packed with history. Thoroughly enjoyed the Chickamauga battlefield.
The Confederates canons couldn't really shoot down at the Union troops, because when they lowered them downward, their shot would roll out!
Usually ordinance is designed to fit snugly within the barrel, creating enough friction to resist rolling out even at an angle. But I guess anything is possible if loaded incorrectly. Thanks for watching!
@ProjectPast1565 lol, I lived in Chattanooga for 30 years! I actually patrolled Missionary Ridge as a Chattanooga Police officer! I've studied the history and read the stories many many times! What I said was one of the major reasons the Confederates lost the battle for Chattanooga! Both on Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain! Their Canon balls would literally roll out before they could fire them! It's right there in Chattanooga!
The MacArthurs are one of two father & son Medal of Honor recipients. The other duo is President Theodore Roosevelt (Spanish-American War) and his son Theodore, Jr. (World War 2).
Yeah, I added that correction in the video. Thanks for watching.
@ That’s something I always like to throw in when I’m talking about Missionary Ridge to the passengers on the train when I’m doing the onboard narration. Usually I talk about the battle after we get on the East Chattanooga side of the tunnel near the Pennsylvania Reservation.
My gg-grandfather, Charles Landis Hatfield was part of the 12th TN Infantry, company C, Preston Smith's Brigade, Cheatham's Division. I wish I knew which reservation was where he fought. I know his line was the crest of the ridge. It was so steep, they could not get the artillery to aim at that angle. It was firing over their heads. There is a family story about this battle that has been handed down thru my family. People would ask grand pappy what he did when all those Yankees started topping the hill and overrunning them. His answer was always the same: "I ran, and the ones that didn't run are still there." He is buried in the old Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, TN. He was shot 3 times during the war. He lived till 1929. Is there someone I could contact who could show me exactly where the line was at the top of Missionary Ridge where the 12th TN infantry were intrenched? I would be willing to pay a guide to give me a tour. I have his picture that I could bring and his pension records.
I really appreciate you sharing your family’s story. Seems like he saw a lot during the war. I can personally look up where they were but as far as guides go, you can contact the park (Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park). They may be able to provide a guide/ranger or line you up with a battlefield guide.
@@ProjectPast1565 great idea, thank you!!