I have visited Gettysburg 5 to 6 times traveling from Canada. I absolutely love it there. 24 union soldiers who were originally from Canada died there. Found three of them who died together while fighing on Little Round Top with the 20th Maine. Two of their names are etched on the memorial. Their names were: Alexander E. Lester (19) Arron Adams (early 20s) George Lech (mid 30s-40s) We will remember them. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for checking out the video and leaving a comment. I want to visit Italy, haven’t been since I was in the Navy but we hit some fun ports and even a trip to Rome. So much I want to see there now that I’m old and interested.
The best part about the video was that there were also southern soldiers marching along with the northern soldiers. It shows that the war has ended, and the north and south are brothers once more. Cheers from Malaysia
Loved the footage. Spent two days there in Gettysburg in early October this year and loved it. I also added a small fortune of money into the local economy in clothing, food, accommodation and memorabilia. I was part of a Stephen Ambrose Historical Tour of Civil War Battlefield sites and my stay in Gettysburg was a definite highlight. I would like to revisit again but the travel expense and tyranny of distance from Australia means it wont be soon.
Well the marching may have been a little out of step, but I think the whole parade was about remembrance for people who dies in that 4-5 year span when the North and south were fighting each other, and also people that have dies in battles since the ACW, best regards from a interested person in Australia, Les
Thank you for commenting and checking out the video from down under. That is awesome! Some of these folks don't get a chance to practice beforehand since the participants are from all over and only meet up for the event. It's also an aging hobby, but they all did a great job.
By this time of the war, most veteran units, i suspect, would be in route step, i.e. moving together but not paying attention to being in step. The contemporary accounts do not mention the precision parade movements of the Confederates moving through Gettysburg in the days prior to the battle, but their general raggedness. I doubt that the veteran Union troops were worried about looking good by that stage either.
@@gettysburgimages I don't mind the route march, because this is authentic to American Civil War period, where most units are militia, and only the Garibaldi Guard, Iron Division and the Garrison Forces are Regulars.
Wow, that is one heck of a parade. I am from Canada and it is wonderful to see history kept alive least we forget, sure wish that kind of love of country existed up here. Hopefully I will see Gettysburg someday and enjoy it live.
From Scotland 🏴 ,I was hoping to see if the Scottish 79th New York Regiment would be there with their Pipes and Drums,but they did not seem to be represented😢.However,I have a feeling that my ancestors were most likely to have been in the Confederate army.Best wishes to all that were in the Parade.
Lincoln was so impressed by the band that he had them seconded for ceremonial duty at the White House. The Regiment soon re-equipped to meet army uniform standards, thus trading in the Cameron of Erracht kilts. Some officers still wore trews though. As for me, I'm far more comfortable wearing my kilt ( Clan MacNicaill of Skye - NOT that usurper Nicolson rag!!! )
As a Civil War enthusiast from the UK really enjoyed watching this and playing spot the regiment -zouaves were great, Irish brigade, bucktails, Iron brigade all faithfully rendered. You guys do a great job. Must get over there to see it first hand sometime.
🇺🇸💌🇪🇦 I have seen the parade, I think it is wonderful and spectacular in its elegance and pride. It has caused me a deep emotion. A fraternal greeting from Huelva, Spain‼️
Many years ago I and members of the 114th PA. Volunteers infantry regiment march in this parade. It was the first time that the Confederate reenactors were allowed to march too. What the Hxxl!? They had every right to be there!!!
Muy buena representación. Excelente. Perdonenme muchachos, no quiero ofender a nadie, pero ¡Viva el General Lee! y "Viva la Confederación" ¡Felicitaciones por el desfile!
Well, that brought back memories of my time back in the '90s as a Civil War re-enactor in So. CA. John Sedgewick's 6th Corps, Co. E, 2nd Reg't. Vermont Volunteer Infantry.
There are two different tempi for "Marching through Georgia." Prussian observers with Sherman paid more attention to the logistics than to the parading.
Hurray for the organizers bravery to show north and south with the respect both sides deserve. Although for different reasons both fought with the bravery of true American soldiers and ultimately over time made the country stronger.
I’m not sure it’s necessarily admiration for some, from my conversations, it seems more like a connection to that period. While they don’t support the views of the time, they still honor their heritage. Some choose not to fly the flag, while others do. As a young nation, I think we need to give ourselves the space to understand our history…both the good and the bad. That said, my recent interest in history doesn’t give me the latitude to make substantial statements. I’ve done myself a disservice by not taking our history seriously until my more mature years I’ll be 52 in Jan. Thanks for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. You’ve given me some things to think about.
@@gettysburgimages It's hard to understand for me. I'm from Germany and we have (surprise) our dark past, those who openly admire those times, are in general seen as Idiots. And my view on the CSA is similar to this. I totally get when people are proud to be from the South, but... c'mon, the Culture of the South isn't five Years of a openly rascist State and the KKK after that. Why the Warflag of the CS-Army? Why show the Southern Pride with the Insignia of this State? BUT... My words are not meant for Reenactment. I just consider Everyday use of those things as absolutly weird.
@@KoeppenLP Thank you for sharing your perspective, it’s always valuable to hear how history is viewed from different parts of the world. The legacy of Confederate symbols is deeply complex, and their use often sparks debate. In reenactments, the intent is usually to educate and preserve history, not to glorify it. However, I agree that in everyday life, these symbols can send unintended or harmful messages. I appreciate your thoughtful approach to this discussion, it’s an important conversation to have.
The Liberty Rifles are still easily the best drilled unit in the entire thing. They are the only ones who kept in step the whole time and you can see the difference.
When I think of Gettysburg, I am reminded of what a Confederate soldier said when they met unusual and surprisingly effective resistance from the Yanks on the first day of fighting, "That ain't no danged militia, that's them boys with the funny hats," referring to the Iron Brigade.
How long was the casualty list at the end of the day? A lot of the old fellas looked about on their last legs. Still you gotta salute dedication. Quite a few of the he Rebs looked a well fed bunch in comparison with the good ole boys who marched to Gettysburg in 1863.
Felicitaciones amigos de Estados Unidos páramo allí en getisburc se forjó el temple del soldado am. Norte americano. Viva el sur y el norte forjadores del temple del soldado americano
Did you know the Regiment that fought there is still an active regiment, Part of the Old Guard and ceremonies mostly now, Inauguration Parade the Unit marches in the Parade, as well as here. these are mostly veterans though in this parade and reenactors
The military casualties are about 690,000 from this conflict. But if you factor in the civilian, disease, and shortened lives, I put the total about 2 million.
Some college bands still do quite well in this area, but the networks cut away at half time to listen to some concussion prone former players bloviate about every game in the country. I haven't seen half time shows covered in a long time.
Je recherche un regiment sudiste entièrement composé de français....pouvez vous m’aider dans mes recherches...je sais que dans le camp nordiste nous avons cela
This is related to Lincoln's visit in 1863 a few months after the war when he dedicated the National Cemetery and gave his "Gettysburg Address" Thank you for watching and for the question.
A hole lot of Union soldiers. But what happened to the confederacy? There cannot be history, without both sides being shown. Did the Democrats say there was no confederacy? This is just wrong, only showing the union soldiers
Beginning at 24:32 And I’m very very glad they included representing the Confederacy.Both sides sadly lost many lives and we should never erase it from history
Thats the sad part about most modern mainstream reenacting, they don't focus on drill or even things as simple as march in unison. Aside from the Liberty Rifles and one of the Confederate groups, most of this was just dudes in costumes walking down the street.
@@Bruce-1956 All McClelan did was make them march. The union army was very well drilled by 1863. Can't speak to the rebs, but they looked as sharp as can be expected here
The western armies weren't worried about close order drill. All they did was walk from Cairo to Memphis to Vicksburg to Chattanooga to Atlanta to Savannah. There was even more variation in uniforms there than you see in this parade.
I think is wonderful that men from both North & South are remembered at this important moment in US history.
As long as the South are remembered as TRAITORS.
First time marching in this parade for me ... grand experience.
Will you return next year?
Thank for including the South infantry. Rest in peace to both the North and South who fought.
Those traitors don’t deserve to be remembered period
@@lupuswarrior6785 if we forget we are doomed to repeat
@@lupuswarrior6785 we should forget about the nazis because we dont need to remember them too then right?
@@lupuswarrior6785 same logic applies to the revolutionary way then we shouldn't remember George Washington because he was a traitor to the crown
I have visited Gettysburg
5 to 6 times traveling from Canada. I absolutely love it there. 24 union soldiers who were originally from Canada died there. Found three of them who died together while fighing on Little Round Top with the 20th Maine. Two of their names are etched on the memorial. Their names were:
Alexander E. Lester (19)
Arron Adams (early 20s)
George Lech (mid 30s-40s)
We will remember them.
Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for checking out the video and sharing your story. You should try and make it back soon.
@@gettysburgimages I will sometime. Thanks.
the historical reenactments are wonderful, greetings from Italy
Thank you for checking out the video and leaving a comment. I want to visit Italy, haven’t been since I was in the Navy but we hit some fun ports and even a trip to Rome. So much I want to see there now that I’m old and interested.
IT WAS GRAND !! THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC WOULD BE PROUD !
I saw myself! Thanks for the picture!!!!
Me too!
That is one of the reasons I film it. Sometimes it’s nice to see yourself and your group. Thanks for being a part of it!
@ thanks for filming it. Was the 1st time marching in Gettysburg. Had a great time.
This was an amazing experience. Can’t wait to do it again next year!
Thank you for checking out the video! 🤙
The best part about the video was that there were also southern soldiers marching along with the northern soldiers. It shows that the war has ended, and the north and south are brothers once more.
Cheers from Malaysia
im going to be honest there is still hatred. for what the union did there can be no true peace until their crimes are answered for.
The Liberty Rifles looked and marched pretty damn good.
Always my favorite!
@@gettysburgimages at what mark approx. are the Liberty Rifles? Thanks. 🇺🇸
@@petertonies4334 20:00 Camp Chase Fifes and Drums leading The Liberty Rifles
Loved the footage.
Spent two days there in Gettysburg in early October this year and loved it. I also added a small fortune of money into the local economy in clothing, food, accommodation and memorabilia. I was part of a Stephen Ambrose Historical Tour of Civil War Battlefield sites and my stay in Gettysburg was a definite highlight. I would like to revisit again but the travel expense and tyranny of distance from Australia means it wont be soon.
Well the marching may have been a little out of step, but I think the whole parade was about remembrance for people who dies in that 4-5 year span when the North and south were fighting each other, and also people that have dies in battles since the ACW, best regards from a interested person in Australia, Les
Thank you for commenting and checking out the video from down under. That is awesome! Some of these folks don't get a chance to practice beforehand since the participants are from all over and only meet up for the event. It's also an aging hobby, but they all did a great job.
By this time of the war, most veteran units, i suspect, would be in route step, i.e. moving together but not paying attention to being in step. The contemporary accounts do not mention the precision parade movements of the Confederates moving through Gettysburg in the days prior to the battle, but their general raggedness. I doubt that the veteran Union troops were worried about looking good by that stage either.
Since when have Americans been bothered about marching in step?! 😂
Bear in mind that battle deaths in the War Between the States exceeded the combined U.S. losses in the two World Wars.
@@gettysburgimages I don't mind the route march, because this is authentic to American Civil War period, where most units are militia, and only the Garibaldi Guard, Iron Division and the Garrison Forces are Regulars.
Wow, that is one heck of a parade. I am from Canada and it is wonderful to see history kept alive least we forget, sure wish that kind of love of country existed up here. Hopefully I will see Gettysburg someday and enjoy it live.
Worth a visit, although if you're coming from the prairie provinces Shiloh and Vicksburg might be worth your time, and a shorter trip.
From Scotland 🏴 ,I was hoping to see if the Scottish 79th New York Regiment would be there with their Pipes and Drums,but they did not seem to be represented😢.However,I have a feeling that my ancestors were most likely to have been in the Confederate army.Best wishes to all that were in the Parade.
Lincoln was so impressed by the band that he had them seconded for ceremonial duty at the White House. The Regiment soon re-equipped to meet army uniform standards, thus trading in the Cameron of Erracht kilts. Some officers still wore trews though. As for me, I'm far more comfortable wearing my kilt ( Clan MacNicaill of Skye - NOT that usurper Nicolson rag!!! )
Yo I love your country's bagpipes
Greetings from a Reservist in Brazil, great-grandson of a WW1 Liechtensteiner volunteer and grandson of a Brazilian Air Force soldier
Very nice shots and a great event! Would love to be there live.
Your audio recordings are good!
Best regards from Germany ! Andy
Thank you for watching!
As a Civil War enthusiast from the UK really enjoyed watching this and playing spot the regiment -zouaves were great, Irish brigade, bucktails, Iron brigade all faithfully rendered. You guys do a great job. Must get over there to see it first hand sometime.
I was there with the 5th New York Duryee's Zouaves. It's always an inspiration to march in the parade.
This is very impressive. Well done!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
🇺🇸💌🇪🇦 I have seen the parade, I think it is wonderful and spectacular in its elegance and pride. It has caused me a deep emotion. A fraternal greeting from Huelva, Spain‼️
¿Te gustan los desfiles de la tercera edad y de los pacientes de las clínicas de adelgazamiento? Anda, no seas zalamero.
Many years ago I and members of the 114th PA. Volunteers infantry regiment march in this parade. It was the first time that the Confederate reenactors were allowed to march too.
What the Hxxl!?
They had every right to be there!!!
The ladies outfits are so beautiful.
Fain and magnific. Respect from Romania
Love it ❤❤❤❤! Definitely plan to be there next time this is on! May the war dead rest in peace.
Very nice video from Spain❤
❤ tenks x video 100 points I'm Guatemala 😮
Good job. Thanks.
Thank you for checking it out!
I’d like to march in this parade one day. Greetings from a Polish reenactor from the US 2nd Armoured Division (WW2) 👌🏼
There are people from all over that attend. Definitely put it on your bucket list and reach out to me if you make it!
I like people who remember where they come from, their history, their past, their origins, bravo.👌👍
May we never forget the pain and loss from both sides and may it never be repeated.
Thanks from Italy!
Very impressive!
Descendant of 2d Maryland Infantry, CSA, lost at Gettysburg.
¡Que vivan Los Confederados del Sur!🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
The Union Forever !
Hurrah boys hurrah!
Huzzah!
Down with the eagle and up with the cross
@@Aeoferwyn Down with the traitor and up with the stars !
There I fixed it fer ya
@@turinturambar8622 Although he may be poor he will never be a slave.
My ancestors fought on the side of the south, but the parade is just wonderful
Muy buena representación. Excelente. Perdonenme muchachos, no quiero ofender a nadie, pero ¡Viva el General Lee! y "Viva la Confederación" ¡Felicitaciones por el desfile!
Same fg & ep, Happy Rememberabce Day 2024
美国精神犹存 令人欣慰 伟大的老人们 我也68岁 依然愿意为了自由加入他们的队伍 永远不忘开拓者们的每一份付出
W la confederazione sudista onore!
It is always nice to see a First National Flag with A Battle flag
Excellent!!
I have actually been at that intersection in Gettysburg!!
Well, that brought back memories of my time back in the '90s as a Civil War re-enactor in So. CA.
John Sedgewick's 6th Corps, Co. E, 2nd Reg't. Vermont Volunteer Infantry.
Wow! Awesome!/ Pity, only few youngsters take part.
I was happy to meet 2 boys that saw my video from 2023 and weee motivated to practice and attended this year in the ranks!
A little out of Step! Thanks from Germany
There are two different tempi for "Marching through Georgia." Prussian observers with Sherman paid more attention to the logistics than to the parading.
Honored to have been able to represent Company A, 9th Penna. Reserves during this parade. We were able to see the 9th’s monument on Sunday as well.
I saw the pictures of your visit to the 9th I believe on Facebook
Well done.
I am from Deutschland
Look up some of the reports filed by Prussian military attaches embedded with Lee or Sherman.
Hurray for the organizers bravery to show north and south with the respect both sides deserve. Although for different reasons both fought with the bravery of true American soldiers and ultimately over time made the country stronger.
👏👏👏👏
You can definitely tell the organizations that spent some times warming up on close order drill before the parade from those that didn’t.
WOW these guys must be SUPER old, thankfully they were able to live through the advent of McDonalds alongside the highway
❤ DEO VINDICE ! ❤
It's still weird that People admire the Confederacy. They were Traitors to the Union, fought for Slavery, and just existed for five Years...
I’m not sure it’s necessarily admiration for some, from my conversations, it seems more like a connection to that period. While they don’t support the views of the time, they still honor their heritage. Some choose not to fly the flag, while others do. As a young nation, I think we need to give ourselves the space to understand our history…both the good and the bad.
That said, my recent interest in history doesn’t give me the latitude to make substantial statements. I’ve done myself a disservice by not taking our history seriously until my more mature years I’ll be 52 in Jan.
Thanks for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. You’ve given me some things to think about.
@@gettysburgimages It's hard to understand for me. I'm from Germany and we have (surprise) our dark past, those who openly admire those times, are in general seen as Idiots. And my view on the CSA is similar to this. I totally get when people are proud to be from the South, but... c'mon, the Culture of the South isn't five Years of a openly rascist State and the KKK after that. Why the Warflag of the CS-Army? Why show the Southern Pride with the Insignia of this State?
BUT... My words are not meant for Reenactment. I just consider Everyday use of those things as absolutly weird.
@@KoeppenLP
Thank you for sharing your perspective, it’s always valuable to hear how history is viewed from different parts of the world. The legacy of Confederate symbols is deeply complex, and their use often sparks debate.
In reenactments, the intent is usually to educate and preserve history, not to glorify it. However, I agree that in everyday life, these symbols can send unintended or harmful messages.
I appreciate your thoughtful approach to this discussion, it’s an important conversation to have.
Berdan's Sharpshoters!
Make Military Parades Great again!
The Liberty Rifles are still easily the best drilled unit in the entire thing. They are the only ones who kept in step the whole time and you can see the difference.
Flawless!
Why don't the greycoats sing/play "I wish I was in Dixie"? Is it a forbidden tune nowadays?
I am marching with the unit in scene 12:53 I’m the guy in the back row with white Gaters on
hurray for the southern men
When I think of Gettysburg, I am reminded of what a Confederate soldier said when they met unusual and surprisingly effective resistance from the Yanks on the first day of fighting, "That ain't no danged militia, that's them boys with the funny hats," referring to the Iron Brigade.
Remember the Generals on both sides were on the front lines in many cases. Todays soldiers should remember the leadership.
Indeed, Reynolds on the first day and Armistead on the third both fell whilst leading.
How long was the casualty list at the end of the day? A lot of the old fellas looked about on their last legs. Still you gotta salute dedication. Quite a few of the he Rebs looked a well fed bunch in comparison with the good ole boys who marched to Gettysburg in 1863.
Bruh I have seen the Southern flag near to the beginning
Long live the Confederation Army !
Sorry to have missed the event. SUVCW Army of the James Camp member.
The shedding of so much blood from brothers was sad, the sacrifice was not in vain!
Felicitaciones amigos de Estados Unidos páramo allí en getisburc se forjó el temple del soldado am. Norte americano. Viva el sur y el norte forjadores del temple del soldado americano
Scott's Boys looked real Good...
15:45 46th PA Regiment Band
So how many re-enactors are in this parade approximatly?
That's a good question. I'm curious myself. It seemed larger this year.
Did you know the Regiment that fought there is still an active regiment, Part of the Old Guard and ceremonies mostly now, Inauguration Parade the Unit marches in the Parade, as well as here. these are mostly veterans though in this parade and reenactors
I’d be interested to learn more on this.
👏🏻👍🏻
These Civil War veterans look very very young
God bless the south.
The military casualties are about 690,000 from this conflict. But if you factor in the civilian, disease, and shortened lives, I put the total about 2 million.
It was a costly war for sure. It would be nice to know the total numbers. Thanks for watching 👊
Some college bands still do quite well in this area, but the networks cut away at half time to listen to some concussion prone former players bloviate about every game in the country. I haven't seen half time shows covered in a long time.
Don’t forget to stop at the “Avenue” to get some eggs, toast and scrapple.
God bless the Confederacy 🫡
American army ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
4:47 Ohio Volunteer Infantry band. "The Red White and Blue"
64th Ohio - Sherman Brigade -
Added, thank you!
Je recherche un regiment sudiste entièrement composé de français....pouvez vous m’aider dans mes recherches...je sais que dans le camp nordiste nous avons cela
Is this the November 11th Remembrance Day or some obscure day that only america has meaning for
This is related to Lincoln's visit in 1863 a few months after the war when he dedicated the National Cemetery and gave his "Gettysburg Address" Thank you for watching and for the question.
Dixie for ever
Is this something that the US military would get involved with? Maybe the regiments who fought in this battle.
7:47 USCT
Good ole well-fed boys..!
❤😂🎉🎉🎉😢😮😮😅😅😅😊
Had a argument with my brother once made me feel bad
A hole lot of Union soldiers. But what happened to the confederacy? There cannot be history, without both sides being shown. Did the Democrats say there was no confederacy? This is just wrong, only showing the union soldiers
Watch the last 5 mins of the video
The Confederacy LOST !
Long live the UNION !!!!!!!!!
they intentionally hid it on the slider but they are there in the last 10 minutes
Beginning at 24:32 And I’m very very glad they included representing the Confederacy.Both sides sadly lost many lives and we should never erase it from history
At 14:47 I can see myself
Union and Confederate, why they fought like enemies, after all they are ALL AMERICANS......
That's why it's also referred as the War of Brothers in the US
One day, the South shall rise again!
Não vi a bandeira dos confederados .
So no final aparece uma enrolada
Yall do know Rememberance day was a confederate holiday the US adopted right? lol
And,They can't followed the music and drums rhythm.
Viva el grl Lee
GIVE EM' HELL 54TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No 54th disappointing.
All of them need to learn how to March in unison but not a bad parade.
Thats the sad part about most modern mainstream reenacting, they don't focus on drill or even things as simple as march in unison. Aside from the Liberty Rifles and one of the Confederate groups, most of this was just dudes in costumes walking down the street.
I doubt very much if the men of the civil war era were very good at marching.
@@Bruce-1956 All McClelan did was make them march. The union army was very well drilled by 1863. Can't speak to the rebs, but they looked as sharp as can be expected here
The western armies weren't worried about close order drill. All they did was walk from Cairo to Memphis to Vicksburg to Chattanooga to Atlanta to Savannah. There was even more variation in uniforms there than you see in this parade.
@@SHKarlson very good point, those dudes were marching constantly