Thanks Jerry...I've read several historical accounts of Grant's campaign to take Vicksburg but your video added some details that I had never heard...greatly appreciate your work...now that I am recently retired, in the not too distant future, I plan to visit many of the civil war battle sites (and the surrounding southern towns) and Vicksburg will certainly be on my list.
Pemberton was a man from the North who married a Southern girl and was loyal to the Confederacy because of his belief in State Rights, and in 1865 he was still fighting for the CSA three days after Lee surrendered in the fighting around Salisbury, NC. The Union had around a 7 to 1 advantage in ships during the WBTS and this greatly helped them.
By the way, I very much appreciate your work! Compared to other history features, yours are well researched and accurate. It’s clear you enjoy what you do and are good at it. Keep up the good work!
I don't know why Jerry, but most, not all, of your videos the AUDIO only comes out the left side speaker. Sounds ok ,but I don't know why! Thought I would share that!! Take care ~Herb :)
My mother and father are both from Vicksburg, my uncle Max Don Jacks, Ed Bearss and Warren Grabau found the Cairo using a magnetic compass. They all worked for the Park at that time. After surrendering, Vicksburg did not celebrate the 4th of July again until 1945.
I wish I could of had history teacher like you when I was in school.
God bless General Lee
Another great history lesson that I actually enjoyed. Thank you, Mr. Skinner.
Thank you Jerry for all those wonderful history lessons.😇 A Kraut
Thanks Jerry...I've read several historical accounts of Grant's campaign to take Vicksburg but your video added some details that I had never heard...greatly appreciate your work...now that I am recently retired, in the not too distant future, I plan to visit many of the civil war battle sites (and the surrounding southern towns) and Vicksburg will certainly be on my list.
My great great grandfather was involved. Thanks for doing this.
Recording in stereo vs left or right channels would help people with hearing problems.
Where was the battle of Champions Hill fought?
My Great Great Granddaddy was at the siege of Vicksburg.
Thanx for posting this,jerry !!
You bet.
Pemberton was a man from the North who married a Southern girl and was loyal to the Confederacy because of his belief in State Rights, and in 1865 he was still fighting for the CSA three days after Lee surrendered in the fighting around Salisbury, NC. The Union had around a 7 to 1 advantage in ships during the WBTS and this greatly helped them.
By the way, I very much appreciate your work! Compared to other history features, yours are well researched and accurate. It’s clear you enjoy what you do and are good at it. Keep up the good work!
Very nicely done.
I don't know why Jerry, but most, not all, of your videos the AUDIO only comes out the left side speaker. Sounds ok ,but I don't know why! Thought I would share that!! Take care ~Herb :)
+Herb Walker You too ?! I thought it was just me. Glad to know i am not the only one. :)
My mother and father are both from Vicksburg, my uncle Max Don Jacks, Ed Bearss and Warren Grabau found the Cairo using a magnetic compass. They all worked for the Park at that time. After surrendering, Vicksburg did not celebrate the 4th of July again until 1945.
I still don’t except read the Battle of Gettysburg on every fourth!
Please, l would love to see a Jerry Skinner "Battle of Athens, Tennessee" documentary.
Thank you for posting
thanks for this and all your videos ,i am in the uk and wouldn't get the chance to see these things otherwise
Love your videos
I sure would like to dig up a Confederate bullet from there! I've never dug one before!
My great-great grandfather was captured at the battle of the Big Black River Bridge.
So was mine. Jefferson Sexton 61st Tennessee Inf reg Company I
My family live across the river in Eudora AR and my crazy sister goes THERE a lot to the Casinos!!:)