What an incredible presentation. The music, the lighting, even the expression on their faces was very sobering, somber, yet dignified. Just an excellent and educational presentation! Thank you.
@@janupczak1643 You're quite welcome, ma'am😇 It was a fascinating program to watch. I was intrigued by all the various uniforms. Some outfits in both armies at Bull Run wore the same colors. That's how some men were killed by friendly fire on Matthews Hill initially
@@janupczak1643 Hahaha😂😂 It's a unique uniform, Ms. Upczak. That's a certainty. I think possibly M.C. Hammer was inspired by them, just the bagginess of the pants I'm referring to, ma'am
Maybe I missed it, but some people really need credit for finding the proper materials and hand making the uniforms and equipment. This is the result of serious research and some really fine work. Best fashion show I've seen in a while : ) thank you.
@@cellshop3244 no. Generals wore the 3 stars as well, which was supposed to have a wreath around it, but not all of them wore the wreath. They had a tiered rank insignia system similar to the British, so every officer Colonel and above would have 3 stars. Confederate Generals wore the Austrian braid on their sleeves to note that they were a General with 1 layer for Brigadier General, 2 for Major General, and 3 for Lieutenant General. The one in this video who was supposed to be General Lee is wearing only 3 stars without a wreath and no braid, which is accurate. General Lee only wore the three stars, with no wreath and no braid, which you can see in pretty much any picture of him wearing his uniform.
@@kingjoe3rd For the general rankings and how they were worn you'd be correct. However, the sleeve braid is incorrect, 1 for Lieutenants, 2 for Captains, 3 for Majors, Lt Colonels, and Colonels, and finally 4 for Generals. There was no differentiating insignia for generals of all ranks but some did tailor their own uniforms with custom button rows but it was not standard regulation. Gen. Wheeler is one of the examples with his buttons in groups of 3.
@@Fluke_Starbucker Bushwhacker was the Missouri boys who wouldn’t join the regular confederate army. They were basically using guerrilla warfare. I guess you can say they created Guerrilla Warfare even being used in modern times now. They would basically attack from the bushes on horseback………. cut , slash, and run (Jim Bowie)
@@Toccoa101506 My late maternal Uncle Paul was one back in the day.....80s / 90s mainly, Mr. Borror. It was the 8th New Jersey / 9th North Carolina Regiments
In 1995 I was atop Kennesaw Mountain at the visitors' center and watched a demonstration by a reenactor in Union uniform, showing the equipment and so forth. I asked him how he stood the heat (June in Georgia.) He said the combination of wool and cotton in the coat and shirt were supposed to create a sheen of sweat next to the skin that would act as a coolant when the breeze penetrated the uniform. I'm sure I asked him if it worked, but I don't remember his answer.
@@arjax7135 That’s really interesting information. I was thinking about Cavalry troopers wearing those thick wool uniforms in the middle of Summer. I ride horses often and it gets really hot in the Summer even without wearing wool uniforms. Imagine carrying your rifle, pistol, mess kit and other equipments in that humid weather. I think life for average soldier during the Civil War must have been hell.
I've been a Civil War reenactor for many years. One of the things I've been fascinated to learn about is the practicality of wool, even in the hot weather. Before I reenacted, I thought, "Wow, people back then just really didn't know any better." Wearing wool in the summertime was just asking for misery. But wool is a very interesting fabric: it's flame retardant, which makes it very practical for military use; and it also doesn't get stinky like cotton does from sweat. And wool, like cotton, is very breathable. I have a soldier's issue shirt (domet wool). It was way too big for me when I bought it. I washed and dried it to my size and it's softened a lot over time (thanks to fabric conditioner) and I've even worn it in July. Now, it feels a lot like a cashmere sweater. I can understand for many reasons why wool was worn. It's been fascinating to learn all of this about it. It's given me a new respect for people of the Civil War Era.
In 1861, my Great Grandfather, who served in the 21st New York Volunteer Infantry, went to war in a cadet grey militia uniform. I would like to see that uniform represented.
I noticed that the 1861 uniforms included a grey-clad New Yorker and a blue-clad Louisianan, though both were Zouave style. No "friendly fire" problems there!
Harder hats are so awesome, I got to meet some of the 24th Michigan reenactors a couple times when I was re-enacting with the 3rd Michigan and their uniforms are top notch, reminds me of reading about the 24th when they entered the fight at Gettysburg and the confederate troops in the woods they were fighting in thinking it was local Pennsylvania reservist they were fighting until they saw the distinctive black hardee hats of the western iron brigade and one confederate was quoted as saying “this ain’t no milita, it’s those damn black hats again! It’s the Army of the Potomac!”
My father served in Viet-Nam with the historical descendent unit of the Iron Brigade and I served with it after that in the70s&80s. The 101st Airborne for those who care.
Damn, these dudes aren’t ready to break character til’ the dvd commentary. They are head to tippy toe authentic; if I didn’t know any better, I would think they were stuffed in a time machine and paid to be in this video. Great music and production value as well. 🔥🔥
Hi from bristol england. Very fascinated by the american civil war ,we had a civil war here the south won..didn't do much good.but it did give americans the idea of independence.
@@Freawulf wasn't just bloody bill also quantrail and James brothers and colt younger. Missouri bushwhackers or border ruffians wear that type shirts since 1840s.
Your choice of accompanying music for this fabulous live reference matches perfectly. Congratulations on your splendid visual achievement. I sincerely hope this won’t be your last.
An absolute fantastic production! With captivating music and immensely historically authentic uniforms, you are performing a great service posting these videos! Thank you so much - to the Director behind “Wicked Spring,” and the Film Production company behind so many more wonderful historical films - for continuing to bring Civil War history to life.
Uniforms are accurate though the "commanding general" uniform lacks some context. Lee refused to wear his official rank the three stars are actually the confederate rank of Colonel. Lee wore this rank as it was the highest he achieved in the US Army and decided not to wear the confederate general rank (three stars in a wreath) until the war was decided. Additionally it would have been good to do more direct unit comparisons between the years to see the relaxation of regulation, and modification to accept the realities of modern war
@@bac6253 not really, a lot of people were "brevetted" which means they were called a higher rank thank they officially held, moreover, yours actually confirming my point that Lee's uniform isn't commensurate with the title they are using.
@@irondwarf66 I've known about the brevet ranks of the 19th Century for many years. But thanks, anyway. I still stand by my comment of subdued rank and uniforms worn by soldiers during the war. For example, General U S Grant wore a sack coat (single breasted and far fewer buttons than a general's frock) during the Appomattox Campaign. And I have seen many other officers (and some NCOs) with subdued rank insignia. If you don't mind, can you please cite whatever occasion Lee said or wrote he would not wear a general's insignia? Thanks!
@@irondwarf66 Just checked, a Confederate officer, who saw Lee early in the war, described him as wearing a gray sack coat... another example of subdued uniforms and insignia. (The Army of Robert E. Lee, p. 21).
@@bac6253 my mistake on the subdued uniforms part. It actually goes with what I was saying about the "lowered" practical standards. As for Lee, I just tried to find a source for you and it seems to be nascent knowledge in civil war history. Which is to say it's veracity could be highly variable
Just went to Gettysburg with our daughter's class trip. Wife has been doing genealogy and found that she had a relative from the 13th Penn. Bucktails. Glad to see them represented. His name is on the Penn monument there although misspelled.
Good for her, Mr. Lewis. Sorry about the misspelling of her ancestor's name on the monument, sir😟 That bites. My late mom's 2 great-great uncles were both company commanders in 2 opposing Maryland regiments who fought each other on the evening of Day 2 at Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. Idk if they met face to face there while engaged?? Thankfully, they both lived thru the battle and the war😇👍
1 of them got hit in the leg later that fall while fighting at Chickamauga. It was a flesh wound with no lasting damage. I think it was the Union one??
I went to Gettysburg back in April 2018 and while walking through the museum there, saw some of the uniform buttons that were found there. I saw one that said Mobile Alabama which is the area I'm from. I thought that was cool that someone from down here actually fought there.
@@paultaylor9273 Actually, Mr. Taylor, there was an Alabama unit that fought alongside Gen. Hood's famed Texas Brigade on Little Round Top on the late afternoon's 2nd day. I read some of Col. Oates' men (he was regimental commander) were mainly from Mobile and Birmingham, with others from Montgomery and Dothan
I'd like to respectfully correct you on that - it's Linsey Woolsey. A coarse sturdy fabric made of wool and linen or cotton. The confederate irregular cavalry around Missouri wore them conspicuously embroidered with floral motifs, such as seen in the video. Sam Bottoms in "the Outlaw Josey Wales" exactly right. Quantrill's Raiders absolutely. I think you might also spot some shirts like that in the movie "Ride Like the Devil" with Tobey Maguire and Jewel which I thought was well worth watching. Unless you were joking about Lee Halsey, in which case its pretty funny and shut my mouth 😉
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No side was the greater man, some had ideas better than others, some ideas worse on paper. But one thing can be said to both sides of north and south. There were sons, fathers and brothers who want to go home to a warm home to a nice meal,grow old with loved ones. Some had the chance. While the others are still in the battlegrounds as bones forgotten. Never seen again. Never got home to family. Which makes this war heartbreaking. So let's take this as a lesson that everyone is human. No matter the side they are on, no matter the banner they serve beneath. so instead of saying who was better or who was greater. Remember the fallen, those who fought, not for themselves, but to their people and their homes
Worse on paper? Slavery was not worse on paper, it was worse full stop. Black people are also human, who wanted to "go home to a warm home and a nice meal, grow old with their loved ones", could they do that? No, they did not have these pleasures due to the pigment of their skin, That is more heart breaking. The majority of Confederate soldiers knew what they were fighting for just as much as the German soldiers of ww2 did. The fact we apologise for horrendous actions of these bigoted and racist men is absolutely staggering. So it does matter what "banner they served beneath", Confederate soldiers openly went against the values of America and openly fought to supress the black population. They should not be hailed as heroes, but as rebels who fought for an unjust cause. It is an uncomfortable thing to sit with, knowing what your ancestors fought for a morally unjust cause, but every person on the planet has to live with that. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves on history, and learn the mistakes of the past to better our future. Not to make tired excuses for dead men who have drastically worse morals than us. The German people do not make excuses for what happened in the 40s, we shouldn't make excuses to what happened in the 1860s
@@thegrahamsullivanshow566 Average European holier than thou post Vast majority of Confederates who were killed were not slave owners. Their deaths are as much of a tragedy as the deaths of the North's. And both the North and the South were on their path to reconciliation into the early 1900s. People like you are the reason there's still tension over a hatchet that should've been buried generations ago.
I'm surprised by the decorative detail of these uniforms. So many brass buttons, gold braids etc and yet one might expect, in wartime, that the dress would have been made as simple as possible.
Many of these uniforms are from local Militias that had there own uniform before the war. It became a contest between cities , who could have the most striking uniform. The 14th Brooklyn, sadly not pictured here was outfitted to imitate the French Chausser uniform. The Brooklyn Ladies Aid Society continued to make and send these uniforms to the Regiment throughout the entire war.
You would think, but you’re using a 20th to 21st century frame of mine when it comes to combat. The brass buttons , well brass is gonna stand up longer than buttons made of horn or wood, and the redundant buttons had a purpose , when you lost a functional button on campaign, you took a little needle and thread and replaced it with a decorative button. And when it comes to officers especially high ranking officers, this was a time when you were more concerned in making sure your troops could see you and less worried the enemy could see you. Heck... that’s why you had all the colorful battle flags out there
Wars were fought differently then. Up into ww2 there were massive parade marches for going off to war or returning from. The pageantry of it is gone and I kinda lean more towards that being a good thing last thing you need on a modern battlefield is an idiot with ticker tape still hanging off their bayonet.
Remarkably well done. The accurate uniforms, the equipment, arms, gear and insignia, the men, the lighting, the music: astonishing. Thank you for making and posting this video. It is much appreciated.
I’m related to general George Gordon Meade, he would be proud to see representative content 150 years later. Stay patriotic everyone and don’t forget about these brave individuals
Hi and hello from england. I am very interested in the war ..and general meade .i am not a history expert but an enthusiast..love to hear fr you .keith l plumley bristol england.
There was a drummer with the 19th Virginia Infantry Regiment of "K" Company named Paul Sanguinetti. He was 15 years old and took part in Pickett's charge.
A splendid presentation, with a dedication to accuracy and realism. No biases nor politics needed, just good content. I tip me hat to all you gentlemen. ^.-.^
Great video. Such great detail in the uniforms and very educational. I bet those backpacks were not the most comfortable to be marching with and carrying day after day. I can imagine just how hot those uniforms were in the summer for these men.
I like the contrast from the rugged, open collar uniforms of the confeds, and the union's more uniform appearance. of course in battle tis would be less black and white.
Thank you so much for the video. Best video I've seen of a military suit. As a person who is fond of military uniform, I am very glad that I found your channel.
Looking at the historical photographs many Confederate soldiers had proper uniforms but many were also volunteers so come as you are. I think the producers just displayed what they had.
Wow, what a tremendous video! I watched it like a real movie ad was immediatelly recalling images from Gettysburg, Gods and generals, Guns in the deep south and many many others great films. Great job, thank you!
7:15. The Texas General has a Colonel’s rank insignia. Confederate Generals had three small stars surrounded by an oval oak wreath. Only General Lee wore the three large stars of a Colonel. He demurred at having the general’s rank insignia. He preferred the rank insignia of a Colonel. He felt is was unassuming and rejected the need for flair or notoriety.
Excellent et superbe ! Le sujet est riche d'uniformes meconnus ! Bonnes prises de vues descriptives , les modeles bien choisis , le tout sur une belle musique bien dans le ton ! Bravo ! 🥨🇫🇷
3:45 I should note, the 13th PA got their Spencer rifles - 7 shot mag that is, with copper cartridges - soon before Gettysburg. And that's a regiment that started with long-obsolete flintlock, smoothbore muskets. Shows how much that war evolved.
Actually they were initially issued M1842, .69 cal US Muskets, they refused them and then were issued rifled muskets. They were issued the M1859 Sharps rifles in August 1862 before the Maryland Campaign.
@@wendeln92 Ah. Sources I found said they used old flintlock muskets at first, then to sharps, and then before Gettysburg - and at Gettysburg - the legendary Spencer.
You forgot about the group from Virginia I believe that wore revolutionary war style uniforms for a while. They were call the Continental Morgan guard. And what about the units from the north that wore kilts .
interesting the Musketeers' "retro" style hat of the Union officers and staff. Impressive the switf twist from blue to modern khakhi at the turn of the XX century, and the adoption of webbing replacing leather in accoutrements
Coming from a country, Spain, that also experienced a civil war, I hope that us too can overcome our differences in the Nation, and give tribute to all the combatants as it was done here.
Well done presentation. I've always thought tue Confederate officers' uniforms were sharper than those of the Union. They may have been of less quality but the gray and yellow, gold and black trim just worked well together.
Obviously a lot of research and work went into producing this video. Well done. One question: At 10:08, 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry - why is he carrying what looks like a rebel flag? Did he "capture" it?
The soldier struggling to find comfort while wearing his heavy pack is probably the most relateable thing to any soldier no matter what time period.
Where?
@@armybeef68 11:28
Oh yea, I know that exact feeling, the shoulder shift
They had bad fitting boots, socks, only pne set of uniform.
Bro that's just me at school
the little movements they do make this seem like a character selection screen for a fighting game or something
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What an incredible presentation. The music, the lighting, even the expression on their faces was very sobering, somber, yet dignified. Just an excellent and educational presentation! Thank you.
Incredible presentation, indeed, Ms. Upczak
@@michaelvaughn8864 Thanks Michael!😊
@@janupczak1643 You're quite welcome, ma'am😇 It was a fascinating program to watch. I was intrigued by all the various uniforms. Some outfits in both armies at Bull Run wore the same colors. That's how some men were killed by friendly fire on Matthews Hill initially
@@michaelvaughn8864 I guess that would be one advantage to wearing the Zouave uniform, although I must admit they've always been my least favorite! ❤
@@janupczak1643 Hahaha😂😂 It's a unique uniform, Ms. Upczak. That's a certainty. I think possibly M.C. Hammer was inspired by them, just the bagginess of the pants I'm referring to, ma'am
Maybe I missed it, but some people really need credit for finding the proper materials and hand making the uniforms and equipment. This is the result of serious research and some really fine work. Best fashion show I've seen in a while : ) thank you.
Yeah but the confederate general rank was inaccurate the 3 stars indicated the rank of colonel
@@cellshop3244 no. Generals wore the 3 stars as well, which was supposed to have a wreath around it, but not all of them wore the wreath. They had a tiered rank insignia system similar to the British, so every officer Colonel and above would have 3 stars. Confederate Generals wore the Austrian braid on their sleeves to note that they were a General with 1 layer for Brigadier General, 2 for Major General, and 3 for Lieutenant General. The one in this video who was supposed to be General Lee is wearing only 3 stars without a wreath and no braid, which is accurate. General Lee only wore the three stars, with no wreath and no braid, which you can see in pretty much any picture of him wearing his uniform.
@@kingjoe3rd For the general rankings and how they were worn you'd be correct. However, the sleeve braid is incorrect, 1 for Lieutenants, 2 for Captains, 3 for Majors, Lt Colonels, and Colonels, and finally 4 for Generals. There was no differentiating insignia for generals of all ranks but some did tailor their own uniforms with custom button rows but it was not standard regulation. Gen. Wheeler is one of the examples with his buttons in groups of 3.
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Guy's cool depiction of a bushwhacker actually features a shirt in the style worn by Bloody Bill Anderson... ;)
Guy is a meme - look for fabric scissors meme!
I though that shirt looked familiar.
Excuse me but what is a bushwacker? A mercenary perhaps?
@@Fluke_Starbucker Here you are: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushwhacker ;)
@@Fluke_Starbucker Bushwhacker was the Missouri boys who wouldn’t join the regular confederate army.
They were basically using guerrilla warfare. I guess you can say they created Guerrilla Warfare even being used in modern times now.
They would basically attack from the bushes on horseback………. cut , slash, and run (Jim Bowie)
I love how you made the addition of the VMI cadet for the 157th Battle of New Market anniversary
Very well done, with dignity & authenticity! The men who modelled the uniforms brought honor to the displays as well. Cheers!
Agreed!
10 outta 10 for flawless presentation, dude👌😁
These are real Civil War reenactors. I'm one myself and recognize a few of them - some of the best impressionists out there!
@@Toccoa101506 My late maternal Uncle Paul was one back in the day.....80s / 90s mainly, Mr. Borror. It was the 8th New Jersey / 9th North Carolina Regiments
@@michaelvaughn8864 Wow that’s so cool! I was with a Maryland unit as well as in a fife and drum corps. Haven’t been out in a few years though, sadly.
Can’t imagine how stifling those wool uniforms must have been in the Summer time with suffocating humidity of Southern states.
In 1995 I was atop Kennesaw Mountain at the visitors' center and watched a demonstration by a reenactor in Union uniform, showing the equipment and so forth. I asked him how he stood the heat (June in Georgia.) He said the combination of wool and cotton in the coat and shirt were supposed to create a sheen of sweat next to the skin that would act as a coolant when the breeze penetrated the uniform. I'm sure I asked him if it worked, but I don't remember his answer.
@@arjax7135 That’s really interesting information. I was thinking about Cavalry troopers wearing those thick wool uniforms in the middle of Summer. I ride horses often and it gets really hot in the Summer even without wearing wool uniforms. Imagine carrying your rifle, pistol, mess kit and other equipments in that humid weather. I think life for average soldier during the Civil War must have been hell.
I have 2 Wool Shell coats 1 blue 1 grey both are extremely itchy and sometimes awkward to wear no wonder they switched to sack coats
@@mdcclxxxi8509 Sack coats were made of wool, too.
I've been a Civil War reenactor for many years. One of the things I've been fascinated to learn about is the practicality of wool, even in the hot weather.
Before I reenacted, I thought, "Wow, people back then just really didn't know any better." Wearing wool in the summertime was just asking for misery. But wool is a very interesting fabric: it's flame retardant, which makes it very practical for military use; and it also doesn't get stinky like cotton does from sweat. And wool, like cotton, is very breathable. I have a soldier's issue shirt (domet wool). It was way too big for me when I bought it. I washed and dried it to my size and it's softened a lot over time (thanks to fabric conditioner) and I've even worn it in July. Now, it feels a lot like a cashmere sweater.
I can understand for many reasons why wool was worn. It's been fascinating to learn all of this about it. It's given me a new respect for people of the Civil War Era.
In 1861, my Great Grandfather, who served in the 21st New York Volunteer Infantry, went to war in a cadet grey militia uniform. I would like to see that uniform represented.
I noticed that the 1861 uniforms included a grey-clad New Yorker and a blue-clad Louisianan, though both were Zouave style. No "friendly fire" problems there!
@@seandegidon4672 That's why an 1861 battle wouldn't be fun to be in. Not that the other years would be fun.
@@SStupendous Actually, Zouave uniforms were about the most fun thing about being a Civil War soldier...until some damn fool shoots holes through it.
@@seandegidon4672 Personally always hated those uniforms, the mounted cavalry and sharpshooters had it the best
8:18 I will never get over how amazing the Iron Brigade looked.
Harder hats are so awesome, I got to meet some of the 24th Michigan reenactors a couple times when I was re-enacting with the 3rd Michigan and their uniforms are top notch, reminds me of reading about the 24th when they entered the fight at Gettysburg and the confederate troops in the woods they were fighting in thinking it was local Pennsylvania reservist they were fighting until they saw the distinctive black hardee hats of the western iron brigade and one confederate was quoted as saying “this ain’t no milita, it’s those damn black hats again! It’s the Army of the Potomac!”
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My father served in Viet-Nam with the historical descendent unit of the Iron Brigade and I served with it after that in the70s&80s.
The 101st Airborne for those who care.
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That video is absolutely incredible... seriously felt that to the core... the uniforms, and the actors showed them so realistic, outstanding!
Damn, these dudes aren’t ready to break character til’ the dvd commentary. They are head to tippy toe authentic; if I didn’t know any better, I would think they were stuffed in a time machine and paid to be in this video. Great music and production value as well. 🔥🔥
Hi from bristol england. Very fascinated by the american civil war ,we had a civil war here the south won..didn't do much good.but it did give americans the idea of independence.
“50 Civil War Uniforms in 10 minutes”
Video Length: 14+ minutes
Me: “It’s Treason Then”
you can't just call everything treason, Henry
@@juhannusruusu sedition, then?
I get the reference
@@juhannusruusu Oversimplified
@@muhammadirfanjalaluddin1018 no shit
The detail and variety is astounding.
Wow the Missouri Bushwacker looks like he just left Hawaii
Styled after Bloody Bill Anderson's shirt...;)
Missouri guerillas wear what was ever made from family members or sweethearts.
@@Freawulf wasn't just bloody bill also quantrail and James brothers and colt younger. Missouri bushwhackers or border ruffians wear that type shirts since 1840s.
Roses, not tropical flowers. Easily my favourite in this video. A great likeness of gallantry and heroism!
@@BelleroseQC Gallantry from a bushwacker?
Your choice of accompanying music for this fabulous live reference matches perfectly.
Congratulations on your splendid visual achievement.
I sincerely hope this won’t be your last.
For whatever reason, especially the piano music towards the middle, is very touching.
An absolute fantastic production! With captivating music and immensely historically authentic uniforms, you are performing a great service posting these videos! Thank you so much - to the Director behind “Wicked Spring,” and the Film Production company behind so many more wonderful historical films - for continuing to bring Civil War history to life.
hi HB
@Golden Cannon Productions I mean shit man we just see the homeboy and we gotta comment
Do you know where that music from 50 uniforms is from.i share your views on this one .so hi from england. High from zippy doda.
A very solemn display of authenic Civil War uniforms. I commend the filmmakers for the honorable manner in which this was down🤔😔
"done"
Reflective and sobering music ...indeed respecting those that gave and fought in America's greatest conflict . Thank you.
Excellent presentation which I also found very moving. Thanks from London UK.
Uniforms are accurate though the "commanding general" uniform lacks some context. Lee refused to wear his official rank the three stars are actually the confederate rank of Colonel. Lee wore this rank as it was the highest he achieved in the US Army and decided not to wear the confederate general rank (three stars in a wreath) until the war was decided. Additionally it would have been good to do more direct unit comparisons between the years to see the relaxation of regulation, and modification to accept the realities of modern war
A lot of men wore "subdued" insignia during the war, which is essentially what Lee did. Nothing special or unique in that regard.
@@bac6253 not really, a lot of people were "brevetted" which means they were called a higher rank thank they officially held, moreover, yours actually confirming my point that Lee's uniform isn't commensurate with the title they are using.
@@irondwarf66 I've known about the brevet ranks of the 19th Century for many years. But thanks, anyway.
I still stand by my comment of subdued rank and uniforms worn by soldiers during the war. For example, General U S Grant wore a sack coat (single breasted and far fewer buttons than a general's frock) during the Appomattox Campaign. And I have seen many other officers (and some NCOs) with subdued rank insignia.
If you don't mind, can you please cite whatever occasion Lee said or wrote he would not wear a general's insignia? Thanks!
@@irondwarf66 Just checked, a Confederate officer, who saw Lee early in the war, described him as wearing a gray sack coat... another example of subdued uniforms and insignia. (The Army of Robert E. Lee, p. 21).
@@bac6253 my mistake on the subdued uniforms part. It actually goes with what I was saying about the "lowered" practical standards. As for Lee, I just tried to find a source for you and it seems to be nascent knowledge in civil war history. Which is to say it's veracity could be highly variable
If the B/W photographs could come alive, this is what they’d look like.
Just went to Gettysburg with our daughter's class trip. Wife has been doing genealogy and found that she had a relative from the 13th Penn. Bucktails. Glad to see them represented. His name is on the Penn monument there although misspelled.
Good for her, Mr. Lewis. Sorry about the misspelling of her ancestor's name on the monument, sir😟 That bites. My late mom's 2 great-great uncles were both company commanders in 2 opposing Maryland regiments who fought each other on the evening of Day 2 at Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. Idk if they met face to face there while engaged?? Thankfully, they both lived thru the battle and the war😇👍
1 of them got hit in the leg later that fall while fighting at Chickamauga. It was a flesh wound with no lasting damage. I think it was the Union one??
My great great great grand uncle, was brigadier general John Buford, who chose the grounds with the battle of Gettysburg would be fought
I went to Gettysburg back in April 2018 and while walking through the museum there, saw some of the uniform buttons that were found there. I saw one that said Mobile Alabama which is the area I'm from. I thought that was cool that someone from down here actually fought there.
@@paultaylor9273 Actually, Mr. Taylor, there was an Alabama unit that fought alongside Gen. Hood's famed Texas Brigade on Little Round Top on the late afternoon's 2nd day. I read some of Col. Oates' men (he was regimental commander) were mainly from Mobile and Birmingham, with others from Montgomery and Dothan
Had ancestors in the 2nd Iowa, 24th Iowa, and 5th Minnesota
I had one in the Irish regiment or something like that in Cincinnati
The Missouri bushwhacker shirt is what Joesy Wales young wounded partner wore. I think it was a Lee Halsey shirt his dad embroidered for him.
It sure is mighty purty!
I'd like to respectfully correct you on that - it's Linsey Woolsey. A coarse sturdy fabric made of wool and linen or cotton. The confederate irregular cavalry around Missouri wore them conspicuously embroidered with floral motifs, such as seen in the video. Sam Bottoms in "the Outlaw Josey Wales" exactly right. Quantrill's Raiders absolutely. I think you might also spot some shirts like that in the movie "Ride Like the Devil" with Tobey Maguire and Jewel which I thought was well worth watching. Unless you were joking about Lee Halsey, in which case its pretty funny and shut my mouth 😉
@@johnhood9567 Hi John, no, I wasn’t joking just a failing memory. 😊 Thanks for the detailed explanation.
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Nothing finer than roses!
Outstanding presentation and 10 minutes of reflection. Thanks to all who worked on this video.
This is something.
You always do much an amazing job!!! Shout out to LionHeart and all the Volunteers for the video, A+!
Grey uniform > butternut uniform
We are so proud West Point Cadets officers 👮♀️,beautiful uniforms in the world. Thanks for posting.( French legions and RCL veterans) thanks again.(soluu huong 🇫🇷🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧
Finaly all episodes put together in one great masterpiece!
Thank you!
Love the depictions of both USA and CSA armies
Beautiful. Like watching history come to life. Perfectly done. Thank you!
The boys are looking amazingly authentic.
No side was the greater man, some had ideas better than others, some ideas worse on paper. But one thing can be said to both sides of north and south. There were sons, fathers and brothers who want to go home to a warm home to a nice meal,grow old with loved ones. Some had the chance. While the others are still in the battlegrounds as bones forgotten. Never seen again. Never got home to family. Which makes this war heartbreaking. So let's take this as a lesson that everyone is human. No matter the side they are on, no matter the banner they serve beneath. so instead of saying who was better or who was greater. Remember the fallen, those who fought, not for themselves, but to their people and their homes
Worse on paper? Slavery was not worse on paper, it was worse full stop. Black people are also human, who wanted to "go home to a warm home and a nice meal, grow old with their loved ones", could they do that? No, they did not have these pleasures due to the pigment of their skin, That is more heart breaking. The majority of Confederate soldiers knew what they were fighting for just as much as the German soldiers of ww2 did. The fact we apologise for horrendous actions of these bigoted and racist men is absolutely staggering. So it does matter what "banner they served beneath", Confederate soldiers openly went against the values of America and openly fought to supress the black population. They should not be hailed as heroes, but as rebels who fought for an unjust cause. It is an uncomfortable thing to sit with, knowing what your ancestors fought for a morally unjust cause, but every person on the planet has to live with that. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves on history, and learn the mistakes of the past to better our future. Not to make tired excuses for dead men who have drastically worse morals than us. The German people do not make excuses for what happened in the 40s, we shouldn't make excuses to what happened in the 1860s
@@thegrahamsullivanshow566 Average European holier than thou post
Vast majority of Confederates who were killed were not slave owners. Their deaths are as much of a tragedy as the deaths of the North's. And both the North and the South were on their path to reconciliation into the early 1900s. People like you are the reason there's still tension over a hatchet that should've been buried generations ago.
The war between the states… brother against brother..horrific and still haunts our country today. This was beautifully done. Thank you.
I'm surprised by the decorative detail of these uniforms. So many brass buttons, gold braids etc and yet one might expect, in wartime, that the dress would have been made as simple as possible.
Many of these uniforms are from local Militias that had there own uniform before the war. It became a contest between cities , who could have the most striking uniform. The 14th Brooklyn, sadly not pictured here was outfitted to imitate the French Chausser uniform. The Brooklyn Ladies Aid Society continued to make and send these uniforms to the Regiment throughout the entire war.
You would think, but you’re using a 20th to 21st century frame of mine when it comes to combat.
The brass buttons , well brass is gonna stand up longer than buttons made of horn or wood, and the redundant buttons had a purpose , when you lost a functional button on campaign, you took a little needle and thread and replaced it with a decorative button. And when it comes to officers especially high ranking officers, this was a time when you were more concerned in making sure your troops could see you and less worried the enemy could see you. Heck... that’s why you had all the colorful battle flags out there
Wars were fought differently then. Up into ww2 there were massive parade marches for going off to war or returning from. The pageantry of it is gone and I kinda lean more towards that being a good thing last thing you need on a modern battlefield is an idiot with ticker tape still hanging off their bayonet.
@@jaysenvoss4065 Pretty certain in WW2 there were massive parades before going off to war too. They don't do that anymore?
@@SStupendous up into, yes, they stopped that in the nineties
Remarkably well done. The accurate uniforms, the equipment, arms, gear and insignia, the men, the lighting, the music: astonishing. Thank you for making and posting this video. It is much appreciated.
Superbly done. Great job - congratulations!
Greetings from Warsaw!
Nice military history lesson. Being in the service with conformity compared to the many different types then is neat
Compared to European military uniforms at that time , these are extremely simplistic. Especially the officer’s uniforms.
Arguably they're pretty close to contemporary french uniforms, if not exactly alike to them.
My compliments, sir. Brilliantly done.
Beautiful ! Way more accurate than Hollywood's.
And what a great music!
Thanks a lot!
I’m related to general George Gordon Meade, he would be proud to see representative content 150 years later. Stay patriotic everyone and don’t forget about these brave individuals
Hi and hello from england. I am very interested in the war ..and general meade .i am not a history expert but an enthusiast..love to hear fr you .keith l plumley bristol england.
Most of them were just kids! Kids with guns and fear of dying away from home...
There was a drummer with the 19th Virginia Infantry Regiment of "K" Company named Paul Sanguinetti.
He was 15 years old and took part in Pickett's charge.
Can't imagine how much effort was put into this. I enjoyed it very much!
A splendid presentation, with a dedication to accuracy and realism.
No biases nor politics needed, just good content.
I tip me hat to all you gentlemen. ^.-.^
damn the display is very museum quality especially with the lighting and background
Well done. Great guide for reenactors seeking authenticity.
Great video. Such great detail in the uniforms and very educational. I bet those backpacks were not the most comfortable to be marching with and carrying day after day. I can imagine just how hot those uniforms were in the summer for these men.
Wool, cotton, and leather. No thanks.
The strange thing is, you still froze your ass off in the winter.
I like the contrast from the rugged, open collar uniforms of the confeds, and the union's more uniform appearance. of course in battle tis would be less black and white.
Maybe it's just me, but watching the actors and listening to the music, it feels like I'm watching a procession of the dead.
Its not just you.+ music is haunting.what is it ? And who wrote it ? .feel like it was written for 1861-65
10 minutes of great history. Well done Sr! Glad I found this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@LionHeartFilmWorks the CSA Generals should have had three stars in a wreath. But other then that this vid was awesome!
@@LionHeartFilmWorksthe first few CSA generals.
So well done and a nice reference video. Thanks for posting!
Authentic looking uniforms. in joyed the video very much.
I believe they are actual authentic uniforms🤔
@@kenoglesby5840 wrong
@@kenoglesby5840 They're extremely accurate reproductions.
This was a great presentation, thanks!
Beautiful presentation and music!
Thanks from Italy!
This is one of the best videos I've seen.
beautiful, thank you for sharing this ❤
excellent video, first time I've actually been able to get an up close look of the uniforms of this period.
Thank you so much for the video. Best video I've seen of a military suit. As a person who is fond of military uniform, I am very glad that I found your channel.
As a reenactor in the 49th Ohio it warms my heart. :) Great stuff and a good Memorial Day video selection to watch even if posed way before.
Ultimately, for the Southern soldier, the ACW was a 'come as you are' war.
Looking at the historical photographs many Confederate soldiers had proper uniforms but many were also volunteers so come as you are. I think the producers just displayed what they had.
At least we didn't we need flashy uniforms to show how successful we were.
@@connorross4571 calm down man this is supposed to be a neutral video
@@connorross4571 last time I checked, "you" lost the war, right ?
@@andredulac4456 no, you and we didnt win or lose anything.
The character class selection for Battlefield 1862 looks amazing!
little and easily missed detail
the light and life in the eyes diminishes with each year
One of the most beautiful and elegant videos I have ever seen on the internet.
The music and HD and everything are too praiseworthy!
Very nicely done.👍🏼
These would make nice ACW miniatures in 28mm or larger.
Well done.
Wow, what a tremendous video! I watched it like a real movie ad was immediatelly recalling images from Gettysburg, Gods and generals, Guns in the deep south and many many others great films. Great job, thank you!
I was a member of the 7th louisiana zouaves part of Rob Wheats louisiana brigade, ex member of Soskan UK. Uniforms are so authentic brilliant.
7:15. The Texas General has a Colonel’s rank insignia. Confederate Generals had three small stars surrounded by an oval oak wreath. Only General Lee wore the three large stars of a Colonel. He demurred at having the general’s rank insignia. He preferred the rank insignia of a Colonel. He felt is was unassuming and rejected the need for flair or notoriety.
Can’t say I would have done the same. The more pomp and flair, the better!
Go Tigers! They are the reason why the Louisiana State University football team is called the Fighting Tigers!
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Wow! Love this.
I wish you had included the 2nd NH VIR. They fought in most major battles of the war, and wore a unique grey coat with red trim.
Excellent et superbe ! Le sujet est riche d'uniformes meconnus ! Bonnes prises de vues descriptives , les modeles bien choisis , le tout sur une belle musique bien dans le ton ! Bravo ! 🥨🇫🇷
my great great grandpa fought for the union and I salute who have fallen
1861 union uniforms are
probably my favorite
The music and the actors' expressions really set a wistful tone of the faces that endured the horrors of war, and those who never came back.
3:45 I should note, the 13th PA got their Spencer rifles - 7 shot mag that is, with copper cartridges - soon before Gettysburg. And that's a regiment that started with long-obsolete flintlock, smoothbore muskets. Shows how much that war evolved.
The video ain't 18 minutes and 62 seconds long
@@ra1ny600 I meant 3:45 but was thinking about the year 1862, sorry
Actually they were initially issued M1842, .69 cal US Muskets, they refused them and then were issued rifled muskets. They were issued the M1859 Sharps rifles in August 1862 before the Maryland Campaign.
@@wendeln92 Ah. Sources I found said they used old flintlock muskets at first, then to sharps, and then before Gettysburg - and at Gettysburg - the legendary Spencer.
Funny to see the American Zouaves uniforms. They were heavily influenced by the French zouave, and you can feel that from the Shako to the boots
Must be the history geek in me... I find that kind of video really cool.
You forgot about the group from Virginia I believe that wore revolutionary war style uniforms for a while. They were call the Continental Morgan guard. And what about the units from the north that wore kilts .
Now I'd love to see these units represented in another video.
interesting the Musketeers' "retro" style hat of the Union officers and staff. Impressive the switf twist from blue to modern khakhi at the turn of the XX century, and the adoption of webbing replacing leather in accoutrements
7:22 hurrah for the Irish Brigade!
Long live old Erin's isle and Meagher's brigade!
Coming from a country, Spain, that also experienced a civil war, I hope that us too can overcome our differences in the Nation, and give tribute to all the combatants as it was done here.
My great great grandpa was a commander in the civil war
Which Side? If you don’t mind me asking
Beautifully done.
Fantastic presentation; loved it !
Excellent presentation! Congrats!
Greetings from Athens 🇬🇷
Awesome. Great Video, beatiful uniforms even the actors are great. Thank you. Greetings from Germany .
Well done presentation. I've always thought tue Confederate officers' uniforms were sharper than those of the Union. They may have been of less quality but the gray and yellow, gold and black trim just worked well together.
They do say "less is more"!
especially the Texas uniforms, those look really nice actually
@@nitroxylictv 3:15 LOVE this outfit
Beautifully done!
Outstanding simply Outstanding, Thank you.
Outstanding work! Bravo, and thank you.
Obviously a lot of research and work went into producing this video. Well done.
One question: At 10:08, 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry - why is he carrying what looks like a rebel flag? Did he "capture" it?
Fabulous presentation ! Kudos to the actors ! Bar none !
Always dug the lovely navy blue uniform with the white gauntlets. US sure knows how to make their men presentable. ❤
I love this music..Didnt the south have tan uniforms also?..or did i miss it?
They did, well not tan, more of a light brown, but a few were shown.
awesome display! perfectmusicand actors.Great stuff !!!