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If the Southern States did not have the right to secede from the Union then the Colonies did not have the right to secede from King George.

The old adage 'boys will be boys' obviously applied equally then as it does today. Thanks for these lighthearted stories Ron. It's good to hear these soldiers were able to have a little fun in the midst of the seriousness of war.

I can't imagine those tactics and the courage it took. They were probably kids doing the charge.

This was a great episode. Thank you.

Ron did you ever read the diary of Sirene Bunten “We Will Know What War Is”? It would be a wonderful topic for discussion. 1993 West VA Wesleyan College Press.

This illustrate the core problems of the conflict between North and South... Democracy... The North majority in Congress and Senate decides, that the minority in the South can't live as they wish... That inflames the populations of the Southern states whose majorities did wish to live like as before... In comes the individual values of prides, sense of bruised ego's and total lack of grasping the real price of war... Everything gets painted into a proverbial corner. Gets stuck in harsh language, steeper opinions and then shots fired... Now there is Armies roaming the lands, shooting each other up, destroying civilians properties and civilian rights... It's a fact that people with guns decides who lives and who dies near battlefields. Civilians can do nothing but take cover... The words: ''Do as I tell you to do'' from the democratic elected Northern majority is what started the Civil War... Soner or later the majority will press the minority into another proverbial corner, soo... Godspeed. Americans...

And to think that Hood was only 33 years old when he penned this. Sherman was 44 at the time.

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So the NH men still had the beliefs of their puritan ancestors, was it the puritans or pilgrims? English anyway, not my people, not my faith. Isn't that how RI got started? Here, a 'war' w/i a war. How did we ever win?

I have wondered whether Lee ended up being a traitor to the cause. I've been to Gettysburg several times, did all of the tours, had a private guide several times. The fact that Lee's position were no better and arguably worse than the Unions at Fredericksburg and that someone (Longstreet?) pointed that out to him is the proof to me. His response was we are awash in a sea of blood. The enemy is right in front of me. And it was Lee and Stonewall Jackson that did that extreme (25 mile?) flanking maneuver at Chancellorsville that so traumatized the north. At Gettysburg he had the same opportunity but to the right. I've read that Confederate troops near the Round Tops were within 200 yards of the Union's supply chain. I imagine the panic had an attack or even a feigned attack occurred on the right flank and basically behind their line. Had Lee started on the right flank and allowed for the Union to react to their left THEN the frontal attack might have made some modicum of sense. In the end, Lee spoke the truth to his own soldiers coming back from the frontal attack: "This is all my fault." No argument needed.

sounds like they opinion of this military personnel was idiotic😂 No wonder they lost to grant with that mentality

My affection for Sherman grows.

This reminds me of the Dilemmas of fighting a war in are very near urban or civilized areas that countries had to fight very often since, especially Israel. The accusations against Sherman by Hood here seem to be the same made by Pro-Palestinian activists. Also, I love Shermans accusations against the Confederacy for starting the war. Well said. I would love to copy and paste it and use it every time I find myself arguing against some pro-confederate racist who proudly waves the treasonous and defeated Confederate flag.

Born in, or came from New Bedford Mass.

Outstanding information ..... you bring history alive!!! Thank you ... blessings

5:54 times haven’t changed. Always men writing checks their rears can’t cash while honorable men bear the brunt of stupid decisions

A wonderful recitation, of two articulate warriors, in correspondence of the most venomous of actions committed, by either side of the war of "Northern Aggression"! Indeed unprecedented but not unheard of cruelty, initiated by the Genghis Khan of the time, his total war, designed to leave a lasting impression on the future inhabitants of the South! Sherman, the Mad genius, knowing the phycological effect upon Hood, he masterfully initiated this order, to present Hood with the greatest of dilemmas, upon his abandonment of Atlanta, rubbing Salt in the tender wounds, of his adversary! Also, sending chills down the spines of his future victims, the women and children still in his path. Sherman the Blood thirsty Hero of the North, forever Haunted by his own Lunacy, following his Mad Dash to safety at Bull Run, could never punish his enemies enough, for the self deemed cowardness he Displayed, during that faithful 21st Day of July, 1861! Post Revisionist Disclaimer!.....Written Partially in Jest, to trigger the sensibilities of the most Ardent Pro Unionist armchair Generals, who live vicariously in the "Glory" of a Bygone era, as if it were transferable!🤣! I did truly enjoy the the Presentation!!

thank you for sharing, so fascinating. that correspondence perfectly summarizes the cultural rifts that led to the civil war

At 8:32 you quote Sherman as writing "Talk thus to the marines . . . . " What is Sherman trying to say here? Why is he telling (not asking) Hood, an army general, to "talk" to "the" marines instead of "your soldiers"?

General Lee didn't have Stonewall and it is the latter's willingness to make long audacious movements that gave General Lee's plans their favorable results. General Lee and General Jackson were a perfect pair. The fortitude of General Jackson's men under his leadership was just amazing.

What a polite way of conveying a hissy fit and having your panties in a bunch , I love this time era. Amazing! Who started what ? 🤦🏼‍♀️

Its not that McClellan was a bad general. Its more he was lazy. in a defensive scenario hed be a rock star but for the offensive he was useless had him and general lee switched the war wouldve been over in a year at best.

Reminds me what an attorney once advised me: "Never let a self-serving letter go unanswered." Almost sounds as if these two generals, left to their own devices and close proximity, would be exchanging poignant letters til their dying days.

Are these letters in the Library of Congress?

This is Only a Test: 'youtube' wont accept my comments with words like founding fathers, imperial, federal, agents, paycheck, and unthinking. I started these words in lowercase to see if that helps.

Putting feelings aside , what happened to these type of verbiage . It has been lost. People don't speak like that anymore. Our culture level has declined

Absolutely fascinating event. Floyd skeedaddled because he was sure that he would be hanged for treason. N.B.Forrest was there to assist the breakout. Foote was terribly wounded when his flagship was hit by artillery fire. Grant earned the nickname Unconditional Surrender Grant here (“I propose to move upon your works..”) Grant generously offered Gen. Buckner his purse, all the cash he had, after the surrender because Buckner had lent money to a destitute Grant so he could leave California.

Attack of the enemy’s left by the attacking right and “rolling up the line” was standard procedure in this war. Notice its effectiveness at Antietam. Notice also how Gen. Warren (who stands perpetually in bronze there at Round Top) saved the day for the Union at Round Top when he noticed the weakness of the Union line the same as Law’s realization.

It’s resting exchange. However, only one of the two men was a traitor.

Thank goodness the name of Ft Hood was changed from a traitorous loser to Fort Cavazos

I heard that Hooker‘s first proposal upon hearing about Lee‘s newest was to go on the offensive and take Richmond. Clearly, that idea will have been far too bold for Lincoln and Halleck, but I can see the merit in this approach. Richmond is probably not defensible without Lee‘s army protecting. By contrast, Washington DC is a major fortress and also has significant forces defending it (probably something like two of the AoP‘s Army Corps); Lee won’t be able to capture the city without a lengthy siege, if at all. And that‘s assuming he takes the bait and doesn’t go chasing after the Union army as soon as he realizes what‘s going to happen. Of course, they could still do a lot of damage in Pennsylvania, but nothing that would make up for losing Richmond.

... and the best part ...... no cursing...

A confederate soldier veteran...that had to be a cross to bear.

These letters are the perfect example of cursing someone out and telling them to F off without ever using vulgar language. Writing like this is a lost art.

Hood was a nutjob

Very interesting dialogue between these two (2) Civil War opponents. Thanks

I can only wish to have the skills to write like that. Thanks for sharing.

Two brusk, senior soldiers, plus frayed nerves, masked with the platitudes of civilized society. Both were wrong, and both were right. Hood was more wrong, possibly more of a curmudgeon than Sherman (if you can believe that).

I’ve used this correspondence in Ethics classes. Always provoked lively discussions.

Wow, thank you for sharing such history

How is it people were so articulate back then. Shouldn't we be progressing....guess not

Very interesting correspondence. Hood was a jerk.

Illnessess and Battle death were 5 : 3 rate! Longer Civil War would have brought more dead people from illnessess not only among the soldiers but among the Southern civilians.

Fascinating! I watch many KZbin videos on historical events. This one is right at the top. Thank you for sharing! With respect, your obedient and humble servant, Billf4186

Hood words reflect a man who knows he has lost and is simply pissed off about the fact he can do nothing about it.

"Your obedient servant..." Ha ha ha... Great pissing contest.

I have long held the opinion that Hood is an idiot, who got his commission because of his devotion to the cause and the rhetoric of that cause. Perhaps if he were not so young, he would have been a better general. He seemed deprived of the wisdom, caution, prudence, and trechery that comes with age. It was Hood at Gettysburg who had the opportunity and was ordered to take one of the hills on the first day. His delay help seal their defeat on the very first day. If he had not been grievously wounded he might have been disiplined by the army. At this point in the war he is drunk, high and tied to his horse. He has just finished a letter writing campaign to get his suppirior removed so that he can take command of the army. Johnston was playing chess. He had tried to outlast the election by fighting delaying actions and forcing Sherman into a prolonged seige for Atlanta. Hood was upset that he would not fight a piched battle against a vastly superior force. Hood would attempt to secure all the rail roads in Atlanta rather than conentrating his troops on one. This would allow Shermans superior force to defeat him in detail very quickly. The quick defeat of Atlanta would reach northern newspapers in time to give Lincoln a boost right before the election. Hood rather than opposing Sherman after Atlanta would allow him to march to the sea unopposed. He would take the army of Tennessee and waste their lives needlessly in Franklin before allowing them to freeze to death at Traveller's Rest. Don't be confused by the fancy language Hood was the 1860's version of an NPC. He didn't want to argue the point because he could not.

Wow that was some serious tongue lashing on both sides. They're tearing each other down 😮😮😮

Research this for me, Ron. Where did the armies camp overnight for the duration of the Gettysburg battles?