Let no one convince you otherwise: The Civil War was *everything* to do with slavery and the slave owners right to keep their "property". It wasn't about 'states right', trade, or any other silliness. It had everything to do with the dying institution of slavery. And the United States paid more to end that institution than any other country on the Face of the Earth.
@ProjectPast15653 сағат бұрын
I’m well aware. The southern states wrote it in their own articles of secession. It’s hard to deny that fact. This is just a video about a small portion of the Battle of Gettysburg. Lots of lessons to learn from this time period.
@mikekenney19474 сағат бұрын
Thank you. Thank the men of 1st Minnesota….and Hancock the Magnificent.
@johndunn96029 сағат бұрын
If not for the 20th, Maine, the first Minnesota wouldn’t have even been around to make that charge, nor would anyone else.
@ProjectPast15657 сағат бұрын
That’s quite a stretch. The 20th Maine’s position was obviously important but they were not alone on little round top. 4 other regiments were there defending the position. Even if the 20th Maine faltered the Union had plenty of men to repulse any gains made by Robertson’s or Law’s brigades. 2 fresh Union brigades (Fisher and McCandless) were in the vicinity of little round top shortly after Chamberlain’s charge. Meanwhile no one was around the union center with the exception of a handful of shattered regiments. If the 20th Maine fails, the 1st Minnesota is still in the Union center charging an entire CSA brigade.
@jeffburnham6611Күн бұрын
262 men made the charge. 82% casualties. But there's no record of any of the men missing or captured. On day 3 during Pickett's charge, after being rejoined by their other detached company, they again went into action at The Bloody Angle, the only spot the Confederates broke through. They were again ordered to charge into battle, stopping the Confederates.
@vtbrian32522 күн бұрын
Visited the battlefield in the 90's and there was a group of people touring. I overheard there's lots of ghost stories of people seeking soldiers on the road
@ProjectPast15652 күн бұрын
It’s a great area to learn from! Thanks for watching.
@seanohare54882 күн бұрын
Very interesting and informative well done
@ProjectPast156510 сағат бұрын
Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
@pooddescrewch87184 күн бұрын
Clearly people who believe in owning other people as property feel differently when their human rights are offended . I don’t support slaughter but these hypocrites did so I do not lose much sleep over their fate , only in knowing soldiers representing my society were hypocrites too
@Surv1ve_Thrive4 күн бұрын
5300 shells in 30 hours. That is 180 per hour. 3 per minute.
@ProjectPast15654 күн бұрын
Hard to imagine enduring 30 straight hours of that.
@Renfield374 күн бұрын
they dont know that that is hair from john wilks booth because booth was never captured, it was captain william boyd who was a confederate spy, and was hired to kidnap lincoln, but he was not able to get to lincoln before booth did, but booth did get away and was never seen again but.. boyd had a mustache at the time he was shot... and when they found out it was not booth edwarn m. staunton made the puplic think it was booth to get the thing over with because they didnt want to waste any more tax dollars to look for booth and he gad all those involved take an oath not to tell anyone.. bassically blackmailing everyone involed.. booth did not have a mustache at the time when they thought they got him.
@amandaheimbach72835 күн бұрын
Francis Barlow is my ancestor
@ProjectPast15655 күн бұрын
Really? How cool! Thanks for watching.
@cuchulain16475 күн бұрын
Deo Vindice
@richardfish83796 күн бұрын
well what was the outcome?
@ProjectPast15656 күн бұрын
Another senseless frontal assault by John Bell Hood leading to almost 1500 casualties.
@tscully15047 күн бұрын
Such a beautiful spot today. Very interesting to see the original photograph. The town was more expansive then I imagined.
@ProjectPast15657 күн бұрын
It really is a spot full of beauty. Thanks for watching!
@daviddalton92147 күн бұрын
What happens to traitors.
@garretrasmussen52535 күн бұрын
The other traitor who stirred the pot got his snot rocked while watching a play.
@user-hf7hs9hj7h8 күн бұрын
You do know that he had and there are more canons on display across the Hanover road!
@ProjectPast15658 күн бұрын
I do! I paid them a visit while there. Thanks for watching.
@KevinCave-rj8eq8 күн бұрын
A most excellent video
@ProjectPast15658 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-mh6nn5ju7g9 күн бұрын
I find "Calvary" a significant history item as well.
@papajon6210 күн бұрын
I hike this park of the park regularly since I live close by. At 6:43 in the video while you’re in the trench, there is a self tutorial sign there to your right with a photo embossed on it, taken days after the engagement. Trees are all splintered from canon fire and fewer in number. You also see the same boulder that is still in the same position as today. Surreal. And yes, that incline on that hill gets your attention! Thanks!
@ProjectPast156510 күн бұрын
It's eye opening to see the scars of war in some of these images. It's amazing how anyone survived and yes that incline was surprising. Thanks for watching!
@papajon6210 күн бұрын
@@ProjectPast1565 Glad you got to see this place. At this point in time for the Civil War, logistically it was one of the two places in the country that were the “big events” , and politically Lincoln needed to win Atlanta in hopes of reelection due the war becoming unpopular and preserve the Union. Of the 16 miles of the loop trail that encircles the mountains and battlefields, 11 miles have some sort of trenches and earthworks on them. An unexploded Parrot shell (from a Union canon) was discovered not far from where you where at on Pigeon Hill a few years ago while a new trail was being worked on. They say gun powder becomes inert while being in wet Georgia clay, but why take a chance? Best not to leave the trail…. . Also the National Cemetery in nearby Marietta where the 4000 casualties are interned is worth a look. Very somber.
@paulkreider944110 күн бұрын
That dam Yankees artillery....
@ProjectPast156510 күн бұрын
An extremely experienced and deadly weapon at this time in the war.
@gubbylee10 күн бұрын
Please do a episode on the Confederate Whitworth Sharpshooters !!!
@hornet728811 күн бұрын
I live nearby in Dallas, GA. Recently hiked up Kennesaw Mountain with my 2 year old in a carrier on my back and it was a challenge even being well rested, well fed, good/new shoes, well hydrated and not in fear of the looming battle. I couldn't help but to think of what challenging terrain this was to fight on. Very well covered!
@ProjectPast156511 күн бұрын
It’s hard to imagine the hardships they endured at times. It was definitely neat seeing the terrain and how it would have put an attacking force at a great disadvantage. Thanks for watching!
@michaellynnhardy11 күн бұрын
dramatic video of the topography and defensive earthworks
@davidwilhelm343112 күн бұрын
I visited here about 10 years ago and I came away with the same feelings you are expressing. It still amazes me how often attacks were made uphill against entrenched positions, even this late in the war.
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
It’s such a neat area and a learned a ton. Thanks for watching.
@Rebelmediainc12 күн бұрын
Get off the damn earthworks you rascal!! Haha (totally joking) Finally got a minute to sit down and check out the latest! Another good one dude! I turned around in that parking lot, now I’m wishing I had got out and had a look around!
@ProjectPast156510 күн бұрын
🤣😂 I appreciate you watching. Dang! It's a neat little stop. I really enjoyed that area.
@jondickinson114212 күн бұрын
You did a fantastic job...great video...
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Appreciate that. Thanks for watching
@richardglady300912 күн бұрын
Thank you! Wonderful coverage of this part of the battle. Love the cow story…I wonder who ended up with fresh steaks that night. You continue to do a great job showing and telling the locations and actions of both sides. Something that is hard to get on the screen-the smells. Sulfur from the gunpowder, unwashed uniforms, horse poop. Thanks for all the hard work needed to produce these professional videos.
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
I appreciate the kind words. It’s always my goal to bring these stories to life so we can continue to remember their sacrifices. Thanks for watching.
@HistorySavior194112 күн бұрын
Awesome episode man! I didn’t get to make it to Pigeon Hill when I was there, but you were not kidding when you were talking about the terrain. Nowhere is more prevalent than Kennesaw in that observation. The terrain there at the mine site blew me away. Awesome stuff man and thanks for withering those rocks up and down to make this. Such a neat episode!
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Thanks as always Josh. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. The terrain really helps price the battle together once you physically walk on it.
@richardglady300912 күн бұрын
Thank you for great visuals and great accompanying description. You brought the battle to life for me. Thanks!
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Very happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!
@scot258812 күн бұрын
Nice job and well done! I'm sure the Confederates did a good job of removing any obstructions to their fire like trees, dirt mounds, etc. as well.
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s such a neat area.
@michaeldouglas124312 күн бұрын
Top notch James!
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Thanks as always Michael. Appreciate you watching.
@mdsmd5512 күн бұрын
I live near Kennesaw Mountain and hike this trail regularly. I can attest that it is quite the climb. I will never see it the same again! Thank you so much.
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
I really appreciate you watching! It’s such a beautiful area with so much history.
@mdsmd5512 күн бұрын
@@ProjectPast1565 Yes, multiple trails throughout the park. Appreciated your Kolb Farm video as well... subscribed.
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Happy you decided to stick around. Thanks for watching and for subscribing.
@mattjones82546 күн бұрын
@@ProjectPast1565 I live near this battlefield too!! Awesome job! I drive by the main battlefield twice per day! I am a Confederate fan through and through..... I've never understood why the Union chose the path.... I'm sure Joseph E. Johnston forced them to maneuver this way.... To force an attack on high ground..... Like the Yankees did at Gettysburg.
@vtbrian32522 күн бұрын
I lived in Douglasville years ago and visited the battlefield. I overheard some people talking and they said people had seen Union and Confederate soldiers walking the road and that multiple ghost stories surround the area. Have you heard about this ?
@markbecker7112 күн бұрын
Brave men on both sides,may they rest in peace 🙏 🪦
@ProjectPast156512 күн бұрын
Indeed. Thanks for watching
@MaxwellsSilverHammer-13 күн бұрын
Isn’t it interesting that today’s events caused by an anti-Constitutional government have created more Confederates than ever existed back then? Deo Vendice. 👍
@michaellynnhardy13 күн бұрын
Thank you for the topic and the research bringing it to life. I was unaware of this portion of the larger Kennesaw Mtn Battle
@ProjectPast156513 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s an interesting piece of the battle to learn about.
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@LeviTheNerd13 күн бұрын
Great video👍
@ProjectPast156513 күн бұрын
Thanks Levi!
@wesb282313 күн бұрын
Great video!
@ProjectPast156513 күн бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate you watching
@markdegraff195013 күн бұрын
Terrain really is such a important and tactical factor in battle.Thank you James, good job.🇺🇲
@ProjectPast156513 күн бұрын
No doubt. It’s always eye opening when you go to these battlegrounds and see the terrain.
@robertbates60574 күн бұрын
@@ProjectPast1565 When allowed to make his own decisions and given what he asked for, Johnston was VERY capable. Defense was his thing. His lack of troop numbers and supplies limited his options. When Sherman flanked, he had to move. Kennesaw is one of the few times Sherman was foolish enough to assault him. Sherman would have been in for a long bloody fight had Davis not pushed Johnston to attack right before being relieved by the wreckless Hood. Johnston would not have attacked at Peachtree Creek otherwise. Johnston was trying to get Sherman to make mistakes like this. GGGrandson of 16th /10th IL Volunteer here in GA.
@DustinWiseM113 күн бұрын
That terrain was crazy and can definitely see the struggle and slaughter the Union endured . Once again a well done video bud.
@ProjectPast156513 күн бұрын
It’s always amazing seeing the terrain and how it helped shape the battle.
@chicagoeric96913 күн бұрын
well done!
@RedoubtProductions175413 күн бұрын
I've heard about Kolb's Farm in passing, but never fully comprehend how major it plays into the wider story about Kennesaw Mountain. Great video as always.
@ProjectPast156513 күн бұрын
It was definitely neat to learn about. Thanks for watching bud.
@RobertBlackmon-wo8mp13 күн бұрын
You and are us!! Both north and south are really responsible for slavery in this!!! I guess we. Were the last to hold the can lol !!!
@RobertBlackmon-wo8mp13 күн бұрын
There is nothing cool about this war!!! This crap could have been avoided bye our founders long before !!!! They kicked can down road for us to deal with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@waynelayton856813 күн бұрын
Damn Yankees, i bet if they would be able to see what they fighted for ,would have switched sides. Unless they were LBGTQ, But that crazy bullshit never crossed these men's minds
@rudydevich904613 күн бұрын
Americans won. The democrat traitorous slave owning planters and their lackies didnt.
@PaulStatz-xl3em14 күн бұрын
My war is hell so what is with the whining from the Losers after all they left the Union and were Traitors
@ProjectPast156514 күн бұрын
🤷♂️
@shooterqqqq13 күн бұрын
'Don't start nothing, won't be nothing."
@garretrasmussen52535 күн бұрын
There aren’t any losers or winners alive. Only arrogant fed bootlickers who like to cry about how bad the confederacy was and how they were traitors are all that’s left.
@garretrasmussen52535 күн бұрын
There are no more winners or losers alive at this point. The Only people crying about it are fed boot lickers whining about how bad the confederacy was and how they were traitors.
@garretrasmussen52535 күн бұрын
There are no more winners or losers alive at this point. The Only people crying about it are fed boot lickers whining about how bad the confederacy was and how they were traitors.