75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

Produced for www.Army.mil/gettysburg, an online multimedia presentation that examines the American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg. (Robbie Thompson - Producer, Writer, Editor)

[@Chicagoan444]

I found this video to be very moving . . . those old, old men, in their uniforms, the one man dancing as he held onto his cane . . . They were young once, these men, and they faced each other on the field of battle and did their damdest to kill each other. 75 years later, they all were comrades in arms.

[@graceskerp]

Then, one by one, they passed from history into legend to join their brothers in arms, Blue and Grey. Duty done.

[@landfair123]

When my grandpa was a kid in the late 20s and 30s he would sit outside the court house and listen to the Civil War veterans tell stories about the war. The vets would volunteer for jury duty to get money for tobacco and something to do.

[@francisbusa1074]

Wow. Good story! I was 11 or 12 when the last Civil War vet died in the late '50's. I can remember watching a parade about that time, in which some old Spanish American War vets marched.

[@rodsgier]

Man, are those oldtimers impressive! Not only to have fought at the battle, but to have lived to at least 95. Look closely at those faces, into those eyes. They're the real deal. Those faces were looking at the world in around 1845 or so as little boys ! God bless them all.

[@skudaarkaat1]

@joconc That is so AWESOME! My Great-Great-Grandpa Neaville was in the 21st Mississippi Infantry CSA who fought at The Peach Orchard in Gettysburg and I have had his musket since it was given to me by his Great-Granddaughter in 1951. I was priveledged to have met the last Confederate Veteran when I was 5 years old in 1940 and I thank god every day that my dad took our picture that day. Your men would be so proud of you to still honor them, as I do.

[@fastsetinthewest]

With all due respect to these veterans and my gg grandfathers' that fought on both sides, I truly hope that we Republic of Vietnam veterans are remembered in passing. That it was our duty to serve the USA. It was also the duty of our political system to get it right. I think the system failed us during those times. Although, later the biggest communist system failed in epic proportions. God bless these United States.

[@KleineLette]

God Bless YOU and I will never forget your sacrifice and service. I was a Vietnam era veteran and didn’t get to make the trip. My heart and prayers were always with you guys, and A lot of us took each wound and every death personally.

[@francisbusa1074]

Political Boffin, PhD I could not agree with you more! I also served in that war. We were so naive back then to trust our political leaders, to a fault. I'll never, ever regret my service to my beloved country and my flag. But not every war is a just war. And not every war gets prosecuted in the right way. God save us from unjust wars!

[@fastsetinthewest]

@@francisbusa1074 👍. My brother was a Cobra pilot. He is 11 months younger than me. Neither regret our service. We did find that all missions were sent to the military attache UN office. Russia was in the office. NVA knew we were coming. Trump kind of touched on the subject. I did write my representative and 2 Texas senators about the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts per UN notifications. Crickets were their reply. Treasonous bunch of SOBs.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Oh come on! There are TONS of Vietnam memorials. Vietnam vets though seem to be the only ones constantly seeking commendation for your service.

[@KleineLette]

Hey Jason, the difference was that Vietnam Vets got spit on and called “baby killers” when they got home. It was BECAUSE of that bad treatment that we now thank everyone for their service.

[@DIdle]

I am happy to see actual veterans from that battle in this video. Anyone interested in the battle should read Killer Angels by Michael Shara or just watch the movie, "Gettysburg". I have been to Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, where I bought a biography that was really good. His "Gettysburg Address" is short and famous, but I also recommend the speech that preceded his and lasted for hours.

[@EricW1063]

Yeah that was a speach made by Edward Everett. He was actually the key speaker for that day. His speach was I believe about 2 hours long. By the time Lincoln had gotten a chance to speak, most of the people had gone home. Everett is quoted as saying "Mr. Lincoln, I believe that you have said more in 2 minutes than I could in 2 hours."

[@razorsedge7100]

We used to unveil monuments...now THEY tear them down.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

And WE let them. With government help.

[@LanceisLawson]

Back in the 60's it was still possible to meet widows of Civil War Veterans.

[@wade43671]

This is a brilliant video! Very moving and I thought the musical track was perfect. What a perfect way to have honored those veterans by this film.

[@robbie_thompson]

wade43671 Thank you so much!

[@MadnSad]

I am a history buff from a distant land. Gettysburg , and the whole brothers’ war, is a mystery that has left many questions in my mind, none of them having an answer. Yet, in a way, it moves me like no other story has ever done. Truly, a story of great heroism, an American ideal now jaded and faded, when the nation became an empire.

[@francisbusa1074]

"With malice toward none, and with charity for all..."

[@fjbutch]

Amazing to see the vets from the ACW....Priceless footage..

[@dfcvda]

I didnt even realise there was footage of the civil war vets, quite moving.

[@silverbeast75]

the fact that a few years later thes mean would be shaking hands with each other instead killing each other is a testament that time is a wonderful healer we must realize that we are not just one nation but we are one world and we must learn to find the common good within all people no matter what race god bless you all

[@TecDiver05]

Amazing video, just knowing these men were there.. at some of the most bloody battles in American history. Then they have the courage to come out 75 years past and shake their once long time enemy's hand.

[@hopgoblin1]

Wonderful. I can just imagine the stories they have and the horror they had experienced.

[@valetudo1974]

The video is just simply beautiful and a glimps of history that we read about in school..

[@calicheSCOT]

I have always been interested in history, however i have only recently started reading into the American Civil War. I must admit understanding that conflict has given me a much greater understanding of the American people. You must keep teaching your young ones about this crucial era in your history, to help them understand who and what they are. Hindsight gives insight.

[@rockcityfilms]

thank you for sharing this wonderful newsreel footage

[@glamking75]

the clip where he is up dancing is just oh man.... loss for words eyes full of tears

[@MrDanmeyers]

sure would like to get hands on more vids for the upcoming 150th.

[@calicheSCOT]

Yeah cheers rurbert, I have already watched it. A top class documentary.

[@CKing180]

what is the title of the song?

[@Bandito8487]

Great music....Great Video. Deo Vindice!!!

[@kuribayashi84]

It just occured to me that more than half the battles of World War 2 already had their 75th Anniversary behind them, including Guadalcanal, El Alamein, Kasserine Pass and Stalingrad.

[@ConnorPatrickNolan003]

I remember D-Days 75th anniversary a couple years back. I wonder what 75th anniversary I’ll be attending for a battle I fought in, God willing I make it that long

[@Nick-wn1xw]

It would be the one 75 years after a battle you fought in.

[@zyzor]

some of the veterans lived until the 1960's. quite remarkable that men who were born back in the middle of the 19th century and fought in the civil war lived long enough to see america fight in both world wars and the cold war.

[@kewlboy567]

@INSUBRE13 Really i dont? Look up the Lend Lease program. Im suprised you wouldnt already know about it. Its a fairly well known thing that the US gave Britian major amounts of supplies to fight germany. Its also commonly accepted that there was little to stop Japan in the asian theatre besides the US after the fall of Singapore.

[@brianh2159]

Awesome vid.

[@MrDragoon73]

What an outstanding video.. Long live the CSA. Respect to the brave men from both sides who fell. But my heart is with the grey. God rest their souls. May we all remember their deeds..

[@JoshY01]

We watched that in our history class, haha. It is a really good documentary.

[@Charliekech]

The music makes this video so emotional but I don't know where it originates from

[@Clevinger67]

What stories those old men would've told; friends in old age when they were trying to kill each other in youth. I used to be a reenactor and once met a man whose father had served in the Michigan cavalry in that war; he didn't remember him much though. My mother, age 70 now, can remember hearing the last Civil War veteran had died in 1959.

[@bebe0928]

remarkable

[@charleshendrix232]

Chills

[@juliantcasaigne3858]

I love them all!!!!!!

[@cwcwful]

@kewlboy567 It been a while, who's comment was I referring to? Refresh my memory? Please.

[@glamking75]

@DustinandAlayna4ever there is nothing wrong with my friend :) in fact, i admire you for having emotions about this, i have felt a life long connection to it....peace be with you

[@wilb6657]

@luis07teran The South wanted to secede from the Union so that they could hold on to slavery, which was the backbone of the Southern Way of life.

[@georgecruey]

@mnpd007 well said

[@cwcwful]

@kewlboy567 Disregard my first note. I think mixed up that person, with some one else. Thank you.

[@blahbutt23]

to me they were all heros....just defending what they thought was right i would tip my hat to all of them

[@kewlboy567]

@cwcwful Where did he whine at all in his comment? Or where did he deny the south losing?

[@joconc]

As for this video, I enjoyed it, it was great! My 3xgreat grandaddy and his brothers were in Picketts' Charge. I am extremely proud of their bravery and their standing for the cause. What I and damn tired of is stupid idiots talking trash about the South. It is my heritage and I am proud of it. If you disagree then you can go to hell.

[@CanadianDominion]

most of the slaves in america were brought by dutch french and english settlers long before america was even a thought in the continental congress's collective mind. but the union did continue the practice.

[@dfcvda]

@TheLostIdea you dont have to `like` Americans to look up Gettysburg, its just part of world history.

[@iago68]

veterans can do no wrong. just ask tim mcveigh.

[@TermiteUSA]

They paid that debt. They settled the score with their collective suffering. Bulls should learn history instead of trying to change it.

[@slygi4]

I want to preface my statement that I am against Slavery, but, the South had much, much, cooler uniforms.

[@docholiday1806]

Patriot Sons of Liberty sir, the south did NOT fight for slavery

[@Nick-wn1xw]

@@docholiday1806 yes they did. Absolutely. The speech by the vice president of the CSA the day after South Carolina seceded insured that. No slavery. No Civil War. Did they have other reasons as well? Yep. But slavery was the main reason for secession.

[@docholiday1806]

@@Nick-wn1xw no it wasn’t. Research it, there are to many relevant points here to even try and prove my point to you.

[@dfcvda]

@TheLostIdea everyone makes fun of everyone else, we do it to you, you to us, etc, it all fine, in England its what we do we call it taking the piss, thing is with Canadians is that there is no real identity to take the piss out of only that they say `ay` at the end end of the sentence and a Mounty on a horse..with you guys there is a million things as there is with us.

[@thortun15]

being a civil war vet must be the weirdest, akwardest, most confusing vet to be in all of history

[@s6u6r6f6]

god bless my land god bless my heritage: Cpt Carey F Grimes, Portsmouth light Artillery, CSA, KIA Sharpsburg 17 Sep 1862, his brother G.W.Grimes Lt. 17th north carolina , CSA, and Cpt John Allen Lovett, CSN, served aboard the CSS Partrick Henry after resigning his commission in the USNavy. My ancestors fought for their land, their rights, their families, their honor and the great glorious state of Virginia. This was a WAR of Northern Aggression. God will be the final judge. Deo Vindice!

[@TXMEDRGR]

Today's veterans don't get the same respect from the current White House occupant.

[@sackville10]

@TheLostIdea first and formost why would we want to fight against things we are proud of , theres nothing wrong with being a british colonie . for u maybe war is the answer but for canada it isnt . and why was i looking at an american vid , because im reserching black confedarates . and my reply to cool boy was and is right . canada sent alot more to britain then the usa in both wourld wars and the boar war so stop claiming things that you dont know about at all and dont bother me

[@JoshY01]

That's so cool that we have video of Civil War veterans... I mean come on... they were alive when Abraham Lincoln was president...

[@cwcwful]

@joconc Nothing wrong with being proud, but stop whining. By the you lost, now get over it.

[@docholiday1806]

cwcwful well you won and now look where we are

[@iago68]

veterans can do no wrong. just ask tim mcveigh.

[@iago68]

veterans can do no wrong. just ask tim mcveigh.