Walking Upton's Charge - Spotsylvania Court House Tour | Overland 160

[@kevindecoteau3186]

These videos of the campaign, when I see the ground where hundreds of men from both sides fought giving their last full measure move me to the core. I can see the bodies of the dead and dying on the fields hear their cries and imagine those left behind. Thank you telling the story.

[@williamolenick7798]

Very great videos, love that each can be viewed individually without relying on other videos

[@genes.3285]

Every single one of these Overland videos produced by the American Battlefield Trust has been excellent.

[@MrModelaer]

Thanks for the video. My 2nd great grandfather John McGovern from company K 5th VT was wounded during this attack. He took a head wound but did survive the war.

[@vincentrice7915]

My ancestor jothem Heustis was in the 5th Vermont.. he survived. I walked the path few weeks ago.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

@@vincentrice7915 @MrModelaer incredible, thanks for sharing.

[@atg323bc]

Thanks for adding the numbers to the episodes... it's very helpful to follow the chronology of how the ABT team developed these... ,you guys are the best... I can't wait till the "Lee's Retreat to Appomattox" - 160 anniversary series

[@michaelwyman5794]

Another brilliant video following on from the previous gem. The level of detail and the presentation is first class. This must take a lot of prep and co-ordination. The camera work showing the terrain compliments the dialogue perfectly. The use of maps to illustrate the storyline is again invaluable. Mick - London.

[@Clare-qo5jv]

Love this video. So many interesting stories that bring history to life.

[@garneroutlaw1]

Awesome video. Hottest spot of the Civil War.

[@fryuppe]

Wonderful content. My appreciation to all the team.

[@michaelhoffman5348]

Thanks to the group for taking the time to educate and preserve our American History.

[@craigcolandro2781]

I walked that Upton trail when I was there in October.

[@chrismoller4272]

Should have put this video on when I visited Spotsylvania in 22. I missed this part of the battle a nd concentrated on the angle itself. Fascinating

[@waltw4537]

Thanks for the great description of terrain. Never been here. Very eye-opening stuff. Thanks.

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

I can’t wait to see the video on Hancock’s attack on the mule shoe and I was wondering but why wasn’t Upton given the Medal of Honor for his charge against the mule shoe.

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for the good visual coverage of this battle. It was great to see/hear Chris Mackowski…I have missed his presence. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@garys.4789]

Another great video thank you guys 😎👍

[@Zzyzx--]

Great narrative by all and glad to see more of the battlefield up close with maps shown to keep us oriented - please keep doing the same in future episodes!

[@joeparvana9549]

My Great, Great Uncle William Scholan was there with the 43rd NY, I've walked that trail, just wonderful. Your video was a great..."the rest of the story" for me. He would be wounded on May 12th at the Muleshoe.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Wow! Thanks for sharing.

[@NJcruiser]

Yes, thanks for walking around and showing sites that might not be visited as much as some others.

[@dadsongs]

Mr. White said, "DOWN to UPton," and didn't even blink. What a pro! 👍🏻

[@dadsongs]

Oh, wait. I spoke too soon.

[@richardh.5404]

Incredible place!

[@chrispeveto3105]

That was a great video. I enjoyed the tour that helped me visualize what was happening.

[@mattpiepenburg8769]

So appreciate all the great work you fellows do!

[@jesterboykins2899]

Thanks guys. Good stuff as always

[@5graney5]

Enjoying this series

[@annmcgehee1728]

Another awesome video!!👍

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

The infamous Union attack in the Mule Shoe and the Angle the battle occurs in a rainstorm? Col Emory Upton's attack! A Sheldon Cooper of the AOTP, the taking of Confederate fortifications and trenches some?

[@nathanfisher1826]

Great job 😊

[@KellieBrabbleArmst-f8i]

My ancestor Capt. Edmund C. Brabble was killed May 10, 1864 (32nd Reg.) in Spotsylvania CH, VA. I would love to find out if this is the exact spot.

[@rickyburdge3537]

Anyone giving a explaination about something with the American Civil War, with a coffee mug. I'm there. Looking at you Dan.

[@ATT-02]

Is the landscape similar to what the soldiers were looking at, or has it changed? Pretty cool if we were looking at something very similar to what they faced.

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

I was wondering that since warren commands the 5th corps who is the chief engineer for the union army.

[@Clare-qo5jv]

I notice the names of the city or the names of the battles are mentioned but not the state they are in. I for one would be interested to know the ages of the generals and officers when the battles took place.

[@kjmav10135]

This is in northern Virginia. The entire Wilderness Campaign was fought in northern Virginia. Someone with more knowledge with me would have to tell you the ages of the officers.

[@Clare-qo5jv]

@@kjmav10135 Thank you so much!

[@Clare-qo5jv]

@@kjmav10135 Thank you so much!

[@rickdelvecchio]

Kris White's audio was a little quiet, on this one. I got blasted when the Ads came up. 😆

[@mykofreder1682]

The circular Confederate lines look like a last stand, then later those lines are detached, trees in between, pointing in 180 degrees of direction. Lee seems to have the losing Japan decisive battle mentality, the way the Union kept coming he should have known he was outnumbered 2:1 at least material and men at this point for the remainder of the war.

[@Dennislandenmusic]

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[@alanconnors8881]

My Cousin Henry Moseley of the Vermont 6th was killed at Spotsylvania on May 10th.

[@robertlee8474]

Excellent video! Thank you. I’ll bet Upton died of glioblastoma. They said he suffered severe headaches and eventually ended his own life. If they would have had imaging back then, I’ll bet he suffered from a brain tumor

[@burrellbikes4969]

Sheesh - just think if Mead had another of these attacks planned for the exact opposite side of the Mule Shoe about an hour after the first. So just as the confederate reinforcements were being pulled from the east side, they are also hit. It would have been devastating to them.

[@MickeyJWind]

it would not be as easy. they attacked on the side they knew no endilade fire could be brought. attacking on the other side would have exposed the attackers to enfilade fire the entire time from the rest of the confederate line leading away from the mule shoe. it may have been shot up badly.

[@bjohnson515]

Lee had pulled his artillery...... had the the CSA had their artillery this would have been an abject failure ala Cold harbor

[@MickeyJWind]

had the initial assault of the day before found that heavy artillery was present, they would not have made the attack. they already knew what they were hitting

[@johnzajac9849]

not a misnomer (wrong name or title).......a misconception......*

[@ronbednarczyk2497]

So, Upton was on the Autism spectrum. I've heard some people speculate that Grant was too.

[@Hugh-nr5sx]

There is too much repetition in this episode and I agree with other comments that in the round it is too long. It could easily be edited down to 25-30 minutes. Imagine if a video on the charge by the 140th NY at Gettysburg lasted this long..

[@George_L-w7o]

Man, these guys like to hear themselves talk. I love them, but this episode is so redundant. Let’s get to the point. We all know Upton attacks. Why not get to it

[@Assdfgresa]

You know, go read a book then. Just appreciate how knowledgeable they are, and second- they are taking their time out of their lives to be out there and providing this great information.

[@George_L-w7o]

What the hell are you talking about? It’s their job. They’re paid to do this. I love them just as much as you. They’re great guys. I’m just laughing because sometimes they get overly verbose and very repetitive. You should lighten up.