Battle Of Gettysburg 150th Pickett's Charge HD Full BGA

Battle Of Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Pickett's Charge. Hosted by the Blue Gray Alliance in 2013. Total reenactor count 10,000 I own the video and all images.
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[@P061534]

I'm from the UK and the first time I have seen such a huge re-enactment of Gettysburg. At least I now know how there were so many extras in the film 'Gettysburg'. Must be an honour to remember and re-enact the gallant fallen of all those years ago. I watched the first two films of the trilogy, 'Gods and Generals and Gettysburg, but as far as I know the 'Last Full Cup' was never made. However, if anyone out there knows different, I would appreciate any information on this. God bless America, and remember those who gave, or have given their today for your tomorrow. Always remember, a country that does not remember and respect it's fallen, will soon be forgotten.

[@777crusader]

No unfortunately the Last Full Measure has not been made and it probably won't be. God's and Generals flopped in the box office and Ted Turner, the producer, lost a lot of money. So unless someone else steps up it probably won't get made.

[@michaeljanusek9864]

777crusader what happened that made God's and Generals fail miserably in the box office?

[@777crusader]

You know I'm not really sure. It wasn't as good as "Gettysburg" was so that could be one reason. It didn't really follow Jeff Shaara's book as well as "Gettysburg" followed "The Killer Angels." Also I think this movie had a bigger budget and a wider release than "Gettysburg" did which may have made it flop more. I guess there was not a ton of people who wanted to watch a 3+ hour Civil War epic.

[@michaeljanusek9864]

I see.

[@refugeeca]

I've always been a big civil war buff and loved Gettysburg. G&G was just terrible. It had good moments. But much of it was just horrible. Gettysburg felt more authentic. It was more condensed while G&G was so spread out that it had to skip entire campaigns and major actions. It would have been better to focus more and cleaned up the fluff. People don't need a history lesson on each battle and decision. Gettysburg gave you a quick set up at the start and introduced it's characters skillfully. G&G felt too much like showcasing, as often sequels or prequels do (think Star Wars prequels putting in R2D2 and C3P0). They feel the need to show the various goings on and end up putting the audience to sleep. Why did they need to put subtitles like "Irish Brigade" "Pender's Division" etc. Because they were trying to not only cater to, but baby a very small niche of buffs. A buff can look at it and know what's going on. You didn't have a subtitle like "Ward's Brigade" or anything in the Devil's Den scene at Gettysburg. Nor did it introduce the 11th Corps on the first day or anything like that. That's just a demonstration of how much they made it a showcasing of what they re-created rather than a story that immerses an uninformed audience. What does "Pender's Division" mean to 98% of the audience? Nothing. Gettysburg had a lot of military talk that a buff can appreciate while not being so engrossing as to turn off the viewer. Beyond that, a lot of the fluff was just horrible. The Christmas party scene and the story with the kid and Jackson was just fucking awful beyond belief. It made me angry the first time I watched it because I knew the series was over after that bizarre scene. They should have just sucked it up, introduced the characters a little better (less period-specific language and oddness with scenes like Chamberlain and his wife), done Bull Run, a montage of the first year of the war through Antietam and then focused on Fredericksburg since that was a real low point for the army of the Potomac.

[@murphysmuskets]

I've always believed reenactments are just as much for reenactors as they are for audiences. A lot of these guys are descendants of people who actually fought. Most reenactors myself included believe the only way to truly get any kind of scope on what it must have been like it to reenact it; if only for a weekend. There is something to be said about putting on a wool uniform, living in primitive camps, carrying 80Ibs of primitive gear in the scorching heat, and pouring rain, eating hardtack and

[@jesseusgrantcanales]

I attended THIS very one!!!! :) :) YES!!! I was in the 71st Penn. by the clump of trees.

[@benjaminlee4937]

Watching this, I really wish there was more footage of the 135th Anniversary reenactment. The 135th was the largest reenactment in history, with 20,000 - 30,000 reenactors on the field. For Pickett's Charge, there were 12,000 Confederates participating in the charge, which is the historical amount.

[@ChaseShakes]

Great video! It makes me really miss re-enacting. I served in the Sixth Ohio Co. A under Captain Mike Davis (Captain Thomas Venner at the time). Great bunch of men. Great memories. If it hadn't been for school and budgeting priorities, I'd still be there. I hope to get back into it again in the future. I remember being at the 147th Gettysburg. It was a once in a lifetime. Again, great video, sir! It brought goosebumps to me. Excellent representation! Huzzah!

[@GeminaMartiaVicXIV]

Oh man this brings back good memories. I was on the other side, in a unit portraying the Iron Brigade. Do you remember when we all sat around and waited as they pulled those trees out of the forest to put near 'the angle'? I'm looking forward to another great season and I hope things go well for you Rebels.

[@movieklump]

I didn't know they had color video in 1863.

[@JohnnyRebWasATexan]

movieklump didn't know they still let cunts shit out idiots.

[@ballparkburgers5799]

JohnnyTex I hope you know that was a joke.

[@brave_dave]

Man I wish I would have made this one!! Thank you for sharing. I was at the 125th and the 130th as a kid but haven't been able to get to a major reenactment since. My wife and I were out at the small reenactment at the Daniel Lady farm in 2020 but the whole Covid thing really put the damper on stuff. We are in the early stages of putting together a trip for the 160th.. hope to see you all there.

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

what an event, first national event for me as a reenactor, absolute slug fest on the field, amazing. *LIKE* the video pard!

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

Sharing the action on the field 10 years later at the 160th Gettysburg - great time kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIPci6h9dqacoK8

[@chrisbarlow9741]

Yes I was there that day too and advanced out of those woods with the 8th Virginia of Armisteads Brigade. This particular video is the best I've seen of the attack forming up. At around 16 mins in I think it also shows our brigade smash into the Pennsylvania boys at the wall where I was taken prisoner A great day I shall never forget, this video brought it all back, terrific stuff!

[@A30ot6]

Heh, I may have given you a cookie. I was handing 'em out behind the wall. It was hot like an oven that day.

[@sandwichh]

I was there, in the back artillery line. The first one the infantry came through. From Texas, working with Seldon's Alabama Battery 12 pounders. Awesome to be in on that event with some many reenactors. I can't do that big an event anymore, but it was great to be able to do that large a one, now to just the small events.

[@murphysmuskets]

and dried meat (very little of it) for 3 or 4 days gives you a perspective that absolutely no book can give. You learn through your own experience what kind of dedication it took and the belief they must have had. You also come to the realization that this war and most wars in general are about far more than the history books teach. As for audiences, you can watch it on tv or read it in a book all day long. There is NO substitute for seeing it right before you in real life.

[@traviskarnes6825]

Very well put.

[@P061534]

Andrew, I think that the film Gettysburg could not have been done better. People might find mistakes in it, but on the whole I felt it was very well put together. The music by Randy Eldelman, to my mind, was very special and in a league of it's own. To hear it as the Southerners left the woods was almost heart lifting. To watch it and to hear that majestic music, one could almost feel they were there. Anyway, thanks for the postings.

[@rgwhittaker]

P061534 I share your feelings about the movie and the music. It is one of the most powerful movies I've ever seen in my life.

[@timothyprice3264]

I was in this battle as a Union rifleman! It was AMAZING watching this whole thing happen from what a soldier then would've seen!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Totally amazing! I’ve walked across this field a few times trying to imagine! I wonder how many tons of lead was fired from muskets and rifles that day?Kind Thanks! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania I did subscribe of course!

[@TheSDB13]

Great video Murphey! I actually got to participate in a reenactment not long ago at Ft. Stevens in Oregon

[@hoffmannsama]

Oh man this is huge! I've been to one as a kid, somewhere in Texas, but damn this one is huge!

[@jimbrew4529]

One of my ancestors was a reenactor.

[@Someloke8895]

Re-enactment keeps the history of a country and the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice alive and in the minds of the younger generations. Not to mention that the US Civil War was a huge moment in America's history that changed it forever. I'm British, but live in the Southern US, the dedication people have to their history down here is impressive and I am often surprised at how many people have heirlooms dating from the civil war. Of course, I get called a redcoat alot...lol

[@rubinsteve1]

Very well done, quite spectacular, my only critique would be that wasn't it the Union artillery that realy destroyed the charge, those terrible cannisters of shrapnel and pieces of iron. ? But I guess that would be very hard to re enact properly.

[@bradadkins5430]

Agreed, and it could be done. At 150th of Antietam, ( My Maryland My Maryland) our whole battalion approached a cannon, and was fired upon to simulate the effect of canister. We were given no prior notice of what was to happen, but when you start getting that close to cannon, and no order to stop and fire, you start thinking something is going to happen...and it did. We all knew though that the chances of walking through that were slim in reality, and the whole end of the line collapsed. Ill never forget it. So it can be done, but which gun, which battalion, etc. for safety reasons has to be worked out ahead of time. Our command knew, the rank and file didn't. At Gettysburg, I could only think that the scale was such that it made micro nuances like that improbable. Just a guess. But the visual effect would surely have been stunning.

[@alberte.3059]

WTF you think fired the cannister??? Springfields???

[@MB-oc1nw]

Those rebs look a little too well fed.

[@boone674]

+matthew bailey If you want to see this size of a reenactment, its going to be there. With those standards the hobby would die.

[@boone674]

+boone674 The hobby is already dying. That doesnt help

[@AeliusMagnus]

Dying of what? Diabetes?

[@boone674]

Nice pun. Dying because today's generation, which i am part of, does not appreciate this nation's history. They couldn't care less.

[@MB-oc1nw]

Aelius LOL

[@charliewood1680]

They done good on this I hope men keep doing civil war reenactments so the civil war don't become a forgotten war I wish they would have other war reenactments also too

[@bisquik3006]

I think our friend Mopar was actually in the real battle when he was in his 30's. Great vid.

[@cornfedtuber]

I was at the 125th with Co A, 5th Texas. With over a thousand people come to portray the Texas Brigade, some had to change states for the event. But, not us. We went to Gettysburg with 33 officers and men, just as they did in 1863. When they started talking about setting out some men, our Captain produced a letter he had got from the Governor of Texas. (We weren't from Texas but, I had lived there before and am happily back again!) It "authorized us" to portray Texas troops so there wasn't a one of us stood down. I don't know as anybody else had got such letters. If there were, I do not recall it.

[@JonesNate]

Was this the first or second reenactment at Gettysburg in 2013? I was at the one on the farm. I reenacted as part of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. That was June 29, 2013, which also happened to be my birthday. (That was probably the best birthday present I've ever received.)

[@JonesNate]

Also, the video doesn't do justice with the sound of the cannons.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

This was the BGA event--the first one of the two Gettysburg events--in late-June, 2013.

[@imperatorglaber1752]

Man I can't wait to be there this year ! Long live the south !

[@alberte.3059]

All you got now is the Crimson Tide and they are 80% black...

[@SaltyChip]

It’s like they’re doing the most complicated parade ever!

[@TheSDB13]

It was great fun and you're right about how the best way to experience it is too basically live it!

[@marioleo666]

Very cool reenactment. Cool Video.

[@Edamame417]

I'm in here somewhere, behind that stone wall, in that "small, deadly space."

[@murphysmuskets]

Yes. I'm working on it now as a matter of fact :)

[@brotherskeepers111]

Very cool, thanks for sharing

[@murphysmuskets]

Thanks!

[@sparks1504]

Lee had his whole army shot to pieces on this well known but failed attempt at the center of the Union Line....Unfortunately Longstreet wasnt as demonstrative as he needed to be to convince Lee that it was folley.....Lee was never blamed for the failed attempt of Picketts Charge but yet , instead Longstreet was made the scapegoat because it was his Corps that suffered the consequences of the defeated action....

[@randybullington4492]

Not a single yankee reached the stone wall at Maryes Heights at Fredericksburg, despite SEVERAL charges. THAT is a folly of a charge. Now granted looking back in hindsight, we can definitely understand that the odds of success of Picketts attack being successful were substantial, but when you consider That Armistead and over 100 of his men not only reached the Angle, but caused a section of the Federal line to break and run,... so the breech was made! What failed, was no substantial support was left to exploit that breach, and a swift response from Federal reinforcements saved the day. Also considering Brockenbrough's Brigade didn't even advance and provide the left flank protection duty they were assigned (which is why Pettigrew's brigade was virtually annihilated before reaching the Emmitsburg road) it is a miraculous feat of accomplishment that Armistead made the breech that he did! Picketts charge failed because of MANY different factors, not because it was just folly from the start and doomed to fail no matter what.

[@murphysmuskets]

165,620 reported.

[@bobcrone6151]

Did this reenactment take place on the exact location of the Charge? Could have done with some post-production voice-over to help orient the viewers. I had a hard time orienting myself...

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

No, it took place nearby.

[@brave_dave]

No you couldn't do a reenactment on the actual battlefield.. that's hallowed ground.

[@aleksandryoung2213]

Hey friend! I really Really REALLY want to take part in a Reenactment. Who would I need to talk to so I can start?

[@murphysmuskets]

Aleksandr Young I talk about that in detail in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3e2lH-iqK6WpdE

[@TheVexula]

Did you make a video for Chickamauga too?

[@pizzafrenzyman]

I'd say not enough union soldiers fell, or left the lines due to injury or ammo/water runs. Their lines looked the same at the end as they did at the beginning.

[@bradadkins5430]

Yep...

[@murphysmuskets]

Charge Begins at 7:46

[@danielannett1019]

when those confederates emerged from the trees the music that plays in the film gettysburg as the march across to the union line i could hear thst

[@ScottHutton]

One thing I'd have liked to have heard would be the Union line chanting "Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!" as the Confederates approached.

[@christopherjefferson3561]

not to be nitpicking..... but in the south "gray" is spelled "GREY". " gray" is a name.

[@GREG62944]

This charge sealed the fate of the civil war.... the Black Knight

[@murphysmuskets]

What time in the video is it?

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

I believe this event was at around 1:00 p.m.

[@JC-tv5zx]

That is kindergarten...back than there were 13'000 Confeds attacking; there was fear, adrenaline, terrifying sounds, flying limbs, blood, the rebel yell, chaos...that reenactement is Disney work!!!

[@maryangselyob840]

I'm from Philippines, just wanna know What is Gettysburg all about??? It seems like it is remarkable event in U.S!??

[@brave_dave]

Gettysburg is widely considered the pivotal battle of the American Civil War. Roughly 200,000 Union and Confederate soldiers engaged here for 3 days in the fields surrounding the small Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg from July 1st to the 3rd in 1863. 52,000 of them would become casualties. Gen. Robert E Lee would lead his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania seeking a decisive victory over the Union Army of the Potomac north of Washington DC to force President Abraham Lincoln to seek peace with the Southern Confederacy. And although the war would rage on for two more years after the Battle of Gettysburg, the Confederacy never really regained its footing to press the North and was reduced to fighting in a defensive posture for the remainder of the war until Gen. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Virginia in April of 1865. So Gettysburg is considered by many to be the High Watermark of the Confederacy. And then of course Abraham Lincoln gave his most famous speech, the Gettysburg Address in November of 1863 and it is regarded as one of the greatest American speeches ever delivered. "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new Nation. Conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that 'All Men are Created Equal.' Now we are engaged in a great Civil War, testing whether that Nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated can long endure..." It is a marvelous speech. Hope that helps a little.

[@ngu0061]

How often does this reenactment event happen? Would love to go see one if I ever go to the US.

[@simcityman81]

They happen all the time but in various locations. This year (2014) we're doing the 150th Anniversary Reenactments of New Market, the Wilderness & Spotsylvania, Cedar Creek (each either close by or on the actual battlefield). But smaller events are constantly being held. Some of them are yearly like Cedar Creek, New Market, Gettysburg.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

This event (Gettysburg) happened annually for decades; it was just cancelled last year for the first time in over 20 years.

[@alanhodge8200]

that looks like 135th I was there at 135 140 145 150 with 49th nc

[@slimyish]

whats the point of a reenactment? is it the sight and sound? is it for fun for the actors? is it about taking a step back in time and seeing what happened, im curious about what keeps people going back each year and doing this

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

Lots of different reasons. A commitment to education is one reason, both for themselves as participants and for the public visitors. It's also a good escape from the modern world--camping with dozens of your friends and with hundreds or thousands of others is a centering experience.

[@blackpaw20]

anyone know what unit the flag at 13:15 represents? looks like the Peruvian state flag...

[@JohnnyRebWasATexan]

All these hens need too shutup ! They thinks it's over and We're still watching !

[@petercollin5670]

Why did the union line have everybody standing? Wouldn't they have been prone, so they could shoot from a protected position? I would have!

[@dkstryker]

the only 2 things they could have done better is made General Armistead more noticeable and they should have had Gen. Lee ride out to greet the retreating troops just as how he did during the aftermath of Pickett's Charge!

[@alberte.3059]

Hollywood, idiot.

[@StephenPaulTroup]

What would have really made this better is the Rebs could have taken that position and driven those yanks back to Washington! (jk) Great job guys, thanks to all who participate and make this possible and help people remember their heritage & history.

[@alberte.3059]

Are you in the slave trade, Johnny???

[@BeselerSimRacing]

You're so lucky to have went to the BGA event. My unit went to the GAC event and in that one event I lost all faith in my unit and got out of the hobby completely shortly after that event. The GAC events are a joke and a mockery.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

GAC event definitely could have been better; luckily, people have recognized that and events now try to be more authentic and unique. You should consider giving it another shot!

[@cljones9931]

Hi I am thinking of joining in a reenactment but. I currently live in Maine.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

Look for events and units in your area! There's units and reenactments all over the country.

[@wufwufwufwuf]

"WOW" Thats all i can say at this moment*****oh & thanks

[@davecrupel2817]

Thats how big the field was? Thats it? Surely society's expansion has cut off a part of it....cause that does NOT look like a mile of open ground....

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

It's not on the original battlefield; the original battlefield is now a national park. This is on a property nearby.

[@TimmyOFlinn]

How many soldiers would there have been in the actual battle.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

About 90,000 Federals and 70,000 Confederates. About 13,000 Confederates and 10,000 Federals participated in this particular charge.

[@chrisnewport8370]

All Men die but Glory is forever; I see the above as a kind of funeral games as the Romans had for their dead.

[@jeffreymcintire8273]

I was there with the 1st Tennessee Provisional

[@radjadswordfishcat]

haha, i would have liked to seen the parking for this event! what level of organisation goes into something like this. is it even down to each person, telling them what unit they belong etc?

[@exohead1]

Actually, from what I understand, the units that are around normally, for example, the 5th Texas Infantry, Company F (a unit local to my area) are assigned under whatever next level up their unit was in for the battle. Other units are sometimes given instructions to portray a different unit if their unit wasn't in the battle (if say, Company F wasn't, but 6th Texas Infantry, Company X was), so they would research and set up to portray that unit. Company F of the 5th Texas was under General John Bell Hood, so the commander for Company F would have seen the re-enactor portraying General Hood for instructions. That's my understanding of it, and I could be totally off, so follow up with somebody else to make sure.

[@simcityman81]

In a nut shell it works like this, there's 1st person portrayal and 3rd person portrayal. In 3rd person, we are organized as such; Parent organization (i.e. PACs Legion, ANV, CMF, Longstreets Corp, Jacksons Corps, Cleburnes Division, Regular Army, Volunteers, The Valley Brigade, etc, etc). This is a collection of individual units down to usually the Company level, though sometimes a unit will be large enough to portray a larger size force like a complete regiment (but this is rare). How the parent organization structures things is up to them. Example, PACs (Provisional Army of the Confederacy) uses 2 "regiments" of which all the Company size groups, whether its the 23rd Virginia Co H or the 2nd Maryland Co F to the 3rd Louisiana Co I, are placed together. We will camp close by and usually form up for battle as well. Each "unit" (Company or Regiment) conducts their own affairs, meetings, enrollment, recruitment, etc. But also abides by the parent organizations rules of conduct and level of authenticity and commitment. In the 1st person perspective, we still use the above method but will be placed on the field during the battle to represent a particular regiment, brigade, division, etc. For example, at the yearly reenactment of the battle of New Market (May 16-18th if you're interested in going) one battalion (usually around 100 men) will be chosen to portray the VMI cadets who charged across the "Field of Lost Shoes". Sometimes we're given a replica flag of VMI and sometimes the cadets from this years enrollment will actually march from VMI and join in. While most spectators watching won't particularly notice this, we do take pride in portraying these units. As for who is in Command, it's usually worked out before hand by the event organizers, which ranges from the parent organization, the National Park Service, the American Civil War Preservation Society, all the way down to somebody owning a plot of land and inviting as many people as they can to come join in. Sometimes they all work together to put something on. And the logistical side (i.e. parking, vendors, permits, staff, security, etc).....about 300-500 people volunteering their time to put on a great event. Sometimes it all works out great and we have a fun time. Others not so well (I will point out the 150th First Manassas [Bull Run] event as being one of the worst events I've ever been to in my 28 years of reenacting. And the 135th Gettysburg as being one of the best ever.

[@simcityman81]

As for joining up, head out to an event, talk to some reenactors, get a feel for the various units out there, meet the people and see which unit suits you best. You may like Confederates and want to join up with the 8th North Carolina, 13th Tennessee or the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Louisiana with there baggy striped pants and red trimmed jackets. Or you may like the green uniforms of the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters (also known as Berdan's Sharpshooters). Or perhaps the bright red pants and stylish coats of the many zouave regiments. It goes on and on. But the best bit of advice I can give is NEVER buy anything until you've found the right home and/or you know exactly what you're doing otherwise you're just wasting money lol

[@simcityman81]

the War of 1812, so boring we didnt even name it lol just kidding.

[@simcityman81]

actually i was discussing this with somebody the other day and he told me that the battle of New Orleans and other skirmishes did "count" towards the war because the Treaty stipulated that it would not go into effect unto both sides had ratified it. which didnt happen until sometime late in 1815 i believe. but yes, we only call it that because for the US it started in 1812. I prefer to call it The American Revolution Part 2: Kickin some Brit ass lol

[@skipsassy1]

It's not a fairground attraction!

[@A_massive_wog]

Serious question? What's the point of Civil War re-enactments?

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

Lots of different reasons. A commitment to education is one reason, both for themselves as participants and for the public visitors. It's also a good escape from the modern world--camping with dozens of your friends and with hundreds or thousands of others is a centering experience.

[@tcwilliams1233]

You can see me close up I'm the guy with no hat on retreating

[@mikebarnett1007]

Seemed more like Pickett's walk. Is that authentic to the real battle? Not criticizing.I go to Olustee re-enactment in Florida as often as possible. I usually get very moved by re-enactments . There's just something about them that puts you back to the day it happened and you grieve for the loss of so many and also grieve for the lack of respect many show to the Southern fighting men.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

For most of the charge, the Confederates were at a walk; the field was about 2/3 of a mile across, so the men would have been tired if they ran it and their formations would have come across.

[@manualteirac9817]

I m maybe the only french who watch this video and i have a question. During the Sécession war, why the both side dont use large cavalery charge (maybe more than 3000 horses charge) like in europe during lot of century ? Did you have lake of horses and good horseman, does it was too much expensive ? Both side had brave warriors. Secession war is not very knowing in Europe. Sorry my english. Vive les USA.

[@d3eztrickz]

+Manu Alteirac Cavalry would be decimated by rifle and musket fire if they were to perform a charge head-first into troops. Cavalry was used as a disruption and flanking force. More horses died in the civil war than soldiers. By the end of the war a horse was worth quite a bit and could not be thrown away with risky actions.

[@manualteirac9817]

d3eztrickz Hum ok, but for take Artillery position by rear it will be usefull. Ofcourse not in front. So Horses was use at 80% like (reco/scout) units, right ? Thank for your answer.

[@d3eztrickz]

+Manu Alteirac Cavalry WAS used in the traditional sense that you are suggesting. But because they were a mobile force, they would often ride "around" the enemy to the back lines and try to cut off supply lines and capture valuable cargo's. Jeb Stuart was the famous Confederate calvary commander. He was actually miles behind Union lines when the battle of Gettysburg started. This very much angered R.E. Lee because the cavalry was most valuable because it was the "eyes" of an army. Cavalry could scout ahead and tell the Generals where the enemy was most densely concentrated or where they were weak. If you haven't researched much on this war I suggest you look up George Custer and Jeb Stuart. Cavalry made all the head-lines in the Newspapers during the war. They would do daring tasks and maraude through enemy lines. Sorry if I have used some large words that are hard for you to understand. Bonne journée :)

[@manualteirac9817]

d3eztrickz Thank you d3eztrickz. I hunderstand. I have a friend in San Francisco how can tell me more about US soldiers life during civil war, next time i will go. bonne journée à toi aussi.

[@KOT268]

Rebel yell! The South will rise again!

[@tinysaxon3826]

Absolutely breath taking, if I was in those time I would of been a Confederate!!

[@jphil-mk8bw]

What’s the deal with their rifles, where’d they get them

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

They're usually bought from sporting good stores or period vendors called "sutlers."

[@MrReded69]

Unfortunately, the event was disrupted when some Alt-History fanatic showed up on the Union flank and began cranking off blanks with a Gatling gun! He was dragged off chanting, "Admit it! It would be cooler with Gatling guns!" (just kidding!)

[@johnhelton9533]

Is it all scripted or do people just go with it? When they die I mean

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

People usually "take a hit" when they run out of ammunition or just get tired. Or, in this case, they know they're supposed to take high casualties, so people just drop whenever they feel like it.

[@mentalcase9294]

I would like to reenact but, I don't know where to start, what to do, or where to go.

[@alberte.3059]

Start off with a big pocket of money...Then convince your wife the new house can wait for your childish whims...

[@aylaschlegel558]

@@alberte.3059 Don't know if you'll see this or not but I'd start by asking around. If you can find someone leaving the hobby or just has a lot of extra stuff you can get a full kit for cheap. It's what I did and I managed to get a full uniform and rifle for $600.

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

Look for units or events in your area! Reach out to them; all units are always looking for more people and will be happy to loan you stuff. Don't let the upfront costs scare you off; it looks like a lot of money at first, but the stuff you buy lasts for a long time and you'll get a lot of use out of it.

[@johnnyreb1544]

great video but the negativity about the hobby dying is a little old. All hobbies have their ups and downs. Maybe instead of focusing on this "decline", you should find ways to interact with the public and get people to join.

[@BeselerSimRacing]

Wish my group had went to the BGA event instead of the pathetic GAC event.

[@MrTaylor6422]

Reply to Ngu0061. Every Five years is best for a National Event.

[@simcityman81]

But about every 2-4 months if you're really into it or dedicated lol

[@CHURCHISAWESUM]

Apparently, Confederates turn into zombies when they survive a bad charge xD

[@dakotaharvey4693]

In the real civil war they never stopped in front of the Yankees

[@D5quared91]

I'd imagine the confederate wouldn't have been so heavy set and old at the real Picket's charge?

[@2000rayc]

D5quared91 yes lol

[@boone674]

+D5quared91 I imagine not. But if you want to see this size of a reenactment, its going to be there. With those standards the hobby would die.

[@boone674]

+D5quared91 The hobby is already dying. That doesnt help

[@riograndeboyg2018]

Plantation owners were exempt from the Confederate draft, leaving the fighting to the poor, barefoot boys. Truly shameful.

[@charliewood1680]

And the sad thing is the poor barefoot boys wernt slave owners they just stepped up to answer the call of their nation like the north did

[@user-im6fy4qp6m]

the war was about taxes, and the rich send the poor to fight for them. nothing has changed in 200 years.

[@maryangselyob840]

And we are tasked to perform a great contribution of american people to our country!☺so please help me😢😢

[@williamdingwell9191]

This doesnt look like the 150th I was it...

[@thecivilwarhistorian]

There were two events--this was the first (last weekend in June). There was another the first weekend in July.

[@RockySheperd]

The South Will Rise Again

[@ReconstructedYankee1882]

Well you don't mess with the good ole 69th New York mate u especially don't attack the enemy if they have the high ground mate 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Pickett and Lee should have listened to obi wan and what he said to Anakin that's why I name cars after union generals and I just named my Dodge 69 charger the general Grant number 18 instead there's a union flag on the roof and a Chevy V8 engine can't catch me sheriff Roscoe p Coltrane hahahaha and miss Martha Farnsworth will regret that she'd beguiled Cpl. John "Mcb" McBurney to make the Columbus blue jackets loose tonight and that ain't gonna happen Mrs Farnsworth is just jealous of why the Columbus blue jackets are named after the union army anyway good luck loosing against obi wan

[@TheStonedstone]

They should be slimmed down before participating in battle :). In Civil War were no fat soldiers, and civilians also. And where is "Rebel Yell"?

[@boone674]

+TheStonedstone I imagine not. But if you want to see this size of a reenactment, its going to be there. With those standards the hobby would die.

[@boone674]

+TheStonedstone The hobby is already dying. That doesnt help