Battle of Gettysburg | Overrun at the Peach Orchard | 73rd NY Infantry | Project Past

The fight at the Peach Orchard was the site of some of the bloodiest fighting at Gettysburg. In this episode explore the Peach Orchard and walk in the footsteps of the 73rd New York Infantry. The 73rd New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment of Union Army in the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in New York City in May 1861, originally under the designation the Fourth Excelsior Regiment, as a Zouave regiment. Drawn from the ranks of the city's many volunteer fire companies, the unit was known alternately as the Second Fire Zouaves, after the 11th New York was known as the First Fire Zouaves. The 73rd New York Infantry was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Major Michael Burns. This regiment would see intense fighting at the Peach Orchard on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Within minutes, almost half the regiment would become casualties while fighting against Barksdale’s brigade.
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[@NoOneNoWhere72]

Just found your video, great information. Every couple of years I research my husband’s G(c5) grandfather of the NY 74th Infantry. Frederick Garnett was one of the officers of the 74th injured at Gettysburg just north of the Peach Orchard. Your video comes the closest to letting me know what he may have went through there. Thank you for your excellent explanation of what happened here. Next summer we are planning to visit Gettysburg.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for sharing your story and I’m glad I was able to provide some information for you. I appreciate the kind words and for you watching.

[@kzeich]

Love the music in the intro

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@shawnp6653]

Fascinating - thank you.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching!

[@b2l421]

The Peach Orchard must of had some very colorful brigades during the battle.

[@ProjectPast1565]

The Zouaves are always sticking out like a sore thumb. But I love their style

[@cazman.1957]

You continue to enlighten us with excellent videos and historic facts. You interchanging historic maps with actual video of the locations present appearance makes your videos a must see. I put you right up there with the Historic Traveler as excellent presenters and KZbinrs. I have saved every one of your Project Past videos. Keep up the great work.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Really appreciate the kind words and I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos. Many more videos on the way! The History Traveler has some great content.

[@timhyde5677]

Another excellent video, thanks! I plan on making a trip to Gettysburg in May or June and your videos provide ideas for places to stop off the normal tour stops.👍

[@ProjectPast1565]

Appreciate that! I’d love to go back sometime next year if it’s around that time we should def meet up.

[@ThatsSoRaven340]

Great Video, really enjoying the channel.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thank you! More on the way! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@ThatsSoRaven340]

@@ProjectPast1565 no problem!

[@DustinWiseM1]

Another great video!! I overlooked and/or rushed so many different sites and monuments when I was out there a couple years ago. Videos like this make me want to go back and take a closer look. Thank you for this video and keep up the good work🇺🇸

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks man! So many stories within this massive battle. I really enjoy finding these unique regiments or stories and sharing them. Little puzzle pieces that make up the entire battle. Glad to hear you’re enjoying them!

[@HistorySavior1941]

Awesome! Great, Great video! I need to go back soon. Headed in DC in February so May hit Gettysburg again. This is one of most favorite places. Awesome job as always brother! Keep them coming!

[@ProjectPast1565]

I absolutely love Gettysburg. This was my first time and I definitely need to go back sometime soon. As always, thanks for the support and taking the time to watch.

[@mustlovedogs272]

The Mississippi monument at the spot where they launched their attack is one of the most captivating in the park. The painting of Barksdale, hat off and using it to wave his men forward during the attack is also an inspirational piece. If your videos had by their title ( Union Perspective) then I would not leave comments. However, there’s a need for glaring omissions, etc. to be called out when no such explanation is in the title.

[@ProjectPast1565]

It literally says the 73rd NY infantry in the title and I went over their actions and why I covered them. The video description also explains we are walking in the footsteps of the 73rd NY. You’ll find in my videos I often show the perspectives of both armies the best I can. I agree with you on the monument. It’s beautiful. However at the time of this video I didn’t have the time to visit that portion of the battlefield.

[@mustlovedogs272]

@@ProjectPast1565 Well, hey, obviously your ancestors were Union men. Obviously, mine were not. Mine were all with Tennessee units and none were with Lee, always in the Army of Tennessee. I wish you well.

[@ProjectPast1565]

To my knowledge today, I don’t have any ancestors in the Union or Confederacy. I just love learning about military history. I touched on the Army of the Tennessee in my Franklin and Nashville videos. The 3rd Florida has a company from my current home in St Augustine.