Battle of Gettysburg | The Last Stand of The 16th Maine | Oak Ridge | Project Past History Vlog

Hold your ground at all costs! In this episode we explore Oak Ridge and follow in the footsteps of a Maine regiment that was sacrificed to allow nearly 16,000 Union soldiers to retreat and fight another day. This regiment is the 16th Maine and they were commanded by Colonel Charles W. Tilden. The 16th Maine held their ground as long as they could before pulling back to a nearby railroad cut. The remaining members of the 16th Maine began to tear their colors into pieces to avoid disgracing their unit and in doing this, they deprived the CSA forces of capturing the flags of the United States and the regiment.
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[@hornet7288]

Great video! A lot of bravery to hold a posotion regardless of the cost. Especially with a heavy enemy presence. These were some tough men and boys back then

[@ProjectPast1565]

Couldn’t imagine seeing walls of confederate infantry bearing down on your position. They were a different kind of tough then.

[@DaveSCameron]

Makes you think doesn't it, you're amongst your brothers who are as petrified as you are and its almost like a vile game of chicken but you don't have the possibility of pulling out at the last minute! We've so much more to be grateful for than we can ever know. 👍 #ourhistory

[@ProjectPast1565]

@@DaveSCameron couldn’t have said it better myself. 👍

[@jeffreyblack9493]

Great video, I do have a suggestion. I wish you added the relatively new painting of the 16th Maine by Steve Noon. In this painting we gain a fresh perspective of how the sixteenth got outflanked

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks. Dang, I wasn’t aware of a painting. I did numerous google searches and didn’t find one. I’ll check it out.

[@stevenrisso5535]

I like your presentations, you delve into little known battles from those days at Gettysburg. Great job and keep up your good works

[@ProjectPast1565]

I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for watching

[@davidlavin3492]

Stumbled across your videos as a civil war nerd. Well produced, and very informative. New subscriber. Appreciate your work!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching and for your feedback.

[@kanderson2145]

Excellent presentation. Thank you very much!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@lthom5158]

Never heard the story of the flag! Great video!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Glad I could share it with you. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@rc59191]

That's pretty sad reminds me of that scene in Zulu Dawn when the British Soldiers knew they were finished so they sent the few men they had left to save the regimental colour's.

[@nimitz1739]

Anybody who’s into the Civil War has to make the trip to Gettysburg! It’s a beautiful place and you just get the vibes of what happened there

[@ProjectPast1565]

Agreed. It’s such a powerful and amazing place. I love it

[@malafunkshun8086]

There were many legendary ‘olelo (stories) from Gettysburg. And some survivors were able to turn their ‘olelo into legends (e.g. Chamberlain). This particular ‘olelo, however, has to be among the greatest unsung stories of the Battle. Mahalo for singing that tale. Aloha 😊🇺🇸🙏🏼🤙🏼👏🏼

[@ProjectPast1565]

It’s crazy how overlooked this story is. I’ve rarely heard about the 16th Maine. Such an incredible act of bravery.

[@DaveSCameron]

Most grateful for your work and passion here, I'm an amateur historian and live in England so as you can imagine I've no shortage of history sites and perhaps the one which remains the most poignant and emotional is the Western Front however I've always had a fascination with your civil war and you bring home what appalling and futile carnage was played out during those ever more diabolical years. Keep them coming please and best wishes 👍 🍀 🇬🇧 🇺🇸#OurHistory

[@ProjectPast1565]

Oh gosh I can only imagine how much history you have there. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Got plenty more on the way. Lots of lessons to learn from history.

[@DaveSCameron]

@@ProjectPast1565 You're a star 🌟, 📚

[@TheHistoryWonderer]

Another well done video. Great series.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Really appreciate that and I’m glad you’re enjoying it! More coming soon! 🤙

[@robertspecht1911]

Very informative about the repeat. A lot had been said about how the Union was holding of Rose to the North but nothing ever said who and how they retreated back to Gettysburg.

[@DustinWiseM1]

Are you telling us that Joshua Chamberlain wasn’t the only resident of Maine??? Great Video and presentation. The men of the 16th definitely deserve the mention and accolades you presented

[@ProjectPast1565]

He definitely gets a ton of publicity for his actions. The 16th Maine’s story grabbed my attention for obvious reasons. The 17th Maine also showed up in a huge way in the Wheat field.

[@kenhendricksen7642]

I have an original copy of the 16th Maine Regiment that a friend gave me years ago, Frank Wiggin is from my home town of Limestone Maine!!!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing!

[@kenwelsh455]

Marvellous stuff.

[@ProjectPast1565]

I appreciate you watching

[@ACupPlayz]

Really good content appreciated it

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching!

[@conradnelson5283]

Nice presentation. I wonder how many of those soldiers survived the war?

[@ProjectPast1565]

I’m not sure honestly. Thanks for watching!

[@benjaminrush4443]

Another lost story now told of Gettysburg. Thanks.

[@ProjectPast1565]

I was luckily enough to come across this story doing research for my trip. I’m glad I got to share it. Thanks for watching.