Early Failures | History on Location | Vicksburg - 1

The first in a series exploring the locations associated with the Union attempts to take the stronghold of Vicksburg during the American Civil War. In this episode, we talk about the significance of Vicksburg, the early attempts by the Navy to take the city, Pemberton's defensive plan, Sherman's failed attack at Chickasaw Bayou, and Grant's failed Canal to bypass the guns.
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[@stuffwithsoph8264]

The wholesome dad energy in the original content is one of the best parts

[@jer1234ish]

This is extremely well done! The lack of jarring edits remind me of lindybeige and his excellent content. I’m a fan of your usual stuff but this is a really good change of pace

[@barbaros99]

Needs to work on his scholar's cradle. :)

[@wetbreadstickcapo8507]

He just needs to learn the standard scholar's cradles

[@Mathadar]

Agreed. As a fan of Lindybeige and yourself, kudos for the well put together video.

[@noxel99]

You really stepped up the editing on these on location vids, i love the reference pictures and maps! Keep up the good work Chris.

[@graciefelker6861]

I’m a Vicksburg local (lived here all my life) and I thought this was a great video, well done!! I even learned a few things I didn’t know!

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

As many documentaries I see and things I read about the battle, you just can't appreciate the terrain until you actually see it (video or not). Thank you!

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Absolutely

[@rootintootincowboy988]

Your excitement and enthusiasm really shows as you present this history. The fact that you love this stuff makes it so much easier to learn and so much more fun to watch. I love it! Can’t wait for the upcoming parts :)

[@TheFranchiseCA]

Capturing Vicksburg was the key, leading to massive economic disruption for the CSA while providing an economic boost for the Midwest and logistical support for the US Army in the South. But focusing on Virginia makes the war look more even for a longer period and minimizes the attention given to the best generalship from the Union Army and the worst from the CSA.

[@michaelaburns734]

That's the point of Lincoln wanted to cut off the supply lines from the Southern States which would cause a 2 prong front. North West and South West. CSA would struggled severely over time.

[@cnewton1185]

Wonderful video! I live on the Louisiana side about a mile from Grant's Canal. This is the most accurate video about our area that I've seen. You can definitely tell that this is your passion! Thanks and congrats!

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Awesome! Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@benwilsonMMA]

I think this is your best vlog yet! Loved the scene when your walking toward the camera it reminded me of a professional documentary

[@bernardopena1601]

Been to Vicksburg 4 times. I'd say it's the Lost Cause movement that made the Eastern Theater of war the center of attention and study. Many were convinced that R.E.Lee came within a hair of total victory, based on that mentality. Truth is that the critical central portion of the Confederacy slipped into Union control early on making things truly difficult.

[@Rayrandhy]

I hope someday you gonna travel the whole world to see and learn all the historical site in this earth. Keep up the good work mister. Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@3ducksinamansuit]

I totally agree that this campaign showed the greatness of U.S. Grant as a commander.

[@tylerwright9603]

I think it's so important for someone like you to show us these battlefields And monuments so we can appreciate what history took place in our country. So thank you for that. I always learn something new in your videos.

[@courtneymayfield3380]

I really enjoyed your video and want to thank you for visiting my hometown and showcasing it. I hope you had a wonderful stay!

[@henroik83]

I was just at Vicksburg earlier this month. This was super neat to watch after having been there

[@CommonSwindler]

This is superb content. I have been to Vicksburg three times now and I well-versed in the Civil War, but I am truly stupefied by the breadth knowledge you bring to the table. This channel is fast becoming a treasure.

[@mcpossum]

I just found your channel yesterday. Reacting to Oversimplified. And I've binged watched on and off all day. From one history lover to an other; you are just what the doctor ordered 🙂

[@sharijones113]

This was awesome! I'm from Yazoo City. My parents and sisters live in Vicksburg. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. This has always been interesting to me.

[@joemarshburn8295]

This is some really high quality content, looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@ssgcringe5978]

Bravo, Sir! This was a great watch. Can’t wait for the next!

[@nickshaffer9961]

Thanks very much for bringing this. I’ve never been to the Vicksburg area so now seeing the videos helps give a better understanding of it all. Can’t wait for part 2!!

[@ChubbyPirateGamer513]

Great stuff. Great job editing too. Looking forward to see the rest

[@bigbusinessman3178]

The presentation is amazing. Amazing man!

[@flounded8656]

You make great content and remind me of one of my favorite history teachers, keep it up!

[@willemschutz3824]

Thanks for the amazing content I enjoy it. Thanks for making my day.

[@jamesearly8518]

This is great! I look forward to more!

[@saiien2]

Perfect video again. Thank you for these videos. I love your content.

[@MrMOd3RnW4rF4R3]

Thank you for doing this, it's really nice to see your passion behind history. I myself am not well versed on the intricacies but thoroughly enjoy learning and being exposed to all sides of such. I've been watching you for a while now and have enabled ads for your channel as I will do my part to support you for what you do. God bless you brother and keep up the nice work.

[@FINGERB4NGING]

Reading a biography on Grant and JUST finished the chapter regarding Vicksburg. Incredible timing. And amazing video as always!!

[@Frostee968]

Dang I live near Vicksburg I can’t believe I missed you!!

[@Dawker]

I only watched your reaction videos, I decided to watch an actual vlog through history and I regret not watching this part of your content sooner. It was a great video

[@electeng6481]

Now that's a different perspective. Great job 👍👍👍

[@Andrew_Young]

Your videography is ON POINT in this video! HUGE improvement! Love the drone shots especially!

[@andzaaa]

Amazing informative content. Thank you very much!

[@NuJack77]

This is the video I've been waiting for since 1973 (When I 1st learned of the Battle of Vicksburg in grade school). Back then, there was not a lot of info on it in Michigan. Please keep making these.

[@DaMathias]

When you see the actual landscape and terrain of the battlefield, it really makes you appreciate the generals and how they conducted their operations.

[@defendska2158]

Enjoyed this. Thanks for what you do

[@philliphopkins6903]

Absolutely brilliant content 👍

[@bigredracecar27]

My god this is good. Your original content is really starting to grow on me

[@dbach1025]

Great job, Chris. Vicksburg is one of the battles I just don't know a whole lot about. Looking forward to rest b

[@Jonny_Martell]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin. Hands down!

[@theoldmanscantina8931]

Great video, you do an amazing job.

[@vareckthehistoricaldemon196]

Great video Chris! Kinda trippy knowing that im just off camera in some of these clips lol

[@sagepeters1054]

As much as I like his reaction videos these on sight historical videos are just amazing. Well done!

[@HurricaneDitka55]

Really nice video. The drone footage adds a lot to your commentary.

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[@viggowiin]

Absoulutely brilliant

[@samlindell4213]

No dislikes! You truly have made a great community.

[@TribeTaz]

Very nice video. Going to love this series. I noticed your t shirt. I have an ancestor, on my dad's side of the family, in the 20th Ohio by the name of Stephen Myers. Thank you for sharing this video

[@griffinhunt2692]

Wowww, that opening view of the river is gorgeous! These history on location videos just keep getting better!

[@calvinkeinath6955]

Vicksburg is the one major battle location I haven’t been to yet, and with a move coming this fall, I doubt it will happen any time this year. Happy though to experience it vicariously through this series, at least until I can get down there in person

[@williamowsley9771]

Great work. Thanks!

[@thecataphract6006]

you did a amazing job man!

[@duke3987]

I feel like I'm watching a documentary. Love it.

[@mitchellfrauendorf8576]

Awesome video, very cool information - what’s that wonderful guitar song at the end?! Keep up the great work

[@frogofbrass382]

this is really well done.

[@jacksonperez5615]

Incredible video

[@JoeBoat0T]

I literally just went to Vicksburg right before you got there.

[@CodyChepa88]

Wish i could have been there. Keep up the good work 💪

[@RetroKiDD98]

I always love to learn history about my state

[@bill_benjamin]

Really cool!

[@TribleNerd]

not gonna lie. I kind of like these as much as the reaction videos. I want to see more.

[@michaelaburns734]

Yeah that was a key state crossing between The USA and CSA Armies. A beautiful place with bogs.

[@Rainy_mage]

I have been to this park so many times, I wish I would have known you were coming.

[@aboutthat1440]

As a kid we had many picnics in that park. I haven't been there in decades it seems. Just pass by often when I lived there.

[@noahburger7804]

Really interesting as s history buff im suprised I never heard of this ,but I might in APUSH this year.

[@blue-pi2kt]

This is sensational and I'm not ordinarily into this aspect of military history.

[@Frost73268]

I just came back from the Glorietta Pass Battlefield has some great views and looks very different from how it looked during the battle, wish I could go to some in the east

[@isaacbobjork7053]

Oh yes that's right, it is Louisiana on the other side, at first I thought it was Arkansas but Vicksburg is further down the river than I remembered

[@jonporter1233]

I live like 5 miles from the headwaters of the Mississippi... it ain't just down there that it's low. We had a really dry summer.

[@cyan1153]

I need a part 2 of Vicksburg!

[@jeffreyevans5983]

I was there less than two months ago, awesome battle field.

[@ajayjobanbhatti]

Loved it

[@ChuckG92]

I really need to go. I had about six relatives in Co. G, 56th GA and my more famous relative States Rights Gist died there.

[@fullcody1]

my basic training units motto was a left over from this battle, "first at Vicksburg" at the time i thought it was from ww2 i assumed it was a french or german town. loads of units get disbanded after wars its cool to see some still hanging around, repurposed for other things etc.

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

That's the 13th Infantry Regiment! I mention that in an upcoming video

[@bartholomus9548]

One of my 6th great grandfathers served in the 7th Kentucky infantry and was Kia at vicksburg

[@johndoe-fq7ez]

5:49 ugh I can physically feel that hot southern swampy air just by looking at it

[@johnaugsburger6192]

Thanks

[@heartoftherepresentativere6101]

Video quality is great

[@noahgarfield4643]

I’m going there tomorrow!

[@williamowsley9771]

Looking forward to the next part. The drone works great. Awesome addition to the arsenal. Off topic, but do you think you might ever do a reaction bit on either The Crossing or the John Adams miniseries? I thought Adams was really well done. Paul Giamatti was excellent as usual. So was the rest of the cas. It's historically accurate while at the same time taking liberties (no pun intended) with the particulars.

[@joeliao7776]

OMGGG cant wait (huge fan)

[@Fentanylrecognition]

Same!

[@swampyankee]

Visited some time ago... my first impression was that Vicksburg is still under siege by the Union in that the park service surrounds the city.

[@phantomtitan9792]

You have a really awesome shirt. 👍

[@Histography1453]

You should visit the San Jacinto battlefild and monument in Texas.

[@keeganpercyruss7843]

thanks for this info will us it for a exam im not from us

[@pacificostudios]

I don't know yet if you mention it, but the real importance of Vicksburg came from the railroad that crossed the Mississippi there. During the Civil War, there was no bridge, but there was still a railroad going east to the deep South, and west into Louisiana. Unsurprisingly, the Confederates gave up these few river miles last along the entire Mississippi, from Cairo to the Gulf of Mexico.

[@Sean-nr3ns]

I was in the US Army, and a General having his men dig a canal that would never be used to prevent laziness all while causing casualties is classic Army….

[@ninjaviking4073]

I agree. I feel like Vicksburg doesn't get enough credit.

[@franzkafka77]

New Orleans struck a deal to stay in business, giving up, hardly firing a shot. Natchez surrendered almost immediately. Vicksburg capitulated to the forces of famine, not gunfire or shelling, after a brutal seige of 47 days inflicted by Grant's sheer will. The people of Vicksburg refused to give up the fight. They were metal, tested by history, now have become immortal.

[@kimjongun5538]

Amazing content entertaining and also your learning nice channel

[@asweettooth1288]

Great job on the editing. Best I think yet. This Pemberton the same that was responsible for the Wilmington defense? Lee even stated secind to Vicksburg, Wilmington was more vital than any other supply avenue. Just curious if it was this Pemberton that was responsible for the strong defenses built there?

[@ernestchoi4464]

Great video. brings back memories in Mississippi. Just watch out for those lovely Mississippi mosquitos and gnats. They will eat you alive. BTW, do they still hang $50 on the dartboards at the pubs? 🤔

[@dc-bueno.2262]

Oh man i really wish i could have seen it how it was when the campaign took place

[@Dinguskhan5003]

Louisiana gang

[@niek3212]

Have you ever seen UsefulCharts's ''Timeline of World History | Major Time Periods & Ages'' video? I think it would be an interesting one to react to. Anyways keep up the good work!

[@smurfblue3751]

imagine you are marching in a bayou .You have to deal with gators snakes and other predators and the enemy you also have to deal with disease, what a crazy time

[@DevillForce]

You should watch Cost of Concordia made by the Internet Historian!

[@codystout5353]

I am planning a trip to Shiloh

[@dustyvanbrocklin4731]

Have been to Vicksburg multiple times one of the most beautiful places on earth. The battlefield is masterfully maintained y the Park Service.