Eyewitness to Devil's Den: Gettysburg 160

Garry Adelman and Kris White are back for their annual tour of Devil's Den at Gettysburg. #GettysburgTour
This video is part of our tour series commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. View the full series here: • Gettysburg Campaign: 1...
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[@GhostofSicklesleg]

I walked from The Peach Orchard to Devils Den in April, you don’t appreciate what a difficult walk it is. And couldn’t imagine it in July heat in a wool uniform and all the extra weight , and running as well!

[@Ray-vv4ey]

I did it in July, in full uniform ( Union, although like most, perhaps all, reenactors, I portray both Union and Confederate - it's history, folks, not politics) and accouterments, and was soaked to the skin ... and it wasn't raining. So, yep, we have no idea. I didn't march 30 miles that day, either.

[@travisbayles870]

I had Confederate ancestors who fought in both the Peach Orchard and Devils Den

[@scottishhellcat]

I was up there some years ago. 99 degrees the day we were at Devils Den. The next day 100 degrees and third day 101. We only thought we were escaping the Georgia heat. It followed us up the road. Locals told us that when left not to forget to take our weather with us.

[@scottishhellcat]

@@Ray-vv4ey I have a cousin in Missouri that reenacts both armies and once he was asked to do two lectures in one day. His biggest worry was being sure he was wearing the right coat for the right group. I will be down in Georgia reenacting a naval powder monkey, Confederate of course. Have a great Independence Day.

[@scottishhellcat]

@@travisbayles870 my ancestors were in the Peach Orchard with Porter Alexander. Ashland Virginia Artillery Woolfolk's Battery.

[@americanschweitzer45]

Absolutely love listening to Gary Adelmen tell these stories! Keep up the awesome videos Chris, Chris, Gary, Sara, Doug, Carol, Tim, Wayne, and some I’m sorry I can’t think of right now!

[@daytonlights-peterwine468]

I've been watching these videos on Gettysburg, on and off, for more than a year now, and this is one of the best I've seen. Beyond just information, but empathy for those lost during the fighting.

[@mattpiepenburg8769]

You two are simply the best. Another great mix of images, history and humanity. Thank you!

[@michaeleverett7247]

When you here the stories from the soldiers you quickly realise that there is no glory in war 😢

[@Hawkdoc]

My first view from Little Round Top onto Devil's Den was a like a Deja Vu experience. Hard to explain but amazing, at least to me.

[@takyram96]

Wow. Thank you for the moments of zen showing the beauty of the area juxtaposed against the description of the terrible battle and horrible death of so many. It really brings home the many reasons to preserve these areas. Thank you to NPS and the volunteers who worked so hard to do the repairs and clean up at Devil’s Den to make this area accessible to as many people as possible.

[@paulwatson.6634]

Is that not the slaughter pen , valley of the death is in front of LRT

[@jimmyjames9752]

SAVE OUR BATTLEFIELDS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@porchviewfarm2471]

I had about 10 minutes alone in Devils Den on the 140th. It was very intense.

[@mandyblush]

Thank you for all that you guys do for public education.

[@adampender2482]

They need all the help and overhaul they can get 😂

[@CrossTrain]

I could not possibly like this video more than I do! Thank you Garry and Kris!

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

Amazing… this video really got the point across the role that the topography here came into play here. Hood’s men had everything against them. But I bet defending the location was also no cake walk.

[@dalep6590]

Showing the battlefield landscape, with anecdotal experiences of the combatants. This is how it should be done. The landscape is of important interest to those of that are not in easy driving distance. We can read stories, anytime, from the library of Gettysburg books that are available. Hoping for visuals of Rose Woods and Hauck’s Ridge. Thank you for what you are doing.

[@heynowls3058]

Excellent work Garry and Chris. Ty.

[@Rick-Rarick]

Thank you for all your hard work!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thank you Kris and Gary for this wonderful video on Devils Den. On the fighting on July 2nd. 160 so far has been outstanding.💯👍

[@davidhurley2656]

Well done. Great mix of site tour with maps and photos etc.

[@patshier9668]

Thanks for sharing the Triangular Field with van Horne Ellis and the 124th NY Orange Blossoms. My favorite spot on the battlefield.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

As I always comment, top notch gentlemen. Makes me proud to be a member of ABT 💪

[@clandfaf]

The vast difference of death between the north and south is eye opening and tells a story in and of itself.

[@oortmist]

I like this video. It's great that you showed the human cost that happened in battle.

[@joelapp]

I kind of wish you could compile the videos into new playlists not just based on the year but the location. So we could choose to watch a set on just devils den or a set on Gettysburg 160. It might be interesting to binge watch just a location.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Here you go: www.battlefields.org/learn/videos-mapped

[@ulrikebaumann5534]

Day Two! Looking forward.

[@bullhead900]

Great content, thank you very much!

[@kraziivan_]

I remember these videos last year. Thanks for doing what you're doing.

[@SamuelTheHumanArm]

Visited Gettys burg last month was able to watch the sunset at devils den the first night it was beautiful and very peaceful

[@waltw4537]

Thanks very much. It's been too many years since we were on the battlefield. Your commentary brought back many memories. I'm always impressed by the writing skills of these veterans.

[@keithhuotari2571]

Thank you, guys!! Always love your videos, and greatly appreciate the effort you put in to bring these things to people.

[@kaycox19]

Wonderful video fellas...you both make the battle and people come alive!

[@RukiDance]

amazing content, thanks!

[@AcheronLV426]

Looking forward to Day 2, love the streams so far!

[@mattcarpenter8689]

Great Video Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸

[@iTz_Plewtoe]

MY 4th great grandfather was in the 142 PA Inf Vol and fought on the first day of Gettysburg

[@Sherman1862]

Always Awesome Content!!! I just bought a Hat, 2 Books, The ABFT Fleece, and Donated $100 to American Battlefield Trust!!! Keep up the Great Work!!!! : ) Yay!!! And Happy 4th of July, 2023 A.D. ; ) RIP Civil War Vets...

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks!

[@TheReckoningBeginsToday]

The Double D is a unreal geographic location minus the battle. Now add in the battle and its almost bizarre to imagine the slaughter against the beauty of the area.

[@RavenGent]

Well done. Devil's Den was a slow down for the Confederates as they push towards little round top. Eventually they were stopped and pushed back to where they started. I've also heard the story of a tourist seen the ghost of a Confederate Texas regiment soldier.

[@mikestacyemett5914]

Mark M. Smith in his Smell of Battle, Taste of Siege has a chapter on the smell of Gettysburg after the battle

[@joemabry9643]

Thank you.

[@larryrowe5259]

Of course being there in June july and August with 90 degrees heat will give you just a little more understanding of what they went through. I was there July 3, 1993 sitting on the angle at 3 pm. I had a bottle of cold water a kept with me all day. Just brutal.

[@HappySad0009]

We walked from the museum to the Devil’s Den and it was brutal.

[@Alex-ej4wm]

Day 2 let's go!!!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thank you!!

[@Gitarzan66]

As someone who grew up with Red Rocks minutes away I can say I get it. I understand why you guys dig your rocks there.

[@lizlittle1641]

Devil's Den is my favorite too.

[@user-xn8nr8cw8f]

My GGGrandfather fought with the 44th AL.

[@bradbalderson8172]

Good morning!

[@missmissy2490]

Thank you so very much!

[@joeritchie4554]

Such a scene of horror. I would not want to experience or see this battle. It would give you such bad ptsd.

[@ianblake815]

I was in Gettysburg once more than a decade ago I need to get back.

[@jwhite146]

my great-grandfather was at the northern end with the 6th La.

[@joeritchie4554]

I think Lee should not have attacked the Union army on July 2. The Union army was in too strong of a position to be able to overcome with a smaller army. Also, the topography is so difficult to overcome as the Union had the high ground.

[@TheLanise]

Thanks! Love your channels

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks for the donation!

[@johncadogan9450]

The photo of the body was moved around the area of Devils Den and photographed several times in different positions

[@legoman07219]

If you guys haven't done it yet, I'd love to watch a video debunking Cold Harbor myths. I realized I just don't know that much at all about that battle.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Search our page!

[@StabbinJoeScarborough]

On Fort Riley Kansas , in the 1st BDE area a great place to grab chow ..is the Devils Den !

[@randypick1]

Can't imagine the noise level of that battle.

[@Ray-vv4ey]

Garry, Any possibility that found- tomahawk found among the boulders could have been carried by a Reb? I've heard anecdotally they ( and probably Billy Yanks too) sometimes carried those, probably more for camp use than any other reason.

[@fwmarine]

I was at Devi's Den on the 160th, Saturday. Didn't see you.

[@forwheelinallday]

Is it just me or does anyone else hear a fife and drumming at around 19:27?

[@margiemorales3297]

I heard it too!

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

the 124th Ny 4th Maine and a few other regiments battle the oncoming texans and Flas, Ga AL, of Hood and Mclaws

[@wesleyreynolds14]

I was here last year

[@shanestahl8788]

I'm thankful for the park restorations, but should have waited until after 160.

[@Ray-vv4ey]

Per Park officials, the funding became available. If you know anything about government, you know you spend it when it's offered, or it WILL go away. The NPS has always been the "poor cousin" of government agencies, and so must take what it can get, when it can get it. Just as the soldiers did in the war, we have to grin and bear it. At least nobody's shootin' at us, lol.

[@JFreeze714]

Good show. Still not receiving the notification when they are prioritized.

[@margiemorales3297]

I appreciate all that you are teaching, but please if you could pan the camera a little slower when you are showing the span of terrain, to prevent motion sickness to your viewers. I couldn't watch that portion and I love the view!

[@10CrazyGlue]

Question about pictures taken after the battle. After all eyewitness accounts of the days of battle, I would expect to see a lot more dead in post battle pictures than are shown. Is there a clear reason for this? The photographer was sure to want to get the most dramatic scenes of battle, seeing how he even manipulated bodies. For there to be such a massive clean-up doesn't make sense to me due to the logistics of such an undertaking & body count. The only thing I could think would be that they didn't want to show such body counts for moral reasons. Great job with these videos! Thanks for putting them out.

[@richardboli482]

Heard sharp shooter was stage by picture taker afterwards of the battle

[@thomasbedell4770]

Frassinito showed that in his famous book placing the position of the camera in many famous Gettysburg photos.

[@travisbayles870]

Two of my Confederate ancestors fought there

[@brucedunn4010]

There needs to be more confederate memorials at Gettysburg.

[@shiningstaer]

One of your recent videos was made private. Or was it released early?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Yes, the resolution was off, but we will post it properly later

[@lindsays4483]

If possible could you list the sources from the accounts of the removal of the dead from Devils Den. Would like to read them.

[@Joshua-rb2hv]

Where can I buy that book u have in this video?

[@ryansutter5869]

I'm thinking about taking a trip to Gettysburg the first week of September. Do you think Little Round Top will be open by then to walk around on?

[@MorgansRaiders23]

I don't believe it is scheduled to reopen until next year. I thought I heard a ranger mention they hope to be finished prior to the 161st anniversary.

[@ritahelengregory5337]

No, LRT won't be open until next summer. I want to visit LRT too.

[@johnzajac9849]

If rebel artillery shells hit cattle in that area, then did rebel shells also reach LRT?

[@Ray-vv4ey]

Also noticed, lol, your cameras are working, live, in the Triangular Field. Hmmmm

[@TSimo113]

Why is the chain link fence there? I hope they will be removing that soon.

[@mpista7182]

audio is messed up

[@Dale-qi9uy]

There was video civil war combat parts of it talked about culps hill and it was said there a creek running around backside of culps hill u know anything about that

[@raymondsuarez4036]

Is little round top open to visit I know work was being done on the hill

[@theMasterChiefRules]

27:19 you were closer the first time. Sepulcher is pronounced, “sep-uhl-ker”

[@petaniemas7417]

Hello Present, uncle

[@kenanacampora]

48th Alabama would have been where I was...up Little Round Top under Oates and Hoods Division....if born 180 years ago. Would the HomeGuard call you a yellowbelly and whip you in the town square if you did not go? Thank God my leg hasnt been amputated with no laudenum and a little sip of whiskey with a bite stick.

[@rodgeroxie8459]

Where the confederate sharpshooter. Was set up by Matthew Brady. He had somebody get a confederate soldier and set him up. The rifle that was beside. The soldier has no scope. As sharp shooters on both sides would’ve had on their rifles. So research more in depth what you said is wrong.

[@McNair39thNC]

Garry can’t stand for anyone else to be the center of attention. Has to shove his thumb out to be seen 🤣 Please just let Kris do these, please!

[@bobbyl6972]

Always gotta be a Negative Nancy in the comments huh? You win today. Keep your dumb comments to yourself. Garry is the best!!!!

[@tommroz5539]

Awesome!!!!

[@DA-bp8lf]

The dream team!! KRIS AND GARRY! Great stuff guys! As always, thank you!!