General Otho Strahl at the Battle of Franklin

[@ginajessie425]

Thank you! Otho Strahl was an ancestor on my grandmother's side. We've had the opportunity to visit and we receive the Dispatch Magazine from the Franklin Trust. We truly enjoy the history that continues to be shared.

[@brad238899]

I grew up in Franklin and while I'm related to many Confederates I can't help but have a disgust for my ancestors and others supporting slavery so much they were willing to kill and to die. I'm eternally grateful to the Union for freeing the ancestors of many who would become my friends, classmates, coworkers and neighbors and for fighting to preserve the Union. I love the United States and can't fathom how life would be separated from her and how horrible it would be to live in a nation where government supported slavery still existed. God bless America and those who fought to create and preserve her.

[@bjohnson515]

I think you should revisit all the things in play at that moment in history. For example, TN refused to secede when the Deep South states, states that clearly seceded due to slavery, had seceded. You should ask "Why did TN refuse to secede at that point in time?" Then what changed and what compelled TN to secede (as did VA AR and NC)? If TN was all about slavery, they would have seceded with SC and the others. It did not....not until Lincoln required TN to make war on the Deep South did TN say....no we will not...forcing their secession.

[@jimmythoma4483]

Great job! Can’t wait for another awesome video like this. Thanks

[@richardglady3009]

Great description. You made it easy to follow a very complicated battle. I can see why you are a guide at Franklin. I visited Franklin in 2012. You brought back a lot of memories…thanks.

[@johnstarnes6570]

Excellent illustration of BOF and this great General. Been to BOF three times and can't wait to get back there. I've been traveling the war trail for 32 years. Enjoyed every bit of it.

[@joelsmith6512]

VERY MUCH ENJOYED THIS SIR, THESE BRAVE MEN DESERVE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR THEIR COURAGE AND SACRIFICE. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

[@gregtaylor8310]

Excellent video. My great grandfather fought with the 111th Ohio in the adjacent Union position. I'm always on the lookout of Ancestry DNA ancestors on either side.

[@TheBattleofFranklinTrust]

Thanks for watching, Greg.

[@louamato6332]

Wow. Top notch walkthru. I would watch this for every general killed at this battle. Thank you for posting.

[@paulwallschlaeger3054]

Outstanding Sir. You brought that part of the battle to life. I could see the events come to life in my mind. Thank you

[@pegrathwol]

Outstanding job Franklin Trust. Really nice interpretation. I'm surprised and saddened at the amount of development right around the battlefield. Keep doing your best to preserve what's left!

[@stephenburns3678]

Excellent research and video. Thank you so much.

[@bryanthomasson7522]

Well done! Keep it up. Franklin is my favorite site to visit and I have been there many times.

[@rdint]

Really liked the way you used past and present day comparison in the video.

[@airborneinfantry23]

Love the videos! Also noticed the 2nd squad light Infantry tattoo if I saw right. I definitely got that prior service vibe from you. Good stuff

[@Vanstorian]

Yessir. Thats correct and good eye. 😁

[@lbl9066]

Great presentation, thank u.

[@andygossard4293]

Good job. Pat Cleburne was one of the South's very top heroes, but Gist , Strahl and Granbury all very valiant.

[@MacheteCrunk]

not a single person on the side of slavery was a "hero" my own family of slave owners who fought in the war are proof of that....do not forget WHY this happend....slaves....people as property....never again

[@markfinley8921]

Excellent video. Although General Strahl was born in the North, he chose to fight for the South because both of his grandmothers had been raised in the South and, through their strong influence, he became an ardent supporter of states' rights. I'm proud to say I'm a distant relative of General Otho French Strahl. “General Strahl was a model character, and it was said of him that in all the war he was never known to use language unsuited to the presence of ladies.”

[@MacheteCrunk]

you a the descendant of a scumbag who died trying to get the "right" to "own people" NEVER forget that. My family fought and DIED for the south tooo, I will NEVER be proud of them....why are you?

[@travisbayles870]

My great great grandfather and great great great uncle both in the 32nd Tennessee Infantry fought under him at Franklin

[@jimhopkins1557]

Outstanding, thankyou.

[@byronrudrow7938]

Very well done!

[@eb1684]

What did each side do with their wounded right after the fighting stopped?

[@johnmonroe7378]

Great job!

[@phildyrtt6433]

Thank you so much.

[@unbreakable7633]

I believe it was Strahl who turned to his Tennesseans just before they made their charge, "Boys, this will be short but deadly."

[@mattfaulk8724]

The more I learn about the battle of Franklin, the more it seems like Picketts charge and the Confederates knew it before going in. Charge of the light brigade level.

[@mchristophertodd]

Great material, and I admire your energy and enthusiasm. Slow it down just a little to give more time to digest what you're saying.

[@philkaiser6025]

That's what your "Pause" button is for! Use it instead of complaining!

[@tennesseebrigadeanv1523]

Excellent.

[@dan7389]

Lt Daniel Webster McDannald Co I 44th Missouri Infantry Brother Of My GGGrandfather John Thomas McDannald jr

[@dan7389]

Pvt William Henry Harrison Villyard Co B 8th Battalion Georgia Infantry Gist Brigade

[@johnzajac9849]

'Strahl' is the German word for, beam or ray.