Gettysburg's Forgotten Failed Charge | History Traveler Episode 153

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Thanks

[@spencercumm907]

the fact that they don't teach you this in school is just showing how much American history has been suppressed

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Well, hopefully this channel can serve as a supplement that people can share 🙂

[@tugboat25]

J.D., your Gettysburg series has been phenomenal. I know you have a wide area of interests but I do hope you keep hitting Civil War battlefields as you continue your journey through history. Thanks for the work you've put in, it's appreciated. Cheers.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I’ll be bouncing around after this but will always circle back to the Civil War.

[@bradbalderson8172]

Ground not meant for horses, rocks everywhere. My relative Pvt. William Bailey rode with the 1st WV and was killed during the charge and buried in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow!

[@bradbalderson8172]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I make sure to stop by the cemetery on every visit to pay my respects.

[@janicelindsey9557]

What an honor!

[@richardea4223]

He and his band of brothers are the real heroes. 😎

[@tonybates9264]

@@bradbalderson8172 his granddaughter is my grandmother

[@rugerboy58]

Just visited this area on 08/02/2021. My Great great Grandfather fought here with the PA 18th Cavalry, 163rd Regiment, Company H. He too had his horse shot from beneath him at Gettysburg. Thanks JD for your fantastic videos!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing that.

[@manuelkong10]

Through your photography you've allowed the Battlefields (or whereever) to speak for themselves BEAUTIFUL

[@lavenderrosehealingmassage7232]

I've stayed at the Battlefield Bed and Breakfast. It is a really nice place to stay. I highly recommend it. They serve an amazing breakfast. And yes, for any ghost hunters out there, it is haunted. Ghost Hunters did an episode at this place and caught and apparition on camera. One of the most impressive I've seen.

[@wobo44]

In the current days of continuous online stupidity and fighting, it’s really great to see and watch interesting and educational videos/vlogs. Keep up the great work man, always pumped when I see a new video!!!

[@bonniewilkins3419]

This history teacher loves learning about these often untold battles. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@michaelewert8310]

I visited Gettysburg 3 years ago but did not give myself enough time to visit the cavalry battlefields. I plan on retiring in Gettysburg so this is on my list.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome!

[@gordonvpeach2589]

Love your photography, it is getting better, and better every day. Still no matter what I am so very glad to hear all of these stories that you tell us one and all.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you so much!

[@Roller_Ghoster]

@@TheHistoryUnderground great soundtrack as well. Very atmospheric.

[@bobbauer2287]

I agree

[@NLC_FIG]

I'm glad I took a JROTC class trip to Gettysburg from Florida. We really learned a lot the battlefield an the stories that came with them an we became different kids after that experience for sure.

[@Snowman366]

I keep coming back to your videos because you always do a detailed, well organized presentation...always with an obvious, heartfelt respect for those who fought and sacrificed for what they believed in. Regardless of which flag they served under. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@kateclark7250]

Thank you JD for taking us through this part of the battle. It's quiet now, but it was horrorific back then.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Thanx JD. I've been on the road myself today and got home to find this little gem waiting for me. That war was immense and the men who fought it were giants. Some with egos to match. I'm glad not all commanders were as foolhardy as Killpatrick. Did he even come to have a look at this mess?!! Farnsworth carried out his orders like a true good soldier. But he must have known this was going to be his last action. THAT is bravery.

[@1psychofan]

Can I just stop a moment to thank you for all you do! You’re work and efforts really do bless me! Thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Appreciate that. Got some pretty exciting stuff on the horizon.

[@1psychofan]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I get to be a tiny part of it-via Patreon! I love that! The best is always yet to come! Have a HISTORICALLY great day! 😎 and July mom loves the shirt I got her from your store! Thanks!

[@1psychofan]

That should say “my mom” loves her shirt! Phones are crazy sometimes

[@sinnerdegarah1952]

Nice to see you in my backyard, stay safe boss

[@thinghammer]

Beautifully shot and delivered. The best historical content on YT.

[@jimh6233]

As a kid, I was very familiar with the battle of Gettysburg and was (for a 10year old) very knowledgeable of the battle. You have far exceeded my knowledge of the battle. Great Job I have no clue how you learned so much without dedicating your life to this Battle.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that.

[@carolbell8008]

What a beautiful film and area, so thankful that it has been preserved!

[@dennisdrumm7097]

Best Gettysburg videos and explanations of various events on social media been to Gettysburg 16 times and absolutely love them. Does a great job!!!

[@XHollisWood]

Incredible nugget of forgot (overlooked) history, I’m so caught up in this Gettysburg series , Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@1psychofan]

It’s amazing how seeing the site of a historic event makes it so real- I love this! Not to mention I would love to stay at the B&B

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

The B&B was a cool experience.

[@1psychofan]

@@TheHistoryUnderground it sure looked like it, interesting fact…after seeing your videos, when I watch documentaries and I see a barn in the background, I always think “Bet that was a hospital once!” Lol 😂

[@southerninfidel3141]

At Manassas I was able to stand in the exact spot where a photo was taken in 1861..........I used the picture in a book to orient myself

[@1psychofan]

@@southerninfidel3141 that’s really a cool idea!

[@stevenpatriquin4640]

I walked that route. The Farnsworth story was compelling, to say the least. Did not know he made it to the barn. Thanks for that info. Great job again.

[@jolynnbrummer5382]

I love your Gettysburg series. My great-great grandfather was part of the Pennsylvania 17th cavalry and fought at Gettysburg. His name is on the Pennsylvania monument. In fact, I received a picture from the Gettysburg Foundation of the 17th cavalry at a reunion in Gettysburg!

[@vladimergustav5708]

I always love the great great grandparents stuff. I always wonder during that time they were thinking my great great grandchildren will hopefully know what I’ve done and be proud.

[@marklittle8805]

I have read so much about Gettysburg, watched all the videos and yet I had no one speak of this charge until you. Wow.... Gettysburg stories are never ending...and you are right on Kilpatrick. Just not realistic on how to use Cavalry

[@Roller_Ghoster]

Love it! Video after video of Civil War with a lil dose of WW2 thrown in for good measure. Ive just started reading William Frassanito's Gettysburg - A Journey in Time so these videos are well timed.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome!

[@jonathantitus2629]

I thought I understood Gettysburg...now I see I did not. Thank you for your efforts to educate and to bring history alive.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@rebeccaraines5217]

I love your videos and your passionate work! I am a history major and a history buff myself. I went to Gettysburg many years ago with my kids. A trip I won’t soon forget. Many memories made with my kids there. Amazing experience!! Thanks for your expertise on matters so important to me!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much!

[@jimmyhorton8297]

Another great video with info that probably 90% of us had no idea about. I also agree with those who say the cinematography is constantly improving. I particularly enjoyed the music on this one. Just hit home and conveyed the sadness of the situation.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! I think that this part of the battlefield doesn't see many people throughout the year.

[@jimmyhorton8297]

@@TheHistoryUnderground , I’m sure it doesn’t . There are probably lots of stories similar to this, and that’s why so many of us appreciate your channel so much. You continue to find stories and relics that would go unnoticed.

[@rhondamagee7459]

Wish I had had you as my history teachers, you make it so interesting

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! You might think differently if you were in my class 😅

[@rhondamagee7459]

@@TheHistoryUnderground nah. I love history but my teachers sucked🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jeffsmith7932]

R U Still Teaching U.S. HISTORY ? If So What Grades Do U Teach ?

[@nickroberts6128]

Thanks for doing these videos, they are so informative. Your passion for doing this is appreciated and entertaining for many.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them!

[@cridgeway666]

I never had heard if this charge before. Thank you for teaching me something new today. I look foreword to each & every one of your uploads & have been sharing this entire series with a Gettysburg group that I am a member of on Facebook. Keep up the awesome work.

[@jetsons101]

How do you do such a great job at pulling in the viewer into the story?????? Great content. Great narration.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! When the story is good, it has a way of telling itself :)

[@jetsons101]

@@TheHistoryUnderground You put the "H" in Humble.........

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Very much enjoyed the history you shared with us JD Thankyou

[@TermiteUSA]

I was there twice but no one knew how of fit into the whole picture. Thanks for your dedication to detail.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@jackpitw]

You do great work. Keep it coming.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate the kind words.

[@benjaminrush4443]

Never heard of this battle. Thanks.

[@davidking6172]

What a bad decision that ended in slaughter for the blues. Didn't know this happened. Haven't seen it in books. Great teaching thanks again.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching! This part of the story typically gets glazed over.

[@idic9919]

Thank you for this JD. I’ve been to this spot a couple of times, it very rarely sees visitors and few know about what happened.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That's kind of what I've found. Glad that you liked it!

[@PabloHunE]

Absolutely nothing short of amazing. Excellent job. The detail you put into this and the accuracy of the information is absolutely aces. Thanks as always. Cheers.

[@dimwitt461]

Another excellent and fascinating video! Thank you JD for teaching me something new about Gettysburg that I was unaware of. The thing I found most amazing was the monument to the 1st Vermont Cavalry that stated out of the 2297 men that served in this unit, more died of Confederate prisons and disease and accidents than died of a direct result of combat. I knew that most men killed in the years of civil war were from these reasons but had never seen an actual tally of the numbers for one particular group during the entirety of the war. Thank you again for doing what you do!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that!

[@TheFunkhouser]

Yip so many things forgotten bro. Thanks. Bless. May we all be one America!

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

Sweet, another new video from JD!!! Again well timed and I appreciate all these! Thank you so much for the education and the presentation!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad to share the experiences.

[@johnkelsey2482]

Excellent Vlog, Again....Thanks....

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@chipdawg2]

That was a great video. I live a couple miles away from Gen. Farnsworth's grave in Rockton, Illinois. Not many people here know that a Civil War General from Gettysburg is buried here. There are a few that do, and we appreciate his courage. I have visited his grave several times. Thanks for the video.

[@Daina1278]

My second great grandfather was part of this section of the battle fighting for the Rush’s Lancers as a private. I bought a Lance earlier this year as part of my Civil War collection.

[@hillvolfan]

Thank you for your videos ... they are awesome.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@timothymcknight9485]

This why I am subscribed to your channel, JD! You bring us, perspectives that are unknown outside of the known! We very much appreciate it. Thank you so much. Keep 'em coming, brother!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@justinweaver8787]

I can definitely see how the lay of the land plays a huge part in battle. Have a great weekend.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

It's a shame that so many died due to someone being so full of themselves. You know at least some of these men knew they would die ahead of time, and what fear they had. This happened more than once on both sides, with different leaders, no wonder there are claims to spirits in Gettys burg.

[@Castlebank_Sidings]

From the other side of the pond..... Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@Johnnymize86]

The quality inn was where I stayed I can't describe the feeling

[@Roller_Ghoster]

"They had to deal with stonewalls". Not that Stonewall I had to remind myself (obviously deceased by Gettysburg) 😁

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha!

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Great story and landscape. Keep up the great work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Many thanks!

[@10Bdog10]

Such a fantastic series.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@bobbauer2287]

Great video, photography and great story telling , impressed, love the channel

[@crittergitter7778]

I was just @ Gettysburg last weekend and what an experience. I'll check this spot out when I return there in the fall. Great video

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Another terrific video J.D.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching!

[@w.charlesyoung2653]

Great work! Farnsworth was an excellent officer lost too early. We see what became of the other two captains promoted to general did during the war, Merritt and Custer. His loss was was great.

[@frankhopper6269]

This has been a great series on Gettysburg and well done to you. Regards Frank and Nanette in Australia

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that!

[@scottwright6074]

This video reminds me of the Charge of the Light Brigade. Men led to death by bad or improper orders.

[@suechun8871]

Just love the stories you gave to share....

[@marykaykolb2207]

You do such an amazing job. I've learned so much from your videos. Keep up the great work. Thank you!!!.

[@mitchmiller7552]

Check out the Plank farm while you're out there (not on a tour). It served as the largest Confederate field hospital during the 3 day battle. It was originally owned by my Great Grandmother's family.

[@thedoxinator3934]

😎 J D , really enjoying your Gettysburg series 👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 👍

[@fredohnemus7685]

That's the only part of the battlefield I missed back in my 2000 trip. I knew very little about it at the time. Thanks to you I got to see some of it. That ground has to be worse than The Devil's Den, at least it was all dry. Can't even imagine a calvary charge there. I can understand why he wasn't liked by his troops. Thanks again JD.

[@b2l421]

This is really sad. Gen Farnsworth had the same revelation as Hood and Longstreet. Wasn't their a small engagement with sharpshooters in Gettysburg on July 4th?

[@MayoFilms83]

I like the filming of this video your pans where great to watch also the battle maps where fit edited perfectly.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad that it connected. Thanks for watching :)

[@corbinbacon9043]

Just got my "know your history" shirt shipped. :) Keep that awesome content flowing my friend. You are appreciated!

[@morninglattes]

After watching so many of your videos, it’s amazing how many times these generals from both sides just threw their men at terrain and obstacles without regard. Outright murder of their own men

[@josephbrandt6778]

There's also a high position north of Culps hill up on the ridge above the creek where Confederate guns were positioned! Alot of people don't know it's there!

[@kenbash2951]

This represents one of the central themes of the Civil War- another incompetent Union General sending his men to slaughter. In fact- this may be the CENTRAL theme of the entire Civil War- the general incompetence of Union Generals:(

[@elaineknox1023]

Just subscribed! I tuned in for the first time today...what a pleasant surprise! Great job! I was born and raised in Gburg and love learning new info about the battles.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@kylemorrissey6320]

Love your videos. Your Production quality is fantastic and great information !

[@robertmoyer175]

Stayed at this Bed and Breakfast over 15 years ago for our anniversary, spent minimal time at this site, Spent most of it doing tourism stuff in Adams county, wineries and general sightseeing.

[@ChrisWeil]

I was just there on a rainy Saturday morning. Thanks for the video.

[@mmmdesignllc]

A Vicksburg series would be perfect right now.

[@steveshipkie1624]

I didn’t know about this fateful charge, so thank you for pointing that out to me

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

My pleasure!

[@thomaskelley5180]

I never knew about this either. I too thank you for enlightening me about it.

[@Brian0686]

im glad you covered this

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@americanschweitzer45]

If you compare the numbers and the cost, Longstreet’s assault on the 2nd day on the left flank of the Union Army was larger and more “involved” than Pickets charge! A lot of people don’t compare them but they’re very similar except for numbers! Longstreet’s on the left flank had over +15,000 and Pickets charge had somewhere between 12,000-13,500!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yep. But Pickett's seems to get a lot of the glory.

[@howardclegg6497]

I've been to the battlefield several times. The Wheatfield keeps pulling me back. I get a strong erie feeling walking that ground like no other place on the field or any other battlefields I've visited.

[@kennethnew3075]

Thanks JD for another great production. That was an amazing dose of what did I learn today. I had to watch it twice. 👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that! Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@robertroeder9539]

Read about this engagement but did not have time to visit the site during last Gettysburg trip. Will definitely check it out next time, thank you for posting this video

[@ricklipford8762]

Thank you JD for another great video to be honest I have never heard of this charge.. man I would give anything if you were my history teacher when I was going to school your videos just keep getting better and better great job.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks !

[@pigybak]

i was a Cavalry Scout, 19D, in the late 80s (Cold War veteran). a different kind of Cavalry but Cavalry non the less. CHARGE!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@bobbauer2287]

I will finish this video after work took a break and watched part outstanding addicting

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@levigallup9360]

Thanks for the information, was just there in May, and am familiar with the story and monuments, but more detail very much appreciated.

[@tommylester6831]

As a detectorist, the first piece of land I was able to save some historical relics from was used as a camp by Kilpatrick for 2 days in Nov. 1864 on his way to Savannah on the famous March to the Sea.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow!

[@roadlizardcu8664]

A lot of questionable thinking among the command on both sides. Wow, thanks for the tour.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching!

[@mike6252]

I instantly recognized where you were once the video started! Great place to stay if you’re in town 👍

[@rufusblack1]

Awesome ! Well done, thanks.

[@camdodge9891]

JD done it again amazing video and thank you for sharing your great videos I absolutely enjoy your content and keep up the good work 👍 JD

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@camdodge9891]

@@TheHistoryUnderground you are welcome JD

[@guitarmandan2125]

I had heard of Jeb Stuarts clash with Custer on the 3rd day but not Fansworth's attack on Confederate Infantry, a very little known part of the battle

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Very much so. Not their greatest moment.

[@chrisgriner9250]

You make great videos! Thank you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching!

[@christianburrell5564]

I remember a painting included in the Time Life Civil War books that was about this charge. The text included about three sentences about it, but no details other than it didn’t work. Interesting to see more detail about it.

[@roberthudson1959]

Sometimes a little bit of time makes a big difference. Kilpatrick was promoted to brigadier general about two weeks before Custer, Farnsworth, and Merritt.

[@markkuhlthau2455]

Excellent videos of History

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that!

[@reagan9320]

Honestly have never heard of that assault. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

My pleasure!

[@brutusbuk]

I walked that part of the battlefield with my father like you did in this video. We were both amazed that someone would order a cavalry charge in that terrain. Completely different ground than the East Cavalry Battlefield. Kilpatrick was inept and actually criminal in his command.

[@johnblack7696]

I was gonna mention that Kilpatrick was known as "Kill Cavalry" but you beat me to it.