Opening Shots at Gettysburg

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

Great episode! I was there last Saturday and Sunday and walked Daniel’s Brigade with Addressing Gettysburg on Saturday and it was fun and wet. Came back Sunday and walked the ground from The Peach Orchard to Devils Den to appreciate the topography. All of you guys who have these Gettysburg channels has helped me step up my game. I really appreciate all of these channels to help me understand the battle even better and enjoy my trips there even more. Thank you!

[@DustinWiseM1]

Keep up the good work Aaron. Good information about the opening moments of the battle. Looking forward to meeting you at 160th as I tag along with James from Project Past 🇺🇸

[@2104dogface]

Great job, been along time since i was at the marker of the 1st shot. will be stopping by during the 160th most likely. nice to see someone covering the opening stages of the battle and giving the little details that many people don't know about.

[@Gramma-Bambi-Lynn]

Very interesting...great details!

[@joslynscott466]

Aaron, I watched this for a second time this morning and I remembered something my mother taught me long ago. I came by my love of history honestly. I was blessed to have my mother as a teacher for 7th grade Ohio history and then again for 8th American history. And yes, I had to work harder than the other students. Being a proud Buckeye, I would greatly appreciate it if you would do a segment on Ohio's 7th light infantry on the campus of Gettysburg College on the first day. If it were not for those brave Ohio men delaying the Louisiana tigers and then a flank by the North Carolinians, the entire Gettysburg battle would have been completely different- and most likely shorter. I can remember her teaching the 7th light damaged their own cannon just before retreat so the rebels couldn't use them. But being a right brain thinker, I dont know how that was done. So could you also show us how soldiers sabotaged their own cannon? I know there's a term for it, but i can't recall that either. Thanks. I pray everything is going better for you.

[@forwardgettysburg]

Ooooh thanks for the video request! Been busy with moving and life lately, so I haven't been able to get out on the field as much as I'd like to. As for damaging a cannon, there's a few excellent ways to do that. You could break off the powder back puncturing tool in the vent, essentially making it inoperable. You could also try to jam a larger caliber ball down the barrel to block it, essentially turning it into a brass or iron bomb for the unfortunate next soul who attempts to try and fire it. Good question!

[@joslynscott466]

@@forwardgettysburg Oh man, I HATE packing. I'd rather unpack. I hope you are moving to a bigger and better place. I get what you are saying about sabotaging their cannon, but I'm hoping you will demonstrate on video. Thank you.

[@cyndiebill6631]

Totally enjoyed it. Keep up the great work.👍😁

[@joslynscott466]

Keep your chin up. You're doing well with these

[@nimitz1739]

Why don’t you just go back to regimental quartermaster and trade it in for the right size? Lol The guy that works there is super nice and would be understanding.