Overlooked Action Next to the Peach Orchard, with Artifacts & Matt Atkinson: Gettysburg 158 Live!

[@paparude7724]

I love seeing Atkinson and ABT in collaboration on video!!

[@Knards]

Matt Atkinson is absolutely my favorite storyteller in the country

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

I think everyone has seen Matt's presentation about Warren, "Uncle" Dan Sickles, and Devil's Den.

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Oh...and I will add that Matt is essentially a National Treasure. If you are fortunate enough to catch one of his tours, it will be something to remember for a lifetime. National Geo. or one of the other networks really need to create a program featuring Matt after he retires. I could see him becoming a celebrity like Guy Fieri or the likes.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

I really like his Devil's Den narrative a bunch👌😊

[@michaelvaughn8864]

@@CRuf-qw4yv That's the best👍

[@darrenpeach7182]

Wow, I just came across this video of the DREAM TEAM! Matt, Doug Gary and Kris!!!!

[@model-man7802]

This guy's fantastic, it all makes sense!!!

[@charlesbevans1853]

I love Gettysburg can not wait to move there. I miss it

[@ImageProMultimedia]

This must be supported. Thank you.

[@Bill-v4r]

Fascinating explanation of the functions and features of the gun by Kris (especially the details about the bands).

[@1391john]

FANTASTIC job guys!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thank you for sharing this History! I love it!

[@alanwilkinson9487]

Hi ..I had the pleasure of coming to the states ,and doing the civil war tour a few years ago.and I have to say, I loved every minute...can't wait to come back....love to all..from the uk

[@davidmcnamara5977]

Great work, Guys! Thank you!!

[@y00h0011]

This isn't the first time I've watched this video. A special thanks to each of you for an exceptional presentation.

[@robertweber567]

Seven months later and these presentations seem even better! I am looking forward to next month and hope to see you all again! Cheers!

[@garrettz72]

Great video, thank you. Great insight, great artifacts, great passion.

[@model-man7802]

Wow!! Dan's Sickles promotion Docs!! Way ahead 😎 cool!!!

[@miesse14]

Thanks for sharing this info, the artifacts, the stories, and everything around this fight. Really incredible stuff!

[@anthonybendl8125]

I thought I knew a lot about the battle, after watching the videos, nope, I knew very little. Thank you for the education. In order to preserve the battlefields, education must be a priority. Well Done!

[@michaelvaughn8864]

Sadly, Mr. Bendl, much of Civil War history has been nearly and literally obliterated from the public high school system nationwide nowadays.😔 It's tantamount to a tragedy, sir. Youngsters in this day and age are vastly ignorant of our nation's history by and large. It's disgraceful

[@Baseballnfj]

I've been studying Gettysburg for 25 years... and only now after walking every inch of that battlefield do I feel like I'm even beginning to comprehend the entire action.

[@neener0306]

Matt makes history fun , I love his passion for history

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

Garry, you guys do such great work preserving our Civil War history !! Please do something to protect Malvern Hill !

[@andrewhoward9870]

It is stunning how vast the Gettysburg Battlefield is.

[@michaelmerritt2763]

Stunning video, I can't imagine what that most have been like on the field the day of the battle but this helps a lot.

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

That fence post was AMAZING!! That number of bullets was happening all along that road with many going through brave Confederate soldiers !!

[@kevintempleton8671]

I live in West Virginia and I have heard stories about WV stole a STAR from one flag to put it on their flag making it the only flag on the battlefield with the correct amount of stars on it. I would love to see a video of the history of WV soldiers at Gettysburg. Thank You!!!!

[@donaldwallace7934]

I really enjoy listening to the history, but in particular listening to Matt Atkinson talk about it….It’s electrifying!!

[@Rogijimbex]

Exceptional! Thank you

[@stevesimon1994]

My family wants to know why I'm getting so excited by this video. My response was, imagine watching the Avengers and Iron Man (Matt) just showed up!

[@Spinonemaster]

Always enlightening ... I love the personal stories of the soldiers .... kudos to Gary and the whole crew

[@SpartansAndHeroes]

These videos are so good

[@cliffklaven7805]

Atkinson is fantastic

[@takyram96]

Nothing brings you closer to understanding the human cost than seeing the actual bullet that struck a soldier or seeing them buried in a fence post. Amazing, amazing artifacts! And thank you, Chris, for teaching more about how they work and how they were used.

[@michaeleverett4226]

The artifacts and story’s behind them were amazing 🙏

[@burrellbikes4969]

This discussion sure explains how mixed up the various units of the Union are ended up to plug the holes. Can you imagine the insanity of trying to sort all that out after the fighting? Also gives a small thought about why Mead didn’t chase Lee right away.

[@sloanchampion85]

Really enjoyed the artifacts of these soldiers, the Confederate officer sword is beautiful....thanks for sharing all of these veterans

[@heynowls3058]

Binge watching. WTG. Thanks all

[@cyndiebill6631]

Thank you for Matt again. Haven’t seen much of him lately. So glad to have him back.😁👍

[@TermiteUSA]

It's so good to see history respected and portrayed objectively instead of apologized for and at risk of being forgotten. Keep it up and spread the love.

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

This is one of the BEST presentations. Great work Garry, you and your team keep it up ! God Bless !

[@john-draftanimal]

Wow, this is fantastic. Great presentation. Fun to see the enthusiasm in telling the story from y'all. I didn't know any of this. Yay Minnesota!

[@andrewhoward9870]

The artifacts and stories are so intriguing. Wow!

[@slymanpoor7913]

As an avid fan of the American Civil War, the relics that Mr. David Malgee owns makes the stories that are told almost come to life in my perceptions.

[@sgtzsquad]

I am in awe of all of you. Thank you for the insight and energy you have conveyed about these brave men who suffered in this battle. You honor them for their sacrifice and bravery. Semper Fi!

[@crippledcrow2384]

Kinda like the monuments they are tearing down huh?

[@tiftonseminole3840]

GREAT informative videos, as ALWAYS, but the artifacts are such a great addition. Truly brings the battle to life. Well done.

[@ricknase7724]

Wow this was just outstanding! Garry and Matt! WOW! Ant the artifacts shown just brings it all home.

[@rossolson2542]

Thank you very much for mentioning the 1st Minnesota. The most overlooked regiment of the entire Civil War.

[@Evan-eq3uh]

Amazing artifacts and history. Thank you

[@timmylee41]

Gary, Matt, and Kris...that's a bunch of civil war knowledge

[@peterbrown1208]

So good to see Matt. He's done some great videos for the NPS. Keep up the good important work.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

No doubt, Mr. Brown👍 Matt Atkinson's The Man

[@BemusedHumanist]

Great job, as always, folks! The artifacts are awesome--and terribly sad.

[@robertcunningham6476]

Great stuff! Thanks so much for your passionate presentation of these historic bygone days

[@Alex-ej4wm]

I'm a simple man. I see Ranger Matt's name and Gary I click.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

Same here, dude👍

[@greenwave819]

@@michaelvaughn8864 Joe?

[@michaelvaughn8864]

@@greenwave819 ???

[@caliboy8740]

Great video! Love the passion of keeping this history alive.

[@johnniebgoode]

"Tell me what I've missed." Great leader in action!

[@flbphotography2239]

I love the way Gary does these videos. Never stop please.

[@fateagle4life]

This is why I am a proud member of the battlefield trust!! Truly great stuff that gets better and better every new presentation.

[@artrogue4150]

Awesome account ! ty all.

[@robertweber567]

Gettysburg, Garry, Matt, Kris, Doug, Dave and his artifacts, and I mean artifacts that are crazy incredible and Anne who makes these things so very personal...it doesn't get better!

[@needmorecowbell6460]

Thats where my great great grandpa and his 4 sons my great great uncles were and fought in the 53rd Penn infantry.. they were in the 7:00 to 8:30pm 🕣 fight.

[@swgeek4310]

Those artifacts are incredible!

[@tylerfoss3346]

ABT......all I can say is....WOW! This is awesome!!!

[@wvumaniac87]

Gary and Matt on the same part of the battlefield. That is a lot of pent up energy.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

You bring the A team to the field this is the quality you expect. Great job to all involved.

[@davidlawson170]

215 lives and five minutes greatly help win the battle. Just like 2 marines and 6 seconds stopped a truck bomb in our generation. Sacrifice has no known measure as you know sir. I fear that Only those who have seen combat understand what you are attempting to illustrate here. Thank you all for these lectures gentlemen. I will soon be able to tour battle field to battle field as I have wanted to do for so very long. Until then I have these to watch.

[@garypoe4411]

Wish I was there, I'd be chilling and listening

[@hooper4581]

Awesome job everyone 👏👏 Really love the artifacts

[@Nighthawk1966]

Absolutely an awesome video with great great artifacts and history !!!!

[@matthewmiller9526]

Fantastic video, nice job by all.

[@timfrye3586]

Excellent! Nice to see y'all working together! Study more history!

[@wes2262]

Gary is so enthusiastic, it’s contagious. He must eat a balanced breakfast every morning to keep that kind of energy!

[@michaelpatterson2955]

Very impressive material, as usual! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@dennisprehn5702]

I have been reading every book I can find on the New Jersey regiment that fought at Gettysburg. I have taken photos of all the New Jersey monuments

[@blukeblue1235]

Great presentation! Another of MANY what IFs. So many lost opportunities on the southern side those 3 days but then again the Army of the Potomac wasn't just throwing spitballs either.

[@grayhatjen5924]

I always like to have an example or two of how not boring historians, particularly civil war historians are. All those gasps and wows etc when those artifacts were coming out? Yeah, this will be my new top example video. And I was ohh-ing and ahh-ing right along with everybody.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Yes!

[@wendeln92]

A look at the series of O'Sullivan photos of the various companies of the 93rd New York Infantry at Bealeton, VA (Library of Congress)you can see the variety of buckles worn by enlisted men, NCOs and officers including oval US, oval SNY, and several rectangular "NY". The Bealeton images are post Gettysburg but the variety of uniforms, etc. gives a good idea what many of the New York units may have looked like at Gettysburg.

[@AcheronLV426]

Great stuff again, guys

[@wendeln92]

How cool to be able to handle artifacts associated with the battle in the area where they were used / lost / found.

[@tomjones2202]

I only want to hear Matt,,, he's the BEST!

[@s.a.charles271]

That fence post!!! Awesome!!!

[@travisbayles870]

My great great great uncle Captain Wesley Mellard Co H 13th Mississippi Infantry Barksdales brigade fought at the Peach Orchard at Gettysburg July 2 1863

[@bullrider58]

262 v 2000…5 minutes at the cost of 215 men and they men knew what they were in for. A 3 year regiment that had fought since Bull Run. Bled white at Antietam. Yet they still pushed on and the survivors would return to counterattack Pickett’s Charge the next day. Still an incredible story. Their regimental flag still stands in the Minnesota State Capital. The 1st Minnesota is a phenomenal story in itself.

[@J.P-s6p]

You guys are amazing, was that rifle from horse solider ?

[@johngaither3830]

The Maynard priming system was short lived. The 1861 Springfield musket was not equipped with it. Various accounts state it was fragile and unpredictable. I speculate it was an expense of manufacture that was deemed unnecessary.

[@CCNYMacGuy]

Didn't expect to hear Calvary Cemetery in Queens mentioned here! It's a really beautiful cemetery with an incredible view of the Manhattan skyline, if you're the kind of person that enjoys cemetery tourism.

[@markholbrook3949]

With all the diaries and letters left behind during the civil war I don't remember seeing any of their writing instruments. I think that would be interesting?

[@2DSTORMS]

Amazing video!!

[@বাউলশিল্পীতাহেরাসরকার-ঢ৭ছ]

Very good vedio

[@provost5752]

Man if Corporal Kelly's rifle could talk. I bet that thing sent a bunch of Union men to the promise land.

[@williamchristopher1560]

OK, I see what looks like a corn crib slanting off of the barn

[@rhondasweitzer2030]

Love your program I’ve learned so much that really wish when you show artifacts that they wear white gloves to keep the oils from your skin from destroying the artifact other than that you guys are amazing

[@garypoe4411]

Happy 4th! Merica!!! Always remember!!

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

Wish you would have covered the dead Union soldiers photo and location that Farrozino was unable to locate. But the location was recently discovered forward of Sickle's positions at the Peach Orchard, as the Regiment had been sent forward on a recon in force and walked right into McClaw's attack.

[@SnepBlepVR]

I’d love to see an explanation of the lesser known charge that happened at the same time as 2nd mass.

[@SnepBlepVR]

(The 22nd Maine)

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

Wilcox''s success is why Lee attacked the center on day 3. Wright's men actually seized Cemetery Ridge but were not supported by the rest of Anderson's division. Wilcox''s men claim that they made the deepest penetration of the Union center than Pickett's attack. But Wilcox''s success is what made Lee think he would attack the Union center and have the success Wright's Brigade had.

[@richforrest6983]

Great video these are best human stories as thankful my csa relative fought for what he believed

[@curtisd8166]

More Matt Atkinson! 😁

[@ericmowrey6872]

Man I'm dying for you guys to cover Brawner's Farm at the 2nd Manassas battlefield. It was a brutal close range, stand-up firefight between Stonewall Jackson's men and the famed Iron Brigade.

[@SamZinski]

the artifacts are incredible. wow

[@karljoachimgoll]

When will there be some new Matt Atkinson 'stuff' with the StuffWriter? 😉😊

[@ALRIGHTYTHEN.]

Interesting video but parts of it remind me of when I would walk into my mother in laws house while she was watching QVC.

[@SnepBlepVR]

Peach orchard is very interesting. But the peach orchard has been overshadowed by the wheat field and culps hill. As well as pickets charge

[@IndyRickHikes]

“What’s your life worth?” What’s your Constitution worth? Remembering part of the price paid. 🇺🇸