Pickett's Men and Artifacts Before Their Charge on July 3: Gettysburg 158 Live!

[@crippledcrow2384]

The artifacts blew me away. The hospital release paper and the history on the rifle were amazing. A person would have to be half dead on the inside not to be moved by these. Great video.

[@frankofva8803]

Excellent presentation. I am proud to say that my Great Great Grandfather, William R. Bailiss, made the charge on that fateful day and he lost his life. He served in the 18th Virginia, Garnett's Brigade. Thanks, Gary and all the team for giving me this great video to share with my family.

[@janupczak1643]

"Thank you" hardly seems sufficient. What you give us is priceless. ❤

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow. Amazing insights and artifact integrations. You all have really outdone yourselves with Gettysburg 158.

[@justinspurgeon1589]

Brother, your material was great as well. Haven't even been through all of it yet either. Jennie Wade video was excellent. New to me after 25 years of looking into Civil War history.

[@TermiteUSA]

Where would you guys do archeology on the field that might answer a real question or make an important discovery?

[@ronaldlemongello6116]

Garry is the BEST! His knowledge and enthusiasm makes ALL videos so enjoyable to watch!

[@ianconway4711]

Thank you for these videos. It is very appreciated!

[@Timinator2K10]

When I stood near where you guys were, the Union lines look like they are several long miles away...and thinking of these brave men marching under constant fire all the way...courage that cannot be described.

[@kevinpark55]

I can't believe that it's 158 years to the day of Pickett's charge.

[@michaelmorgan9824]

Yeah to the American Battlefield Trust was at Gettysburg on the 100, 125, 150 anniversary. This has been a great video journey these last three days! Thank you!!

[@alrivas1477]

Thank you for the preservation and presenting with dignity for all.

[@aerofpv2109]

Gary's energy and enthusiasm is so contagious. You can feel it when he and a few others speak.

[@buckwaddell301]

Wayne is loud and enthusiastic !! He is awesome..

[@theanxious]

I had to stop in the middle here to comment. I have to say the ENERGY, and PASSION you guys show makes this SO MUCH more engrossing than just boring monotonous talking. You Garry, especially, and all the others as well... I can FEEL the passion and it gets me excited! I live 7 hours and 22 minutes from the Gettysburg battlefield according to Google maps, and I plan to make that journey alone one day. I'm the lone civil war buff in my family and I DREAM of visiting this hollowed ground someday. I have collected relics from Gettysburg since childhood and would LOVE to see the areas in person, stand on the same ground... my mind would be blown. I'm from NC now and originally from Illinois. I had ancestors in the Civil War in Illinois regiments and am slowly learning their history. I had family in the 1st NC in the revolutionary War and I've had better luck finding his records sadly. I'm sure the fold3 membership would be worth it if I could afford it now. I just had to stop and mention ya'lls energy and passion and the way you are presenting this whole thing in general... its very exciting and I am glad to be along for the ride! I would have to say, having never visited, this would be the next best thing to actually being there. When would you recommend I make my trip if I were to hope to see all the areas of the battlefield and planned to visit in 2022-2023? I know a few of the areas are closing for a year at some point... not sure if I'd be better rushing into a trip sooner, or saving more and waiting for everything to open back up. The videos, and any advice on my trip, are much appreciated! I'd like to know how I can become a member of the American Battlefield trust myself honestly as well. Keep up the killer work! And now back to the video! Jimmy Brown @bonezcustoms on Instagram

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks. And don’t worry about when to come. Most anytime is good or great but all have pros and cons. Spring and fall are best to us!

[@richardherndon1541]

Awesome! The artifacts really bring things home and make this battle so much more real! Thank you for preserving and sharing our history!

[@tyrian1616]

Gary, can I say that you and your team do a fantastic job with these vids. Great work

[@chadbartlett8316]

You guys are really doing a great job. Thanks for the fantastic vids and knowledge.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

Absolutely brilliant everyone and I concur Garry that ‘Pickett’s Charge’ by Hessler, Motts and Stanley is superb.

[@forexed8948]

Motts puts the same energy into the talk as could be found in an NFL game, though it (the battle) was far more violent, with tens of thousands of killed, wounded, and missing. Rather then charging with fixed bayonets and loaded rifles, they (the rebels) are charging at the union with a football.

[@blairhicks9553]

I took my family here on the 4th. I would have been grateful for a tour with these fellas

[@vernonsanders371]

Thank u for keeping the history Gettysburg alive these stories are amazing

[@chrismiller8959]

My great, great, great, uncle Isham Laughon fought with the 14th Virginia under Armisted. He made and survived the charge though wounded in his left should by small arms fire.

[@tytus7709]

Bracie Virginians Respect forever

[@joshschneider9766]

So traitors. Got it.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 his service, SHAME now that Virginia is removing reminders of those brave men !

[@paulnicholson1906]

@@REVNUMANEWBERN they should do what they have done in Franklin TN, they left the confederate statue alone and put one up to honor black troops who fought back then. That seems fair to me.

[@harolynallison6889]

That is something to be proud, he fought to make us a nation be proud and I love and respect his memory for his service

[@swhod2190]

Enjoyed listening to Anne.

[@davidcawrowl3865]

Thank you for this. My great grandfather fought against another great grandfather in the Nashville campaigns.

[@andrewhoward9870]

Fascinating artifact histories.

[@lyndamorrow6379]

My great grandfather was wounded during Pickett's charge. He lived and came back to North Carolina where he later had 16 children. His name was Matthew Marcus Mauney.

[@joshschneider9766]

His name was traitor.

[@lyndamorrow6379]

@@joshschneider9766 I'm sorry, I don't understand your comment.

[@mwblackbelt]

16 children??!! Guess he made up for lost time!

[@mwblackbelt]

@@joshschneider9766 that was an @sshole comment

[@mwblackbelt]

@MultiBagram it wasn't "our country " at the time. Those states had seceded, as was their right, right or wrong.

[@tamiramos5873]

I wish we could bring the many stories, pain, relationships to film again. There needs to be another renewal of interest in battlefield preservation and when a movie is released, this makes it all real again. Telling the story of what happened at Gettysburg with the special effects we have nowadays would be such an awesome site to see and for sure would be emotional...much more emotional than what was told in the 1993 film.

[@Knards]

Today 158 years ago my Great Grand Uncle Sergeant John C Sholes Of Company G 7th Regiment Michigan Infantry Was killed. I dont know exactly where he would have been at the time of his death. Buried in Section C Site 5. Wounded in White Oak Swamp, Virginia in 1862. He was the brother of my Mothers Grandmother. Today I send best wishes to all those descended from that family

[@chrismiller8959]

The 7th Michigan fought on Cemetery Ridge south of the Angle. They were in the thick of it on both July 2nd and 3rd. Be proud.

[@Knards]

@@chrismiller8959 Thank you

[@joshsmith7176]

My great great grandfather was there and managed to survive the whole war from beginning to end but he was from South Carolina and fought for the south.

[@Knards]

@@joshsmith7176 Well I am well past putting blame on anyone for that war

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@joshsmith7176 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@danhuff8446]

Thank you for posting this!

[@charlieblevins7284]

Awesome Job Guys! 👏👏👏

[@ImageProMultimedia]

This must be supported. Thank you.

[@blukeblue1235]

Talking about PTSD, having witnessed what these soldiers did on one battlefield let alone multiple battles I don't know how any of them retained their sanity but they soldiered on.

[@joshsmith7176]

Because they came from a tough time life was hard and they were able to keep busy they didn't have it easy like people today

[@pigfish]

Correct, they had no choice other than to "soldier on".

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

THEY were actually fighting for their HOME TURF, unlike most battles since then, puts a better perspective on it all

[@howardtucker5251]

Fascinating. Thank you all for a very informative and interesting video,

[@gregboyden564]

thanks for bringing this history to life after 160 years! fascinating stories.

[@1rwjwith]

Amazing...history of the rifle...wow!

[@David-lu4gq]

A brilliant piece of work everyone involved!!!

[@VOOODOOO37]

learned alot, thanks. I'm going there soon, so it will help tie things together. Your energy is great for bringing the energy of the battles alive.

[@justinspurgeon1589]

Garry and Chris and company...y'all l killed it this year!!! No way I could keep up with all the videos in real time. Just means I have more material to pour over in the coming weeks/months. I will continue to contribute to the Trust!

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

The passion is amazing

[@Wolfsschanze99]

Fantastic presentation, you really bring it to life, such a beautiful place to of witnessed such horror.

[@astaboy]

DANG. I keep missing these.

[@marklazaroff7213]

Excellent content! The artifacts convey powerful meaning.

[@marianmarek7299]

These videos are so educational. The artifacts are amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@tauceti8341]

13:45 awesome to see mention of mental health in addition to the physical battlescars.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Absolutely and I mean absolutely a stunning series of presentations!!! My hat is off to all of you. I just finished a book entitled "pickets charge" by author Richard Rollins and the book is entirely made up of diary accounts of both sides and all ranks. Excellent read and I highly recommend.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Are there mention from ANY in the 45th N.C. Infantry ??????????????

[@armybeef68]

"and the book is entirely made up" Well, you got that right.

[@markjamison9765]

this charge saved picketts memory for eternity , he will always be remembered for his teary eyed "General lee, i have no division" but his actions at kinston the following year are mostly forgotten

[@crippledcrow2384]

After Five Forks. Gen. Lee "Is that man still with this Army?" Not one of Lee's favorites.

[@steveaustin6467]

very informative guys, getting to love these vids

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

My GGGF 45th N.C. Infantry !!! Was there, wounded, taken as POW to Point Lookout Md. lived through the war to long life, but he lost 2 brothers.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Incredible video! Thanks for posting this historical gem!!

[@robertweber567]

Thank you again

[@battlewagonmclaren8004]

Wish you could put some grave maker flags out for both sides across the battlefield. Kind of give a idea of what the field look like a flag representing a soldier or a company. Then offer the flags of honor for $10-$20 apiece and they could be sponsored then mailed off to the sponsor and the proceeds going to the American battlefield trust

[@stflaw]

That rifle destroyed by cannister fire was chilling. Just imagine that some soldier was holding that rifle against his body at the time, and what it must have done to him.

[@Imachowderhead]

My gg grandfather was color sgt of the 31st nc at cold harbor and my grandmother ( told to me by my father) said he never spoke of the war much but when he did he said the worst he ever saw was at cold harbor. Mens arms, legs, heads, canteens and haversacks were blasted all over the place after the first charge there. He died when my grandma was 17 and she said he would scream in the middle of the night.

[@joshschneider9766]

Maybe they should have thought about that before committing treason.

[@denisdegamon8224]

@@joshschneider9766 please, wasn't treason, educate yourself. If it was treason why did the Federal government not prosecute both Jefferson Davis and Robert E Lee after the war. They both were exonerated of any such crime. The Southern and Nortern troops were fighting for their respective states not either government.

[@750suzuki]

@@joshschneider9766 If your 'culture' venerates treason, you are no friend of mine....

[@denisdegamon8224]

@@750suzuki no big loss, I don't befriend narrow and close minded people.

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

HOPE TO walk and tour the battlefield,

[@RobertS122]

It's an amazing experience

[@blukeblue1235]

Great video as usual. Thank you! I always go back later and watch them again because you all are so knowledgeable and Im a Civil War nut.

[@chrissmoot7038]

The Confederate Hospital discharge artifact was, to me, the most poignant artifact I have seen so far in your video presentations. It really spoke to me about the sacrifices that war brings to us. To see this solider come back and fight for the cause he believed in only to pay the ultimate price for his devotion to duty, even though it was wrong, spoke to me, as your presenters said. Reminded me of my 2nd great grandfather who was wounded at the Battle of Chickamuga.

[@mwblackbelt]

@Chris Smoot Yes, whether you believe they were right or wrong (I'm a Southerner) the soldiers on both sides had a devotion to duty, and should be honored for that

[@chrissmoot7038]

@@mwblackbelt My relative who was wounded at Chickamuga fought for the Confederacy. It is part of life that our ancestors can’t always be on the winning or right side. He was fighting for the wrong cause, but I/we can still honor his/their memory to the devotion of duty they displayed.

[@craiggleason8386]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Love the personal stories

[@williamarchibald1378]

My ancestor, William Archibald Gresham, fought with the 21st Georgia Infantry Reg, Company D "Cedartown Guards". They company was there at Gettysburg, but I don't know if he fought at Gettysburg. Is there anyway I can find out?

[@williamarchibald1378]

@Rose dowling Thank you for going through the trouble. Bless you.

[@fredgingerich6757]

Guys, This is such an amazing video! Keep up the good work! Cant wait to teach my grandkids this stuff...

[@Stonewaller]

So much pain on those battlefields to the point it was the man’s last name. Lest we forget! Please do a segment on Lydia Smith to bring forth more interest in the war and Gettysburg!

[@billb0313]

Narrator: "Picket's charge....The most famous attack in American history." D-Day veterans: "Ummm...?"

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

We understand

[@pamelaoliver8442]

D Day is more of a world scope...our civil war was and is our problem.

[@billb0313]

@@pamelaoliver8442 So...the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 isn't part of American history anymore? Got it. I'll remember that when I replace the flag on my uncle's marker in Normandy.

[@missmissy2490]

Thank you so much!

[@ericwhite8062]

If Lee had just delayed his plans for the 2nd to the next day for Longstreet, for his corps to come up, establish their lines and rest, the battle may have turned out differently. It may not have, but having Longstreet's Corp together and rested would have a greater punch on the Union's left. We will never know, because I am sure Meade would have had Sickles back in line by that time.

[@springfield03sniper]

If O. Howard had heeded the numerous warnings from Hooker about a possible flank attack, Gettysburg may not have every happened….I love the “what if’s” of the Civil War!

[@FM-ig3th]

Many things could have changed the outcome. The overriding one with me is that prior to the charge the Confederate artillery prep for the most part went over the Unions heads. Now if the evelvation on the guns were slightly lower. The U.S. may look very different.

[@paulnicholson1906]

Even if Lee had won, so what, that wouldn’t have ended anything just transferred the next battle someplace else. It always amazes me how little they invaded into northern territory both at Antietam and Gettysburg. It is barely over the Maryland border.

[@southerninfidel3141]

@@paulnicholson1906 Confederate doctrine was to fight a defensive war.......we never wanted to conquer the North

[@brianplyter2225]

Enjoy the videos. Good to see Dave Malgee ,your looking good, have not seen you since high school

[@mrdave507]

Love the videos.

[@heynowls3058]

Day 3. Thanks

[@michaeldavid560]

Very interesting presentation, well done.

[@mattcarpenter8689]

Great Video with Amazing battlefield artifacts

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

I just got goose bumps

[@lanemeyer9350]

Classic WWF 1980’s interviews with tag teams have nothing on these guys when they introduce each other haha!! Love these guys

[@forexed8948]

Wayne Motts made the battle sound like an NFL football game between the Southern Confederates, and the Northern Unionists in the last quarter of the game, the game is close or tied, and the Confederates have the ball and are pushing for the winning TD

[@dukeman7595]

Many of the kids today that attend public schools have never heard of "Gettysburg" or worse "The Civil War".. Sad but true!

[@fishinglunkies3629]

Your hot!?! Put on a Wolly pants and jacket!! Lol keep up the good work

[@PeterOkeefe54]

The Small family as well as my friend the late Sherrif Kralik had fantastic collections

[@OldHickoryAndyJackson]

I went to Gettysburg bus trip, I would go again

[@Tomatohater64]

That 1861 Springfield rifled musket that was blown away by cannister fire is awesome. Can you just imagine what happened to the poor Union infantryman who carried it? 😳

[@JC096-27]

Very interesting 🙏 thank you

[@paulnienhaus5359]

Super Job!

[@jeffersonmanchild9271]

As always great video!

[@richardlindquist5936]

Great vid. 52nd NC Infantry GGGG James Made it to then be wounded at the Wilderness

[@darinbolvin3663]

Do I need to provide my credit card info to listen to Ann speak? Love the battlefield reports keep them coming!

[@MarkDeschesne]

Awsome thank you! Remember Joshua Chamberlain

[@josephzug4726]

I love the trust it's great to see the opposite of development.

[@Hinkel84]

Tom Hanks could be the perfect actor, to play Mr. Duncan :)

[@tomhinkley8729]

My great grandfather was in the 107th Pennsylvania

[@surfrat8884]

That rifle is priceless

[@hiramnoone]

If I were a Confederate soldier lucky enough to survive Pickett's charge, I think I woulda deserted too.

[@nintiwirri]

These people love their jobs.They are excited

[@americankulak2294]

"Hey guys, I have an idea. Let's march half our army on an open plane across a mile long front in the middle of a clear afternoon on a defensive or semi-entrenched position a mile and half across open ground...and wait for it...we will start with an artillery barrage." --A military genuis

[@lorenagallardo1281]

Happy from chile congratulation

[@andrewhoward9870]

I wonder why General Lee thought he could coordinate a central attack over such a vast battlefield?

[@RobertS122]

He didn't really have any other choice

[@danhuff8446]

He had a choice- it is the choice that Longstreet gave him which was to redeploy to the South and get between the Union Army and D.C. Longstreet wanted to move South and make the Union Army chase them to a location of the South's choosing. Lee chose to stay and the rest is history.

[@RobertS122]

@@danhuff8446 Dan, while that may be true, and we have the benefit of hindsight, I think that was the poorer of the two decisions Lee could have made. Washington was heavily defended and nearly impregnable. Lee couldn't have threatened Washington and at the same time defended against a Union attack. His rail and supply trains wouldn't have allowed it anyway. The confederacy didn't have the benefit of men or military production. He had to get this done as soon as possible. His best chance was to smash the Union army that was in front of him a mile away across the field at a battle that was already 3 days on and then moved on Washington and try to sue for peace. I think he made the best choice. He gambled, and lost. Happens to the best of us.

[@danhuff8446]

Longstreet didnt want to attack Washington. He just wanted to draw the Union Army into the open at a location of the South's choosing.

[@joshschneider9766]

He could have chosen not to be a seditious traitor. At. Any. Time.

[@genecarr4568]

My great great uncle Robert B. Carr of the NC 43 Reg was wunded in the ankle at Gettysburg. Was he part of Picketts charge?

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

I believe they were on the far Confederate left on Culps Hill. He was most likely injured on 7-2 or 3.

[@noadmre7493]

Went to Gettysburg with a group of my friends a year ago, it was a amazing experience but the ticks were horrible! XD

[@crippledcrow2384]

Cattle dusting Sulfur down each pants leg and dog flea and tick collars blousing the bottom of the pants leg. That always worked for me at Fort Hood in the field training.

[@robj7386]

ABT is a national treasure

[@mr.crapper7197]

So much history created in about a half an hour.

[@David-lu4gq]

Chris the Redcoat got a shout-out!

[@robertroeder9539]

It is interesting that the lock on the Whitney rifle has a hump much like the Confederate produced Richmond rifle-muskets.

[@jeffsmith8197]

Guard those monuments well. You all know what I mean.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

FYI, the History haters are going after them also !

[@ltcolumbo9708]

How am I finding this channel now? Somebody call 911. What a brilliant group of historical educators and docents. I felt the energy and the passion. Which was greatly missing on the other history traveller. I'm a layman. A wannabe time traveller. Fan of the history of America discovering herself. Therefore if I may suggest. Please hold your inserts for 7 to 8 seconds. And use more of it not just holding it to camera. Yes use plenty of archives photos to cross reference the story Subscribed...love fr India

[@elli003]

I'd like to see an Enfield w/ L.A.C. London Armory Company.

[@craigokes7293]

I may be mistaken, but I believe that the 57th Virginia was in Armistead's Brigade, not Garnet's.

[@barrymcclaughry9229]

Soldiers heart compares to ptsd

[@TermiteUSA]

13:21- left side of screen- Chipmunk runs across path and under wooden fence.