Second Battle of Bull Run, Part 1 Brawner's Farm | Animated Battle Map

[@nuancolar7304]

My great, great grandfather was killed in this engagement. He was in the 26th Georgia Regiment. I'm thankful to still have some of the letters he wrote home prior to his death, and the certificate of death issued by the Confederate War Dept.

[@xotl2780]

2nd Manassas was so much larger, so much bloodier, and probably at least as important as 1st Manassas, yet yours is about the only animated battle-map I can find on the entire internet. Gods work, says I.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. Yes, Second Manassas does not get the attention it should get. I love animated battle maps and I created this channel to animate battles that need more detail or ones that get looked over.

[@RollTide1987]

I would argue that Second Manassas was strategically more important than First Manassas and was the closest Lee ever came to destroying an enemy army in a single battle. It was very close to being the Saratoga of the Civil War.

[@zach7193]

Man, such a vivid description of the Second Battle of Manassas. The Stonewall and Iron Brigades going toe-to-toe with each other for the first time. Each side not giving in to the other. A slugging match.

[@totallynotalpharius2283]

Should and could of been in gods and generals but they just had to have those John Wilkes booth scenes

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

@@totallynotalpharius2283 I blame the Christmas scenes.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@eldorados_lost_searcher I blame the intermission!

[@insightfulhistorian1861]

Yeah, that is an understated face off. The best of the Union line vs the best of the Confederate line.

[@c39v26]

Remember,it was the 19th and solely against the Stonewall brigade. 45 minutes, 75 paces apart ,in the barnyard of brawners farm. 14.9% dead for the 19th and Ewell's leg shot off.

[@stonesinmyblood27]

Wonderful how you keep the brave deeds of both sides alive. These great soldiers courage and determination shall not be forgotten because of your ultra important videos

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much.

[@johnnychaos152]

My great great uncle served in the 19th Indiana of the Black Hats from its formation until he was killed on the first day at Gettysburg.

[@stevenfidika125]

My great great Uncle was a sergeant in the Sixth Wisconsin, at all the battles until wounded on the first day of Gettysburg.

[@johnnychaos152]

@@stevenfidika125 It's a small world isn't it? My uncle had been promoted to Sergeant 10 days before he was killed. I actually have a letter that he wrote to his mother and father that's dated June 25th 1863. In it he talks about how his regiment was in high spirits and just itching for a fight. It's really kind of sad when we know that just 6 days later the entire Brigade was completely decimated while making a hopeless last stand.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@johnnychaos152 You might want to edit the month.

[@johnnychaos152]

@@USGrant-rr2by Good looking out. Much appreciated.

[@stevenfidika125]

Thanks for the reply. My uncle was wounded in the left hand, lost some fingers on July 1, 1863. He refused to go back into combat because of his wound. The Army busted him to private and put him in the Invalid corps until his enlistment expired in 1864. I was able to order the medical records.

[@andrewdeehan6292]

Very well done, Mr. Have History Will Travel! Was just there in July and walked those grounds. You even mentioned Gen. King's epileptic seizure, which was pivotal. Nice touch!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I was at Manassas in July as well. Such a wonderful place.

[@edjohnson1788]

Every good wish to your father. I hope that his surgery was successful and that he is doing well.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Yes, the surgery went great. He should be coming home Tuesday or Wednesday.

[@carywest9256]

@@HistoryGoneWilder l think you mean Second Manassas!

[@tunnel598]

I'm from manassas I love that battlefield and have spent my entire life studying and hiking it I appreciate these videos.

[@mjfleming319]

Great video! I mean, this channel has tons of great content but this was absolutely gripping! Brawners Farm doesn’t seem to be Jackson at his finest, but considering how much his corps had marched in the previous days I don’t suppose peak performance is to be expected.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. Jackson's division commanders were very slow to move, so Jackson took the matter into his own hands, but the first day of Second Bull Run did not go well for him.

[@model-man7802]

Having done 26 years plus of just Civil War reenacting it's tough to find new material.Your videos riveting to look at.Combined with having walked all the Virginia battlefields many times and being a native your maps are accurate and perfect for these battles.Great Job!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

I hope your father came through OK! I too am a "cancer thriver"...Leukemia..Regardless of my sometimes contrary views and harsh remarks, I would never wish upon anyone the burden that loved ones must bear when a friend or family member is stricken with this diabolical disease. It is often times much tougher on them then it is on us....prayers...and strength be with you and your father.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. He did come through great. It will be a two month recovery for him, but he's doing great. Thank you for the prayers and thoughts.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@HistoryGoneWilder You are more than welcome! I'm very glad he is going to be able to continue being your father. I lost mine in 2013...to lung cancer. His father to Leukemia. The disease is rampant on both sides of my family. I've made peace with the fact that it will eventually claim my life...but not w/o a fight! It is much harder on my wife than me. As I said, Even though I say some pretty harsh stuff, this site and the videos you put out have really helped me. It has reignited my passion(which I am going to at least try to temper?) for CW history and I THANK YOU!!

[@florencebrawner3011]

I am so excited I found this. Being a Brawner this is part of my family history. Thank you so much

[@mikatuitoga4992]

The birth of the iron brigade.

[@tomsharoncox2785]

Brilliant as usual! I look forward to the next episode.

[@soccernerd27]

Absolutely wonderful video about a less popular battle!

[@billd.iniowa2263]

I bet wargamers love this channel! Lots of inspiration for scenarios. Great job you are doing, thanx.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all of the support.

[@floridareb8083]

Haha That's why I came here.

[@johngibbons2858]

Great information. Looking forward to more. Gibbon is a distant relative. Glad to see him get some attention

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Gibbon was a good commander and a brave fighter.

[@johngibbons2858]

Gibbon also commanded the troops who Custer didn't wait for. Very interesting guy. Was at Appomattox too

[@mayalackman7581]

Can't claim to be a relative of GIbbon but as a civil war buff from the michigan/Wisconsin border I love the Iron Brigade. GIbbon is my favorite civil war general.

[@jeffreygraf3358]

In memory of Sgt. George B. Lincoln, Co. F, 2nd Wisconsin Infantry, from my hometown of Union Grove, Wisconsin

[@c39v26]

My great granduncle we in the 19th IND b co. I was back there for the 130 anniversary reenactment. I can't tell you how sublime it was.

[@c39v26]

His name was Benjamin B Duke

[@nightinbox]

My great-great grandfather was wounded and died two days later. He was with the 19th Indiana, Co. F. John Goggin was an Irishman from County Kerry.

[@isaacwoodside3131]

An amazing story. Simple well done.

[@Steelers4life6969]

I’m going to Bull Run in two weeks. This video is extremely helpful. Great job my friend

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

@@Steelers4life6969 thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that.

[@Pablo668]

Great work as usual. Thanks for uploading. this battle is right up there in terms of victories for the Confederates. One of their best in my view.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

You are very welcome. The Confederates won an incredible victory at Second Bull Run and it doesn't get the attention that it should.

[@StevenRecknagelMusic]

Great job I used to reenact the 2nd Wi Co. K Every account I’ve read was hell. It’s been years since I’ve read on the battle but if memory serves correct I believe when Jackson was interrogating a or some POWs from the regiment he couldn’t believe he was fighting less than a brigade.

[@matthewbissonnette2658]

Also, for the numbers engaged it was Jackson's worst defeat. Since he couldn't push them off the field.

[@StevenRecknagelMusic]

@@matthewbissonnette2658 indeed, one of the few if not only times he had the numerical advantage

[@matthewbissonnette2658]

I used to own a copy of the history of the Iron Brigade by Col. Rufus Dawes of the 6th Wisconsin. Gave me such respect and admiration for the men from the Midwest. I'm a native of Maine myself which we all know has a famous regiment with the Army of the Potomac..

[@StevenRecknagelMusic]

@@matthewbissonnette2658 indeed! That books been on my list. If you’re interested “The iron brigade” by Alan T. Nolan was a remarkable read on the units history and stories. Also cool pictures from the states archives

[@johncrutcher6198]

I wish the best for your father and your family through this time. Another great video. God Bless.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. My father came through the surgery great. He is recovering at the moment in the hospital and should be coming home either Tuesday or Wednesday.

[@tnt-hv6qw]

thank you Virginian. damn that was gripping. more more more lol

[@dmac5595]

Love your videos! Keep it up

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@chriscoco547]

Enjoyed the narrative but the maps kept changing which made it difficult to sync the visual with the narrative

[@mattmusselman5055]

Fantastic video

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you.

[@irenebryant9755]

Love your channel! Thanks for the great content.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much.

[@gregdiamond5355]

What role did Mosby play. Did he help in some way or was he off doing what he supposed to? How common was the rank of 3rd lieutenant in the Confederate armies? I know I should’ve asked when you compared Mosby and Morgan. That day was just off for me.

[@TheCShowHostedbyChris]

Great video!!!

[@tnt-hv6qw]

man i can’t ever remember to vote. i could’ve been a tie breaker

[@bigblue6917]

As we are getting the full battle I think you can be forgiven 👍

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

The only bad thing about it being a tie is that the next poll was going to include the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky.

[@rmpasini]

This is literally a regurgitation of John Hennessy’s work. Not, but close to word for word

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Yes, I used his book extensively to create the animated battle map. It's a great book.

[@gerggerggy7757]

Amazing how Pope was so over confident he ignored so much intelligence at the start of this fight. Not to take anything away from Lee or Jackosn, but man did Federal ineptitude pay huge dividends for the Confederate cause here.

[@bernardprice8551]

Every one's a winner..

[@user-vh1vx6hf5p]

I hate to do this but the ANV didn't have corps until 1863 at the time of 2nd Manassas it would be Jackson's left wing and Longstreet's right wing. I do love the video thought.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

I stand corrected. Thank you for pointing that out. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel.

[@mrsnakesmrnot8499]

Lee said “wing” instead of “corps”, but a wing is a corps.

[@user-vh1vx6hf5p]

@@mrsnakesmrnot8499 when the ANV had wings you would see 4-7 divisions under one general with corps you would see 2-4 divisions under one commander.

[@mrsnakesmrnot8499]

Maj. King - and the corps “commander” is also technically a “general”. The leader of a wing/corps was called “general”, who is a “commander”. Jackson was a corps commander when he commanded a “wing”, and Lee was both a corps and army commander when he lead his half directly and ordered Jackson.... Yes, if Lee chose to break up his army into three parts instead of two, then there would be less divisions in each part, as you correctly point out. Instead of wings, Bobby could have preferred to call them “halves”, but they are still the first subdivision of his army, which is traditional corps structure. The next subdivision, as you know, is traditionally called “division”, but Bobby reserved the right to call it any pet name he wished, like “barrel”. HYPOTHETICALLY, If a historian in the future chose to talk about Lee’s division commanders, and he did not call them “barrel commanders”, as Bobby referred to them, then that is fine.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

The mini-battle at Brawner's farm was a mini-disaster for Jackson! He had all the advantages; he should have been able to bag King's whole division. His far superior numbers,18,000 (only getting 6000 into the fight) compared to King's 2500, Concealment, Artillery, and most of all...Surprise! The Union division even payed NO attention to Jackson, sitting on "Little Sorrel," observing them from an open position, as they marched right on by!! Jackson's "piecemeal" uncoordinated attacks allowed acting Div. Cmdr John Hatch to effectively counter the "underwhelming" firepower! Jackson even suffered More casualties:1250 to 1150, decimating 4 of his best regiments; and losing 2 Division Cmdrs- Taliaferro and Ewell (who would not see action again until Gettysburg)!! A heavy price to pay...for what? To keep Pope's attention??

[@johnnychaos152]

I hope your dad is doing okay.

[@JeddieT]

Don’t you mean “Second Battle of _Manassas”_ ?

[@totallynotalpharius2283]

I'm of two minds on this . I personally think Bull Run sounds cooler. I think if ya win the battle , your name sticks

[@JeddieT]

Totally Not Alpharius ...Well guess what? The Confederates won the battle and they called it “Manassas”.

[@MegaGamer-lg7sp]

So, who was Ewell leading into the fight when he was wounded?

[@c39v26]

Jackson's brigade against the 19th IND for forty five minutes at 75 paces it ended because of darkness. The 19th suffered 14.4% dead,that's 1 out of 7 !

[@johnnychaos152]

DAMMIT MAN! I'm NEVER first!

[@roryhertzog5282]

Someone must have had an epileptic fit and hit the thumbs down.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

I am often confused at why I get a thumbs down on some of my videos lol.

[@bitterdbyu5291]

👍

[@USGrant-rr2by]

FIRST!!!!!!

[@tnt-hv6qw]

👍😂😂😂😂

[@zach7193]

Very good, david u.s. grant.

[@mjfleming319]

Grant, you vulture, what do you do, hover over KZbin all day waiting to pounce on fresh videos? :D

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@mjfleming319 Nope, just happened to check in between episodes of "Combat" and "Rat Patrol" on the H&I channel and got lucky! Why...jealous? And I much more resemble the Condor! ;D

[@mjfleming319]

david u.s. grant I may have been a teensy bit jealous :D

[@giantskunk]

“Invasion of the United States” ?!?!? Lee was always in the United States.