Second Manassas: Battlefield Live

Enjoy the second part of our Manassas Live series as Garry Adelman, Kristopher White and Douglas Ullman Jr. take a deep dive into discussing the Second Battle of Manassas. This was originally recorded for Facebook Live on March 26, 2020. We hope you enjoy the longer format while being trapped indoors!

[@janbudlong4730]

Thank you for putting this on You tube. My great grandfather was with the Iron Brigade and fought at the Browner farm. At only 19 years old he was shot in the stomach. When the medics came to pick up the injured Union soldiers, my great grandfather, Thomas F Cowing was told that his injury was going to kill him momentarily and that he would never make it alive on the wagon that was heading to the military hospital in Arlington. As he lay there in horrific pain he begged the medic to give him poison. The medic told him he couldn’t do that but after being begged and begged to he did. My great grandfather worked his way under a tree to get out of the sun. After awhile confederate soldiers rode by and saw that he was still alive and one of them gave him a canteen of water. After seven days Union soldiers came back to pick up dead soldiers. He was taken to the hospital in Arlington where he recovered until February at which time he rejoined his brigade. In 1998 a friend and I went to the battlefield. I’m so glad I did ! I have his obituary which tells the story and I got the details from my grandmother. I can’t find where I could attach it.

[@rileystevens9462]

This helped me understand Manassas better, thank you

[@tdrbi285]

Thank you for making this!!! Great work as always by the ABT. I had a great grandfather X5 who was a 5th New York Zouave and was killed during their beatdown on the left flank.

[@akrish70]

I live here and love civil war history. Thank you for helping understand this pivotal place in history. I wish I could be more involved I love your passion it's like mine

[@rustynail8484]

My great grandfather William Asa Thompson fought there with the 26th Georgia and was shot through the thigh on August 28th. Later shot in left lung at Cedar Creek Oct 19, 1864, survived the war and died at the age of 83 in 1925.

[@SouthernGentleman]

A very impressive story

[@johnmassoud930]

Thanks for posting this video. Takes our mind off of the current pandemic and the ensuing panics that naturally occur

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

Well done! I grew up in Manassas and I know the battlefield area quite well. I agree with some others, I'd love to see a battle map on 2nd Manassas. Thanks for your great content.

[@billlawrence1899]

Same here. I grew up right smack in the middle of that battlefield.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Really good segment, enjoyed watching, thanks.

[@MiddleAmericanMan]

I’ve been to that battlefield. The Stonewall statue is epic at first Manassas.

[@bonanzatime]

If they lay their punky hands on THAT statue, 'That' Will Start The Next Civil War.

[@Stiglr]

@@ryanariemma4518 It's like Thomas J. Jackson meets Arnold Schwarzenegger, in bronze. Ol' Jack is **ripped** up on that pedestal....

[@jamesmoore7423]

I hope everyone is safe at the trust. Please do more animated battle videos please. Your animated battle videos are top shelf... thank you for all that you do for us and our history.

[@tberkoff]

Most Confederate brigades did not use the Unfinished Railroad as a "trench" and did not fight in it. Rather, most units were posted about 100-200 yards west of the railroad grade and preferred to use the deep trench as a defensive obstacle for the attacking Union forces, similar to a moat.

[@kevin6293]

That sounds like a myth. To believe that, I’d have to see testimony directly from the soldiers.

[@Stiglr]

Great, as always, capsule summary of the battle. I'm now very sorry I didn't make it out to Chinn Ridge when I was at Manassas (I was tramping the field mostly from a 1st Bull Run POV... although I did walk most of the Unfinished Railroad Cut, swatting huge winged insects as I went!!!) I'm going to go back there, as it is a wonderful battlefield!!!

[@clyde2006]

Great stuff. When are we going to get the Second Manassas animated battle map?

[@blukeblue1235]

I like how Gary speaks quickly. There is a ton of information to cover and his excitement conveys the action. I hate slow talkers who can make a battle sound dull!

[@bryanswenson1452]

Interesting post. Thanks guys and girl.

[@benson9586]

love this content

[@bonanzatime]

I like to hear what happens between battles as much as the battles.👍👍👍👍👍

[@jerrymorgan1449]

I have a teenage soldier in a Indianapolis cemetery that's Abandoned and Vandalize....and Unmarked...and hidden in a brush location around wealthy home divisions.... And it's a mystery that I just about solved without legal papers evidence I type as I listen to your video...TY the two teenage boys..I believe one was in the 19th of Indiana...injured too and returned to Morton headquarters downtown Indianapolis.. But died before that troop proceed to Kentucky RR...duty The other brother says died in Washington DC So am close to knowing all about them plus they was poverty farm hands ..Shiloh Baptist Cemetery.. Hendricks county..or Marion county..the boys are listed with Gov by Marion county... because we are on the boarder line of Wayne Township and Washington Township.. And Hendricks county and Marion county... John Boots and David Boots. Am still seeking investigation myself... I recall being Historical building Indianapolis and as I recall it stated Bull Run...I need to return again ...to seek info.. I knew of this cemetery that they call the KNOWL There Mother was in same cemetery ten years before the CW SAD...I believe these two boys was raised my Mr.and MRS.STOUT also RIP Shiloh Baptist Cemetery....which is very hard to read tombstone. Very very rough condition mearly just like a limestone gathering Very difficult very...But boys and the whole group poverty farm hands Things have changed since 1975 when I was young and someone keep the cemetery nice....If anyone knows there technology findings which I don't seek high Technology search...I'd love some info Jacob Bowles and Polly Bowles Boots..also at rest Bedsey Boots 1850 RIP Very difficult study..

[@evanmyers100]

Been there. Thanks for this information. Keep up the good work

[@academyofshem]

21:00 You must be thinking of Chancellorsville. Those were Longstreet's men coming out of the trees at Manassas II.

[@marklysogorski4631]

Units that were part of what would become VI Corps were there as well. Case in point Kearney's New Jersey Brigade.

[@johnzajac9849]

There appears to be a new trend among commentators on the Civil War to use the French pronunciation ('kor') to refer to multiple army corps. This new trend confuses the listener regarding the number of units the commentators are actually discussing. Using the standard pronunciaton, 'korz', is clearer for the listener when commentators refer to multiple units of that size. At 21:02, he wrongly refers to 'Jackson's entire wing'. It was Longstreet's wing. As they did after the first battle of Manassas, the Union forces retreated to Washington, DC. Desiring to surprise them, Lee ordered Jackson to cut the Union forces off as they fled east along modern route 29 and route 50, which resulted in heavy fighting at Chantilly.

[@texascottonfarmer]

I just now found this video (1 year after the fact). I have been trying for years to find information about my 2nd-great-grandfather's brigade, the 47th Alabama in this battle. He was wounded on Aug. 28, and left in Middleburg, VA as Lee's army marched into Maryland on Aug. 30. He died on Oct. 13 in Middleburg, VA. I have not been able to find his burial place, although I assume he was buried in Middleburg. Can any of you tell me if there is any documentation anywhere that might state his burial location? Thanks in advance.

[@aceboogie50]

Manassas in the building !!

[@Rogijimbex]

It would be so much more appreciated if the camera would pan to the battlefield itself as these people speak. One camera angle dominates this presentation. It would add a lot of perspective and would also keep the camera off the flailing, hyperactive Mr Adelman. Good information

[@bonanzatime]

It's hard to believe all the movement these soldiers did and ground these armies covered during the nights between the days of the Second Manassass battle. When did they sleep?

[@aloneranger3980]

Great show and thanks so much. I am off to my Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting tonight.

[@danielkohli1542]

Darn I missed it

[@ginne7268]

Enjoyning it.Its great explained. Garry moves a lot. Relax a little bit.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

He's high on history.

[@ginne7268]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust i know. I am from the Netherlands (Europe) and we are more relaxed.😂😂😂

[@ginne7268]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust I lke the history of the civil war. My favorite general is George H.Thomas could you do a topic on him. Its the fact that he was a southener fighting for the union.

[@fett333]

Love the enthusiasm- great videos- FYI I am a proud contributor to the Battlefield Trust

[@markgatz6127]

I understand that that this was recorded in 2020. Is more information about General Pope available? Thanks.

[@ВладиславВладислав-и4ю]

I would like Russian subtitles

[@bonanzatime]

Poor Pope.😟 He never fought a General Lee out west.🤕

[@oshaqsha9826]

Eh, Pope was kind of an arrogant dink. Hard to feel all that sorry for him.

[@forrestwebb8590]

Are the battles of 1rst and 2nd Manassas, the same as the 1rst and 2nd battles of Bullrun

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Yes. You can learn more about why battles have two names here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpfNlHporcamlbM

[@Baskerville22]

Didn't Lincoln say about McClellan, "He's got a bad case of the slows" ?

[@jpkjpk11]

maybe this guy should switch to de-caff. But good job.

[@irockuroll60]

11 min & 20 seconds in. “Fitz John Porter is probably the best Corp commander on this battlefield.” Kris White (American Battlefield Trust). “Bullshit” said John Doe of Georgia. Longstreet had a Corp and Jackson had a Corp. And both will be on that battlefield.

[@craiggleason8386]

Thanks

[@philkaiser6025]

"Indianians" are actually called "Hoosiers."

[@rustynail8484]

The 26th Georgia suffered 70% casualties on the 28th.

[@JAutry]

Indianaians?? Really, we're called Hoosiers thank you very much.

[@888jackflash]

Great stuff; but could someone please tell Garry to put the Meth pipe down before these videos, please..? (-:

[@markholbrook3949]

What are these guys cheerleaders without pomp poms? Just kidding!

[@leungyurling4407]

Bagging Uy$a

[@donlessnau3983]

This guy's loopy

[@alorikkoln]

So sad. The battles were defiantly not an adventure, but human slaughter.

[@wayned1807]

Good information but poor video quality

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We're at the mercy of Facebook for live video quality.

[@Valhalla6257]

OK we don't need present goofballs spewing history

[@mainesail3097]

Good narrative boys--BUT-do you have any idea how many people you you left behind because of your rapid presentation and the fact that you didn't provide any MAPS OR VISUALS??? Well given your numbers, I would guess that it's thousands...You're wasting everybody's time...I'm gone...

[@Russian-Troll]

I'd rather watch an animation or still photos. Your presence at the battlefield is one step above audio only and a black screen.