The Atlanta Campaign, Part 14 | The Battle of Atlanta Part, 1

[@terryeustice5399]

Thank you Dr. Wilder. Great documentary. 💯💕👍

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

@@terryeustice5399 Thank you so much for watching!

[@nated9075]

Daddy, thanks for doing such a great job on the Atlanta campaign! 🥰 😘

[@philiphales2109]

Another John Bell Hood attack special. He had aspirations of directing bold flanking attacks and gaining victories like Stonewall Jackson, but he lacked the strategic acumen to win such battles. Hardee’s Corp was attacking over ground that had not been properly reconnoitered, without Artillery support, and without Cavalry to guard the flanks-essentially leaving Bates’s Division with its flank in the air and the other two divisions attacking piecemeal while negotiating the passage of the mill pond and the briar patch, as well as broken, uneven terrain. I’m friends with a ninety year old gentleman who is the great, great grandnephew of General William H.T. Walker-Bellevue Plantation is still in the family. Passing the Glenwood Ave Exit on I-20, we always have a moment of silence for “Old Shot Pouch.” General William Henry Talbot Walker, Requiescat in Pace.

[@zacharywerner5745]

that’s so right! Hood wanted to be jackson because Hood served with his Texas Brigade with Stonewall

[@KB-ks8jv]

I have stood at that marker many times, I wish he had gone into more detail on W. H. T. Walker’s division. Walker was a very interesting person during the war.

[@philiphales2109]

@ have you read “To the Manner Born: The Life of General William HT Walker”? If not, I recommend it.

[@KB-ks8jv]

@ I will

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it.

[@travisbayles870]

My great great grandfather and my great great great uncle both of the 32nd Tennessee Infantry Browns brigade Stevensons division CSA fought at the Battle of Atlanta

[@ethanpf449]

Two Atlanta campaign videos in one week 🎉

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

@@ethanpf449 it's because i usually put out a video about a past election on election night.

[@alejandrobetancourt8123]

Hood was really the wrong man for the 1864 confederate battle plan. Dude was fighting like he had endless Soviet replacements in ww2

[@TravisDGordon]

I guess it’s cause I’ve not studied him or his life & career much from during the war, but I wasn’t expecting to hear General Dodge as being involved in Atlanta. Most of what I’ve studied about him is from his time with the Union Pacific Railroad after the war.

[@nathanappleby5342]

Hardee should have done more if was to accomplish what Hood had wanted. Dodge did well by first holding his own then launching counterattacks to drive off the Rebels, an expert boxing tactic. Hood may not have had the strategic acumen for army command, but you have to admit he had a good idea wanting to attack McPherson's flank and rear to make him want to retreat. McPherson chose his subordinates well. What happened between Hardee and Walker before the latter's death, OUCH! Always conduct reconnaissance of what ground you will be advancing over before you make your assault to determine the best course of action. Keep up the good work!

[@philiphales2109]

Hood made yet another foolish attack across rough and uneven terrain, lacking artillery support and leaving Bates Division’s flank in the air. Hood never should have been promoted to Corps Command, let alone command of the Army of Tennessee. It is likely that Walker would have challenged Hardee to a duel had he survived the battle.

[@DamonNomad82]

It's fascinating to hear about the role Sweeny's Division played in the battle, as that was the division my great-great-great grandfather fought in. He was in the 57th Illinois Infantry, 3rd Brigade of Sweeny's 2nd Division.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

@@DamonNomad82 i hope this animated battle map helped you understand your ancestor's role in the engagement.

[@top_gallant]

Dodge had the 16th Corps Left Wing. 16th Corps was split and the Right wing Under A.J. Smith missed the Atlanta Campaign because of the Red River Campaign.

[@jonesy4588]

funny , now it needs the same again