The Battle of Kolb's Farm | Kennesaw Mountain | Atlanta Campaign

The Battle of Kolb's Farm taking place on June 22, 1864 saw the famed Confederate General John Bell Hood launch a frontal assault against an entrenched union force under the command of Major General John Schofield. Hood believed that he had an opportunity to outflank the Union force and defeat the Union forces in front of his corps. However, Union artillery and a strong defensive line repelled this attack with ease and inflicted heavy losses on Hood’s men. This battle occurred 5 day prior to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
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[@peopleofonefire9643]

One of my gg-grandfathers, CSA Sgt. Edwin Roscoe Thornton, was at Kolb's Farm. He survived unscathed. Grandpa Edwin was severely wounded at Shiloh. He recovered in time to be captured at Vicksburg. He was paroled in time to be assigned to Stevenson's Division - under Lt. General Joe Johnston just before the Battle of Resaca. He continued fighting with the Army of Tennessee throughout the Atlanta Campaign and surrendered under General Hardee in Greensboro, NC at the end of the war.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for sharing your family’s story. Seems like he saw a thing or two. Couldn’t begin to imagine what he saw. Thanks for watching.

[@peopleofonefire9643]

@@ProjectPast1565 During the mid-1990s, I was both Principal Planner and Historic Preservation Planner for Cobb County. Much of my work involved preservation of the Brushy Mountain Line and earthworks near the Chattahoochee River. It was fascinating to read documents that told me exactly where Edwin was in each stage of the campaign. By the way, I thought that your program was excellent. While living in the Shenandoah Valley I was on the Advisory Council of the American Battlefield Protection Program. The Battle of Toms Brook was on my former farm there.

[@benwilburn6147]

My Great Great Grandfather Cpl John Henry Thornton was in the Michigan 8th infantry volunteers of the US Army. He took a 72mm grape or canister ball through the neck and was captured in the battle of Secessionville early in the war. He was swapped and discharged but was allowed to re-enlist after Vicksburg. The 8th was sort of illustrious, earned the moniker The Wanderers on account of how far they marched during the war. Nothing to do with Kolb’s Farm but odd parallel with same last name whether or not related.

[@benwilburn6147]

Since been informed by my uncle that he might have just been shot at close range. He got a gaping hole in his neck either way.

[@scornell66]

My 2X's Great Grandfather fought with the 123rd NY. My wife and I visited Kolb's farm as well as the Resaca Battlefield site. Both are a wonderful preservation of American history. Thanks for covering the battle at Kolb's farm....we appreciated it!!!

[@ProjectPast1565]

I really appreciate you sharing your family’s story! I’ll have to get to Resaca sometime soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Revolver1701]

Thank you for your ancestor’s service. I had an ancestor in an Alabama artillery in Hood’s army. I’m not sure where he was in this battle. I’m researching it now. 👍

[@DustinWiseM1]

Well done video James. I feel you captured how the Kolb’s farm was caught up in the battle as well how the Confederates marched into a slaughter. The quotes from the soldiers really adds to the content.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks as always Dustin. Sometimes these little slivers of history have so many stories

[@dwightadams3853]

My 3rd Great Uncle, William Buchanon (Doc) Farnsworth was in The 63rd Virginia regiment (CSA), part of Hood's Army Corps, Stevenson's Division, Reynolds's Brigade during Battle of Kolb's Farm along Powder Springs Road and resisted by the Union's 14th Kentucky and 123rd New York Regiments.

[@ProjectPast1565]

I appreciate you sharing that! It’s always interesting hearing different family stories. Thanks for watching.

[@cyndiebill6631]

Awesome!! I love the fact that you spend the time to show battles that never get talked about. There is so much more to the Civil War than the popular ones we hear about. I’m so glad that someone is taking the time to tell their story too.👍🙂

[@ProjectPast1565]

I appreciate that! Sometimes these smaller or overlooked battles offer so much more insight into the war itself. Lots of stories out there waiting to be uncovered.

[@bigjimslade6250]

Enjoyed the video. I had at least three 3XGreatgrandfathers in the 14th KY. The unit was engaged in service from November 1861 to April 1865. General Sherman was so pleased with their performance at Kolbs Farm that he placed them in position in front of his HQ during the Siege of Atlanta. These were stout men from the Big Sandy Valley, some of whom went on to deal with the consequences of the Hatfield McCoy feud.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Glad to hear that and thanks for sharing your family’s story! They fought hard that day. I appreciate you watching.

[@RedoubtProductions1754]

I've heard about Kolb's Farm in passing, but never fully comprehend how major it plays into the wider story about Kennesaw Mountain. Great video as always.

[@ProjectPast1565]

It was definitely neat to learn about. Thanks for watching bud.

[@2104dogface]

LOVE the camera work , and agree the addition of the quotes from the soldiers add to it. nice job. watched this while taking a shot in Honor of Wild Bill's birthday today (would be 101 yrs old) miss that scallywag

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for the feedback Paul. I wish I had an opportunity to meet him. The definition of a selfless individual.

[@2104dogface]

@@ProjectPast1565 he would have deff taken a liking to ya lol. you would have a blast just sitting there among them. but he would make you go beer for beer to really test you

[@DustinWiseM1]

@2104dogface… hey Paul I just poured a bourbon on the rocks for Wild Bill!!! Cheers 🍻

[@2104dogface]

@@DustinWiseM1 heck yeah , i did the VAT69 even though he thought Nixon was nuts for drinking it LOL

[@rcspaintservice]

A small place with a huge history! Thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Exactly! I appreciate you watching.

[@davem5308]

Thanks for this review of that horrible day. Mind boggling. Looks like a beautiful location. Must have been a wonderful 600 acre farm.

[@ProjectPast1565]

It really is a beautiful area. Hard to imagine it was once covered in carnage. Thanks for watching.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

As I knew this would be, banging episode James. Very well done.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks Michael. I appreciate you watching.

[@evdallas123]

I know a guy that's home backed up to county services road off of powder springs about 2 miles from kolb farm he had a trench in the woods behind his house and found a lot of relics in and around it

[@ProjectPast1565]

Wow! I bet he found a ton. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@crawwwfishh3284]

I know somebody that has two rifles found on that mountain. One in rough shape the other in great shape. It was found wrapped in cloth in a holler tree that had fallen over.

[@ProjectPast1565]

What a find! I’m sure the mountain is still full of artifacts. Thanks for watching.

[@richardglady3009]

Great video! The audio description really added to the visuals you provided. Thanks for all the hard in the production of this video. I still find it interesting that the range of a rifled musket is always emphasized, yet a volley at short range was frequently used as a tactic.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching and happy to hear you enjoyed it. Yes, 30ft is an awfully close volley. Couldn’t imagine the carnage.

[@HistorySavior1941]

Such a cool episode! Awesome job man. I really need to visit this place on my next trip up there. I didn’t know a lot about the actions here at Kolb’s Farm. This really helped paint the picture of what you are seeing and you can imagine those lines in front of you. Pretty easy to imagine the Union artillery firing on this position. Your stuff just gets better and better man. Awesome job my friend, as always you knock it out the park!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it Josh. Thanks as always for the feedback and for watching.

[@Rebelmediainc]

That’s some crispy video brother. Looks great!! Is that the new camera? Another good one!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks man. Yeah it’s the FX30. Footage is a tad shaky without the gimbal but overall I’m very happy with it.

[@Rebelmediainc]

@@ProjectPast1565 looks great man, I didn’t notice any shake of any significance! I’m very jealous of your weather vs what I had when I went there!

[@ProjectPast1565]

@@Rebelmediainc man I got so lucky. Sunny and 60s-70s the entire time.

[@markdegraff1950]

Nice job James!❤️🇺🇲

[@ProjectPast1565]

As always, I appreciate you Mark!

[@vtbrian3252]

Visited the battlefield in the 90's and there was a group of people touring. I overheard there's lots of ghost stories of people seeking soldiers on the road

[@ProjectPast1565]

It’s a great area to learn from! Thanks for watching.

[@Captine3250]

amazing video! one small thing is that the way the 14th Kentucky was positioned would not of been unconventional, but rather pretty common for a unit with the task of defending something. The Confederates at the Wheat Field near Gettysburg used such tactics as the Federal forces attacked across the field, using rocks, trees, and even a low stone wall as cover. The only odd thing about about the position of the 14th and 123rd is that the skirmishing job was usually done by individual companies of men from different regiments.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Appreciate you watching and thanks for the feedback. Any and all is welcome. I learn new things every day.

[@markbecker71]

Brave men on both sides,may they rest in peace 🙏 🪦

[@ProjectPast1565]

Indeed. Thanks for watching

[@edouardrobert160]

Thanks for the great videos

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

[@hamiltonconway6966]

What a tragedy, this conflict of 1861-1865.

[@ProjectPast1565]

A terrible time indeed.

[@seanohare5488]

Very interesting and informative well done

[@ProjectPast1565]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronfleming9426]

Interesting how Sherman liked to complain about Thomas' men entrenching all the time, yet over and over Sherman's army repulsed confederate attacks like this because his men were entrenched. Good video, thank you!

[@ProjectPast1565]

I think a handful were opposed to this new tactic. But you have to adapt! Thanks for watching.

[@SteveSmith-ho8cy]

Hood had to be one of the worst generals of the war. Battle after battle the aggressive Hood sent his men into frontal assaults resulting in mass rebel casualties to an army that was already vastly outnumbered.

[@ProjectPast1565]

It seems he definitely disregarded his men’s lives throughout the war. Thanks for watching.

[@michaellynnhardy]

Thank you for the topic and the research bringing it to life. I was unaware of this portion of the larger Kennesaw Mtn Battle

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching! It’s an interesting piece of the battle to learn about.

[@KevinCave-rj8eq]

A most excellent video

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching!

[@LeviTheNerd]

Great video👍

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks Levi!

[@jackherndon8245]

My great grandfather fought with the Georgia militia and my wife's great grandfather was with the 17th Alabama both of which were at Kennesaw Mountain but not Kolb's Farm

[@ProjectPast1565]

I always appreciate people sharing their family’s history. It’s very interesting to me. Thanks for watching and for sharing.

[@paulkreider9441]

That dam Yankees artillery....

[@ProjectPast1565]

An extremely experienced and deadly weapon at this time in the war.

[@richardfish8379]

well what was the outcome?

[@ProjectPast1565]

Another senseless frontal assault by John Bell Hood leading to almost 1500 casualties.

[@crawwwfishh3284]

We didn’t lose we’re just reloading.

[@keithclemons9028]

Yeah that’s what hamas does they get their asses handed to them,and they be quiet for a while.then they come back and get their asses kicked AGAIN!!! BYE Felicia🫏🤡😂

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Just for fun...count the number of times "think about" was used in the video narration.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Oh, I’m all in for a game of verbal hide and seek! The elusive phrase hiding itself amidst the tapestry of words inviting us to marvel at my passion and love for history 😂

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

​@@ProjectPast1565:- In a period of less than 4 minutes, the phrase "think about" was used 5 times...a bit tedious, eh?

[@ProjectPast1565]

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 so, just about once a minute. Those are rookie numbers. I gotta pump those up.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@ProjectPast1565 :- I would "think about" that! 😉

[@ProjectPast1565]

@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 😂 stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

[@crippledcrow2384]

30 feet before firing???? And always quoted by northern troops.😅

[@ProjectPast1565]

Yup 30ft. Always? Interesting. www.nps.gov/kemo/learn/historyculture/upload/Battle-of-Kolb-Farm-Bulletin_A.pdf

[@detroitbucknut]

Seems like the Confederates shouldn't have been Confederating...

[@ProjectPast1565]

John Bell Hood loved him some frontal attacks.

[@daviddalton9214]

What happens to traitors.

[@garretrasmussen5253]

The other traitor who stirred the pot got his snot rocked while watching a play.

[@crawwwfishh3284]

Them blue bellies are at it again. Greed. Greed. Greed.

[@williamdemay9446]

Did the Kolb family have slaves?

[@ProjectPast1565]

Yes. Per the national park service they had 10 slaves. www.nps.gov/places/kolb-farmhouse.htm

[@williamdemay9446]

@@ProjectPast1565 Thanks for the reply. Big landowners you would figure they did but here in NC many large landowners did not. Thanks again

[@ProjectPast1565]

@williamdemay9446 thanks for watching

[@markh995]

Yankee factory workers were free to work or starve.

[@PaulStatz-xl3em]

My war is hell so what is with the whining from the Losers after all they left the Union and were Traitors

[@ProjectPast1565]

🤷‍♂️

[@shooterqqqq]

'Don't start nothing, won't be nothing."

[@garretrasmussen5253]

There aren’t any losers or winners alive. Only arrogant fed bootlickers who like to cry about how bad the confederacy was and how they were traitors are all that’s left.

[@garretrasmussen5253]

There are no more winners or losers alive at this point. The Only people crying about it are fed boot lickers whining about how bad the confederacy was and how they were traitors.

[@garretrasmussen5253]

There are no more winners or losers alive at this point. The Only people crying about it are fed boot lickers whining about how bad the confederacy was and how they were traitors.

[@pooddescrewch8718]

Clearly people who believe in owning other people as property feel differently when their human rights are offended . I don’t support slaughter but these hypocrites did so I do not lose much sleep over their fate , only in knowing soldiers representing my society were hypocrites too

[@markh995]

Citizenship means something in a society where not everyone is a citizen. The citizens you do get are braver and more involved in their community and government. Citizenship now means nothing because we're all slaves.