The Chancellorsville Crossroads - April 30, 1863: Chancellorsville 160

The Chancellorsville crossroads was the most critical in the Civil War's Eastern Theater from April 30-May 3, 1863. Filled with officers and me, civilians and camp followers, the crossroads and the Chancellor House served as the nerve center for the Union Army of the Potomac. Join Kris White, Chris Mackowski, Sarah Kay Bierle, Greg Mertz, Don Pfanz, and others as we explore the history of one of the Civil War's pivotal battles.
This video is part of our coverage commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville. View the entire tour series here: • Chancellorsville: 160t...
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[@captainred22449]

An underrated battlefield. Not many knew about the Battle of Chancellorsville

[@tomjones2202]

Really?

[@captainred22449]

@@tomjones2202 that's my personal opinion. It maybe known more than I thought

[@davidbowman4259]

@@captainred22449 Agree. Perhaps not as much a household battle name as Shiloh, Manassas, Antietam, Vicksburg and Gettysburg. But a massive, bloody, significant battle nonetheless. Lee's masterpiece -- alas, it may have overinflated his confidence heading into Gettysburg -- and Hooker's most embarrassing moment.

[@tomjones2202]

@@captainred22449 Considering it's Lee's most famous battle that kind of put's it at the top of many peoples list. I've been there and walked the battle field. From the Inn, to Hazel Grove, followed Jackson's stealth march to the Union XI Corp where Jackson rolled it up like a window shade. I tried to see where his arm is supposed to be buried there too but they were closed. And yes stood at the place of the Cracker box counsel. If you get a chance to visit please go, it's well worth it.

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Thank you.

[@charliet1535]

Thanks for doing this.

[@terryeustice5399]

Thank you Kris and Sara for your documentation on battle at Chancellorsville crossroads. Enjoyed Don’s take on the battle.❤️

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I love these tours videos, this group of guides are the A-team when it comes to it.

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Great job

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BEST SHOW ON KZbin. Well done Friends. 😊

[@johnzajac9849]

As per one historical account, there were about 14 Federal artillery pieces just to the south and southeast of the Chancellorsville house (Hooker's HQ) - and just below the road intersection (seen at 00:10). To prevent any rebel approach to the house, these guns covered the Orange Plank Road, heading southward, and the Plank Road, heading eastward.

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Well done, ABT! I will teach this event in my US History class tomorrow.

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So appreciate the effort and attention you share with us civil war/history lovers. You are each national treasures !

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“It must’ve been from such a scene that in ancient times that men rose to the dignity of Gods”

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Sometime i will make it to this large park.

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Superb.

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You guys should have a livestream q&a for this

[@tomjones2202]

Excellent video of this battle as it's occurring NOW. So many "if's" in this whole battle. I don't think though that Hooker was acting aggressively as some have said. He crossed the fords UN opposed. That's not aggressive. IF when Slocum and Meade arrived who were EAGER to continue on and plow into Lee... THAT would have been aggressive. Instead Hooker said,,, NO,, we're ok here for now,, lets let Lee attack US.. HUGE mistake.. Lee, the greatest of all chess players tore Hooker a new one!!! He figure out what Hooker was trying to do and simply with the advice, GOOD advice I might add, of his subordinances, completely destroyed Hooker. Hooker ended up back across the river where he started and,,, what did Lincoln say? OH MY GOD, WHAT WILL THE COUNTRY SAY NOW!!!,,,

[@willoutlaw4971]

This is where Stonewall Jackson was shot three times by his fellow Confederates!! Stonewall never saw another battlefield.

[@davidbowman4259]

Imagine if he'd been at Gettysburg. He definitely would have attacked "if practicable."

[@timfrye3586]

Based

[@georgepress1261]

Lee 3-1-1 as of the beginning of this battle. I would like to think I know his 3 wins( 7 days, second bull run and fredericksburg ) and the one tie (antietam). Where the loss?