The Charge of the 1st Minnesota at Gettysburg: 159th Anniversary of Gettysburg

The charge of the 1st Minnesota is one of the iconic actions at Gettysburg. Some 262 men entered the battle, and 82% became casualties. #GettysburgTour
Sarah Kay Bierle and Garry Adelman breakdown the action from Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg.
This piece is part of our coverage of the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. You can find all of the videos here: • 159th Anniversary of G...
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[@beardyeighty]

I was a participant in the recreation of the 1st Minnesota Co. E (7th Co.) at Gettysburg with the Liberty Rifles this past weekend. The weight of the moment on the field standing before Plum Run felt real as we waited for the order to "Forward March". We charged and we could feel the adrenaline as we went forward, Arms Port, and at the double quick. I was chosen as one of the men who survived the charge. As we retreated, straggling back from the front, we were looking around for our pards in our respective companies. To know that there were friends, brothers, and sons that did not reform the battalion with us was a very heavy moment. Eyes were wet with tears and sweat as we cane to attention and were cheered by the spectators. We looked on the 1st Minnesota monument with tears in our eyes in hopes that we did the memory of the Old Boys justice. (with the soldier in charging pose charging the direction the way we just went). What a somber experience and one that I will carry for the rest of my life. Thank you ABT for covering this and keeping history alive.

[@colbyt9967]

Thank you for keeping history alive as well! I am in Co. A 3rd Vermont infantry and The 1st VT Battery of Light Artillery!! 👍👍👍

[@christophergowin1767]

My son and I were there to watch, sorry for the weather, but you all withstood and completed something truly meaningful. I am an old participant in many living histories, Union and Confederate. It was a joy to watch the Liberty Rifles. Keep up the great work.

[@beardyeighty]

@@christophergowin1767 the weather was actually welcome lol. It was hotter than blazes and it was like having air conditioning and a cold shower all at once.

[@ScottAvellino1]

Company B (8th Company)! This was probably the coolest event I’ve done

[@davidkadlec3518]

Thanks for your testimony.❤

[@allanburt5250]

Those lads changed into history, 159 years have passed and we still admire their courage and sacrifice . . God Bless The 1st Minnesota their glory will never fade......

[@thomasb1889]

Both of their charges would have deeply impressed the Romans.

[@alexvangen745]

Im from Minnesota it was a brave charge

[@loukman8006]

KO bbxv

[@achmadsaifudin4134]

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[@vinceo1058]

Thank you for this. As a St. Paul-born Marine, these guys hold a special place in my heart.

[@thomash8501]

Semper fi from a St. Louis (Missouri) Marine!

[@vinceo1058]

Right back at ya, Brother!

[@anthonychavez1906]

Semper Fi Marine.

[@michaelpfister1283]

My wife and I visited Gettysburg several years ago. When we heard this story, standing near the Pennsylvania monument, overlooking the field, it brought us to tears. Such valor must never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

[@Babararoot55]

Michael !

[@aoac1]

Story well told Sarah! Tears still on my cheeks 'cuz I lived in Minn. for 20 years, saw the Colors and flags at the capitol, but never heard that story before. Thx!

[@Babararoot55]

Steve 👋

[@paulb1161]

Thank you, Sarah. Appreciate your enthusiasm for history. I hope more young people especially will share your passion after seeing these videos. Well done.

[@DA-bp8lf]

The story about the brothers brought a tear to this grown man’s eye. Thank you for that inspiring, beautiful story.

[@Flyfish325]

Everybody needs to read about Private Marshall Sherman, first Minnesotan to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for bravery on July 3rd at Gettysburg. You showed his photographs at minute 13:00 during the video. He captured the confederate flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry during Pickett’s charge. Sherman was a house painter before his military service, another ordinary person, doing extraordinary duty and bravery for his country. God bless their souls.

[@charlesvotaw1660]

No they need to read the truth and look at both sides because taxation of 80% was common and the only reason that the northern carpetbaggers won was because of industry and blockades and unscrupulous things

[@crippledcrow2384]

Did he capture the 28th flag or merely pick it up off the ground like so many others did and recieved TMOH?

[@stever4181]

I am from Minnesota and was a member of the 1st Minnesota Co A Re-enactment unit. We were at the 125th anniversary at Gettysburg. I was 1st Sargent of Co A. We did the charge on July 2nd and saw Pickets charge on July 3 1988. It still brings an emotional response whenever I talk about it.

[@Babararoot55]

Steve !

[@stever4181]

@@Babararoot55 Yes?

[@Babararoot55]

@@stever4181 Where you from ? How old are you ? Nice 😊 meeting ya Steve 😑🍲❤️👅

[@lannyfaulkner6697]

A couple of weeks ago at Old World Wisconsin I had the privilege to watch an enactment by reenactors in honor of their soldiers. The level of sacrifice that Union soldiers gave still staggers my mind. Thanks for these videos.

[@eriktheissen5879]

Fun fact, those same Midwestern reenactors helped to recreate the charge talked about it this video

[@mikehrenak1390]

Love that place been awhile since I’ve been there

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

Being from Minnesota and retired Marine, I have high pride and am humble to understand why those men did what needed to be done 👍

[@Babararoot55]

Virginia !

[@eugeneflynn7435]

Thank you, Sarah, and ABT. Deeply appreciated.

[@Babararoot55]

Flynn 👋

[@bradleycred99]

Thanks for sharing their story! My Son and his fiancé are active duty members of the Minnesota Army National Guard. She’s currently deployed in SW Asia.

[@Babararoot55]

Brad !👋

[@gwzipper1]

Right off the bat, let me start out by saying that I wouldn't describe myself as a civil war buff. Not that I'm intentionally disrespectful of that part of our history, but rather that I'm regrettably ignorant of it. This last weekend, I took out family to visit Gettysburg. Being from Minnesota, I had heard that there was some story of valor related to troops from our state. Standing on that field, and hearing what those men did, moved me. God bless you all for keeping their memories alive.

[@Babararoot55]

Zipper !

[@mmeerr100]

I've just watched several of your 159 videos and am compelled to tell you that they are all simply amazing. You present them in a relaxed and perhaps improvised manner that I think somehow make them more enjoyable. Even though each speaker presents their information at a fairly quick pace, I always find the flow very easy to follow. So thank you so much for your efforts and I will happily be watching!

[@Babararoot55]

Markie 👋💕

[@johnhartman9649]

The young lady's presentation was magnificent and captivating. Well done, Sarah.

[@Babararoot55]

John !

[@jimbrew4529]

Incredible valor by the 1st Minnesota. How did any survive against such overwhelming odds? Some say that charge saved the Union.

[@beardyeighty]

Of the 262 that went in to Plum Run in the charge only 47 came out. That's a casualty rate of 82%.

[@jeffburnham6611]

@@beardyeighty it's often been seen in that way, but that is not what it means. Of the 262 that made the charge, 47 came out without injury, the rest of the regiment (minus one company) was either killed or wounded. That accounts for the 82% casualty rate. After the charge, only 47 were fit for duty.

[@billholder1330]

@@beardyeighty They also participated in defeating Pickett's charge on the 3rd - only 3 were left standing unscathed after that. Now THAT is dedication!

[@alonsocushing2263]

Great presentation Sarah. Love the photo of the Taylor brothers. True warriors.

[@armynurseshark]

As an old nurse, old Army vet, and military historian I want to than you for these wonderful videos.

[@sandiehamby]

# 1st Minnesota Thank you Sarah, for all you do. ❤️

[@nathanbenusa7628]

Incredible video on the 1st Minnesota since I am from Minnesota as well

[@stevebean1543]

I was one of those 25,000 people Garry speaks of at 16:17 who was crossing the field on July 3, 2013. I feel honored to have had a small part in one of his most impactful Civil War experiences, just as I felt honored to retrace the steps of the men who made that charge 150 years earlier.

[@lizlittle1641]

Thank you for continued coverage! Sarah I could listen to you share stories all day. I don't understand hashtags and how to use them. I'm old school. But love the stories!

[@dang4866]

Every year I watch the series but have yet to see the 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers mentioned for their efforts at the Peach Orchard. Considering they lost the second most men of any Union Regiment at Gettysburg including their entire Color Guard and were left alone on the field while the rest of the Union forces retreated from the area of the Peach Orchard it seems a shame that their contribution to the battle goes unrecognized. The History of the One Hundred Forty-First Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers 1862 - 1865 by David Craft, Chaplin of the Regiment published in 1885 is a must read on the 141st PA Vol.

[@skymagruder5270]

Google books or on another free e site? I’ll give it a read. Those old regimental histories are pretty amusing and often sad

[@Babararoot55]

@@skymagruder5270 👋

[@skimmer8774]

Us Minnesota people love your work. Thank you for the mention.

[@Sheilamarie2]

You have done such a phenominal job this year, actually every year but so much content! Thank you to all of you!

[@cyndiebill6631]

Great job Sara. I totally enjoy listening to you.The view is amazing. As always your videos are awesome and Thank you again.♥️😁

[@brentknoll125]

Being from Minnesota, it was nice to here about the our heroes in the Civil War

[@pdhunt96]

Did anyone else hear the male voice at the 8:30 mark and again at 8:37 mark as she spoke the words of a soldier who took part in the charge?

[@Babararoot55]

Hunt !

[@KeefMcGoo]

I was there for Gettysburg 150 and part of walking in that picketts charge reenactment. That was pretty cool, looking around seeing the mass of people, brought me chills being part of it. From the pennsylvannia monument vantage point must have been pretty incredible too.

[@Babararoot55]

Eric !👋

[@Chiller01]

Wow Sarah. Very effective and moving presentation. What I understood is that the men of the 1st Minnesota realized the tactical gravity of the situation and the likelihood that most of the regiment would end up on the casualty list as a result of their impending actions.

[@essbe7158]

Thank you for yet another great video!

[@decimated550]

Good job Sarah! A woman who loves history : a swipe right for sure

[@jimconway6246]

I love the raised view!

[@bobhill9124]

A nice presentation on the 1st Minnesota Regiment. Incredible courage for such a small number to attack with the bayonet a much larger force and literally save the day. So many instances of courage by both sides during those three critical days at Gettysburg. It truly is sacred ground.

[@Rogijimbex]

First time seeing Sarah Kay present. Really well done! Great personality and style.(And smart) Thanks

[@b.o.353]

Being from Minnesota originally I find this a very welcome video. Great job!

[@HHIto]

Incredible courage, bravery!

[@Babararoot55]

Harvey !

[@frisco21]

Recently I happened to come across the grave of Samuel James Pitkin (1837-1904), a private who served in the 1st Minnesota in many of their legendary engagements. Pitkin was among the lucky 18% of survivors at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, although he was savagely wounded after getting bayoneted by a Confederate in desperate, hand-to-hand combat. I cannot fathom the kind of courage it takes to survive an event like this, not to mention the "survivor's guilt" many of these men must have felt. Pitkin and his fellow Minnesotans were genuine American heroes and patriots.

[@Babararoot55]

Frisco 👋

[@billlawrence1899]

Good job! I have to ask if Sarah is a Minnesotan. I do believe I picked up a whiff of that accent.

[@johnnytoobad7785]

I live near Ft. Snelling. Great area to see, camp and bike around. Also 20+ year ABT member.

[@IronTanker]

These are great videos I really appreciate Chris white, He was the first one i heard talk about any logistics. the first one was on lees withdrawal I believe. anyway have a great one great job young lady.

[@JW-sy2yt]

This is terrific information and communicated in such a fun way!

[@ginne7268]

# excellent explanation even for me as a fan from the Netherlands. 1st Minnesota has to be one of the bravest regiment.

[@joeparvana9549]

Another very well done video

[@ktd9]

Great Presentation….I learned so much….thanks 🙏💘

[@philipkelly7369]

"In self-sacrificing desperate valor this charge has no parallel in any war."

[@terryl7874]

Sarah that was an interesting presentation. I like reading soldier’s battlefield diaries and your narrative was fantastic. Super job!

[@bryanjorgenson9450]

being a veteran and from Minnesota... every year i weep.. the VALOR ..these men they KNEW ...THEY KNEW ..yet.. they CHARGED .. they knew they were dead ..they went willingly ..everyday i strive to Honor my brothers and LIVE... i beg that i do not let them down .. Semper Fidelis

[@Babararoot55]

Bryan !👋

[@jamess7576]

Great presentation. Those men of the 1st Minnesota deserve to be remembered. Request, can you cover the actions of their fellow brigade regiment the 19th Maine to the north as they took on a brigade of Floridians?

[@Babararoot55]

James 👋

[@sammcclain4634]

Love your videos really insightful

[@Babararoot55]

Hello 👋 Sam !💕

[@nathanfisher1826]

Thanks so much, proud of those men!!!

[@crippledcrow2384]

My 2X Great Grandfather's brigade Wilcox's Alabama, 11th Alabama, Co. B destroyed the 1st Minnesota that day. Running low on ammo and more troops coming on, they retreated back across Emitsburg road with no support from Mahone or Anderson.

[@michaellaverty1844]

I would like to know if you guys think Ken Burns film on the Civil War is accurate.

[@Babararoot55]

Michael ! 👋

[@soocarman6564]

In 1946 the US Army established a National Guard infantry division headquartered in Minnesota. The division's designation was the 47th Infantry Division. It was to honor the 47 men who survived that faithful charge that day.

[@creepyjoebiden3939]

One of the men wounded in the 1st Minnesota that day was the famed future Army scout Al Sieber, who was instrumental at bringing the hostile Apaches to bay in Arizona

[@lawrencetierney3697]

My Great-Great Grandfather; Edward H. Bassett fought a Gettysburg. He was a Private in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, G Coy. He survived the Battle of Gettysburg and was later wounded at the Battle of Bristow Station. He was a prolific letter writer, his letters home were published in a book; The 1st MN - Second to none, a narrative of the life and death struggles of the soldier in the civil War, including 218 letters by Edward H. Bassett: By Richard Krom. Lawrence Tierney Warrant Officer (Ret) Canadian Armed Forces 38 Years Service

[@johnreynolds6499]

I didn't know we can go up there. Great!

[@johngibbons2858]

Great video Amazing History

[@blukeblue1235]

Thanks Sarah that was awesome!

[@dcash7018]

Special presentation and experiences shared, Bravo!

[@Babararoot55]

Hey 👋

[@seanbruns6556]

I served with the 2/135 infantry 34th infantry division. Our regiment is a direct descendant of the 1st mn volunteers. It was important to me that my soldiers knew the background in which they served. TO THE LAST MAN. Thank you for honoring them.

[@jeremydukowitz]

I’m proud to be from MN

[@jeremydukowitz]

@AMY TAYLOR yeah it’s little hot out side during July.

[@jeremydukowitz]

@Victoria 💕 Hi

[@jeremydukowitz]

@Victoria 💕 Bryner Minnesota I’m 35 years old

[@jeremydukowitz]

Brainerd

[@jeremydukowitz]

@Victoria 💕 😀

[@pizzafrenzyman]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing.

[@robertferguson3648]

Excellent presentation as usual

[@robertferguson3648]

@@amytaylor21395 I’m doing the best I can Amy

[@robertferguson3648]

@@amytaylor21395 I’m from Virginia Amy. I guess that’s the reason I’m interested in the War

[@robertferguson3648]

@@amytaylor21395 Seven dogs

[@josephfdunphymba3241]

Inspiring presentation.

[@chasetower6773]

Thanks again

[@kirkoa1]

Nice video, you all did a great job this year! I have a question, who was saying "huzzah" and why? Was the camera man really into it?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

That was Garry “the whisperer” and the cameraman was Kris.

[@billholder1330]

The 1st Minnesota had a lot of firsts, yes, but also one important last - that being "the last full measure of devotion" - always thought Lincoln was referring to these guys when he said that line...

[@buck1978]

Great video And great story about these guys

[@Joshua-rb2hv]

I wish I could find a girl like this one that is a patriot and loves our history like I do!!!

[@wilburnprice9886]

Hashtags? We don't need no stinking hashtags.!

[@charlespackwood2055]

Was that skinny dude in the blue shirt the guy that made the "heshaw!" sounds recorded on this video (in the background)?

[@lisaz8733]

Wonderful video! About 9 minutes in, did anyone else hear what sounded like "hazaah!" two times? What was that and who said it?

[@cgdeery]

Do all Americans have the same interest and awe in the history of the battles and their outcome?? I ask as someone from across the pond..and accept that descendants from the loosing sides may not look on with the same enthusiasm as say an American veteran who fought in Normandys descendants would.. old wounds and differences are hard to heal!

[@CoachAndre3K]

@cgdeery - good question. Not all, but family ties to battles/states are usually talked about and passed down by those that heard it from the primary source. I'm a first generation southerner (GA) whos family fought under a Missouri artilley unit in the Union. There is reverence and respect for both sides, but there is a lingering bitterness and their own brand of nostalgia with which rebels decendents or sympathizers still talk about this conflict between fellow Americans. Just my opinion

[@charlesvotaw1660]

As a son of a Confederate veteran I do hold an interest in this in the history but due to the ignorance and the backwater society of Northern written history the greatest perpetration perpetration of a lie was done they're forgetting you look at you look at both sides of History and you make a judgment you cross-reference 6 8 10 times and then you even make your judgments educatedly but our education system has taught the perpetration of slavery was the cause of the war no it was not it was taxation without representation same thing we faced with the cut with the colonial colonies and and Britain thank you for your time a southern man has spoken

[@jamesmartin3431]

Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here obedient to their laws we lie.“

[@chardaskie]

Man Prayed to GOD to help them win the day and he delivered them the chance. And those brave Men did not squander it.

[@curtismoon5316]

Read the book called, "The last full measure"

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

It's been said that J.R. King is portrayed as the charging soldier on the top of the Minnesota monument. Wonder if there's any truth to that...

[@michaeldouglas1243]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@LittleAnastasia...]

8:32 wtf was that? I heard it a few times.

[@creechman]

this young lady is fantastic

[@joshuaglaude1549]

I'm like 3 hours from there right now and still can't go visit. Ahhhhhhhh

[@Babararoot55]

Lol 😆

[@joshuaglaude1549]

@@Babararoot55 it's not funny, Victoria.

[@Babararoot55]

@@joshuaglaude1549 Sure, It’s.. where you from ? How old are you ? Nice 😊 meeting you ! 🥰👅

[@BILLYHOLLINGHURST]

# 1st Minnesota one of savor on july 2

[@thirdgen377]

Gives me chills knowing they knew they were being ordered to die certainly.

[@spookypepper6900]

Didn't the 1st Minnesota Infantry also literally steal Virginia's Battle Flag and bring it back home to Minnesota?

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

It was captured on 3July during Pickett's Charge in currently resides in a secure location at our History Museum in St. Paul. It does go on display from time to time but not very often. It's a bit of a touchy subject to this day, as it's been asked to be returned and one of our former governors denied that request and replied, "No. To the victor goes the spoils of war." I haven't heard anything since.

[@Babararoot55]

Mr House 🏡

[@kzeich]

You can hear Garry in the background whispering, "huzzah" as she is talking. You got to admit, that man is a little strange ha

[@lizlittle1641]

Those people couldn't have had a better guide. Your the best Garry!

[@scottperry67]

Well done young lady, well done:)

[@kevindecoteau3186]

"Sickles" :(

[@robertvantassell1143]

I will send you a tee shirt, if you gag Gary.

[@kyben99]

Sorry to disagree but Aaron Greenawald was the first person to enlist with the 1st Minnesota. He was shot in the head and died on July 5th and was buried in Berks county PA where he was born.

[@kenbash2951]

82% Union losses from Minnesota. 83% Confederate losses under Pickett. Without a doubt, two of the bravest units at Gettysburg.

[@jimbrew4529]

I think Picketts division is commonly reported at 42% casualties.

[@benjaminlee4937]

You may mistakenly be thinking of the 26th North Carolina (which participated in Pickett's Charge), which suffered just under 82% casualties, though suffered the highest total casualties in terms of numbers (26th NC was the largest single regiment present) of the battle.

[@kenbash2951]

@@benjaminlee4937 Pickett's men were all from Virginia. 4,800 Virginians in Pickett's Division that day. They lost 4,200 of them. 87%. 26th NC Regiment sent approx 500 men into battle under Pettigrew.

[@benjaminlee4937]

@@kenbash2951 Pickett's Charge (otherwise known as the Pickett-Pettigrew-Trimble Charge) was composed of three divisions, 1 from 1st Corps and 2 from 3rd. Total casualties were somewhere around 6500 total, Pickett's division suffering about 2600 (42%). I don't quite know where you're getting the 87% figure from for losses under Pickett.

[@kenbash2951]

@@benjaminlee4937 Pls read eyewitness accounts from the men who were there. Out of 4,800, Pickett lost 4,200 men killed, captured or wounded. Out of 7.500 Pettigrew/Trimble lost 2,300 because most of their men retreated rather than face the withering fire coming from Cemetery Ridge. THAT'S why it's called Pickett's Charge:) Do your homework- rely on eyewitness first hand testimony and you'll be good:) Start with 'Pickett's Charge- Eyewitness Accounts' by Richard Rollins and get back to me once you've done your homework,thx.

[@waqastaggar5191]

I like American people's...... I'm from Country Pakistan

[@generalposter4792]

No whispering while she's talking!!

[@yournonfavoriteperson9964]

The story about the brothers brought a tear to this grown man’s eye. Thank you for that inspiring, beautiful story.