The Civil War in the Volunteer State (Tennessee)

More stuff like this please! Screen shots of the battlefield while detailed guide is good stuff.

[@aidehua]

The battles of Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain are both memorialized with national park facilities. Yet the Battle of Missionary Ridge has no such museum. To the American Battlefield Trust and others who would like to correct this oversight, our 3.5 acre historic farm, school and church site on the eastern side of Missionary Ridge can be the heart of a future Missionary Ridge Battlefield Museum. Compared to the other two battles in the Chattanooga region , Missionary Ridge was the most significant. It has been 157 years since the guns here fell silent. Time to highlight Chattanooga's greatest hour!

[@nickroberts6984]

That would be awesome ! 💥🇺🇸💥 Have you been contacted yet ?

[@aidehua]

@@nickroberts6984 Not really, though I've dropped lots of hints with the Park Ranger, historian, elected officials, etc. It will take some outside funding and waking up a community that has been sealed in time. We presently call our 3.45 acre spot Ridgeside Farm on Facebook. Look us up and give us a like. Better yet, drop by and see us!

[@samshelton436]

East Tennessee, contrary to much belief, was pro-union. Appalachian Tennessee especially. The Battle of New Orleans ect. Franklin county was partially what is present day Madison county NC. Shelton Laurel Massacre.

[@michaelcooley4553]

Frankly speaking, most of the markers at the base of Missionary Ridge are not in the nicest part of Chattanooga. That's a rather rough looking neighborhood.

[@LicardoDeBousee]

That would be incredible! I also am a resident of Chattanooga, a Civil War history buff/lover and work in the local title and escrow industry. I’m certainly willing to talk to my supervisors and any connections I have in regards to property attorneys in the area/region who could assist or help with this endeavor! I currently live about 5 minutes away from the one remaining earthen redoubt which was originally one of five during the Chattanooga Campaign near the current locations of Highway 58/Harrison/Tyner. I tried visiting the one remaining redoubt earlier this year near Tyner Baptist Church off Hickory Valley Road but sadly it’s become a deplorable homeless camp. I am intending to reach out to local county officials to see how this area could be possibly restored (via filing petitions perhaps) to near it’s original condition and protect it from any possible future land acquisition from real estate or wholesale developers. I’d be happy to talk sometime if you’re interested man!

[@Baskerville22]

Thanks from Australia for these CW docos. I'll never get to visit the sites of the notable battles over there so it's marvellous to visit and get expert narration and opinions from the ABT crowd.

[@keverc]

i was born in Florida but i call the Volunteer state home! i love the history that is in these mountains!

[@Folap]

I attended a tour of the Carter House in Franklin conducted by Mr. Jacobson a couple years ago, he was a great host\guide.

[@HistoricWrath]

Dave and Eric are two of the best historians in the game.

[@davidbowman4259]

I've thought of doing a triangle trip: Franklin to Shiloh and up to Stones River. Already been to Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and Chickamauga.

[@The_PaleHorseman]

My great great grandfather fought in these battles for the 59th OVI, was at Perryville and Stones River. Company H. Pretty proud of that!

[@nickroberts6984]

Stones River Battlefield really is something to see ! 💥🇺🇸💥 I love it !

[@sydhendrix4853]

Absolutely love this format. Great speakers and super interesting content

[@steveschlackman4503]

Absolutely great presentation. Congratulations.

[@ubomninomen7765]

So glad you guys have a video out, and about one of my favorite states, TN! My kid recently told me she'd never been out west, and I said, "hogwash! you've been to TN!" Despite the fact that I explained to her what life was like in the 18-19th centuries, she was still not really convinced that TN qualified as "out west."

[@princeofmoskova]

Thank you gentlemen.

[@ladyagnes7781]

I must have mistyped....I thought I said Tod Carter, but I think autocorrect got me. I am from "up north" , but have some connections in the Nashville area. I have done the. 3-part tour for the battle of Franklin. It is such amazing history. I recommend anyone who can get to the area - please do this tour, it is history up close & personal.

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you. I hope you are able to do battlefield tours of these areas. I loved the Gettysburg and Antietam videos. Wheelchair bound, I will never be able to visit these areas again.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We are doing our best, putting out a new article and video each day of this year! www.battlefields.org/

[@elisabethdakak878]

Did the Civil War take place before or after the abolition of Slavery❓

[@richardglady3009]

@@elisabethdakak878 that is an excellent question. The American Civil War took place before the official abolition of slavery by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 with slavery officially ending at the end of 1865. Tennessee did not leave the Union until after Pres. Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers after the firing on Fort Sumter (South Carolina) considered the beginning of the war. Nashville, the capital of Tenn was the first state capital to fall to Union/Northern forces; but Tennessee would be continued to be fought over until the end of the war. Thanks for your question (and too long answer, on my part).

[@austinglant87]

Watching from Bismarck, North Dakota!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Cool!

[@jamesbranum1062]

Thanks for this video. I’ve lived in the Chattanooga area my whole life. I was always curious as to what happened after Missionary Ridge and how they got to Franklin. It’s hard to imagine the landscape as it was back then. Chickamauga not so much, but definitely Point Park and The Ridge. I lived in Red Bank where Stringers Branch started. I always heard that Sherman’s troops gathered around my place before they went to his “Hideout” at Memorial Dr. and they walked down what is now Dayton Blvd. I plan on exploring around billy goat hill this fall. That area fascinates me. So much history and so many people that live around there have no clue.

[@ChefJustinWilliams]

Agreed. I live on Stringers in Redbank. Right down from the Beason Cemetery that’s been there since 1837. There are 2 Confederate graves, along with a grave for a man who served in World War II and a grave for a man who served in the Korean War as well as a ton of other graves from 1837-1980 or so that just got cleaned up recently after years of neglect. I’d die for a detailed 3D map of the area in 1861 so I could see what the woods/terrain were like then as compared to now. I’d also love to see the Cemetery throughout the years of growth. This area is beyond fascinating to me and I wish I knew WAY more than I do about it. 💯

[@jamesbranum1062]

@@ChefJustinWilliams I think the topography hasn’t changed much in that area with the exception of Cameron Hill. But it’s on the other side of the river. Not much has been excavated except the hill by Signal Mtn rd and 27. The cemetery is so much larger than I imagined. I was a pall bearer in ‘08 the first time I went way back in there. We did explore Pine Breeze before it was demolished and that was creepy AF, even during daylight.

[@onnieduvall2565]

When it comes to the Civil War in Tennessee, my main interest is often neglected eastern Tennessee. I’ve always been interested in the guerrilla fighting that took place particularly between the home guard confederates and the Unionists that lived there. No one talks about the campaign, albeit small campaign, that took place there particularly in 1864 that culminated in the destruction and death of John Morgan Hunt’s cavalry.

[@Elkommander602]

😹😂😂😂😂😂

[@justinshepherd4020]

I think you meant John hunt Morgan even in Kentucky we know that.

[@nickroberts6984]

Oh yes, East Tennessee saw lots of action. Lincoln said it was the keystone of the confederate arch. Two major armies fought in Knoxville. 💥🇺🇸💥 Burnside vs Longstreet again ! The definitive work on this is Divided Loyalties by Digby G Seymour. 📚

[@ladyagnes7781]

The Battle of Franklin? I think it was Tod Cooper Whoes family found him on the lawn after the battle. Such a heartbreaking story.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Here's an animated map: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqexfoemdtGUos0

[@erniebarney9386]

A fabulous and captivating video. Great work All!

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Thanks for the great video. I really appreciated the more detailed explanation of the maps. I'm sure for the serious civil war buff all the names and locations are rote but for the those with a causal interest the maps often tend to look a little like esperanto.

[@jamesorth6460]

What about the battle of Mine Creek October 25th, 1864?

[@ramona14220]

I was just at Shiloh on Saturday.

[@curtc2194]

Reading a book on the battle of Shiloh...what a blood bath!

[@nickroberts6984]

@@curtc2194 Good book ? Which one ?

[@nickroberts6984]

I'm going in August 🇺🇸

[@curtc2194]

@@nickroberts6984 Shiloh...Conquer or Perish. Author Timothy Smith Good read with above average maps

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

You can watch all these major movements and more covering the whole war in our Civil War Animated Map: www.battlefields.org/learn/maps/civil-war-animated-map

[@DDavis-co9ck]

65th Georgia flag that was placed on the breakthrough in the Carter Garden, still exists today, it is on display in Kennesaw Georgia.

[@slydesplaylists]

"Here comes Hood erm meaning ( Schofield) "was the amusing bit, but yeah his photo does appear later , I'm surprised I noticed not knowing too much. I was catching up with sleep to watch it live , this is still of importance and interest to so many, good family and rebellious generations trying to hopefully appreciate the last battle's ever fought on the North American Continent. Todays U.S.A is defined by both sides, important for anyone.

[@jwhardig]

Stones river was the 1st battlefield i visited

[@nickroberts6984]

Gettysburg was my first. 💥🇺🇸💥 Stones River was 2nd. It's awesome !

[@Bitcoin-gj8vn]

Knoxville represent! Let’s go Vols!!

[@nickroberts6984]

"Roll Tide, Roll ... round the bowl and down the hole !" 🤣 Go Vols !

[@jeremiahwilder2541]

My family has an old union hospital/inn in Dandridge TN my aunt Janie Slaton is the owner.

[@nickroberts6984]

W😯W ! I'd love to see that ! 💥🇺🇸💥

[@burwell3831]

The tactical mistakes and awful and deadly decisions made under General Hoods direction suggest he was not in his right mind at the time. A solid Corps Commander earlier on in other theaters but maybe over his head as it was in Tennessee and possibly under delirium and exhaustion with his many incredible injuries incurred earlier in the war. It seems and has been suggested he was out of his mind with pain mitigation of the era making his judgement for his Army a malfeasance costing many brave soldiers lives. Not that it made very much difference at this pint in the war but many Men lost their lives by the recklessness of their leadership.

[@nickroberts6984]

W💥W ! So much expert insight about my home state. Thank you !

[@scottcook9823]

I was in Franklin - 17 years ago. There was nothing there to see except the Carter House and Graveyard.

[@Odin029]

A lot has changed in that time.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

Middle TN has been overun by people out of state. We have no state income tax so that brings in a lot of people

[@johnwayneeverett6263]

thank you

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

I'd argue that the Chattanooga rail hub was more vital to Union success than either Gettysburg or Vicksburg

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

Particularly The Battle of Missionary Ridge, albeit followed up by a Confederate victory at The Battle of Chickamauga opened up the deep south for those dirty yankees

[@SouthernGentleman]

My ancestor fought at First battle of Chattanooga and was later shot in the left leg at Chickamauga. He went home after that and his son joined the Rough Riders in the Spanish American war. 🇺🇸

[@curtc2194]

Surprised that you didn't mention that 5 Confederate generals were killed at the battle of Franklin...generals Cleburne, Adams, Gist, Granbury, and Stahl were all killed leading their men...God rest their brave souls.

[@tberkoff]

Five fewer traitors to the American flag.

[@curtc2194]

@@tberkoff No just 5 brave generals who believed in a cause...and I supported the North in this war.

[@hoppycom888]

Why are you forgetting Foreat and the monkey wrench he is to the norths plans

[@pamelaoliver8442]

Hi guys! I'd like to know why you guys think the battle of Franklin isn't as well known or as "popular" as Gettysburg, Antietam and some of the other battles everyone seems to have heard of. I'm just learning about the specific battles and coming out of the "Burns" blinders but weren't the Generals just as charismatic? I've heard Hood referred to as the rock of Chickamauga but am not sure why. Was he one of the four laid out on the porch of the Conley(?) House? So many questions. What do we know about the occupants of the Carter house?

[@briansass4865]

George H Thomas of the union army was "The Rock of Chicamauga", not Hood. Hood ascended from brigade to division command in Lee's army, lost use of his arm at Gettysburg. Lost his leg at Chickamauga under Longstreet. Worked up to Corp command and politicked his way to Amy command. He was very charismatic, had that reputation. The war in the Virginia theater always carried more publicity. The major newspapers / media were in the east. Even today's scholarship on the Civil War focuses more on that theater. It is starting to balance out, though.

[@Stormwriter]

I visited last month, and unfortunately much of the battlefield seems to be in private hands, so you have to pay to tour the Carter House grounds, as well as the Carnton House. I didn't realize the significance of the Carnton House until I was already home. At the time I thought it was a tour of the plantation, and that didn't sound interesting to me, only to later find out it is the battlefield as well. But thankfully there's a section near the Carter house that has some great interpretative markers that we're all accustomed to on battlefields.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

@@Stormwriter Some battlesfields are not among the Federal of State holdings so the stewards of these battlefields need a revenue source. Here's our itinerary for Franklin and vicinity for your next visit! www.battlefields.org/visit/itineraries/tour-nashville-and-vicinity-two-days

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

This has been an issue since during the war where even in the wake of important events, the folks in the east got more attention. Proximity to population centers and larger newspapers solidified this.

[@josephdriesenga2730]

Hmmm... missing the battle of Stone's River and the Tullahoma Campaign.....

[@davidbowman4259]

Stones River -- Murfreesboro -- is one of the bloodiest battles of the war.

[@tberkoff]

They covered Tullahoma.

[@josephdriesenga2730]

@@tberkoffThanks, I must have missed it.

[@nickroberts6984]

Stones River Battlefield is awesome ! 💥🇺🇸💥

[@DDavis-co9ck]

It received 41 bullet hokes while it flew there for those terrible five hours.

[@craignedoff991]

Hold the line, Tennessee!

[@dcash7018]

After ancestry research discovered a ancestor that fought down from KY thru TN and down into taking Atlanta and inward to the sea. Col John Coburn. Amazing history and documentation.

[@jeffersonmanchild9271]

As i lay here i am between awake and asleep... The horror of Franklin comes to mind.. For just a few moments i could see as if i was near the pike behind a small dirt wall with pieces of wood propped up just above my head. I peek out at hundreds of our men racing toward me under a red sky. Just behind and in places among them were shades of brown gray and butternut in the dust a massive fierce line and its those with the blue flags with the moon in center. These are crack troops the best they got!!! I yell come on! Come on!!!! Men around me try to take aim but in the dust and clambered rush of our boys now pouring into our position we cant fire! On my left there shooting!!! Yet i still cant!!! Move damm you! Move and shoved a couple through our line and without an order into that dust of brown grey butternut and even still some blue i and most of us fire!!!!! There right there no more than yards away tripping over there fallen and our unfortunate. Some shot back most just come on now the smoke thickens! Screams yelling cursing violence its all a blur.. For i was overwhelmed i thought not of reloading my rifle there was no time now i have to choose to run or die there here right ontop our works! I see a friend laying down beside me with a gaping wound that i cant fix.. Im clubbed!!! I panic! I ran! Across the yard between a couple houses! There right behind me!!! Still they come run!!! I flee i shouldnt!! Wait here comes that last brigade that didnt go into line out there!!! One says with us boy! They had watched me run but in there eyes the gave me a look of come with us redeem yourself now!! Without a weapon i turn and join there double quick! Back between those houses i go in the smoke.... Then out of that place between awake and asleep im am up.. I doubt i shall sleep tonight. May all those men not be forgotten ever! I am emotional about Franklin tonight and so close to its aniversary. Had i the courage to stroll down Franklin pike tonight toward Columbia into those times.

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

It was the men of the 6th Kentucky Infantry that won the day at The Battle of Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga. You see they had two options; stay in those bloody trenches and die in the valley or charge the side of the hill despite having no orders to do so by either General Thomas, Fighting Joe Hooker, and definitely not from Ulysses Grant who had only that day arrived on the battlefield.

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

The Civil War was truly fought and won by and for the sovereignty of all men.

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

However two opposing economies were the ulterior motive

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

Slave labor versus wage labor

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

And oddly in many ways slave labor was better... My ancestors were 7 year indentured servants in the early 1700's in Virginia; treated less than slaves. A slave was a lifelong valued property to feed, protect, care for... an indentured servant was tool to be worked hard and to squeeze out every dime of strength before released after a number of years.

[@JohnAnglin-lh7bs]

Similarly today many descendants of slaves relegate to a lifetime of "Jail Incorporated" and despise guys like me as only visitors in their house.

[@MArnoldTN1]

They pronounce "Appalachian" wrong. Not worthy to carry Shelby Foote's knapsack.

[@nickroberts6984]

L🤣L !

[@Rex-gu1bu]

Lincoln was playing favorites. McClellan was at the gates of Ritchmond in 62 and he put a stop to it, because he worked to slow? Later sacked him because he didn't catch Lee's army after a victory? Grant chased him for a couple of years and never caught him. Overland campaign was stupid, McClellan had the right idea, and he didn't take the casualties Grant did.

[@beholdpalehorse]

The Southern Confederates were supported by England during the American Civil War, remember that!

[@pamelaoliver8442]

Only up until the emancipation proclamation. They weren't comfortable with slavery.

[@beholdpalehorse]

@@pamelaoliver8442 bull, if the South had won, England would have loved all the cheap cotton! (Google CSS Alabama, CSS Florida, and the CSS Shenandoah) France had abolished slavery decades before England even considered it!

[@beholdpalehorse]

@@pamelaoliver8442 you think it was just a coincidence that Anglos in Louisiana (loyal to England) made it illegal to teach french in school during the 1960's? Cajuns went from over a million strong in 1960 to barely a 100 000 strong in 2020!

[@beholdpalehorse]

@@pamelaoliver8442 you do know that the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth was a British agent?

[@beholdpalehorse]

@@kenanacampora Canada didn't exist until 1867, that's two years AFTER the American Civil war ended!

[@RamonesFan201]

Hood should never have been allowed to be a commander of men

[@viberstrike3773]

they should have put Forrest in charge.!

[@calguy3838]

Hood was not a good army commander, but he was pretty highly regarded as a division commander.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We will talk about this later!

[@EclecticHillbilly]

@@calguy3838 I agree. He was a good subordinate commander but he needed somebody above him to rein in his reckless nature.

[@billkeane528]

cleburne should have taken over not hood, but all because he advocated arming the slaves to fight in the c s a something they did after the death of cleburne

[@biblebeltbeauties8874]

I wonder how many times Gary has accidentally hit someone in the face while talking 😂

[@custerkiller7670]

"We should have gone to the right!" -General Hood

[@nickroberts6984]

Rangers at Gettysburg tell us that Lee couldn't have taken Longstreet's advice without putting his army between the Federals at Gettysburg and those in DC. Plus, he would have severed his "railhead of supply" connection.

[@lanemeyer9350]

Ambrose Burnside out-general’d James Longstreet BIG TIME at the Battle of Campbell’s Station in TN

What about the French-Indian Wars?? Doesn't is matter

@Sue Taft Talk about the different Indian tribes involvement and the backgrounds behind their involvement.

[@craignedoff991]

👍🙏

[@Mathews0609]

Lol I live in Tennessee