The Cost of Battle - Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg: Gettysburg 158 Live!

Gettysburg National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 3,500 Union soldiers killed in the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as veterans from many other American conflicts. Explore the cemetery and the stories of the men who were laid to rest there, with Dr. Carol Reardon, Col. Doug Douds, Anne Mitchell, and Garry Adelman.
This video is part of our battlefield tour series commemorating the 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. You can view the entirety of the playlist here: • 158th Anniversary of G...
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[@arevavaful]

Doug did a beautiful breakdown of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address! 🇺🇸👍

[@s.a.charles271]

I wish I could speak like that! Amazing!

[@blukeblue1235]

Mr. Douds..oh my gosh what a heartfelt, moving, and just wonderful summation of The Gettysburg Address and what it meant and still means to this country. Heartfelt and emotional and true words. You brought tears to my eyes.

[@LGredsoxsLG]

His breakdown of Lincoln's address and enduring values is probably the best I've ever heard. Thank you for that, well done!

[@takyram96]

Of all the videos for 158, this was the most powerful. From the story of the common soldiers as told by Carol and Ann to Col. Doud’s incredible summary of the Gettysburg Address, this is the video that should resonate with us all. Thank you!

[@tiojimmy3425]

I have been to Gettysburg virtually every year for the past 20 years or so, including year 150. I walked Pickett's Charge almost every time, and took my grand-daughter, Danica (Peas and Carrots), to see the Gettysburg Address and town parade (in November). Last year we could not of because of Covid, and this year on KZbin. Thanks, American Battlefield Trust!!

[@Bocajef134]

The 158th series is what each American (and the world) needs to watch; and, understand why this commemoration is so important to the present and our future. All presenters were excellent; however,

[@jackieturner5145]

All civil war dead deserve our respect. Mercy and forgiveness are greater than canceling out those you disagree with. My hope is that those who think tearing down statues somehow cleanses us never get their hands on Gettysburg.

[@chrissmoot7038]

As an only child, the Edward Heath story touched my heart. Again, you have accomplished your objectives with this video to humanize the experience of the Battle of Gettysburg, so that we can learn from this battle and the Civil War in general, so that it will never happen again.

[@chefzach93]

Extremely powerful wrap-up by Col. Douds!

[@beerye9331]

I love that you mention Mothers and Wives, it is a reminder of just how REAL these soldiers were, not just historical footnotes.

[@10Bdog10]

Love the individual stories.

[@josephzug4726]

Would love other hour with Dr Carol.

[@michaeleverett7247]

Dougs critique of Lincolns address was absolutely brilliant 😊

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

Well conceived, well executed and by all well spoken. You can’t be afraid of history you have to learn from it and strive to constantly do better. Thank everyone involved for the series of videos Gettysburg 158.

[@Folap]

I always though it slightly odd to call people "Medal of Honor winnner" as I always have thought of it, not as a prize to be won, but a recognition bestowed to an honored recipient.

[@lannyfaulkner6697]

Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous.

[@blukeblue1235]

Im sure some people don't realize how difficult it is to put these videos together with limited time and so many aspects of the battle to cover. Every one of you does a brilliant job of speaking succinctly and passionately and keeping us all interested. Not just anybody can pull it off and you ALL do just that. (While walking no less!) Keep up the great work. 👍🖖

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks!

[@s.a.charles271]

Truly amazing!

[@richmcmann1235]

You guys did a outstanding job on Gettysburg 158

[@melstutt]

Beautiful, solemn wrap up to an amazing, educational weekend of balanced coverage! Kudos to ALL involved in bringing this into the homes of those who could not be there in person! Thank you!

[@anthonybendl8125]

Simply, Inspiring! Thank You!

[@BemusedHumanist]

Wonderful observance. The focus on the soldiers' stories was tremendously moving. May they rest in peace forever.

[@davidwhittington7638]

Sir, I would like to say that the stirring words of Doug Douds were as elegant, heart warming and sincere as the Gettysburg Address. A true and inspiring tribute to democracy, the memories of those who fell, and the righteous stand for liberty. I have not heard such passion in an individual in a very long time. The words of Lincoln still ring true, and although one or two representatives of government have forgotten traditions of short speeches, and have dishonored the dead, by trying to destroy the very foundations of democracy, Lincoln and his words will always live on.

[@missmissy2490]

Thank you all so much! Excellent.

[@scarecrow3186]

Well said by everyone throughout this video.

[@bradleycred99]

Howdy y’all! Happy Independence Day to the Battlefield Trust Team. Great coverage this weekend. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@eyegorehertz761]

that man at the end is a true American patriot, the kind all Americans should aspire to be. Happy Independence Day from Canada

[@patricklynch5679]

Col. Doug Doud....absolutely brilliant and inspiring!

[@ckennedyelderlaw]

Doug, thank you for your powerful and needed words.

[@rspro575]

I think we have to add Doug to the list of incredible speakers. The cadence, the crescendo and especially, the content. That was very impressive.

[@victorianidetch]

Tears in my eyes, nicely done!

[@johnniebgoode]

Now we see the good Colonel's speech writing skills in full bloom. Outstanding.

[@jackpine62]

That last 10 minutes with Doug Douds was fantastic.

[@tomf.2327]

Happy July 4th all! Love this channel and all the work this organization does for preservation and education

[@darronlewark6504]

Thank you for this so much! Please do the same in September for chickamauga and November for look out mountian

[@frankchisman7188]

I wish I could have been in just one of Doug Douds classes, magnificent!

[@apachecatcat3495]

Totally wonderful and well done. Thanks from Texas!

[@stevevalley2784]

All those beautiful American flags flying over American heroes who gave all. THANKS ABT.

[@martindriver6026]

I have been to this cemetery, and have walked and looked at all the names of all the soldiers as well as the unknowns of the Civil war. These names should never be forgotten. And I feel the same way about the CSA soldiers should never be forgotten. Thanks about sharing about Heath.

[@lizlittle1641]

Thank you Col. Doug for your speech about what makes us Americans. It spoke to me especially during this trying time in our country. The Constitution, Declaration of Independence, 2nd Inaugural Address, and The Gettysburg Address are the 4 documents that I read with my 11th grade English class. God bless you all at the American Battlefield Trust.

[@s.a.charles271]

Best video in this years series!

[@FourStatesNoise]

Incredible video all around. Amazing summary & interpretation of the Gettysburg Address by Doug.

[@buck1978]

Amazing video thank you

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

Another great way to start my morning, thank you for informative videos these past few day! Stellar info and presentation, and the special guest stars and artifacts was the cherry on the top!

[@Gryffin56]

In rescuing George Nixon, Richard Enderlin would receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1897. Enderlin lived here in Chillicothe, Ohio after he was discharged from military service. He died in 1930, and was buried here as well.

[@stevecarry6016]

Thank you Colonel. A great speech indeed. More people should listen to your words.

[@arevavaful]

Unknown Soldier Monument... represents all the deceased, especially for those who never knew where their beloved kin were buried.😢😢😢 How poignant!

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

THIS GREAT TASK REMAINING IS FOR ALL OF US ! STEWARDS! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! AMERICA!!!

[@TheBatt2121]

Unexpectedly, I think one of the great speakers of the land revealed himself today. Doug Douds brought tears to my eyes and inspiration to my heart. Thank you.

[@johnnystir9796]

Thank you Colonel Douds!

[@dianemancini8233]

This presentation is outstanding! It really touched my heart and brought me to tears. Now it is clear to me why I I was drawn to visit Gettysburg last year and just a few days ago: to remind me what our nation stands for and still aspires to! And also to remember the price many have paid to preserve our great nation. Gettysburg has such a special place in my heart -even more so, with everything that is occurring in our nation. It is a wonderful place to pay respect, feel deep appreciation for our country and those who have sacrificed so much for if, to think, and to pray for the preservation of our nation as it was conceived. There is an unusual beauty to the land. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the great and much- needed work you are doing! ❤️🇺🇸

[@ericbentz4597]

I've learned something new in every one of these videos. Thank you all so much for trudging around and bringing the knowledge with enthusiasm and respect.

[@caliboy8740]

Great video! Really enjoyed every minute of it. Keep up the great work!

[@billniland5997]

What a spectacular summation!!! THANK YOU Doug!!!

[@dousan53]

I didn't think anyone could outdo Carol, but what a finish to this episode 🇦🇺🇺🇲

[@keithwoznek3429]

Best video of the weekend

[@aoac1]

Wow. Carrol got the tears started down my cheeks, and Col. Doug started the swelling in my chest. Great job by all presenters. I have binge watched over the last few days. I will probably never make it to Gettysburg but all of you and the Battlefield Trust have made this virtual version a real treasure!

[@philiphorner31]

Thanks

[@tomdynia9951]

Gettysburg 158 has been a great series but you really outdid yourselves with this one. Amazing stuff!

[@donl1846]

Bravo, well done. Especially your breakdown of Lincoln's speech.

[@masonsmith5467]

Thank you for all of your reports on Gettysburg 158. I'm a history nerd, so of course I was interested in your videos and learned a lot from them, but I also want you to know that I was moved to tears by this video. Your report was presented with dignity and grace. Well done! Thank you.

[@kavehguilanpour6875]

Amazing Episode. And amazing way for Doug to close it - really wonderful and inspiring.

[@markdietrichcochran2274]

I look forward to the ABT broadcasts every year. It's nice to see more attention being focused on the National Cemetery and (once again) Culp's Hill.

[@BellesDreams]

God Bless you Doug! I am proud to be an American Patriot ❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@jamesa702]

Thank you Col. Douds, for showing the way at a juncture in our history where such guidance is truly indispensable.

[@goodman4966]

Happy 4th Everyone

[@2DSTORMS]

AMAZING ENDING!!

[@briannalarson6416]

One of the best videos! We loved it, loved the message and could not agree more. Wonderful.

[@bayknight20]

great presentation. You hand off the to each other like clockwork and all are great to listen to.

[@brendathomas9823]

Amazing video from start to finish. Thank-you.

[@timm1894]

Carol Reardon is a national treasure

[@americanschweitzer45]

I love listening to Doug! He really gets it and interprets it well! It would be awesome for my family to go on one of his tours!

[@alanbarthelette7386]

awesome

[@appptyltd9436]

A very moving speech by the Lt Col.

[@petercolichidas7484]

"If we loose our history, we are nowhere as a country." Well said and I hope EVERYONE really listens to those words. I'll leave it at that.

[@gerardjoseph17]

Incredible video presentation...Doug, your words summoning what Gettgsburg truly is and what it means is prolific!!I recall seeing and taking a photo of a Confederate monument honoring the Confederates that fought and died their @ Gettysburg....wish you could of shown where the unmarked mass Confederate Graves were in the Park as well.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

See our hourlong Culp’s hill hike where we went by some of these trenches.

[@gerardjoseph17]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust I did indeed watch that, it was outstanding! Really appreciate the amount of time you gave to Culps Hill. Are you folks finished for the day from Gettysburg?

[@jamieroberts6136]

The video is great but the last 3min of the video are fantastic and beautiful. Well done.

[@michaelwalters7333]

God Bless America

[@mitchharpenau786]

At my court martial, tell them this was a good idea.

[@scarecrow3186]

Hopefully more Americans watch this.

[@David-lu4gq]

More people across the world hopefully, I'm Irish myself, but I get what you are saying.

[@jasonallen9682]

Doug moved me to tears

[@hooper4581]

👏👏👏Outstanding Stellar tour once again thanks to all ! I would love to hear what happened during the nights of the battle. What was going on throughout the nights?

[@damianguirado9561]

Cuántos muertos reales hubo en Gettysburg? depende donde mires se habla de un número de víctimas u otro

[@michellehessman3683]

This is cool y'all really nice

[@jasonalexander3080]

Late watching but this was very good 👍

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I do hope that there is someone who can take over for Dr. Carol when she is unable to continue.

[@LittleAnastasia...]

Sacred ground. I was there one year ago.

[@melissapollom427]

The story of Private Farr was interesting. My 3rd great-grandfather was in the 55th Ohio

[@model-man7802]

There's a Picture of Gen.Longstreets wife pounding rivets for Boeing in 1944 when she was 85.

[@augustreigns9716]

we live for as long as someone says our name.

[@martyvanduzer9263]

Theres a little puffy thing you can put over the mic to cut out the wind noise

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

There was a little puffy thing on it but it was windier than that!

[@MrThebirddog]

Strong ending words that I agree with. Butttt, this country is as divided as the Civil War times.

[@colino5056]

U should keep doing ur research. Relatives debating on Facebook and neighbors stealing signs and honking horns isn’t slavery...

[@craiggleason8386]

If those two widows can get along, why can't we

[@catman8670]

If history is not remember and understood, we will soon loose ourselves in the fog of lies 🇺🇸

[@danielpacker9603]

Two civil war widow were still alive in 1996, 133 years after the battle. How old were these ladies?

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

Three cheers and a tiger for Colonel Dowds!

[@mthompson0331]

muted start is awkward my friends. Maybe some subtle music?

[@thomassalois3508]

Isn't General Reynolds who died on the first day of the battle buried in Lancaster?

[@timaronchang1031]

Where Did President Abraham Lincoln Deliverd The Gettysburg Address ?

[@g.jasonlancashire9332]

The last few minutes HAVE to be watched... it is all wonderful but.....

[@moonpaws1]

How could they be widows in 1996? They would have to be 150 years old.

[@moonpaws1]

Unless they married these guys 50 years after the war.