The Fight for Barlow’s Knoll: 157th Anniversary of Gettysburg Live! (Day 1)

[@The_PaleHorseman]

This is awesome, my great great grand father was in the 59th OVI GAR and fought at Perryville (Reserve) but was on the front at the battle of Stone River. Have a journal entry from him where he talks about watching Confederate soldiers pick cotton as they March across the field and stuffing the cotton balls in their ears because of the deafening sound of the weapons firing. Our family has been in literally every war from 7 years to today, I served 13 years in the Navy and Army, blue to green, and my nephew is in the 173rd Airborne! Proud of our family and history and thank you BFT for what you do! From Kentucky we support you all!

[@scottscottsdale7868]

God bless.

[@josephblumenthal1228]

Thank you to both Battlefield Trust and NPS. These shows are filled with wisdom, respect and humility all conveyed in an entertaining way. Godspeed

[@ronaldszudy8184]

This is extremely well done. I have followed the 107th Ohio for many years. They were engaged at this position. Thanks so much for this fine presentation.

[@cindymoon24]

My great-great-grandfather Augustus Vignos served in the 107th. He lost his right arm at Barlow's Knoll.

[@ronaldszudy8184]

@@cindymoon24 May God bless his memory. He was a hero of this under-appreciated group of Union patriots.

[@jeffgriffith8822]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL news at the end of the video!!!! That's fantastic!!

[@reidturing9208]

I really like the way that all of the presenters have orchestrated how they're going to work together to tell the story and make good transitions between sections!

[@gaffakid]

Watching from Bakewell England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 magic really enjoying

[@gbjanuary]

gaffakid watching from London England 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@joijaxx]

So many incredible stories from Gettysburg and the Civil War.

[@DavidKopp-dk6qn]

My great grandfather was in the 44th Georgia (part of the Doles Brigade) which was positioned to the northeast portion of Oak Hill to assist Gen. Early's troops as they came into the area from the northeast - really appreciate your thorough report having to do with this phase of the first day (many reports just don't touch on this). I have watched many features on this portion of the first day, but this is by far the best one - very thorough - and Chris' description of the details of the battle make you almost able to "see it". There was one other aspect of this that you might add into the next "trip with tourists around the Knoll" - Supposedly General Gordon (Confederate) came upon Barlow after he had become wounded - and when he saw the wounded Gen. Bartow lying on the ground, he stopped and told two of his men (Confederates) to take the General over to a place where he could "die in peace" - without ever knowing the name of who he was helping - but Gen Gordon also wrote a pass which was given to Barlow's wife to be able to pass through the lines to help take are of her husband "in his last hours" - and she does - but helps nurse him back to health which finally occurs many months later - Years later, Barlow is in the North (still at times pronounced "Nawth" in the South) at an event and meets Gen. Gordon (who had been elected to US Congress from Georgia much later after the Civil War) - they decide to share a meal - and start talking (as many thousands had to do for years after the War ended) about their experiences in the War - there had been another Gordon in the Confederate service who had been killed during the War - and there was another Barlow in the Union service who had been killed. During the course of their conversation Gettysburg is mentioned, Barlow asks Gordon whether he was kin to the Gen. Gordon who had been at Gettysburg but who later had been killed; and Gordin tells him that he is the Gen. Gordon who was at Gettysburg, and not the Confederate general who had been killed somewhere else, and starts telling him about his experiences at Gettysburg, including stopping to assist a federal officer who had been wounded near the Knoll years before. And asks him if he knew that Gen. Barlow? And Barlow tells him that he was that person who was wounded and lying on the ground that he stopped to assist - and then gives this supposed further response, "Sir, are you the Confederate Gen Gordan who killed me?!!" And they became friends for the rest of their lives ... not sure how true any of that "story" is, but it makes for a great example of people being able to solve their differences and become friends ...

[@brentdoolin4791]

Thank you for this episode. One of my forefathers was Orderly Sergeant John Seiple of Company F, 153d Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, he later died of his wounds (lockjaw) on July 8th. Google Maps and the few out of print books about this unit can do so much but your outstanding footage and expert commentary brought it to life.

[@greenriverviews6819]

I love this format, this is the best way to learn about Civil War battles!!

[@sethmaxfield6658]

Love the shout-out for our friends at the Battle of Gettysburg Podcast!

[@toddbissell8464]

Hey Gary. You are great. Keep up the enthusiasm. As a teacher I did what you do make it exciting!!!! If people have a problem. Well they are probably jealous!Thanks

[@beanfrompa]

I’m following you guys all weekend. I love these videos and Garry and the rest just brings history to life for me. Thank you

[@custerkiller7670]

Some day I will see the Gettysburg battlefield Thank You so much!

[@dnichols16]

Thank you to the Civil War Battlefield Trust for eternal preserving this Hallowed Ground.

[@jeffreypadilla5582]

Great Video Guys!

[@RockinL7BuckingBulls]

I’m so happy to be a member of ABT.

[@joycefranklin8981]

Me also

[@derekgraham6749]

In an age when it seems like people want to destroy our past and our history. I want to thank you all for doing what you're doing

[@aggressivelychad]

Those who fought for slavery shouldn't be honored, but certainly the men of the XI Corps who defended the United States here are heroes who should always be remembered.

[@matthewjay660]

My thrice-great grandfather, Thomas Malloney, survived Gettysburg and that is why I am here today.

[@Grizz-db4ui]

I had family in the 60th Georgia fought at Barlows knoll.

[@dvrmte]

My avatar is my g-g-grandfather, he fought in the 60th Georgia, Co. F, Gilmer Volunteers. He was killed at the 1862 Battle of Bristoe Station. His brothers and cousins were at Gettysburg. Here's a wonderful painting of Brigadier General Gordon leading the Georgia Brigade's charge at Gettysburg. www.oldgloryprints.com/General%20Gordon%20at%20Gettysburg.htm In a letter to his wife, General Gordon recounted his brigade's success: "We charged the heavy lines of the Enemy & had a desperate fight. I consider the action of the Brigade as brilliant as any charge of the war - and it is so regarded by the officers of the army….It surpassed anything I have seen during the war. "

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

Wrong battle

[@MayoFilms83]

Isaac Womble one of my Ancestors was wounded there with the 20th NC Infantry Company D he was a seargent.

[@noah5524]

Francis Barlow is one of my ancestors

[@surplusdivision2461]

Chris was our guide, when we visited. You can tell, he really likes his job.

[@kjsdahl]

great presentation!!

[@davida.heffley4474]

Beautiful day for the 157th. Blue sky and fluffy white clouds with gorgeous green vegetation. Wonder what the sky looked like 7/1/1863. If it could even be seen with all the smoke and carnage. This is truly hollowed ground for all Americans, and civilisation globally. Dave

[@Jersey2tall86]

At 16:30, you failed to mention the moving encounter when General Gordon comes upon the wounded Francis Barlow. It is Gordon who is responsible for moving Barlow to the Benner farm, and quite probably, the saving of his life. It is one of the more poignant moments of those three days.

[@brendanburger2234]

My ancestor was in Company H, 97th Regiment PA Volunteer Infantryman

[@scottscottsdale7868]

Great story about the NYT.

[@donaldszep8836]

Love it!

[@johnyannelli2480]

Gary, is there a way to chat with u? Just ask questions? Ur awesome!

[@johnzajac9849]

Lee never ordered his army to concentrate at Gettysburg. The troops converged on the town because of the developing fight near it.

[@Jersey2tall86]

10:05 Sam Wilkerson of the NY Times "was pro-Lincoln, pro-Union, and pro-War, until July 1, 1863 (when his son died)... by 1864 he became anti-Lincoln, anti-Union, and anti-War." This is the classic weak-willed response to adversity for which I have little sympathy. It is as if these people never bother to think about the realities of what they are really saying they support. He was all gung ho as long as OTHER people's sons died, but completely caves in his convictions when adversity hits home. Believe it or not (and you can read it for yourself) that is one of the underlying lessons of the Gospels and especially as witnessed in the life of Saint Paul as told by Luke in the book of Acts, that is, staying true to your convictions by overcoming adversity by patient perseverance, with both eyes wide open as to what your getting yourself into when you believe something.

[@toddheller601]

My GG Grandfather Private Edward Unangst fought for the 153rd Pennsylvania Company C

[@harryasstruman3101]

You were an absolute walking miracle if you survived that war mini ball's grape and canister the food and disease hiking and fighting In The Heat Of Summer in a full woolen uniform. Yes a absolute miracle

[@drbuzzard518]

Had a forebear wounded at Barlow's Knoll.

[@jonburr2857]

My GG Grandfather Capt. Henry Penfield Burr 17th CT. Volunteer Co.E

[@monicamillane3010]

Read the Regimental history of the Wisconsin German (most from Milwaukee )troops during their time at this battle action and it was chaotic. I feel bad for this poor corps, so badly handled

[@josephblumenthal1228]

I know I’ve read about Culps and a little about the 1st sharpshooters from camp Randall, but I don’t know about it in detail. Is that what you meant or is it another group?

[@monicamillane3010]

@@josephblumenthal1228 Hi Joe, Yes, it ws the 24th Wisconsin..I believe, it's been a number of years since I read it. Very interesting their take on the battle. The were further down toward Carlisle Rd. You can see their monument if you go along the road on up to the Knoll. So no, not right on top of the Knoll but all along the road. These guys were the German troops were blamed unfairly, I feel. They fought darn it and not just ran but they were flanked so if you were getting flanked and other regiments were dropping back Im sure you would head back toward town also. Thanks for the interest. See if you can find their regimental history, it is a good read.

[@kevindecoteau3186]

nothing is permanent.

[@davidjarkeld2333]

Wondering what weird germanic food could possibly be!

[@BrandonSmith84]

Recently discovered that General Francis Channing Barlow is my distant cousin. He's my 6th Cousin 6x Removed

[@Rogijimbex]

Oh man - Mr Adelman - take a chill pill or tie your arms behind your back. Melodrama and anxiety personified! You could people nuts! Good info though- thanks

[@raygeary1698]

11th core off chancerville fame run boy run

[@decimated550]

8:30 your head asplode!

[@Jess-tx6pc]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever should believe in him will have everlasting life John 3:16

[@changyoo5494]

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[@Danstaafl]

I think he's wearing a skirt. The camera never comes down past his third from top shirt button. As an old camera/videotape operator it drove me nuts.. What's going on down there? is he waist deep in a jello pool ? I'll just turn up the volume and go in the other room, I can't watch and listen imagining what the heck is going on down there, he's on his wife's shoulders... ok ok... enough sorry Dan.. my family were Pennsylvania residents during the revolutionary war I know from the Schell farm. I am directly descended from the family that fought with the Union out of Kansas. Sadly I'm not privy to the particulars. Different family I know they came over in the 1830's from Germany direct to Kansas to farm (and they still do) but we all from Alsace Lorraine. I am a very dedicated west coast Schell myself.. I wonder if any of us were there in the 11th? Thank You so much for the video! It's awesome information you just don't get easy, You Rock!

[@shellysmith1037]

nope. They try to substitute in animated arm waving and hype rather than just providing substance. Yelling about a man getting his blown off is probably better for a group of Jr High kids on a tour. The Ranger was not bad, but as we have said before Adelman and Douds are just a distraction.