The Heroes of Little Round Top (Gettysburg) History Traveler Episode 133

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The History Underground

The History Underground

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Part 8 of the Gettysburg series.
If your knowledge of Joshua Chamberlain and the fight at Little Round Top comes from the movie or a documentary, then you may not know that whole story. In this episode, we're tackling what is most likely one of the most popular stories from the Battle of Gettysburg and some of the major players who have been overshadowed by Hollywood. Much to see and learn here!
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@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
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@PenniesFromHeavenN
@PenniesFromHeavenN 3 жыл бұрын
You really did all of these men proud telling their story so well. My hat off to you Sir. Bravo.
@chrisproost7290
@chrisproost7290 3 жыл бұрын
You've most certainly earned a subscribe here. A little tale of why most certainly... Imagine me, a Brit kid, it's 1993 and I just finished up school at 16 and bored as hell over the summer waiting for the next step. One day looking around the house for something to do I find all my dads old Civil War reading from when he was a kid. Me being as voracious a reader as he got right into it and so was born a love of history, especially military, that has persisted since. Well, having been to Florida a lot back in my teens, family holidays, and having folks that loved it enough to very nearly move there, I just missed out on becoming an American. I always wanted to visit the Civil War battlefields and unfortunately, life taking it's turns, that may never be... but this series is the next best thing. Hats off, good stuff and I'll be watching more for sure.
@randystolz
@randystolz Жыл бұрын
Ty JD: I didn't know about the Co B outpost. You're right, that adds additional light to the 20th Maine action that day, and the Providence that put Warren, Vincent & Chamberlain there at that moment... 🤓ty
@nicholasferrante1296
@nicholasferrante1296 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. This one especially hit home as 6 members of my mothers family served with the 20th Maine. All of them were members of Co B. Two of those ancestors gave their lives on 2 July 1863 and one of the survivors was my 2x great grandfather. Two years ago I was privileged to take my oldest grandson on a trip to Gettysburg. We stood at the monument you highlighted in this video and I told him the story of the 20th Maine. To see the look of pride on that young man's face was priceless. Thank you for all of your efforts your hard work is greatly appreciated.
@kindrakinyon8559
@kindrakinyon8559 2 жыл бұрын
Tell your grandson he is the descendent of warriors and heroes, and to wear the mantel of that legacy with pride.
@lennygaudette4358
@lennygaudette4358 2 жыл бұрын
Cpl Dan Foss related to my uncle from Athens Maine his name is on the monument at Little Round Top he was one of many hero’s
@HHL-qt2xb
@HHL-qt2xb 2 жыл бұрын
And my Great (x5) grandfather was in the 15th Alabama Co. D. Wounded, and captured that very day. Walked home to AL when the war ended. I salute your family, and rich legacy with the famed 20th Maine.
@randystolz
@randystolz Жыл бұрын
Your grandson has quite a valorous family history to live up to. I salute your ancestors 🫡🫡
@thomasblea1676
@thomasblea1676 Жыл бұрын
@@kindrakinyon8559 Well said...well said. God bless.
@roberthurley1685
@roberthurley1685 3 жыл бұрын
OUTstanding! Taking the walk to Co. B's stone wall was the master stroke to this story.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@michaelevans205
@michaelevans205 3 жыл бұрын
This semi educated Brit was unaware of the story of Company B. Now enlightened I can only agree with the above. As usual, just a superb presentation.
@michaelbruce6190
@michaelbruce6190 3 жыл бұрын
It was for me too, I had never even heard about a skirmish line on the Confederate flank at Little Round Top. These videos are fantastic and I always enjoy learning new aspects about Gettysburg.
@collectivesartori
@collectivesartori Жыл бұрын
They must have had balls of steel out there beyond the line
@mikeparker3865
@mikeparker3865 3 жыл бұрын
As a man from Maine, I am very familiar with the 20th and the 27th. Both very interesting stories. I am so proud to know of the gallantry that they displayed.
@jeanhutchinson6198
@jeanhutchinson6198 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for going out to Company B's marker and filming the area. I've never walked out there myself (because I'm usually visiting in the summer/early fall). I was on a ranger walk on Little Round Top one summer and a gentleman in the crowd asked the ranger if people could go out to the site where Company B had fought. I'll never forget the ranger's reply: "Oh yeah, you can go out there. There's poison ivy and ticks and snakes and chiggers, but you can go out there." The whole crowd had a good laugh!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Glad that I could show it!
@michaelpfister1283
@michaelpfister1283 3 жыл бұрын
I walked that ground, and never knew about Company B. Wow. So Col. Chamberlain didn't just form an angle to extend his flank, he also protected it with enfilade fire, so anyone hitting it would come under fire from two directions. Brilliant. Thank you for bringing this to light!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TheLanise
@TheLanise 3 жыл бұрын
Actually seeing the landscape definitely puts a different perspective on the battle
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Terrain is everything.
@ricky4001cs
@ricky4001cs 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground where is all the foliage? you filmed this when the leaves were on the ground.......fall, winter?
@barbarajones7502
@barbarajones7502 3 жыл бұрын
Hu
@charlieforknowledge317
@charlieforknowledge317 3 жыл бұрын
General Strong Vincent is buried in my hometown of Erie, PA. He practiced law in Erie before the war. Great video!!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@oregonrain4249
@oregonrain4249 3 жыл бұрын
I visited Gettysburg and Little Roundtop. Something spiritual still remains there. Saddness is the emotion that hit me.
@kevinpoveromo6324
@kevinpoveromo6324 3 жыл бұрын
yes me also saddness
@seanb.4712
@seanb.4712 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I visited and had such a strong presence on the hollowed grounds where so many men on both sides lost there lives
@robertrogers8354
@robertrogers8354 2 жыл бұрын
No doubt about it.....
@historyman4629
@historyman4629 2 жыл бұрын
@@seanb.4712 "THEIR lives," not "there lives." It's a very easy grammar point! But apparently too hard for you to understand!
@seanb.4712
@seanb.4712 2 жыл бұрын
F.U. history man. Nobody cares about you or your grammar check. Simple point your a disappointed, angry man. LMAO 🤣
@herbthompson4430
@herbthompson4430 3 жыл бұрын
I live 30 minutes from Gettysburg and travel there quite often, and I thought I knew everything there was to know about the place until watching your videos. Thank you for an amazing series on Gettysburg!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Macklyn3232
@Macklyn3232 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you can get a better compliment than that. I agree. Job well done FOR SURE.
@scottnelley7439
@scottnelley7439 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you give both perspectives of the battlefield. With the heat and terrain it must have been hell for men on both sides.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t even imagine.
@davebenjamin5617
@davebenjamin5617 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he shows you the exact spots and explains it, I never knew about company B. much better then the tour guides standing in one spot reading from cue cards
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad that you're enjoying the content :)
@Ep0nz
@Ep0nz 3 жыл бұрын
I live 15 minutes away, and love to just take a sporadic trip to the fields every once in awhile. It truly is something remarkable when you visit the area. Knowing that men, some no older than 17, stood and fought where you are standing now, it’s just a really surreal feeling. If you have never made the trip out to Gettysburg, you should, at least once! The town itself is trapped with the battlefield, it’s still a very much civil war era town with the shops etc etc.
@stevenhearnden66
@stevenhearnden66 3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best explanation of the fighting at Little Round Top I have ever seen. Thanks from 🇬🇧
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! Glad that it was helpful.
@christopherriley3796
@christopherriley3796 3 жыл бұрын
Love this series! Need to mention Patrick O’Rorke and the 140th NY infantry as well when talking heroes of Little Round Top. But for their arrival straight into the battle as the 16th MI was collapsing the result could have been different. Another “in the nick of time” moment at Gettysburg. Keep up the awesome work!
@lucypearson6176
@lucypearson6176 3 жыл бұрын
That fog just makes ur view that more eerie. As I watch this, my mind actually sees how the men advance. Being an empath, I hear the guns, the movement of the men, and their screams. This week being Memorial Week really sets why we honor those of our Armed Forces.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸
@billd.iniowa2263
@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын
That fog may actually give you a better perspective of what the troops were seeing. Once a battle of this era in time begins, the smoke from firearms and cannons begins to permeate the air. It would be very thick in front of a line of men firing in volley, but then break up and spread. Eventually it would form a curtain much like this fog is doing.
@marnieenglish9400
@marnieenglish9400 2 жыл бұрын
there is a vlog I've watched where people are filming and hearing cannon go off. there are no re-enactments going on, the guide is even perplexed
@SueProv
@SueProv 3 жыл бұрын
Love your description of Brigadier General would evacuate his bowels. Love this series. I can't wait to get back to Gettysburg.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Me too.
@astaboy
@astaboy 3 жыл бұрын
Always impressed with your production quality. As someone whose worked in advertising for over 30 years, Im must say the work is outstanding.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@benjaminrush4443
@benjaminrush4443 2 жыл бұрын
I can never get enough of the Battle of Gettysburg or great videos on the Civil War made by History Traveler. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@dawndickson2156
@dawndickson2156 3 жыл бұрын
I found myself looking for witness trees during this outstanding video. People really do need to visit to get the perspective of Pennsylvania ‘hills’. They make one huff and puff yet do not look so difficult. This is one of my favorite locations in Gettysburg. Your series is full of detail giving one new perspective. Well done!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you!
@jackhogan5792
@jackhogan5792 3 жыл бұрын
Another great job, J.D! Every American should tour Gettysburg and learn about the sacrifices that were made by American families for freedom. Until you walk those fields yourself and get a feel for the vulnerability and fear all of those young men must have felt, you can’t fully appreciate what they did. You’re doing a great service for all the young Americans who have not been accurately introduced to our nation’s past.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that. Hopefully it’s doing some good. 🙂
@MisterBfilms
@MisterBfilms 3 жыл бұрын
Now I realised what I missed when I visited Gettysburg almost 15 years ago. And now that I watched that movie again, I get a better connection with the places you visited (and are going to visit). In the military park museum I saw posters in German language, not knowing that about 100.000 Germans where fighting on that batllefield. History is fascinating, especially with guys like you, who bring history to the people.
@porterbrass
@porterbrass Жыл бұрын
What a great video! Your walking the area of the battle ground really gives a better understanding of how the landscape influenced the event. It sure was a heartbreaking time in our American history. Gettysburg is truly hallowed ground. The national park has been fantastically preserved to give us all a better understanding of the civil war and to respect the men that fought and died there.
@larryrowe5259
@larryrowe5259 Жыл бұрын
Of course the roads on little roundtop and throughout the park allow access to all of the battlefield. I try to picture in my mind what it looked like in 1863.
@brave.freak1995
@brave.freak1995 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. As wonderful as the cinematography is there is nothing like actually being there and the feeling you get from the weight of history all around you. I've been there twice, once as a teen and once as an adult, and each time came away with an incredible experience. Please keep up the good work and hopefully enough people will watch and learn so that the mistakes of our past won't be repeated.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼
@alexb1528
@alexb1528 Жыл бұрын
I visited Gettysburg as one of the stops on my honeymoon and didn’t get to go to Little Round Top due to the renovations they are doing. Thanks for posting this!
@Cookie-gn4qk
@Cookie-gn4qk 3 жыл бұрын
This is such an amazing series. So hard to believe the strategy involved. Thank goodness for the markers and whoever places the American flags at all the areas. Thank you , once again.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrRizsanyi
@MrRizsanyi 2 жыл бұрын
You are an incredibly gifted story teller sir, amazing to watch and listen from Nova Scotia Canada
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@frankmarullo228
@frankmarullo228 3 жыл бұрын
Man these video's just keep on getting better !!!!!! I hope this keeps going on for a long time to come thank you Frank from montana...
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Kiangaf
@Kiangaf 3 жыл бұрын
After his actions at Gettysburg its amazing the lengths Warren had to go to clear his name after the war. There must have been a personality clash between him and Sheridan.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting.
@russlanedixieland
@russlanedixieland 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! We need more videos to help share this history with our upcoming generations.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's why I'm doing it. Feel free to share them out :)
@russlanedixieland
@russlanedixieland 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground im a member of the sons of Confederate veterans and I'm the 6th cousin of General Stonewall Jackson...I appreciate your fair treatment of both sides when telling the stories.
@lJSMosbyl
@lJSMosbyl 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing JD! Been to Little Round top several times, never knew about the marker for company B!! I've only ever read small nuggets of this part of the fight. I recall in some tomes of that company being called "lost" or "missing". Well done.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Co B element adds a whole new perspective.
@thomasblea1676
@thomasblea1676 Жыл бұрын
Brother, being a 2 times veteran of the civil war in Iraq, my stomach tightens, and my throat constricts when I see you walk over that battlefield. The Little Round Top and the Wheatfield segments were exceptionally disturbing to my soul, along with the mile-long slaughter field of the battle's center, where General Picket's men charged into a human meatgrinder. As I recall the numbers of souls lost during those 3 days of slaughter, 160 years ago; it really does tighten my stomach and sickens my soul as if it were just last week. I have a daughter and son-in-law who live in Manassas Park, Virginia; and every time I drive up there, I get the same stomach-tightening, soul wrenching feeling as I drive past those 160 year old slaughter fields. Dear God, the courage it took for those men in blue and grey, to charge upright into the teeth of that kind of withering fire is soul-wrenching even to this day! Having been in war makes it even that much more poignant! ...Thanks for a job well done brother! I'm still drying tears. God bless...
@XxBloggs
@XxBloggs 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I love the feel of your videos. It replaces the travel I can’t do right now. Really interesting about company B, didn’t know about it.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That part about Co B changed my view of the battle.
@flintlock3939
@flintlock3939 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground That little nugget increased an already high opinion of Chamberlin's ability and foresight. An amazing battlefield leader out of a professor of rhetoric.
@andrea6421
@andrea6421 3 жыл бұрын
I’m totally addicted to this series! You have a way to make everything understandable and to follow! Very impressed, I know I sound like a broken record but thank you so much!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! So glad that you are enjoying it.
@BuckeyeBackyardBBQ
@BuckeyeBackyardBBQ 3 жыл бұрын
I have read books and watched tons of documentary’s and shows. Been to little round top 3 times. Never knew about company B!! God I love your channel!
@milepost465historyhobbies4
@milepost465historyhobbies4 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding sir! I’ve walked that ground a few times and watched several documentaries and yours finally put all the prices together for me. When I visit next time, I’ll be playing your videos when I walk the ground. Thank you !
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@NoNameMilitant
@NoNameMilitant 3 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated channel. Thanks for this man.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@fredlist7091
@fredlist7091 3 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed. The story of Co. B and their influence on the fight for the flank is one that is rarely told. Kudos for including it here and I'm of the same opinion... it was crucial in the retreat of Col Oates and the Alabamians.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's too bad that they get left out of many accounts.
@fredlist7091
@fredlist7091 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground Did you know that Cpt Morrill who commanded Co. B won the Medal of Honor in another battle later in 1863? One thing the 20th Maine had, and why they were such a solid unit was the quality of their leaders.
@karukun0212
@karukun0212 2 жыл бұрын
Quite a point about the importance of Company B; first I have heard of this. Thanks for your great work.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@Macklyn3232
@Macklyn3232 3 жыл бұрын
I would say this is the best explanatory video covering the 20th ME. Excellent perspective gave me a clear visual of how events developed. Thank you so much for being so specific and clear.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! That's some high praise. I really appreciate that.
@Nighthawk1966
@Nighthawk1966 3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome job JD !! Your the man !
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@diannebass2744
@diannebass2744 3 жыл бұрын
This series is amazing! Retelling the history from both sides of the war has given me more knowledge and the desire to return to Gettysburg. Outstanding cinematography! I'm sharing this series with friends with a shared love of Country and history.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate that 🙂
@Shawnroberts1980
@Shawnroberts1980 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I had known the story of Chamberlin and the 20th Maine from the Ken Burns Civil War series but it is so cool to see the actual grounds with the stone walls. Very humbling.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, seeing the terrain makes a difference. Thanks!
@darrellhampton5057
@darrellhampton5057 Жыл бұрын
OUT-FRICKIN-STANDING JD!! Rain and fog be danged, you did this one up right. Cannot brag on you guys and your channel enough.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@mrDCunningham
@mrDCunningham 3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I click on I hit the thumbs up. Then I watch. Never disappointed JD 👍🏻😎
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Awesome. Appreciate that.
@grahamwoodward8452
@grahamwoodward8452 3 жыл бұрын
Woody from down under The American Civil War has aways been of interest to me since childhood even though Im Australian. Your episodes are so well done I feel like Im walking on the same battlefields. Even with the books I have on the Civil War your series takes me there. Best Wishes.
@patjacksonpodium
@patjacksonpodium 2 жыл бұрын
Very late to the party here, but I just finished re-reading The Killer Angels last night, and it does indeed mention Company B of the 20th Maine. Chamberlain remarks to himself that he's sending away nearly a quarter of his men and worries that he might not have enough to hold. After the fight the Company commander remarks how relatively easy the battle had been for them. Great video! It's very interesting seeing the landscape without leaves. Gives a much clearer idea of the topography. That rush up that hill to the 20th Maine's position seems really, really short when you can see nearly all the way down instead of a sheet of green shadows.
@franktozier3184
@franktozier3184 3 жыл бұрын
You have to see the terrain to appreciate that battle. You are so right.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@patricialenaburg6553
@patricialenaburg6553 3 жыл бұрын
I'm liking the way you break down the facts into smaller contents, it makes it easier to understand. You can watch a mini series on the Civil war, and still not digest the facts due to the enormity of it all. Maps are not much help , unless you have some idea of what the lay of the land is. You have justified this, by pointing out these areas of of importance, throwing in a little of the unknown tid bits. Thanks J.D.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Knowing the terrain is everything.
@kbhistoryquest9675
@kbhistoryquest9675 3 жыл бұрын
I think you are doing a remarkable job with this series. I love how you are separating it and teaching about all of the men and their roles in each episode. So many different people played such an important role. I can’t wait for the next episode!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Pretty excited for people to see the next one.
@davidwinter6148
@davidwinter6148 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I just now for the first time really understood this part of the battle. I'm sold. That skirmish line had to of been instrumental in the outcome. Everyone deserves credit, but this part of the Roundtops events is, as you say, unknown to many. It was to me before now. GREAT work!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was hoping to bring something a little different to the narrative that isn't often covered.
@davidwinter6148
@davidwinter6148 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground Well, you succeeded. Your info was so very interesting and highly relevant to the events of that day. Sort of lost in the fog of history. Again, great research and presentation.
@keithrelyea7997
@keithrelyea7997 2 жыл бұрын
Have walked this part of the field of battle but thru you see it in new ways. The part that Co. B played is brought to life. Keep up this important work.
@mmcq3360
@mmcq3360 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your videos so much, it makes the battle come to life. Thanks
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ronaldhague2565
@ronaldhague2565 3 жыл бұрын
Visited the battlefield when I was younger let me say that place has such a feeling to it actually watching this is bringing back memories for me I have stood where you stood I respect you for what you bring to people via youtube I have watched your channel for awhile now this series really struck a chord with me thank you sir for this series
@rufffinoo
@rufffinoo 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding indeed. And how strange to leave such an important manoeuvre (firing from the stone wall skirmish line) from the movie.
@collectivesartori
@collectivesartori Жыл бұрын
Would’ve made the defence look a bit more assured and a bit less heroic, therefore a bit less climactic for one of the main set pieces of action in the movie. Understandable in that sense.
@cridgeway666
@cridgeway666 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed learning something new today about the 20th Maine, Chamberlain & Company B & their defense of Little Round Top.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@XHollisWood
@XHollisWood 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible nuggets of history, that forge a Nation. Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@mark12.31
@mark12.31 3 жыл бұрын
Always impressive work - the cinematography is top notch, the background music selected, and the stories told all come together to make stellar content. You're doing good work, JD! Bringing history to life!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! Hope that people are getting something from it.
@trh55
@trh55 3 жыл бұрын
Another great history lesson. After watching this series I will have a better understanding when I return to Gettysburg. I'm fortunate that its only about three hours away.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@medhat4B
@medhat4B 3 жыл бұрын
First, I am a Canadian who knew about Gettysburg but never did I expect to visit this historical site. Some years ago I had a day off from a weeklong training assignment in Delaware. A colleague and I jumped at the opportunity to drive to Gettysburg (instead of New York City). Neither did he ever dream of being there. Boy, were we impressed. Of course, being there part of a day would never cover everything that happened but I sure learned a whole lot. To climb up the observation town and look down on the battlefield was a memorable experience. An incredible experience. ... ... HOLD ON! After our whirlwind visit, my colleague was ready to zip back to Delaware. However, I said I would like to actually spend a little time in the town and walk the streets. That we did, and he thanked me on our way out. Thank you for providing so much insight into this battleground and town in your videos. It was well-presented and offered valuable imagery.
@davidrixon3549
@davidrixon3549 2 жыл бұрын
I read about these events as a boy on a farm in Northern new south Wales Australia.many yesrs ago.now I can see through the eyes of the army of northern Virginia and from the boys in the 20th Maine. The actual spots and trees the wheat field and just how steep it is. Thank yiu so much for this wonderful video and true history. I've watched it several times. On my bucketlist to go to gettysburg shilo and other battlefields.
@barrybechtel4258
@barrybechtel4258 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@glennsweet2908
@glennsweet2908 3 жыл бұрын
Your a wonderful story teller.... I’ve watched, with great enjoyment... most of your pieces. Well done!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼
@scottcarpegna3799
@scottcarpegna3799 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Love Gettysburg and love your channel. Thanks for the history lesson.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@needmorecowbell6460
@needmorecowbell6460 3 жыл бұрын
I used to do Civil War reenactment’s and I can tell you for sure it had to been difficult to get up those hills because of the shoes they were wearing which are called Brogens they’re nothing but a slick bottom shoe with a horseshoe nailed on to the bottom of the heal for grip...very difficult to march in and to climb hills on slick wet grass and lots of sliping and sliding
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting point. Hadn't thought about that.
@lynnmaupin-simpson1215
@lynnmaupin-simpson1215 3 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate reenactors. They made Gettysburg SO REAL. I reenact the Middle Ages. Your accoutrements are so much more expensive.(I'm not including armor). And if you are mounted that takes on another huge expense and responsibility. Kudos.
@brightly9318
@brightly9318 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen some with studs on the soles, If I'm not mistaken those were hob nails.
@jessemerrill6481
@jessemerrill6481 Жыл бұрын
I never thought I’d be as interested in the civil war as I am thanks to you and your channel! I’ve been obsessed with WW2 most my life and haven’t spent enough time learning about other wars that are deserving of my attention, so thank you for educating my Neanderthal self, you are appreciated! 🤘🏻
@keithrayeski3147
@keithrayeski3147 3 жыл бұрын
No one does it like you do! Though the federal troops of the 20th Maine get all the credit they earned, you sir, do not! I pray you may realize the importance of all that you do. I know that for you there is a certain amount of PERSONAL satisfaction you get by being in these places…but the priceless gift of what you teach and show…well, it is just that, priceless! And as deserving of all the accolades, as those that are bestowed upon the men of the 20th Maine, for different reasons of course, but as deserved.
@CJ_esc.artist
@CJ_esc.artist 2 жыл бұрын
Love just re-watching these videos.
@Gitarzan66
@Gitarzan66 3 жыл бұрын
The view the from the Confederate step off point really puts it into perspective for me. Thats a little hard for me to get from maps. I've never seen the Co. B location. Thanks.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Definitely gives you a different perspective.
@Majorme2
@Majorme2 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vids…. I really can’t get enough history….
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@jimmyhorton8297
@jimmyhorton8297 3 жыл бұрын
I found that marker when I was there, but didn’t really understand the significance. You always manage to find something I missed. Thanks for the info, yet another great video.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@ourupstatelife
@ourupstatelife 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully done! Thank you. My husband had 2 uncles in the 20th Maine, Company H. One was killed as the battle commenced by a shot through his neck. He was 18 years old. His brother survived the war.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@warrenarmour
@warrenarmour 3 жыл бұрын
100 Percent Awesome!! Just Great!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤!! Thanks for loving history!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@warrenarmour
@warrenarmour 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground you are very welcome. It is just refreshing to see nice interesting posts on you tube. Seems everyone is so rude and hateful these days. I posted a comment on another pod casters site and somebody was so rude. I am only going to follow you now. I will chill with the responses. Hope you have a good May 31st. 👍
@AlmostAllstar
@AlmostAllstar 3 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job telling this story keep up the great work
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@skimmer8774
@skimmer8774 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely get the feel for the battles from the way you describe and show it. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad that you’re enjoying the content.
@markleach116
@markleach116 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video!!! Thank you for keeping US history alive!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@born2bwildne744
@born2bwildne744 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@ashleydalton2721
@ashleydalton2721 3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel and my husband and I must say we love your videos we are big history buffs especially the battle of Gettysburg.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you.
@robertgoss4842
@robertgoss4842 3 жыл бұрын
Superb. Unusually well-balanced historical reporting. Thanks a million for your fine work.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@stephennickles7389
@stephennickles7389 Жыл бұрын
I so appreciate your walking the actual sites of these historic battles, it must be an indescribable feeling to stand where they stood, I may never get to Gettysburg but you've allowed me a meaningful visit, thank you
@bethfortner9414
@bethfortner9414 3 жыл бұрын
I always learn something when I watch your video's. I did not know about Company B from the 20th Maine. Very interesting.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@bobgreenwood1066
@bobgreenwood1066 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding, well done. My wife and actually had a picnic lunch there. We saw no other people there. At was strange to sit there a realize what happened right where we were sitting.
@andybaker5466
@andybaker5466 3 жыл бұрын
If you have not been to Gettysburg you need to go! It feels eerie and sad you have goosebumps the whole time but you hate to leave! Another one well done keep up the great work and thankyou!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@frankhopper6269
@frankhopper6269 3 жыл бұрын
You have a great job in bringing Gettysburg to how it happens well done very enjoyable. Regards from Australia
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@nadiazahroon6573
@nadiazahroon6573 3 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos. You take me places I ll never get to.thank you
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@ericroadglide9985
@ericroadglide9985 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Thank you for working so hard to preserve and teach history and to honor the great men and women who gave us freedom. You do a great job in a short time.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🇺🇸
@kennethnew3075
@kennethnew3075 3 жыл бұрын
What great production. I've been hoping for a view of this part of the battle. Didn't disappoint. Totally hooked on your historical perspectives. Thanks so much.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PONGERR
@PONGERR 2 жыл бұрын
I've got a picture of my ol' lady and with the over look and it will never not be my background. What a beautiful view
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
Best in Gettysburg.
@michelehurt9258
@michelehurt9258 3 жыл бұрын
JD, been to Gettsburg; but video of the battle taught me more than I ever learned or saw in my visit. Looking forward to the next video.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@swhod2190
@swhod2190 3 жыл бұрын
I've walked those woods between Co. B's position and Col. Chamberlains's position on a mid summer day many years ago. There was nobody else around at all...but I never felt that I was alone. Thank you for the great video.
@richburdge3972
@richburdge3972 3 жыл бұрын
Co. B, I believe was also one of the larger companies from the regiment. It's amazing that they were able to do what they did. Great job. Keep it up.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. They almost didn't pull that one off.
@samantharedden3906
@samantharedden3906 3 жыл бұрын
I love this series♥️ Thank you for doing these!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@Riddler7676
@Riddler7676 2 жыл бұрын
I am truly enjoying your Gettysburg series, and i feel like you have absolutely gotten the personal perspective of the men on both sides. You have a gift, and i share your love of history, especially Civil War history!!! Thank you for a unique perspective on a truly historical battle!
@sandramosley2801
@sandramosley2801 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great series. And it stands alone.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@mathewm7136
@mathewm7136 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks! A good friend of mine is an avid Civil War terrain walker and he says this: "In order to get an idea of the amount of fire men on both sides had to brave through, always look for the dead trees that are still standing. Trees that "survived" have long since covered the wounds with growth and trees that fell over have long since rotted away. When you find one, you get an idea of the absolute carnage that was inflicted at each other."
@dconn74
@dconn74 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing. I'm really enjoying this series
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Feel free to share it 🙂
@JB-hl1qx
@JB-hl1qx 3 жыл бұрын
These Gettysburg videos are all awesome!! Your spoiling us .
@terryeustice5399
@terryeustice5399 2 жыл бұрын
The battle of Gettysburg was so intense. And of anyone thing changed. The battle could have turned in favor of the Confederacy. Little Round Top was one of those battles. Thank you taking us along with you on this Historic Battlefield.
@Tshanholtz1991
@Tshanholtz1991 3 жыл бұрын
Been here so many times so it’s cool to have a series on a place I live 30 min from. May take the kiddos this weekend for fun!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@kimberlysusie701
@kimberlysusie701 3 жыл бұрын
Where is the 'WOW' button? Many moons ago I had a high school history teacher that would describe an event with such detail you swore you were there. Today I truly feel I was on Little Round Top! Thank you for your great story telling!
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