The Patrol - A Civil War Short Film

[@fishinglunkies3629]

Young men, im honored to watch yall perform what many of us combat war vets experience…when your staring at a lifeless body, it changes you forever, at those moments, you are no longer a child

[@HistoryBoy]

We are absolutely honored to have your compliment and approval of our short film, sir. Thank you so kindly for your great words, and for your service to this country. In truth, it is very much an anti-war film, and I am so glad that we were able to respectfully portray a timeless truth. “War is Hell.” I am very glad that we were able to shed a light on this forgotten history of the Civil War, but the film speaks very largely to the humanity of all combatants, and the true nature of armed conflict.

[@oliveradams1270]

Thankyou for your service

[@milesbrown8016]

War is part of life. Freedom is never free…

[@fishinglunkies3629]

@@milesbrown8016 🫡

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you once more, sir. May no one ever have to view the horrors that you endured.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Excellent. Nice to see young people in Civil War uniforms. That means your generation is adopting an interest in this history!

[@ronanguillamet5017]

J’adore❤ jolie travail......vous êtes beaux les jeunes.....je suis français et moi j’aurais pris l’uniforme sudiste.....beaucoup de français on servis dans l’armme de l’union..... merci pour votre travail de mémoire ❤❤.,🇫🇷💗🇺🇲

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for all the hard work in making this video. It is a fact, in the Civil War, soldiers spent more time on patrols like this than in line of battle fighting a major conflict.

[@HistoryBoy]

I believe that I can speak for the whole team when I say, it was a great pleasure! I was not on site for writing or filming, but it was a great honor to make the story come to life with the addition of stage setting text, and such beautiful music.

[@josephgonzales4802]

As a Civil war reenactor, I say very good and keep these video coming! 👍 It kind of reminds me of a KZbin channel of videos coming out of Germany that I subscribed to about WW2.😊

[@tomjones2202]

For a moment I thought I was watching something from Ambrose Bierce... That's a compliment! I hope you do more in depth videos like this, short and to the point! "Press on, press on"! Congrats!!!

[@tghagen1967]

It renews my hope when I see young people giving such honor to history.

[@HistoryBoy]

@@tghagen1967 Thank you very much. We must remember the past, lest we be doomed to repeat it.

[@mickeyholding7970]

This is so good 👍 Thank yall for your hard work and time for this.

[@gregkrause1348]

Good effort guys! Great song!

[@playhouseinthewoods6103]

Great video. So sad to think that these cost of young live is never fully considered before people rush off to war. Thanks for sharing.

[@jerzpiper]

Excellent work! Those bullet effects...very well done. Hey Finn! Hope to see you soon at Gettysburg.

[@Vestige-ic7rr]

Very enjoyable to watch, the story is sad but I find your acting to be really well done. Bravo, guys !

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much! A sad story; but an important one.

[@MisterMarioYT]

The movie is great! Especially the shooting was so realistic🔥

[@Mzim724]

It’s blanks so it is real

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much! That means a great deal. The rifle effects were certainly a step up, and I felt that the entire firefight sequence truly to justice to small unit combat during the war. Happy that you agree. As the previous commenter suggested, we fire blank rounds filled with actual black powder, then our special effects editor: Cole, added sound effects and impacts.

[@andrzejalf82]

Nobody die on the patrol sir Good job !

[@TDG-f1lm]

Great civil war film, very tragic on both sides, keep up the great work History Boy

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so very much. Indeed it was… the great American tragedy, but a necessary one.

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

fine production pards. *LIKED* the video --LT

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very kindly Lt.! Always a pleasure.

[@pedrogonzalocaballerotorre409]

This video is amazing! Thanks.

[@ethanporter3179]

Great Video Sir I love it

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so kindly Ethan! I am so happy to hear that. I believe that it is an important piece; very glad that it is resonating with people!

[@scottbates72]

Such an important story to tell- the cost of war on the young - excellent choice of music to set the tone

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so very much, sir. I absolutely agree with you, and too felt that the music truly pulled the piece together. Very pleased that we were able to create peace that pack so much meaning into five minutes. 🙂

[@detrevillefrance5003]

Nice film boy ! Good work !

[@HistoryBoy]

@@detrevillefrance5003 thank you very much kind viewer! Always wonderful to have a new international viewer and friend. All of the tactics of our Civil War, and irrefutably the uniforms, are directly based on those of France and Napoleon!

[@detrevillefrance5003]

@@HistoryBoy A pleasure to have discovered this channel! I really like it! In France, the American Civil War is not very popular, but there are a few of us who find this sad conflict very interesting!

[@natejones902]

Good job. I grew up and still live in Virginia. I grew up in West Fairfax, which was very active in the war. Now I live in Hampton Roads. You guys did a good job showing the settings of how it looked land wise. Small side note: Anyone reading this that grew up or lives in Fairfax County, you can go online and find the aerial photos taken of the county dating back to 1937. I mentioned this because 1937 Fairfax didn't change much from Civil War Fairfax when looking at maps.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so kindly for the note on Fairfax, Virginia. I will absolutely file that away, and keep it in mind for future research. I very much appreciate your compliment! So happy that this rural New York escaped truly replicated Virginia to an accurate extent! Glad to hear from you. Hope to see you on the channel again soon.

[@natejones902]

@HistoryBoy your quite welcome. One suggestion for future short ideas I'd love to see, is something on the Army railroads. I know in PA and Maryland there are a few 4-4-0 steam locomotives of war vintage, some original some repro. It's something no one has touched much on and love to see a short. So I edited this with a P.S. one idea for a army railroad short is like a day in the life of a new guy transferring to the railroad.

[@HistoryBoy]

@@natejones902 That is a CAPITAL idea, kind viewer! Thank you very kindly Nate. I hope that we are able to research and produce such a short!

[@Bryan-2DECoGCrazyDelawares]

Excellent!

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you kindly!

[@Goupil27270]

Nice film, Great quality good work !

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so much! Very much appreciated.

[@bucciproductionsME]

Really enjoyed your shot choices and the overall message. Thanks for pumping me up to get creative!

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so kindly Nick! Your content is always appreciated and a pleasure to view. A please to fuel your creative energy! The overall message is the most important thing about this piece.

[@amyfree28]

Better then 99% of civil war movies

[@HistoryBoy]

That is truly high praise. There are beautiful films out there. Your comment is far too kind and so much appreciated. Thank you!

[@flatearthisahoax4030]

Glory, Gettysburg, Lincoln, Free State of Jones?

[@alexgramm5170]

Love the music : guitar playing singing

[@jameswedgeworth5300]

Fellas...Fellas...THAT WAS really good! I will be honest, and expected to turn ANOTHER goofy video off after the 1 minute mark. NOPE! I enjoyed the cinematography and all!!! I did chuckle when you said, "he's just a kid." YALL are pretty young too!! The irony is great. Anyway...all actors did a phenomenal job. I can't wait to watch another one down here in Texas Gentleman. Thank you!!

[@HistoryBoy]

Your words means such a great deal to us, sir! Thank you so very much! Your compliment is mighty kind, and we are pleased that you enjoy the piece. I’m not quite sure that the irony was completely intentional during the original filming, though it is an absolutely fantastic detail, and I appreciate you very much for pointing it out. Always great to have a fan from the Lone Star State! I truly must get down there someday soon, have some family that moved to the city there recently.

[@jameswedgeworth5300]

Well buddy...I'm with the 8th Texas Cavalry...may see you on the field someday. Yall give us another quality short video soon. Can't wait!!

[@juliehudson6539]

Great job guys

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much Ms. Hudson!

[@nathandeal9703]

Great story! It was short, simple, and to the point! Keep up the good work!

[@PAOK-di8jq]

As a military mom and the grandmother to one of the actors, it was partcularly heart wrenching. Wars should not be fought by children or young men just starting adulthood. In fact, in an ideal world, wars shouldn't be fought at all.

[@HistoryBoy]

I absolutely agree with you. Thank you very much for your comment. I am so pleased that the final product was captivating and emotional. P.S - Your grandchild did a perfect job. 😁

[@christopherweber9464]

That was outstanding!!! Compliments of the 19th Virginia !

[@HistoryBoy]

@@christopherweber9464 thank you so very kindly gentlemen! It is grand to have support from our southern counterparts on this piece! I think this is truly an important glimpse at a seldom mentioned and often overlooked part of the war. A tragic piece of our history, largely overshadowed by the great battles and heroes of the conflict. I see this short film as a small window into the past. The fact that these are young soldiers, clad with authentic wardrobe, accompanied by an accurate setting and crafted into a simple but poignant story, make this an effective reminder that we must never allow such a thing to happen again. Truly, this is distinctly an anti-war piece, reminding us that despite the glory and honor, there is a human toll. The music is by an artist who never fails to transport me back in time through history, and her song is perfectly fitting here. Please do take a listen to Nora Brown’s music! I am so pleased that you enjoyed.

[@sp00k48]

Another video already?! Keep up the great work friend!

[@HistoryBoy]

Yes, indeed! Quite rapid, I know! Finally having the time to focus on my true passions this summer is a blessing. This video was scripted and shot separately, and I came in to edit! I can take credit for the last round of editing, music, and text! The whole team truly did the wonderful work out there shooting, Michael doing the original edit, doing the official and adding all the sound effects.

[@wizart49]

Great short film. Loved the music.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much! The music is from one of my favorite artists, Nora Brown. This song has always struck a special chord with me, considering my relationship to the history of this conflict, and when I was on board to edit this video, I immediately thought that it would be perfect. Without the song, this film certainly would not be as impactful. Please take a look at Nora’s extensive catalog of Old-time and Civil War era music. www.youtube.com/@norabrown7010

[@thefranfranzz7324]

Pretty epic film fellow history enjoyer 😎

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so kindly! Lovely to have a great & kind community of people who are so passionate about the past! Have a grand day, “fellow history enjoyer!” 😎

[@31stvirginia]

Another great one!

[@HistoryBoy]

Thanks again pard!

[@Yallquietendown]

That was good- we need a movie. I wish that man on the side of the road would not turned over the boy’s location he should have just kept his mouth shut

[@HistoryBoy]

@@Yallquietendown Thank you so much. War is complex.

[@thatreddude8796]

The rifle of the dead union soldier is a neat detail. Didn’t even get to fire his shot

[@HistoryBoy]

That is a great catch. Thank you.

[@pvtbucktail2452]

Love it !!! Awesome Captain Petro was in it !!!

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so much Pvt. Bucktail! So happy that you enjoyed it. Captain Petro knocked it out of the park with his impression and portrayal, per usual. He won the cover photo! 😄

[@stevebarnes1374]

Was this filmed around the Genesee Country Museum in Mumford NY?

[@HistoryBoy]

@@stevebarnes1374 Yes sir, it was! With the full blessing of the museum. The team filmed directly at the end of an event at the village, and worked fast! Fantastic job just as the sun was setting…

[@stevebarnes1374]

I thought I recognized the location. Well done by the way. Great work!

[@zacharyarnettentertainment7503]

Good work history boy

[@HistoryBoy]

thank you very kindly, Zachary. I am very pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

I never seen a civil war short film, cool, I just seen this pop up, i normally watch ww2 or Vietnam short films, this was good tho

[@HistoryBoy]

Great that you are dipping into some new waters with this film, and that the algorithm decided to recommend this piece. Happy that you enjoyed it!

[@DarthMercanto]

Nicely done! I think you did a great job with the bullet effects. I’m curious where you found the reported number of soldiers under 18. The Rebels lowered conscription as low as 16, so I can believe it, but the number was higher than I would have anticipated. I’d be interested to learn more

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very kindly! You can our thank special effects editor Cole for those fantastic effects. The source for all information used in the tax can be found directly at the end of the film. Thank you!

[@nosferatu3855]

They were all children in 1863. Children who grew up quickly…

[@brucesharpe1079]

Thanks History Boy a good Video 👍🏻

[@HistoryBoy]

Happy that you enjoyed it Bruce! Always great to hear from you.

[@rexjolles]

an excellent film

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much, sir.

[@thehistoadian]

Well done lads

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very kindly Mr. Toad. A pleasure to see a new commenter on the channel.

[@Meepcantdrive]

good stuff right here!

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much for your kind compliment! Very happy that you enjoyed it!

[@mundanestuff]

Damn fine job, gentlemen, damn fine job.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so kindly for the compliment. I believe that we did some justice to this forgotten piece of history, happy that you think so too.

[@legendsTalesofJoseyWales]

Nice Job History Boy 👍

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very kindly, my friend! Very much appreciated, and happy that you enjoyed the video. 🫡

[@snocamo154]

When my late ex husband fought in Vietnam in 1970, he was killing boys around fourteen years old. The child soldiers would be on night patrols with adults and were killed during ambush attacks by American soldiers. Messed his head up killing kids. He regretted killing them, but it was dark in the jungle and the GIs had to wait till sunrise before collecting the dead.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. How horrifying, heartbreaking, and tragic. A modern connection to the omnipresent past.

[@Free_Ranger1]

That was great!

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much! Glad that you enjoyed it and hope took you took something away from the viewing.

[@АндрейСеменов-в3ш]

"Деяния апостолов, Глава 17, стих 20. Ибо что-то странное ты влагаешь в уши наши. Посему хотим знать, что это такое?" Фильм великолепен! Но очень странно, что южанин, житель страны Дикси, сельский житель, охотник как правило, промахнулся с нескольких выстрелов! А северянин, явно горожанин, либо наёмник из Европы, попадает сразу!

[@amyfree28]

What song did you use for this

[@HistoryBoy]

Nora Brown’s beautiful “Two Soldiers!” This song truly pulled the entire short film together. I had it in my mind from the first second of viewing the raw footage. Nora is credited directly at the end of the video, and her channel is linked in the description where she is also credited! Without her music this video would not be the same. Please take a look at her music, listen, and head over to see her albums. They are remarkable. Each song paints a complex and beautiful picture of the past. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbRZ2ilZsZqq7csi=HCyJRN2OrmDk8PHS

[@OutlierOnYT]

The War of Rights gameplay is immaculate

[@HistoryBoy]

Comment is kind of in poor taste due to the subject matter but I’ll allow it lol. Wonderful game - it does show the horrors of war. Love it.

[@OutlierOnYT]

@@HistoryBoy Well, it did happen over 150 years ago, still tragic nonetheless. Thank you for keeping it remembered with this piece of art!

[@HistoryBoy]

160 years, now! A great honor to do so, and thank you so much for the kind comment! Your previous one was funny, just a bit too comical for the subject matter, lol.

[@AbrahamLincoln-p16]

I approve of this video

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much Mr. President. Your comment is appreciated humbly.

[@KhalilTheHistorian]

Excellent video! Adding animated maps to your battle stories would make them even more epic. If you're interested in collaborating with a KZbinr experienced in producing high-quality animated maps, feel free to contact me. Keep up the great work!

[@redandbluetributes9071]

My boy Chase and Micheal

[@michaelcourter6146]

🫡🫡🫡

[@excelsiorbrigade]

If you ever need some fife and drum duty calls or tunes for background music, give us a shout.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you so much pards! I absolutely shall. Where might I see you on the field?

[@excelsiorbrigade]

@@HistoryBoy you won't. Likely. We operate a fife and drum corps out of Rochester, NY. Cole is learning rudimental drumming with us.

[@HistoryBoy]

@@excelsiorbrigade fantastic! Come out to an event where the field music is appreciated and played in its original context! As you may be able to see by my profile picture, I am a drummer (though humble Pvt. at this juncture with a rifle in my hands and banjo strapped to my back.) I look forward to catching you somewhere soon!

[@HistoryBoy]

@@excelsiorbrigade fantastic! Come out to an event where the field music is appreciated and played in its original context! As you may be able to see by my profile picture, I am a drummer (though humble Pvt. at this juncture with a rifle in my hands and banjo strapped to my back.) I look forward to catching you somewhere soon!

[@braidenstudios3897]

General, I have sent you communications I await your response

[@WyomingTraveler]

A simple but poignant story, the union captain was pretty much a kid himself.

[@HistoryBoy]

So happy that you enjoyed it pard! He was indeed. I think some of the power of this piece comes out of the fact that all participants were military age, and on the younger end of the spectrum. In many photos, you will see a mix of soldiers contemporary to the age of the fellows presented here, older, and sometimes younger. Overall, it was a young man’s fight, and the authentic living historians who depicted it here did a great job of bringing that aspect to life; something that so often be forgotten amidst the din of great battles and generals.

[@WyomingTraveler]

@@HistoryBoy You have it correct, Jacob. One of the most haunting pictures I have seen is that of a 17-year-old confederate soldier who is killed at the battle of Malvern Hill. There is a documentary out about the boys soldiers of World War I. I have thought about doing a video on the boy soldiers of the Civil War.

[@HistoryBoy]

@@WyomingTraveleryou absolutely should pard.

[@some_humvee8466]

Hell yeah

[@Carman-oi4zt]

im ngl you gotta get the filmer working at hollywood

[@HistoryBoy]

Guy Gane of Old Timey Casting works in the film industry. 😄 Happy that you enjoyed it!

[@goldenholden3337]

nice

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you! Happy that you enjoyed it.

[@karenlargent6409]

They were children😢

[@HistoryBoy]

They were indeed. It is tragic. 😔

[@APHILLWAROFRIGHTS]

rare unioncornfed sighting

[@michaelcourter6146]

🫡🫡🫡

[@HistoryBoy]

A pleasure, General.

[@peglee21]

Nice job...but they needed to roll in some dirt first.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you! Soldiers generally took pride in keeping their uniforms clean, and their muskets bright. In fact, these very things would be looked for during inspection. In this film, the soldiers are portraying fresh recruits, so that may excuse the lack of grime. Short answer: You are correct, we will work next time to apply more detailed grime and dirt, but “rolling” and getting filthy would be too much. Such a dirty looking soldier would be immediately ordered to clean up in such a situation as garrison, while during a prolonged or disastrous engagement, you may see soldiers with muddy trousers and smeared faces. Thank you for viewing!

[@KnoxGumm]

That s a subscribe from me for sure.

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much. Truly glad that you enjoyed the film!

[@samkangal8428]

😭😭😭

[@HistoryBoy]

I am truly happy that this video was able to strike a cord with you emotionally, and reveal the horrifying true nature of war. Please share your thoughts if you would like to. Always grand to hear commentary and criticism from a longtime viewer.

[@chipwalter4490]

🫶💯

[@HistoryBoy]

Thank you very much!