The Wounding of Longstreet - The Wilderness Tour | Overland 160

This video is part of our series commemorating the 160th Anniversary of The Overland Campaign. You can view the full series here: • The Overland Campaign ... #thewildernesstour
Our tour of The Wilderness Battlefield continues just North of Widow Tapp's Field where Robert E. Lee lost another member of his high command.
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[@davidfolts5893]

It is incredible to me that so many important Civil War Generals were either wounded or killed during the war. They displayed true bravery and led from the front. Thanks for the great video, American Battlefield Trust. I encourage others to join this fabulous organization, of which I am a member.

[@thomasgentry9624]

It is crazy to think of brigadier and even major generals going into battle. Nowadays, nothing above a captain goes into a fight

[@Baseballnfj]

Yeah that doesn't happen anymore. Today we have political generals like Mark Milley. The children of the elite haven't seen combat since ww2 and a few in Vietnam. Serious military people are no longer in charge. We are in hell. This is what a dying empire looks like.

[@johnp9402]

I'm more surprised anyone survived at all

[@genes.3285]

Corps commanders were not and are not supposed to be at the front.

[@thomasgentry9624]

@@genes.3285 But, corp commanders were lost on both sides. Army commanders were killed. Albert S Johnson Army of the Mississippi, James B McPherson Army of the Tennessee. It was a different time

[@frankofva8803]

Kris White is one of the best at making history compelling. Well done. I have thoroughly enjoyed these campaign series over the years.

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Really been enjoying these videos. Keep up the great work everybody!

[@samdown1914]

As a UK subscriber who will probably never get to see these places in real life these videos are amazing! Thank you guys

[@ianbutler1983]

Flights are cheap. If you are able to make it happen, I think you will enjoy it.

[@crippledcrow2384]

Chris White does a wonderful job again. Thank you.

[@jankovarik9714]

Another brilliant synopsis of a battle, rife with confusion on the ground. Kris brings great clarity to the small details that make history real.

[@user-md4db9yw6b]

You guys are amazing! The level of detail when explaining these events really makes one feel like one can actually see what's going on in the moment. Great work!

[@josephbingham1255]

Thank you for preserving history. Confederate manufactured cannons can be viewed at Shilo if you're on a tour. Be sure for everyone to look up the story and photos of Helen Dortch Longstreet. Gen. Longstreet's widow who live long enough to be a Rosie the Riveter on B-29s.

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for this very informative video. Anderson proved to be a pretty good Corps commander. I like the Wadsworth story. I had not read it before.

[@wildcolonialman]

Excellent. I have enjoyed many of this channels efforts, from New Zealand, the enormity of the American Civil War, reverberates through out the West to this day. Invaluable lessons can be learned, amidst the horror.

[@Zzyzx--]

So glad to see The Overland Campaign finally get a proper historical overview, none better than the ABT team to tell the story. Great work!

[@Snowboarder16]

My great great uncle was captured at Wilderness, sent to Andersonville and then to Florence where he died. He was 17 in the NY 76th

[@annmcgehee1728]

Thank you so much, this series is great, looking forward to the next episodes!!👍

[@edglass9912]

You are really on top of this and every other video I’ve seen of you!! Great work for you and your team! Ed from Lynchburg

[@wheatvilleblacksmithtreese2123]

Great stories. There is a hamlet not far from Geneseo. N.Y. named Wadsworth, wonder the connection? Thankyou for all you do to preserve history. If we dont know where we've been we dont know where we are and certainly don't know where we're going. ,

[@williamholdsworth3833]

I am 99% sure it is because Wadsworth led NY troops. A descendant of his, last name of Wadsworth, live in our area and I met him at a youth soccer game, of all places. He was originally from this area of NY State that you mentioned but his career necessitated his move in the 1990's to S/E Pennsylvania. He was very well versed in his ancestors role in the CW. 👍

[@Snowboarder16]

My ancestor was Benton from Pultnyville served under him and was captured at this battle

[@royschalk6554]

Thank you for the great stories guys!

[@Tomatohater64]

Fascinating stories about this battle. Great job, folks.

[@Tony10-96]

Is the American Battlefield Trust following the path south. I live a mile from the Seven Days Battle Field and would like to meet these Men and women who bring history back to life.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We already filmed the series but we are always out and about. One day you might catch us!

[@Tony10-96]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust ok thank you

[@jackhays1194]

More great videos from you guys. Thank you!

[@terryeustice5399]

Dan and Kris a sad story about friendly Fire. And The Union General Wadsworth.Killed in action. Thank you so much for this documentary! 💯❤️

[@Resenbrink]

Another very knowledgeable and well presented video - you really know your stuff.

[@misterbaker9728]

Hit the like it spreads this channel to other peoples accounts. How else do you think you found it?! Much love and respect from Cleveland!!

[@jackhays1194]

Yes and please contribute $ to this great cause.

[@MickeyJWind]

Stuart's loss was at least offset by Wade Hampton's elevation and Hampton proved to be an excellent fighter.

[@bassmangotdbluz]

I always thought The Orange Plank Road was today's Va Rt. 2? We learn something new everyday or we stop living. Please keep this great content coming.

[@Chiller11]

It’s interesting, from the descriptions Thomas Jackson likely died from inhalation pneumonia, a complication of anesthesia, not his wound. James Longstreet is more fortunate. This series has improved my understanding of this complex campaign.

[@tomlienert882]

Some 21st century doctors have noted that Jackson’s symptoms are also consistent with kidney failure, probably due to injuries suffered when his stretcher bearers dropped him on some tree roots in the dark.

[@stroke_of_luck]

Thanks!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thank you!

[@craigcolandro2781]

Great job everyone, loving these videos! I think it's hard to say whether Jackson's wounding or Longstreet's was more impactful. I tend to think Jackson's was more, because it deprived Lee of his services at Gettysburg, and who knows what might have happened regarding Gettysburg if Jackson, rather than Ewell had been there? Maybe the outcome would have been the same, but maybe not, as Lee's battle plans might have differed and the armies may not have even fought at Gettysburg, but rather somewhere else. The other factor is, Longstreet survived, Jackson did not. Also, I think by the time of Longstreet's wounding, the writing was on the wall regarding any chance of the South winning the war. A victory at Gettysburg might have changed the whole future of the war.

[@JohnLight1]

Good job Kris.

[@suewarner1781]

Thank You! This was very interesting.

[@sbond7442]

Awesome thank you 👍👍

[@Clare-qo5jv]

It brings such sadness that American soldiers killed other American soldiers. So many great men from all walks of life, as in all wars.

[@johnzajac9849]

In 'I Dread the Thought of the Place', Scott Hartwig writes that Generals Jackson and McLaws stood in the West Woods, when a Federal explosive shell landed near them and failed to explode. In 'Return to Bull Run', John Hennessy writes that, as Gen. Robert E. Lee rode out to scout approaching Federal troops, he returned and told his staff that a Federal bullet barely missed his face.

[@TermiteUSA]

These videos are so good!

[@robertvirtue]

Great presentation.

[@csjjr]

Great Video Guys... the wounding of Longstreet was a blow to the confederates, but I always thought the death of Gen. Micah Jenkins hurt their morale just as bad. Just wondering if there is a Marker or memorial to Jenkins?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

There is not. There is an interpretive sign at the Brock Rd/Plank Rd intersection trail that talks about his wife learning of his death back in SC.

[@DouglasLyons-yg3lv]

When was this shot? I’m surprised there is so little foliage at this time of year. I live in New England and we are pretty well leaded out.

[@mwdjr3158]

Fantastic content!

[@Jack-jh5ls]

Discussion of Gen. James S. Wadsworth begins at 12:58!

[@bryanburlingham3279]

My town of West Springfield lost its own First Lieutenant William Arthur Ashley. He was shot in the head and killed instantly on May 5. William was in Company I of the 10th Massachusetts Infantry.

[@mattmacpherson1033]

I was just at the wilderness. It is difficult to navigate once you get into the woods a bit.

[@mattmacpherson1033]

One trail took me into a neighborhood 😂

[@NDB469]

Very interesting

[@Baskerville22]

Were there any 'friendly-fire' cases involving Federal Generals ?

[@Civilwarman40]

I love our history but im starting to feel like a loser cause our country is falling apart and all we do is sit around and study what other men did to save our great nation i think its our generations turn to do our part

[@HighVelocityRips]

Boy oh boy- now THAT is a subject worth discussing 😎

[@StevenSmith-dc1fq]

The setting should move around more. Why go to all of the trouble of visiting a battlefield, yet keep the camera in the same place all the time?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We noticed you had nothing to say about us walking through the entirety of Saunders Field and Widow Tapp's Field 😉

[@josephwurzer4366]

The Great what if. He was the man to guide Lee in Fighting Grant.

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

Longstreet tries to outflank the II Corps Union Army of The Potomac with his I Corps, in a confusion of a firefight! between Carolinians, and Virginians, Longstreet, and Jenkins tried to rally the men FRIENDS FRIENDS! and is shot through the side of the throat and back, he is wounded. the impact was intense, even the death of Gen Wadsworth, and a Col of 56th Mass Vol INf is captured,he and the farmer tried to aide Wadsworth> Gracias Kris White for this account!

[@ericrobertson843]

The wilderness was the worst ground to fight in the Civil War. So much confusion happened and to move an army through that thick woods was not easy but it had to be done. Grant really had no other choice without leaving Washington exposed to Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. In a month spand from the wilderness to cold harbor on both sides accumulated to 85,000 casualties. Which was a great loss but it was necessary to begin the end of the war.

[@jankovarik9714]

Kris, I'm not sure who can better talk through an entire battle extemporaneously...you or Garry.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks for the continued donations!

[@gary8639]

It wouldn't surprise me if Jackson was fragged. He was insane.

[@jackhays1194]

Absurd. He was an eccentric guy all right but his men knew he was a winner.

[@gary8639]

@@jackhays1194 😂 "eccentric" He was a psychopath and gladly sacrificed his own men.

[@ellmiller2013]

Serious mistakes made here.

[@Three_Rivers_Adventure]

That's interesting that he was from Geneseo NY cause I'm maybe an hour away from there in Corning NY. My great grandfather was one of the New York irish brigades and fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg all the way up to Gettysburg. The civil war monument in Hammondsport NY is my 5th cousin Monroe Brundage and he was a part of the grand army of the Republic.