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

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]

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[@Hubcapdiamondstarhalo]

You really did all of these men proud telling their story so well. My hat off to you Sir. Bravo.

[@chrisproost7290]

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]

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]

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]

Tell your grandson he is the descendent of warriors and heroes, and to wear the mantel of that legacy with pride.

[@lennygaudette4358]

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]

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]

Your grandson has quite a valorous family history to live up to. I salute your ancestors 🫡🫡

[@thomasblea1676]

@@kindrakinyon8559 Well said...well said. God bless.

[@roberthurley1685]

OUTstanding! Taking the walk to Co. B's stone wall was the master stroke to this story.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@michaelevans205]

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]

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]

They must have had balls of steel out there beyond the line

[@TheLanise]

Actually seeing the landscape definitely puts a different perspective on the battle

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. Terrain is everything.

[@ricky4001cs]

@@TheHistoryUnderground where is all the foliage? you filmed this when the leaves were on the ground.......fall, winter?

[@barbarajones7502]

Hu

[@oregonrain4249]

I visited Gettysburg and Little Roundtop. Something spiritual still remains there. Saddness is the emotion that hit me.

[@kevinpoveromo6324]

yes me also saddness

[@seanb.4712]

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]

No doubt about it.....

[@historyman4629]

@@seanb.4712 "THEIR lives," not "there lives." It's a very easy grammar point! But apparently too hard for you to understand!

[@seanb.4712]

F.U. history man. Nobody cares about you or your grammar check. Simple point your a disappointed, angry man. LMAO 🤣

[@mikeparker3865]

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.

[@lucypearson6176]

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]

🇺🇸

[@billd.iniowa2263]

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]

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

[@michaelpfister1283]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottnelley7439]

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]

Can’t even imagine.

[@jeanhutchinson6198]

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]

Glad that I could show it!

[@davebenjamin5617]

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]

Thanks! So glad that you're enjoying the content :)

[@herbthompson4430]

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]

Thanks!

[@chuglyc]

I don’t think you can get a better compliment than that. I agree. Job well done FOR SURE.

[@charlieforknowledge317]

General Strong Vincent is buried in my hometown of Erie, PA. He practiced law in Erie before the war. Great video!!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow!

[@Ep0nz]

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.

[@Kiangaf]

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]

Interesting.

[@christopherriley3796]

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!

[@SueProv]

Love your description of Brigadier General would evacuate his bowels. Love this series. I can't wait to get back to Gettysburg.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! Me too.

[@MisterBfilms]

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.

[@astaboy]

Always impressed with your production quality. As someone whose worked in advertising for over 30 years, Im must say the work is outstanding.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@dawndickson2156]

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]

Thanks you!

[@XxBloggs]

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]

Thanks! That part about Co B changed my view of the battle.

[@flintlock3939]

@@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.

[@needmorecowbell6460]

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]

Interesting point. Hadn't thought about that.

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

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]

I've seen some with studs on the soles, If I'm not mistaken those were hob nails.

[@fredohnemus7685]

I did read somewhere years ago about Co. B. When I was on Little Roundtop in 2000, It was the second or third week in July as I recall. The weather was clear, the two ridges was easily visible. It was a hot day like back in 1863. You sweat just standing still. I remember thinking how the soldiers north and south stood it wearing woolen clothing. Looking down the slope of Little Roundtop doesn't really give the impression of how steep it really is. Just imagine what those southerners felt climbing up, had to endure in that heat. It was not an easy climb for the arriving northern soldiers either. Can't help but admire those troops, both sides.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Can't even imagine fighting in that oppressive heat.

[@annieoakley2925]

​@@TheHistoryUnderground I asked a guide at Gettysburg about this. He said something about the shirt underneath the coat would get soaked and somehow the wet shirt acted as a cooling mechanism. Or perhaps with the jacket open and a breeze coming on to them it would give some cooling effect. I just looked at some other sites and no one seems to put out that kind of info. It's all about commanders letting troops march without jackets or soldiers removing clothes without asking permission.

[@brightly9318]

Actually, the temperature was recorded as 76 on the 1st, 81 on the 2nd and 87 on the 3rd. And that it was an unusually colder summer. The myth that it was extremely hot is as wide spread as the myth that the battle started because Henry heath moved into town because there was a shoe factory, and the battle happened by accident.

[@brightly9318]

I reenact and my uniforms, are made to the same specifications, 1800s patterns, and the same material. Yes it can be hot, but I've never been as hot and sweet in a full wool uniform as I have in today's modern military uniforms. Wool is a mysterious fabric.

[@stevenhearnden66]

This is by far the best explanation of the fighting at Little Round Top I have ever seen. Thanks from 🇬🇧

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that! Glad that it was helpful.

[@Gitarzan66]

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]

Thanks! Definitely gives you a different perspective.

[@brave.freak1995]

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]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@lJSMosbyl]

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]

Yeah, the Co B element adds a whole new perspective.

[@porterbrass]

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]

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.

[@Cookie-gn4qk]

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]

Thanks!

[@frankmarullo228]

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]

Thanks!

[@benjaminrush4443]

I can never get enough of the Battle of Gettysburg or great videos on the Civil War made by History Traveler. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@andrea6421]

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]

Awesome! Thank you! So glad that you are enjoying it.

[@mark12.31]

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]

Appreciate that! Hope that people are getting something from it.

[@jackhogan5792]

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]

Appreciate that. Hopefully it’s doing some good. 🙂

[@Shawnroberts1980]

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]

Yeah, seeing the terrain makes a difference. Thanks!

[@BuckeyeBackyardBBQ]

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!

[@Kevin15301]

You are doing a great job telling this story keep up the great work

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you so much!

[@dconn74]

Awesome, thanks for sharing. I'm really enjoying this series

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Feel free to share it 🙂

[@cridgeway666]

I enjoyed learning something new today about the 20th Maine, Chamberlain & Company B & their defense of Little Round Top.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome!

[@jimmyhorton8297]

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]

👍🏻

[@michae8jackson378]

Great info, esp the line of 20 ME towards end of video! Thank you!👊 it is too bad that weather wasn’t better, visually, during your visit!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah. I still kind of liked the fog though. Gave it a cool feel.

[@michae8jackson378]

@@TheHistoryUnderground kind of the "fog of war" vibe ....

[@scottcarpegna3799]

Awesome. Love Gettysburg and love your channel. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nighthawk1966]

Another awesome job JD !! Your the man !

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@alexb1528]

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!

[@chuglyc]

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]

Wow, thanks! That's some high praise. I really appreciate that.

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

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]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@webmouse3]

I truly appreciate your recounting of Little Round Top with some focus on G.K. Warren and Strong Vincent. While I love the story of the 20th ME, there was so much more going on -- the loss of Paddy O'Rourke, Stephen Weed and Charles Hazlett. Sadly too many have based their history on Shaara's novel. Few realize that there was no mention in any Gettysburg literature, including in the centennial brochures, of Chamberlain. Until 1974 the heroes of Little Round Top were five men on the far side of the hill, only one of whom survived the battle. Another point that is always overlooked is that Col. Wm Oates of the 15th AL stated that he called for a retreat just before the 20th ME charge. His own brother had just been killed about 20 mns earlier. It was getting dark and his men were exhausted. If the charge and the retreat happened at the same time, each side saw exactly what they expected to see.

[@diannebass2744]

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]

Thanks! Appreciate that 🙂

[@PONGERR]

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]

Best in Gettysburg.

[@fredlist7091]

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]

Yeah, it's too bad that they get left out of many accounts.

[@fredlist7091]

@@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.

[@darrellhampton5057]

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]

🙏🏼

[@mshuff91266]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@andybaker5466]

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]

👍🏻

[@kbhistoryquest9675]

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]

Thanks! Pretty excited for people to see the next one.

[@michelehurt9258]

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]

Thanks!

[@philipcollins5440]

I have really enjoyed your history lesson on Gettysburg. Fantastic ☺️

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! 😃

[@MomentsInTrading]

You do a nice job on these videos. I really enjoy them. Thanks 😀

[@markleach116]

Another excellent video!!! Thank you for keeping US history alive!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@glennsweet2908]

Your a wonderful story teller.... I’ve watched, with great enjoyment... most of your pieces. Well done!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@grahamwoodward8452]

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.

[@camdodge9891]

Epic video and thank you for sharing your amazing videos JD

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@BigLisaFan]

Loved revisiting places where we went. Nothing like walking the ground knowing what went on around you and actually being there, many years later. The statues and memorials are worth of a visit in their own right, they are magnificent works of art. If the erase and bury history folk ever get their misguided way, they will have a field day of destruction. The men who fought there were brothers, yet enemies, but time has made them brothers again and let the all statues remain on the sacred battlefield to honour the men from both sides whom death has made equal.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed.

[@xvsj-s2x]

Incredible nuggets of history, that forge a Nation. Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@davidwinter6148]

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]

Thanks! I was hoping to bring something a little different to the narrative that isn't often covered.

[@davidwinter6148]

@@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.

[@frankhopper6269]

You have a great job in bringing Gettysburg to how it happens well done very enjoyable. Regards from Australia

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you very much!

[@ronaldhague2565]

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

[@markdraskovics5274]

Hey, Hi as usual an outstanding job of showing the places where this fight for little round top took place this battlefield is so massive so many places to see and to experience this battlefield I can almost see it happening in my mind so cool Thank you so very much for doing this series of videos Experience

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@trh55]

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]

Nice!

[@samantharedden3906]

I love this series♥️ Thank you for doing these!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@kennethnew3075]

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]

Thank you!

[@den359]

I visited Gettysburg in 2002 and waked the entire battlefield. As a former Marine and Vietnam veteran and I cannot imagine the dedication, bravery and Esprit De Corps demonstrated by those honorable men during that battle or the entire Civil War. They were and always will be a special breed. Semper Fi

[@shellydehart8217]

I too learned a lot today. Wow, that had to be some battle. I had no idea about Chamberlain n his leadership. I have to admit that had to be one hell of a view from Little Round Top. I’m enjoying all of these videos n the great knowledge that is there. Many thanks JD. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@mathewm7136]

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."

[@patjacksonpodium]

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.

[@thomasblea1676]

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...

[@medhat4B]

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.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

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]

Thanks! Knowing the terrain is everything.

[@Zoetropeification]

Your narration, knowledge and sharing of information are wonderful. This was the perfect weather to add a solemn feel to the walk. Viewing this on June 24th, 2024. The day the Park Service held a ceremony to reopen LRT to the public after renovation. Good that you have documentation before the renovation occured.

[@Tshanholtz1991]

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]

Awesome!

[@bethromanetto6279]

Awesome video!! I don't remember learning about any of these areas or their battles. Never too late to learn!! Thank you!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Most of the attention usually goes to Pickett’s Charge.

[@ourupstatelife]

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]

Wow!

[@BAKER83]

Once again you've outdone yourself my friend....Awesome!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@richburdge3972]

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]

Agreed. They almost didn't pull that one off.

[@MVonLang]

Very well done sir. Company B getting the respect they are due. What the 20th Maine did on that day is the stuff of legend. Thank you!

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Great video. Right around the time of the 'Gettysburg' movie, I had a very nice collection of artifacts from the position of the 20th Maine. This include two U.S, belt buckles, two breast plates, eagle hat badge, a Springfield and Enfield bayonet, several bullets and buttons, and some artillery projectiles (1 solid shot 12 pounder, a shenkel shell, and another 12 pound case shot with borman fuse). Sold them to The Horse Soldier museum/store in Gettysburg when I started collecting English colonial and George III furniture, items, and correspondence.

[@RedanDawg]

Just wanted to say you do a tremendous job on your videos and really enjoy your content. I've never been to most of the places you go, but I went to Gettysburg last year. It was amazing, the preservation is outstanding. Please keep up the great work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@fryuppe]

Magic! A familiar narrative of a well known sector of the battlefield, but to it, you brought a fresh and absorbing perspective. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I was a little intimidated to take this one on.

[@KevinStones]

Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and how you explained what took place. I live in the UK but love history and have many ancestors that emigrated to the US in the early 1800's and one fought on the Union side. Hope you get your breath back after such a hike. Once again, thanks..... Kevin

[@stephennickles7389]

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

[@nathansmith4597]

I am glad that I watched this video. I learned something new about little round top and the 20th Maine I have never heard before. If I ever get there I will look for that marker

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Good deal!

[@skimmer8774]

Absolutely get the feel for the battles from the way you describe and show it. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! So glad that you’re enjoying the content.

[@PathfinderHistoryTravel]

I’ve studied and visited Gettysburg quite a bit, and read books on Little Round Top. I want to commend you for doing your homework. You touched on the key aspects well.

[@swhod2190]

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.

[@wesleyfinch1574]

SO GOOD!! the one dislike on this video must be the ghost of General Longstreet. lol

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

😅

[@keithmitchell6918]

Well done as usual. The book version of the "Killer Angels" does explain and highlight 20th Maine, company B, and why Chamberlain placed them there. The book was much better than the movie.

[@adamp5879]

Really? I thought the movie was much better. Matter of opinion I guess. Except the beards of course 😂

[@ericroadglide9985]

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]

Thanks 🇺🇸

[@matthewwhitt9398]

Once again, you’ve outdone yourself with another great video!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@Loiyaboy]

Fascinating. I thought I knew a good bit about the L Round Top battle, but I learned a lot watching this. I had no idea about Company B. Another great video!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@keithrelyea7997]

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.

[@jessemerrill6481]

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! 🤘🏻