West Point Class of 1846 | The American Civil War | Civil War Minutes

The West Point class of 1846 is one of the more well known graduating classes from a United States military academy. It’s ranks were packed with future generals that would fight for both sides during the American Civil War. In this episode we will explore 2 Union and 2 Confederate generals and learn a little bit more about these well known figures.
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[@DustinWiseM1]

Really enjoy the Civil War Minutes series. The class of 46 definitely had some notable individuals.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for all the support. It was definitely a unique and talented class.

[@dennismorgan2303]

good one

[@davemartin4183]

Totally enjoy the civil war minutes, a lot of great information in them

[@ProjectPast1565]

Happy to hear that! Wanted to offer something a little different then the on location vlog stuff.

[@HistorySavior1941]

One of the best and most interesting videos ever. It is amazing how many generals during the war (good & bad) always flaunted their school and where they went. It is so neat to dove into those stories and how these guys knew each other and were friends off the battlefield. So many cool stories associated with these men and their friendships and experiences. Keep up the great stuff man! Maybe one day I will get to JD and your level lol.

[@ProjectPast1565]

My level is pretty low so you totally can lol. It’s always interesting to see how these men served together before the civil war.

[@WalkTaller]

More of these examinations of West Point classes please

[@ProjectPast1565]

I’ll keep that in mind. Plenty of other classes to look into!

[@tpkennedy33]

Thanks for sharing this video. I enjoyed the content. Great work!

[@ProjectPast1565]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@rosemarybruno2331]

New to your videos and loving each one .. I am so happy to find u thank u for sharing and please keep doing what u do.

[@ProjectPast1565]

I appreciate the kind words! Happy you found the channel! New content coming soon.

[@TheExpert7.62]

That was a great video. Thank you for making this. I think it would be nice if you added where these USMA graduates were from.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Appreciate you watching and i appreciate the feedback!

[@2104dogface]

Great job and good info. i watched this while drinking a Easy Company Brewing Lager lol , think thats the 1st time i heard someone talk about #1 in the class

[@ProjectPast1565]

Ha! Can’t wait to try it myself. It was an interesting thing to research. I’ve never heard of him before.

[@michaelhoffman5348]

A.P. Hill was indeed part of the Class of 1846, but he did not graduate with his class. He was out sick, most likely with some sexually transmitted disease, and had to repeat a year, graduating with the Class of '47.

[@ProjectPast1565]

Interesting. I had no idea. I figured the 1847 was just a typo. Learn something new every day.

[@travisbayles870]

Why do men fight who were born to be brothers General James Longstreet Confederate Army

[@ProjectPast1565]

War is a terrible thing.

[@travisbayles870]

@@ProjectPast1565 yes it is It is better to try and settle your differences in a more peaceful and mature manner but unfortunately sometimes that isnt possible