What Happened to the Confederate Dead of Gettysburg? | History Traveler Episode 158

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Many know the story of what happened to the Union dead at Gettysburg after the battle with the creation of the National Cemetery and the dedication where Lincoln gave his famous speech. But what happened to the Confederate dead? We're looking to answer that question in this episode as we explore the fate of the soldiers from the South who were killed on fields of battle in Gettysburg.
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Thanks!

[@stevenkollars5436]

I live in Gettysburg and am really enjoying all of your content. I have started biking around the battle fields and reading every monument to learn the history of places I’ve driven by since I was born. You have sparked my interest with the civil war and I am hoping to visit the Gettysburg museum of history here soon as the collection looks amazing! Thanks for all of the great content!

[@papajon6715]

The Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Confederate Volunteers had at one time programs to supply CSA grave markers for those who served under the Confederacy. Dying in battle was not a requirement. Thank you so very much for your program, many families had people on both sides...

[@FLjcollins]

JD- have you considered doing Geronimo's story? I was stationed at Ft. Sill in Lawton, OK and they have quite the history there. The original guard house he was kept in the basement chained to a pole in the center- the circular ware marks from him are still in the floor. He is buried there also- but the story of him, and the American Indians kept there on the "trail of tears" is pretty fascinating. Ft.Sill is also the home of US Army field artillery- and you want to talk about guns, guns, guns- the outside museum is pretty incredible, along with pieces we captured from Saddams Army in the first gulf War. I'm a former US Army Intel analyst (oef/of years) and I hated being stationed there, but as a history lover- the post is pretty remarkable.

[@papajon6715]

I watched you episode on Bastogne fighting holes last night, then posted a link to an 101st Airborne group. By chance do you have the other appropriate episode numbers?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

@@papajon6715 Episodes 56-62. There’s also Normandy content before that. You can most easily find it on the France & Belgium playlist on the channel. Thanks!

[@bryanbond7804]

My wife and I spent two days in Gettysburg for part of our honeymoon a couple of weeks ago.. All I have to say is wow, I would recommend anyone to visit Gettysburg at least once in their life and take a guided tour. You will not be disappointed.

[@michaellaverty1844]

I live in Richmond and have visited Hollywood several times. I’m unaware of this section, Gettysburg Hill. I’m out the door right now to go find it. Thanks for this Series. It has been eye opening to say the least. Well done.

[@rogercarroll2551]

It's to your right as you enter Hollywood where the great stone pyramid is.

[@Labbe1989]

The confederate president Jefferson Davis he is buried there his grand children are buried here in my hometown of Colorado Springs Colorado!!

[@deanmason5900]

You have a fine voice ( means a great deal to an old man who is tone deaf to many people) and you do fine work as a narrator.Some might find George Picket's pre war service in the far Northwest interesting just look " The Hog War".

[@tkso.philly3879]

I use to live in Richmond.I remember Hollywood cemetery,just not where.Is it in Shockoe Bottom,or Church Hill?

[@timeandtimeagain4391]

@@Labbe1989 Jeff Davis was the President of the CSA. He owned one if the largest working plantations in the south. He allowed his slaves to learn to read and write and gave them jobs as Managers to run different areas of the farm. He left land to some if them before his death.

[@jolenewilliamson1031]

WOW This series should be mandatory in all High School History classes. Not CRT. I would be willing to pay for it.

[@debbyrennock8435]

CRT should be taught also.

[@knan75]

After hearing what a beating the confederacy took at Gettysburg, my g’g’grandfather (who had land near Roanoke VA) hitched up a work wagon, drove to the site, searched the hospitals, and then the battlefield until he found the body of his son, Ferdinand Webb, and took him home for burial. The Webb’s did not own slaves; they hired their plantation workers.

[@adamconnell5965]

We might be related... my Grandfather had Webbs in his family tree. His last name was Key and for a while it was Webb-Key. The Keys were from Virginia back when it was a colony.

[@darcymoon2109]

What a waste all around.

[@michaelreaper3580]

God bless you, your family and young Ferdinand Webb RIP. I am moved to tears by your story. Thanks for sharing and thanks to all those that gave their lives in defiance of tyranny.

[@darcymoon2109]

@@michaelreaper3580 Well, except confederate soldiers who gave their lives for a stupid, failed rebellion. Should have been treated like the traitors they were.

[@markandrews2942]

I'm glad you have that record in your family. The division that exist today hopefully will never bring another conflict. Civil war education in our nations schools should be mandatory. At 60 years I remember my parents taking me to mannases and the wilderness on our vacations . They wanted us to know early on what had happened.

[@mickeyh53]

As an Australian I’ve found this series on the battle of Gettysburg extremely informative..like most I enjoy American history but this collection took me to another level. 🇦🇺/🇺🇸 Brothers In Arms

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@roberth5767]

Sad to see so many gravestones damaged. My ggGrandfather (36th GA) is buried in a well kept National Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio. He survived 4 years in the CSA but barely lasted 4 months as a POW at Camp Chase.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

They were American in the end,soALL CEMETARIES SHOULD LOOK AS GROOMED AS ONES IN NORMANDY .GERMAN GRAVES LOOK BETTER THAN THIS!!!!!!!!

[@ELCADAROSA]

JD, you’ve done an outstanding job with this series. I don’t know if there’s any kind of special recognition or award that can be given to you, but you certainly deserve it.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

There are internet awards, but there may not be a history documentary category. He'll have to travel with a kitten or learn to Rap. [smirk] :-) But I wholeheartedly agree, he deserves something. Lets all send him some coupons to fast food places!

[@ELCADAROSA]

@@billd.iniowa2263, “fast food places”? Heck no! His quality work deserves a quality meal.

[@lylegrant7211]

@@ELCADAROSA Agreed!!

[@charlespiliero3709]

neil newhall, my thoughts exactly too. what a terrible gynocidal war brought against such beautiful people by a mad man. how history is so distorted by the victors. may the confederates rise again to everlasting life in the next world to come soon.

[@andymaciver1760]

He gets a high five and two yippee yoo's from me.

[@veritas41photo]

I am a graduate (1963) of the Virginia Military Institute, where they just destroyed a statue of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. I will never go back to visit VMI. It is horrific, what they are doing to try to erase history. Shame on them, and good on you!

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Amazing, lm surprised the Left hasn't rampaged and destroyed Hollywood cemetery in Richmond. What ever happened to HONOR AND HOLY GROUND,JESUS HELP US REALIZE ALL LIFE IS SACRED

[@tugboat25]

If you had a live audience, you'd get a very long standing ovation for your Gettysburg series. Thanks for all your work, it's appreciated.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Thank you for showing so much respect to the Confederate fallen...

[@castinn]

JD, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many years ago my wife and I visited Gettysburg and after visiting the Union cemetery, we went inside the main building to look around. I spotted a long counter with park personnel that could answer questions, so I went over and asked where the Confederate soldiers were buried. His answer was, "Who cares?" I staggered back and looked at the old fart. Then I left dumbfounded.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow. That’s an awful answer.

[@castinn]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I never forgot it and it has stayed with me for 20 years.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

That is exactly WHY America is in turmoil today.......NO EMPATHY for ,...... ANYTHING. SELFISHNESS AND PRIDE WILL DESTROY US,GOD HELP US.

[@gld5129]

Those who don’t know history or don’t care are a major reason that the same errors are horrors are repeated, there is nothing new under the sun, mankind dooms themselves to repeating the same evils over and over

[@johnd3152]

JD, It's a shame most people today do not realize how good we have it in this country. Both Northern and Southern soldiers put there lives at risk for what we have today. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated! JD

[@markbohn6534]

HMMM REALLY,,, Well Title 28 USC 3002 15a The U.S Federal Corporation of 1871... D.C seal 1871 a Foreign Country.. Part of the 3 City State Corporations... FDR'S March 1933 New Deal Act HJR 192 and March 1933 Hitlers Enabling Act are the same thing; Taking Democracy into a Dictatorship.. See life is just a big chess board.. Your the Pawns.. Both sides are in on the game.. With HJR 192 FDR took all the peoples property and the gold or you went to jail for 10 years.. after that he made birth certificates all for trade with the banks... But you never had to pay your bills anymore,, you debt discharged them... They forgot to tell you that... O there is so much more then you will ever know... Famous Nazi Joesph Goebbles said; Tell a Lie,, Make it Big,, Tell it often... And if that doesn't work Make the Smith Mundt Modernization Act or 5736 Smith Mundt Act

[@fluffy1931]

@@markbohn6534 just unleash the 'kraken' ffs already & take your meds.

[@russellking9762]

not a truer word was spoken John D

[@Anthroid9]

Southern soldiers did not put their lives at risk for what we have today. They wanted something very different than what we have today

[@thomaswilliams8167]

Wrong! They caught because the war was a major sacrifice for the satanic government!! Each war is a major ritual of mass sacrifices. Think about it.

[@janicepounds9934]

Wonderful series!!! I had 8 direct ancestors fight in the war, 4 for the Union and 4 Confederate. All of them are respected by myself for their bravery and valor. Thank you so much for giving honor to the soldiers, no matter their side.

[@kellycranford3592]

It's really sad that a lot of the widows and mothers never knew where their husbands or sons were buried so they never got a chance to grieve at their graves. Most died still not knowing. I don't know if I could stand not knowing where my husband or sons were. Thank you for giving them the recognition they probably never got.

[@tomjones2121]

Southerners didn't deserve to know , for more reasons then I can count , but let's just say , Hendersonville for one

[@deanieedwards8117]

My heart goes out to all who lost loved ones in wars..there is a special place for the ladies of the south who lost there loved ones in the Civil war. So sad that some never knew where there loved one are.

[@barrys5169]

@@tomjones2121 What a horrible, evil thing to say.

[@southwind3]

@@tomjones2121 I'm A proud son of the SOUTH and also A veteran, you're A FOOL & very proud O'BIDEN supporter!

[@kellycranford3592]

@@tomjones2121 wow, very forgiving of you, and you, sir, are the reason we Southerners still call it "The War of Northern Aggression".

[@americanschweitzer45]

JD you did an amazing job covering Gettysburg! That battle is so difficult to decide what to cover and what not! There is just so much to learn about that it’s impossible to put it into 20-25 videos! I enjoyed watching everyone you did! Well done!

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

I’ve been moved, enlightened and educated with every video in this series.. Thank you Sir!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Many thanks! I appreciate you watching and for the kind words.

[@kbhistoryquest9675]

JD you have done an outstanding job with this series! I love to learn anything about the Civil War, and you have taught me a lot! Thank you for ending the series with the men that are sometimes forgotten and deserve to be remembered. God Bless!

[@carylosborn1808]

Hollywood Cemetery is magnificent! My husband and I have been there. Those ladies that raised that money were to be commended.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty interesting place.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Hollywood should be restored to Arlington,those men should have the same burial markers as the Nazis got in France,lmho

[@fredlist7091]

I’ve conveyed my approbation several times over the course of this series and now that it’s come to an end, I’ll venture to do it again. You’ve done a fantastic job of presenting not only the civil war battle, but the people and places of Gettysburg to thousands who wouldn’t have otherwise known what a fascinating place it is. Great work and I look forward to… the next place.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I really do appreciate that. Hope that people continue to enjoy the channel.

[@BigLisaFan]

Thank you. I'm sure there are many others who can say more, but thank you for an outstanding series. You presented facts without prejudice to one side or the other. Some things I knew of, others I did not. Some were places I went to ,others are now left to explore when I return. Truly one of the best series presented. Thank you.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Absolutely. JD is a good diplomat. Polite to all sides.

[@fredohnemus7685]

Looking at the comments, seems to me nothing is unsaid that I can Think of. Outstanding presentation. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. So glad that people have got something out of my ramblings :)

[@dennisdrumm7097]

Outstanding JD never seen a better presentation of Gettysburg than yours! The way you ended it with the dead known and unknown was a class act! God Bless you and good luck with your future presentations👍

[@Headstoneman]

Such a great series! I’m sad to see it end, But you ended it well! Can’t wait to see what is coming next!

[@oregonoutback7779]

Seems like a fitting end to this series. Very well done !! Couldn't help thinking as I watched, all the folk that are foaming at the mouth for another civil war. I would encourage them to watch this series and contemplate what it is they think they want to accomplish. Thank you for all you do, JD.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. Thank you.

[@vickistevens423]

Thank you for an amazing Gettysburg series. You brought the battle to life for us. Outstanding job! God Bless.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@ianoldham6123]

From Queenstown, South Africa I cannot even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this Gettysburg series. Fantastically done! It was as good as if I were there myself. Thank you so much!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@timothyblackburn2830]

Well done and fair, Sir. This episode is an appropriate closing of the curtain on your Gettysburg series. To visit the resting place of many brave and fear filled men and boys who were too early taken by the horrors of the Civil War is powerful. Many of our ancestors and those of our neighbors are interred there. Though these men fought a losing battle, are they not men and brothers to us all? To honor a brother is not to accept his beliefs at that point in our American journey but to weep at his humanity. Many fought for their own band of brothers and for no cause except that of the welfare of neighbors and family. Many were young or old conscripts for whom the choices were few and all equally dismal. Yet they did their best and paid the ultimate price. Thank you, JD for seeing this as the honorable and just way to close your series of episodes regarding thls our national catastrophe. May the victors and the defeated rest in peace knowing they are remembered eternally because of you and those like you.

[@pamelaoliver8442]

It's been nothing short of epic, JD. From the battle sites to the civilian homes, the content with the Battlefield Trust, Addressing Gettysburg podcast...all of it..just wow. Thanks so much for taking us. Watching this one I cant help but think of what an absolute impossibility identifying some of them would be..not to be too graphic but their wounds weren't pretty and they weren't all buried immediately. What a ghastly task.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you so much! And yes, can't imagine the work of digging up those bodies.

[@hikerx9366]

Looking at all those headstones of those who were killed just shows us how the majority of these guys were just young men in their 20's and 30's. What a tremendous and tragic loss. Thanks for the tours, information and respect given to their memories. 🙏🏼

[@JRobbySh]

The South lost the flower of its youth. Those political fanatics who spured them into war suffered almost as much forming having done so. Their sons and relative, their personal wealth, all sunk into the ground. As bad are those who ignore that because of its loss, the South remained sunk into poverty for another hundred years.They still do not think it was punishment enough. But Lincoln said it all in his 2nd Inaugural address. Slavery was sunk, too, but many will not see that.

[@robertbates6057]

@@JRobbySh You bring up some very valid points. Those southern politicians that pushed to secede to keep them from losing profit have hopefully received the Lords judgement. The vast majority of those poor farmer boys that paid with their lives was a tragedy. Both sides. Most don't realize that the South didn't really recover until industries and air conditioning moved to the South in the mid - late 1960s. Methinks the weight of the Reconstruction boot on the neck of the South was a little too heavy. Many want to forget that the States had every legal right to secede from the Union being independent States. Slavery was and is a horrible evil practice (yes, still exists) but was not the only reason for secession for the South nor was it the only reason northerners went to war. A war that could've and should've been avoided by both sides. I've always thought that IF the South had been allowed to secede peacefully, eventually, they would have reconciled. Slavery was already doomed due to a growing moral conscience and the trade punishment of the North would have stopped, allowing negotiation. The destruction and debt created by the War inevitably led to the selling of our liberties that we are still trying to recover to this day.

[@bassingman9911]

Best comment I've read. I've always thought both sides shared the blame and like with any war it was the youth on both sides that paid the price.@@robertbates6057

[@williamlee5705]

My great-great grandfather James Lee a Union soldier is in Hollywood cemetery (grave 11161). Died in the old soldiers home in Richmond. Was captured at Manassas. Lived out his life in the south. Died in 1909 of pneumonia. Cool video man. Love your series!!!

[@tedebear108]

Good day. This is Ted from Texas. I've been to Gettysburg quite a few times in my life. I really enjoy the history and town of Gettysburg. I pray to God that this City protects the Civil War history for all eternity. With people's so upset about what the Confederates did , they forget we are all Americans. Abraham Lincoln wanted to unite the country quickly and painlessly as possible. It is important to remember all aspects of the American Civil War so that we don't repeat it again. I'm afraid we're heading down that path now

[@lucypearson6176]

Thank you for this series in history. There is so much I'd never learned before. And thank you for your history Channel here on KZbin.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Completely agree. I know I sure learned a thing or two. Like just now I learned that Jeb Stuart was only 31 when he died. (looked at the marker) I have pictured him much older all these years.

[@markbohn6534]

Nazi Joesph Goebbels said; Tell a Lie,, Make it Big,, Tell it Often... If that doesn't work.. Write a ACT.. 1948 Smith Mundt Act was to stop the lying to the People... Smith Mundt Modernization Act was to make lying to the People Lawful... 28 USC 3002 15a The U.S Federal Corporation of 1871... D.C Seal 1871.. One of the 3 City State Corporations.. D.C a Foreign Country not part of the U.S.. Queen owns the patient on the Words; United States.. Thank School Re-Education Camps for all this... There is No Government.. It's a Corporation...

[@csmith5102]

Great series! Can’t wait to go back to Gettysburg to see everything I missed the first time.

[@kathleenbrenner2889]

A perfect ending to a wonderfully done series 😊 My Hubby was moved seeing General Pickett’s resting place. His Grandma was a Pickett so he is a descendant, we believe through his brother Charles Pickett. Hubby’s Grandma said the General was a Great+++Uncle

[@Anthroid9]

Keep the racism alive!

[@williammurray8060]

@@Anthroid9 had nothing to do with racism

[@MrWisconsinLeather]

Incredible series....saying that I learned as much as I thought I already knew would be an understatement. Pure and simply, THANK YOU!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jared1870]

I'm not truly convinced that you are finished with Gettysburg. Thanks for another great video!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! It seems weird to me as well that I'm going to be doing anything but Gettysburg now.

[@redarrow3722]

Thanks, JD! Really enjoyed this Gettysburg series. Very educational and done with the utmost respect for the tragic events that unfolded on this hallowed ground.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you!

[@nelliesfarm8473]

Thank you , sir, for keeping their lives and memories alive! This is so important. I've always wanted to go to Gettysburg.

[@francisbusa1074]

Although I was a Union Army re-enactor in the 1990's, and have always been a very staunch constitutionalist, I do mourn the deaths of these brave men who stood and fought, and were willing to sacrifice their very lives for something they sincerely believed in. One cannot deny their Valor, regardless whether we agree politically. They were Americans who did their duty, even though I personally think that their cause was misguided and had to ultimately fail. Very sad and tragic.

[@setharnold3699]

Just seems there could've been another way. All those young men sacrificing their lives over what they thought was protecting their homeland.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

State's Rights is still a topic of discussion to this day.

[@davidandrew1078]

@@billd.iniowa2263 The Right to own Slaves?

[@michaelbee2165]

@@davidandrew1078 The rights and powers delegated to the States under the Constitution. It was about WAY more than slavery. We see the results today as the Federal Government absconds with more and more rights belonging to the States.

[@michaelbee2165]

Thank you for honoring these men as Americans and recognizing their valor in defending what they believed to be their country and posterity.

[@XxBloggs]

What an amazing series this has been. Outstanding.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you!

[@jeffreycarroll5920]

It would be nice to have a fund raising to get new headstones. Some look fairly new but others are in Bad shape

[@rjay7019]

Trying to do that for some of our family members who's headstones are getting so old they are crumbling to pieces. It's sad to see that 😔

[@krbulldog]

The government will do it for free

[@nathanv2882]

JD, Thank you for doing this series. This makes me want to head back to Gettysburg. Hopefully you do another series like this again soon.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Pretty amazing place.

[@Archerfish1977]

JD, thank you so much for your Gettysburg series. A friend and I are heading there in just a few weeks and your videos have helped give us an itinerary for our time there.

[@thinktonka]

You have done such a great job covering Gettysburg! I am planning on returning this fall because of the inspiration gained from your efforts. Thank you so much!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Be sure to drop by The Gettysburg Museum of History. Awesome place.

[@lloydwarr3488]

Wouldn't have been great if a foreign super power h a d sent the southern boys new guns and unlimited supplies. Our nation's capital might have been shreveport.

[@strongbear9304]

As the Great Great Grandson of Confederate Troops that served with Brig Gen Stand Waite's Cherokee Regiments, I Thank you for your kindness and time you devoted to undertake this task.

[@stephenhenion8304]

I'm inspired by your true convictions to unravel our historic past. I have Grandfather's from the Revolution, Civil War, WW1 and WW2. I was too young for Vietnam!🎩🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸🎩

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you!

[@icetre7436]

This series means so much to me. My father and I frequently visited this battlefield while he was attending the War College in Carlisle. His bachelor’s from West Point was in military history, and as his son in not only biology but in spirit, we were fascinated by this hallowed place and time. I made models of various battles and scenes to try to show my understanding, I and would offer them to him for critique. I once entered one of my dioramas in a school fair, but it was dismissed out of hand because it was too professionally made, for the likes of me.lol. What you have done has given me a far better understanding not only of the battle overall, but what what the town and its people must have experienced. What I like most about your humble presentation is that you don’t talk to us and point, but you walk and talk with us and go. It also doesn’t go unnoticed that your music is impeccable. That must be a thing unto itself. The only other battlefield that he and I visited and studied to this extent was Custer’s. I’d love to see that through your eyes.

[@robynbohbot3709]

Thank you so much for taking us all on your journey. I learned so much more and have a deeper appreciation for all who fought the battles. I am so glad that there were folks who respectfully buried the dead as best they could.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. So glad that people have enjoyed and supported the series.

[@jasonpayne3363]

I don’t know how you did all this. Just amazing the time and work you put into all this. I just can’t imagine. Thanks again for all of it. Safe travels to your next stop

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate that.

[@chevalvivant]

Excellent post, thank you for showing us all these landmarks of history. Many posters film themselves talking instead of the subject, much appreciated! You are a good film maker.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you!

[@ColdWarFilms1947]

As a historian myself, I have always considered Gettysburg as one of my favorite subjects. Thank you for bringing it all to life in your series. I learned even more than I did before, and I bet you did too in making it. God Bless.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Thank you so much for making this series JD. You have done a great service to us the viewer, the study of history, and your country. Safe travels.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you kindly!

[@Wreckdiver59]

When you started this series, I knew next to nothing about Gettysburg. You turned me into a huge fan. Being able to go there and see in person some of the places in your videos was definitely a plus 😀. I've got a collection of books & maps I've been reading and using for research. I'm already planning another trip. So, thanks JD for putting this series together. Like you always say, "I learned something new" and ended up with a new obsession 😆.

[@tnarggrant9711]

This whole series was so prefect. Please consider doing the Texas revolution next.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that! Definitely want to get to Texas at some point.

[@dr_richtofen5395]

My Fourth Great Grandfather is among the Unknown Confederate Dead in Hollywood Cemetery. Thankfully I live about 30-45 minutes away from Richmond to be able to visit. I really do thank you for showing this as the final installment of this series. This series was fantastically structured and was able to show me the area that my Ancestor would've seen all those years ago.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@Kimberly-dt4ko]

Thanks for such a great series. I like that you covered the townspeople and the impact of the battle on daily life. Also appreciate that you took the time to locate lesser known battlefield sites that many of us aren't aware of.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@martindriver6026]

That is sad when it says "unknown" A name is very important. GOD knows his name, and he will rise again. If GOD knows all the stars by name, no doubt he knows all the names that are unknown to us. Awesome Episode. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidandrew1078]

God hates traitors too.

[@sherrilee230]

They will become know again either in another time or something of interest sent to us to witness.

[@michaelbee2165]

@@davidandrew1078 God loves those who trust in his SON. You don't speak for God and wouldn't deign to muster the courage of conviction and faith that these men did.

[@davidandrew1078]

@@michaelbee2165 God is omnipresent, depending on which one you follow of course. Traitors are universally hated. Did you take 30 pieces of silver?

[@peggyscott125]

True. Those are multiple unknowns buried there in Hollywood cemetery. Too many with no way of knowing who they were. Especially under the pyramid.

[@alecgraham8752]

As a UK citizen I've greatly enjoyed your series - The music accompanying the episodes is absolutely excellent. What saddened me most was the state of the graves at the Hollywood cemetery. No matter what your take on the rights and wrongs of the Civil War, these guys were American war dead and deserve to be remembered with honour in well tended graves

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that!

[@shadowworlds]

I was visiting where the battle was fought when I was very young. I am an old man now but what stuck in my mind was they had a day when they fired off all those old cannons one after another. All I can say it was a amazing site to see. The noise and the smoke from the powder was intense and have alwise stayed with me. It put you back in the time when they fought the war.

[@MiJacFan1]

Wow! Here it is, the end of the series. I applaud you, dear sir, for bringing us on this journey. I have learned so much from you, ABT, and the museum. Definite bucket listers for sure! So sad so many lost their lives fighting their brothers, just wondering if people would learn their lesson from this. Thank you, safe travels, and as you said, off to the next destination!

[@Anthroid9]

Tf? You gonna visit Hitlers vacation home after? The descendants of the Confederates have not learned and that is why they tried to overthrow the last election

[@snapfitness1]

I've always been a history buff but your videos have been making wish I'd stayed in school to major in history... especially American. Nice work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow, thank you!

[@megarouge61]

I grew up in middle Tennessee and never toured a battlefield. Shiloh, Franklin, etc. all within about half hour from the house. Finally toured them years after moving to Texas. Amazing the vastness of the battle areas. You kind of picture smallish areas in your mind but the area encompassed by battle was extremely vast. The confederate cemetery at Franklin is jaw dropping! At the Stand cemetery in Shady Grove, just above my home, were several confederate graves. My brother usually makes sure all the veterans resting there there (Dad Included) have a new appropriate flag on Memorial Day.

[@lordstimpleton8896]

Yet another video being pumped out with phenomenal quality 👍👍👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that.

[@lindahh798]

Thank you for addressing the question, "Where are the Confederate dead at Gettysburg?" I have had the honor to visit Gettysburg some years ago. I remember asking my friend the same question? I was able to see Union dead in cemetaries. I asked the same questions most likely asked by the masses. YOU cleared up a question that I asked many years ago!! Great history programs!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@headedforhome]

Read The Confederate Dead at Gettysburg by Greg Coco

[@jamesrobinson3509]

Aside from slavery, I am in absolute awe at the bravery of these men to fight under horrific circumstances for what they believed in.

[@davidb2206]

Fewer than 1 in 7 Confederates had any connection to slavery. It was the "elites" just like the Democratic Party today. You can Pelosi has lots of "servants." My family never did.

[@cgross82]

One of my most memorable experiences was taking my young son on a tour of the battlefield at Gettysburg. It’s the only time I have been there so far, and the place is steeped in history and memory.

[@philmathenia2265]

Outstanding series JD .👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@RoseGma]

Thank you for this series. I went to Gettysburg in a high school band trip in 1980 and I loved all of the history about it. I'm so glad that you helped me learn even more. Thanks again! 😊

[@matthewwhitt9398]

My family and I have enjoyed this series so much!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you.

[@jimmyhorton8297]

What a phenomenal series on Gettysburg. I’ve been there before, but this series just solidified that I will be returning. You have a gift for finding places and stories that most people haven’t heard or don’t know about. That’s what I appreciate the most. Hope your partnership with the museum brings you both recognition and success. Also hope to see this channel have millions of subscribers. I’m doing my part by recommending your videos to my son in law who is a teacher. Thank you again for your time and effort with this series, can’t wait til you make it to the National Civil War museum in Harrisburg. They have an amazing collection.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks. Definitely want to visit the museum at some point.

[@erickstiner1668]

Truly an amazing series of Gettysburg history. Thank you JD for all your work on helping us all learn more about one of the most defining moments of American history.

[@michelehurt9258]

JD thanks for the Gettsburg series. Learned more of our history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@dantehill4748]

I live just North East of Richmond in Hanover. This area is brimming with US history. While you were reading Gen. Picketts battle accolades, you mentioned the battle of Cold Harbor. It would be amazing to see you do a video of the battlefield here. We have several field's, buildings and cemeteries here that I think you would love to check out.

[@fredricjulien8738]

Wonderful series JD. You covered so much of the town of Gettysburg and all of the surrounding areas of the July 1863 North and South conflict. I'm 67 yrs. old and you helped me learn some new things about Gettysburg that I never heard of before. I still plan to get there someday soon while I'm still physically able.

[@thatguy-oz9ib]

This series has been fantastic. I love about an hour from Gettysburg and have grown up with it all my life. But there is still so much more to learn! Thank you for doing this series

[@TheHistoryWonderer]

Loved the GB series JD. Well done! Ready for the next adventure.

[@deadsweetheart1]

There are also men buried throughout Maryland who were wounded at Gettysburg and died in hospitals not to mention the thousands that would die of disease after capture at places like fort Delaware and point lookout. Poi lookout has a mass grave marker no individual burial plots even 70 political prisoners would perish at point lookout

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty awful ordeal all around.

[@PatFoster]

I have always been a big fan of US History. I have gotten so addicted to these videos, and just learning about the Battle of Gettysburg. I really like the stories that you’ve shared, you’ve taught me a lot. I think its crazy that Gettysburg/ The Civil War, in the grand scheme of things, was not that long ago.

[@louiswarmoth7354]

I visited Gettysburg and Hollywood Cemetery and other WBTS historical sites several years ago on my own history quest. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life. Three of my great grandfathers fought in that battle and survived the war. 12th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, McGowans Brigade (formerly Greggs Brigade). It was fairly commonplace in the South for women to form societies with the mission of retrieving Confederate Soldiers remains, not only from Gettysburg but also from other battlefields. Many older large Southern cemeteries have Soldiers Fields where those remains were reinterred . Thank you for your video.

[@grin1972]

Well, it was a fantastic series. I have learned a lot of great and interesting things. You've done a great job.

[@TheBockbock1]

Thank you, brother of history! The Civil War is so fascinating, for all Americans!

[@dalecain1158]

Great job of showing all of us some true history and also honoring all who served and died at Gettysburg! Thank you for all you do!

[@itsapittie]

Uwharrie is the name of a national forest in North Carolina. I'm guessing the "Uwharrie Boys" were from that region of North Carolina.

[@scottfrye7882]

Uwharrie were soldiers from the surrounding areas....Albemarle, Troy, Baden, Star, Morrow Mountain.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Charlotte area

[@crazya3466]

Fantastic journey thx for brining us along🖒...cA

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate the continued support.

[@crazymixture57]

My family is from Texas but I was born in PA about 3 hours away from Gettysburg. Glad to see so many brave souls are back home at rest. God Bless the fallen.

[@davemcmahon8140]

Your efforts presenting Gettysburg to us all is has been truly appreciated. Today there are those hell bent to destroy the American experience we need persons like yourself and those you have met to help preserve this glorious heritage. I thank you so many times over! David McMahon Alberta Canada

[@johnnicatra570]

You do great work.Much appreciated.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@billytruelove6199]

As usual another great video...these veterans were all American heros too...I had several ancestors that fought for the CSA...and none of them owned slaves...it wasn't all about slavery...I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Gettysburg series...thank you to the best KZbinr out there

[@pjbth]

They literally left America how are they American heroes. They'd kick your ass for calling them that.

[@jonathangoad2489]

I live about 10 minutes from jeb Stuart’s birth place always excited to hear about him and the confederate soldiers

[@jamesphilip6737]

Your reverence and respect for those who fought is commendable and comes through your videos. Thank you. Well done.

[@annaleefinch7266]

It certainly has been a journey! Thanks for taking us along

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

My pleasure!

[@scasey1960]

Good to honor the confederate dead. We still see soldiers who serve and die for oligarchs that have little concern for a soldiers immense sacrifice or the hardship endured by their families afterwards. Sad.

[@rogerout3416]

Well, the soldiers that "serve and die for oligarchs" weren't committing treason.

[@gregorylittle1461]

Great presentation, with one correction: It is what YOU may call "The Lost Cause Myth." There are probably many of your viewers who, after doing research, are very much "Lost Causers." Continue the great work!

[@michaelbee2165]

Excellent point. The 'Lost Cause' is no myth. Those men gave everything any Union soldier did to preserve their homes. That cause was indeed lost.

[@bobjenson4950]

Union gang for life. Worst thing sherman did was stop

[@sandysue202]

An amazing job of documenting that terrible time in our history. Thank you for what you do!

[@dawndickson2156]

Thank you for taking us along on this Gettysburg journey JD. Your coverage was a job well done. Thank you for including the ordinary citizens and their stories that endured the battle before during and after.

[@10Bdog10]

I hope this cemetery doesn't get "woked".

[@Rob774]

Why does almost every video has someone bringing this up. A cemetery. A museum. Thangs not the same as a confederate General placed in the middle of a town hall during the Civil rights era.

[@tomgreenough3235]

I pray that the "woke" generation don't find this cemetary and start destroying markers.

[@timinwsac]

I'm surprised that hasn't already happened.

[@samiller63]

Thank you for this journey.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You bet!

[@KarinKristiansen]

I have seen every episode of Gettysburg and what a journey. very educational and very exciting to hear and see what happened in the three days with all that it entailed for all the soldiers, the volunteers and the citizens of the city. thank you very much .