Where Were Smith's Guns? - Part 1 | Monuments Monday in Gettysburg

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Adams County Historical Society at Gettysburg

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On this week's episode of Monuments Monday, ACHS Historian Tim Smith discusses Captain James E. Smith and the 4th New York Battery's actions on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Further Reading:
A Famous Battery and Its Campaign, 1861-'64 by Captain James E. Smith - tinyurl.com/bdz...
New York at Gettysburg, Vol. 3 - tinyurl.com/3tx...
Devil's Den: A History and Guide by Garry E. Adelman & Timothy H. Smith - available in-person at Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum or online at: adams-county-h...
"Our Principal Loss Was In This Place" by Kathleen R. Georg Harrison - tinyurl.com/5x6...
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Visit us in-person at Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum, recently voted "Best New Museum" by USA TODAY readers, at 625 Biglerville Road, just north of Gettysburg. For more information or to reserve museum tickets in advance, visit www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org.
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Пікірлер: 27

@thomascanavan8686 8 ай бұрын

It's such a welcome series of videos to keep the Return To Gettysburg flame burning during the cold winter months. Hurry up, Spring ! Can't wait to return . This will mark over 45 years of visiting. Haven't missed a year yet.

@bobgreen7964 8 ай бұрын

These Monuments Monday videos are both informative and entertaining.

@richsnyder8015 8 ай бұрын

My ancestor- Sgt David Alva Barnett of Company B -99th PA fought near those guns. Great video and explanation.

@davidwilhelm3431 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding performance, Tim. The Devil's Den book indeed is a tremendous work.

@johnzajac9849 7 ай бұрын

Tim - Perhaps you recall my question re why rebel cannon did not open fire on LRT. Apparently, the rebels did. Here's an account I just ran across: 'Pvt. Oliver Willcox Norton, Vincent's brigade standard bearer and bugler, later wrote that he and Vincent made a reconnaissance of the Confederate forces as the brigade was moving into position, "While our line was forming on the hill at Gettysburg I came out with him in full view of the rebel lines. They opened two batteries on us instantly, firing at the colors. Colonel Vincent looked to see what was drawing the fire and yelled at me, "Down with the flag, Norton! Damn it, go behind the rocks with it."'

@pizzafrenzyman 8 ай бұрын

I loved reading those Morningside catalogues. Cost me a lot of money every new issue. 😅

@jennifermilano9165 8 ай бұрын

Love monument Mondays. Would love for you to do a vlog on the he 65th New York, Long Island First Volunteer, also known as the long island boys.

@terryeustice5399 8 ай бұрын

Hey Tim ❤ great Video. Your account of where Smith’s guns were placed. And talking about Devils Den. Gun placement. Thanks for your expertise. Enjoyed it. 💯👍

@gijoe508 8 ай бұрын

Drove by while you were filming this

@raywetzel3535 8 ай бұрын

Read about where they were placed you have done a good job informing where those Guns were placed I agree with you and Gary . Thanks for your insite .

@CrossTrain 8 ай бұрын

So good! And so fascinating! I love your treatment and presentation of these monument Monday's Tim. Thanks to you and ACHS!

@michaelhoffman5348 8 ай бұрын

Always enjoy my weekly education on the monumentation history of Gettysburg. Thanks Professor! 😀

@carolinechronowski6080 8 ай бұрын

Great information. Enjoyed this very much!

@jonathanbaggs4275 8 ай бұрын

Excellent, Tim.

@ronmoore5827 8 ай бұрын

Always enjoy the videos, first class as always.

@brianhannan8030 8 ай бұрын

Hell yeah Tim 😎

@marysokoloski-u5n 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic series … particularly enjoy episodes that highlight a the history of a particular monument for a regiment or battery such as the current episode on James Smith’s batter.

@TheU-hv8qj 8 ай бұрын

Would like to have seen an overhead map especially showing triangular field.

@thomasvanetten1984 8 ай бұрын

I have the Gary Adelman and Tim Smith book, I heartily recommend it! It makes an excellent companion to these videos.

@mwdjr3158 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks

@AndyTaylor-m7w 8 ай бұрын

Excellent

@shiningstaer 8 ай бұрын

Next weekend I have off I’m planning on coming home. Where’s a good place to stay for the low?

@MikeLaughlin-jt1ow 8 ай бұрын

Interesting!

@gettysburgbrian 8 ай бұрын

Love it!

@Baseballnfj 8 ай бұрын

I, for one, do not trust the Park Service to not screw up Little Round Top. Wouldn't it be hard to hit troops at the bottom of the Triangular field if the Napoleons were deployed where the monument is?