Such an important campaign, perhaps the most significant of the war. If you asked a scholar, "where was the war lost for the Confederacy?" They would answer, "Jackson..."
I enjoyed hearing this remembrance. My own Great Great grandfather, William Julius Gay was a Corporal in the 34th Regiment, Company K, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. He was captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi on 7-4-1863 and paroled on 7-8-1863. He returned to duty and subsequently surrendered with his regiment at Greensboro N.C. on 4-26-1865,
Poor guy, came to America and soon after found himself in the bloodiest war fought here. Two of my ancestors experienced similar, but settled in Wisconsin. One from Ireland, the other from France. Surnames of Grogan and Rousseaux, respectively. They must’ve wondered if they made the right choice at some point, but both served honorably nonetheless.
Great story Ron when I was little cap and balls was cheap so how did they keep their dry if anyone has used these weapons caps got caught in the wheel lock confusion was everywhere and a picket of men you couldn't have seen 3 ft in front of yourself??👍🍀🍀🍀
My Ggrandfather 1st Sgt Jesse Turner was in the rear guard defense of Jackson. Co. C. 3rd Tennessee Inf
Such an important campaign, perhaps the most significant of the war. If you asked a scholar, "where was the war lost for the Confederacy?" They would answer, "Jackson..."
I enjoyed hearing this remembrance. My own Great Great grandfather, William Julius Gay was a Corporal in the 34th Regiment, Company K, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. He was captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi on 7-4-1863 and paroled on 7-8-1863. He returned to duty and subsequently surrendered with his regiment at Greensboro N.C. on 4-26-1865,
The writing from Pvt. Hermann could not be more vivid in the depiction of battle.
A day in the life of a CSA soldier… a heck of a lot hotter than my typical adversities…
Thank you for such an amazing channel.
I was riveted once again. Absolutely interesting, these first hand accounts from both sides. Many thanks!!
Good account of a confusing day.
Poor guy, came to America and soon after found himself in the bloodiest war fought here. Two of my ancestors experienced similar, but settled in Wisconsin. One from Ireland, the other from France. Surnames of Grogan and Rousseaux, respectively. They must’ve wondered if they made the right choice at some point, but both served honorably nonetheless.
My great-great-uncle he was wounded at chickamauga and lookout mountain I'm one of the last that knows that 👍🍀🍀🍀
Great story Ron when I was little cap and balls was cheap so how did they keep their dry if anyone has used these weapons caps got caught in the wheel lock confusion was everywhere and a picket of men you couldn't have seen 3 ft in front of yourself??👍🍀🍀🍀
Hey Ron, are you related to Mr. Herman? Does anyone else see the resemblance?