Lee’s commentary on the CSA “victory" in the Battle of Fredericksburg: "At Fredericksburg we gained a battle, inflicting very severe loss on the enemy in men and material; our people were greatly elated-I was much depressed. We had really accomplished nothing; we had not gained a foot of ground, and I knew the enemy could easily replace the men he had lost”
It's really something to hear what those poor men had to endure. It makes you think about the absolute horror and futility of war. Thanks for bringing it to us Ron.
Thanks Ron, making a habit now, of listening to every new post. Just the right amount of time, such that I stay awake. I also listen to much longer video presentations, indeed at night, to lull me to sleep. I have to then sometimes go back, and listen again, when I am fully alert. I have family who were participants, who were from Pittsfield, and Hampton New Hampshire, areas. I need to revisit their stories, of which some information is recorded. My great grandmother, completed her daughters of the American revolution, records, of which I have copies and use as reference material. Fortunately my Great grandmother and grand mother were avid genealogists, and I am the benefactor of their efforts. Still, there are times I wish they were still in this realm, so I could ask questions of them directly. Thank you for your research and sharing it.
Fredericksburg is one of my least favorite battles. It’s worse than Antietam my favorite battle.. It’s a terrible place to attack. Reminds me of Sugarloaf Hill. Easy to get into impossible to get past.
Lee’s commentary on the CSA “victory" in the Battle of Fredericksburg: "At Fredericksburg we gained a battle, inflicting very severe loss on the enemy in men and material; our people were greatly elated-I was much depressed. We had really accomplished nothing; we had not gained a foot of ground, and I knew the enemy could easily replace the men he had lost”
It's really something to hear what those poor men had to endure. It makes you think about the absolute horror and futility of war. Thanks for bringing it to us Ron.
Incredible suffering described by a soldier who lived it....... history to be remembered.
Thanks Ron, making a habit now, of listening to every new post. Just the right amount of time, such that I stay awake. I also listen to much longer video presentations, indeed at night, to lull me to sleep. I have to then sometimes go back, and listen again, when I am fully alert.
I have family who were participants, who were from Pittsfield, and Hampton New Hampshire, areas. I need to revisit their stories, of which some information is recorded. My great grandmother, completed her daughters of the American revolution, records,
of which I have copies and use as reference material.
Fortunately my Great grandmother and grand mother were avid genealogists, and I am the benefactor of their efforts.
Still, there are times I wish they were still in this realm, so I could ask questions of them directly.
Thank you for your research and sharing it.
Amazing story Ron and very tragically sad I can't even imagine what their men went through
You are such a good storyteller. Thank you for all your work and this wonderful channel.
Another great story. God's and generals was kind of accurate in that description about Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg is one of my least favorite battles. It’s worse than Antietam my favorite battle.. It’s a terrible place to attack. Reminds me of Sugarloaf Hill. Easy to get into impossible to get past.
Covered with ears?
I understand the writer was describing how the men lay their heads and frozen ears against the warm bodies of the dead horses.
@@lifeonthecivilwarresearchtrail Yes, I figured that out, but the idea is funny!