This video is age restricted due to the use of photos of fallen soldiers. We stand by our belief that these images add educational value to the importance of Gettysburg and to the sacrifice that the soldiers made there.
Absolutely. Totally agree. Not showing the fallen soldiers would be to omit an important part of the history. TH-cam needs to stop playing censor. If people don't want to see the full history no matter how uncomfortable it might be then they just shouldn't watch it. Doesn't mean it should be age restricted to make it hard for the rest of us history buffs to find it.
This makes me so angry. This is history and it really happened. I will never understand why they do this. I totally support you and anything you use to make history real for everyone. If parents don’t want their kids to see this let them be the judge not TH-cam. I love everything you put out there. Keep doing what you do. ♥️👍
J. D. Told us to check this out because TH-cam has stifled history. This video was thoughtful, thorough and respectful. Well done you three. I do wish that somehow, someone, could slow Gary down. I'm exhausted! Well done.
The fallen soldiers are the price of freedom. In this case the fact that this country tore itself apart for a core value. Most kid graduating don't know anything about the civil war. It's a shame that we do not teach the History of this country! Thank You for what you do. The History Underground "JD" sent me here. New Sub also.
My grt-grt grandfather was at the Wheatfield. 17th maine. He was 16 years old. Drummer, detailed to carry wounded. I went there and had a pretty profound, troubling few moments.
@@Odessa-y5p I walked into the woods where the GA boys were. You could feel it. Went a bit and a branch hit my face. Thought nothing of it. Then I went further and really got nailed good. Mind you, I wasn't running, there was no one walking in front of me...nothing could have pulled a branch back and released it into my face. Knocked my glasses off and left a mark. "These is our woods, yankee. Go on back to your wall." very plainly, sternly. Not a sound or a voice, but an intrusive thought that wasn't mine. I went back to the wall. Then another thought, "Damnedest fight I was ever in. They just didn't want to come up off this wall." If you make it to G'burg go visit. They're still there.
@Mis-AdventureCH thanks for sharing your experience. I have been there many times. I own a air b on east high street so I go there all times of years. It's really puts it in perspective when it's fall and less vegetation. You can see a lot farther into the woods as of this time of year. I'll be there July 6 for house buisness and you can bet I'll be there in those woods. You are right, they are still there
@@Odessa-y5p Same visit I walked onto the spot where the war stopped being a "Boys adventure" for my grt-grandfather. About halfway up the hill to the battery. Things were revealed. He had been carrying someone. It was pretty disconcerting. And yes, I was there during full foliage, so those woods are closed in on you. PS- I'm not a crazy person. I do EMS, so I know what real crazy is about. This wasn't that.
Kris's recap and accounts at rhe end of this episode was very deep. Especially describing how senseless war really is. I feel that really hits home for all us military history lovers.
As always, an incredible video. When I saw the title, I DID NOT expect Steve Zahn. And he's one of us ABT'ers! He was so hyped - him having his ABT cap on while visiting the park, NOT KNOWING he'd run into the crew was awesome! And the part about the one-way roads - we've all been there!
Guys…good job! There is passion behind your battle descriptions and your readings from witnesses of 2 July 1863. Please take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Don’t let a couple of earlier disparaging comments throw you off course. Thanks for bringing me the details of The Wheatfield. Gettysburg is my favorite Civil War battlefield. Bill McLaughlin, LTC, US Army (Ret)
I'm recommending my grandkids and my kids watch this. I believe if more people knew how the Civil war affected our country, more people would appreciate it. JDs short brought me here. 😊
You people do an amazing job of ensuring that this is never forgotten. War is a terrible thing, people die and this is something that should not be forgotten. No matter how some places may want to scrub it out of existence, we must show the horrors of war in order that we might learn. Thank you for this.
One of your most moving videos... My grt grandfather was in an artillery battery just north of the Wheatfield... thank you so much. And for the very helpful compass direction subtitles. Superb work.
Great video! Thank you for sharing the personal stories of those fallen! Lest we forget their memories. May their memories a blessing to our American story.
Wonderfully scripted and presented. It's a unique experience to be led through the parts of the battle while being shown where it all happened. Thank you to ABT, and also to JD from The History Underground for letting me know about this!
Like several others, I saw JD's short and clicked through to add a like to my existing sub. I'm from the UK, and the 101 year old BBC's values remain to this day: our mission is "to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain". TH-cam is 18 years old. It shows ...
Awesome, so complex, I never understood this part of the battle until now, thank you for breaking it down and providing a soldier’s perspective as well. Thanks again Les L
JD has a short telling of the importance and meaning of this fine video. My own reading of the civil war era is from the Great Historians, Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote. I love their story-telling and behind the scenes of the men in action at the various places. Your history of this battle is stirring. I Love to hear your story of this battle! 😮😳👏👏
Wow, great video! So much detail I did not know! I just passed through that area of the battlefield today. My cousin was with me, as she was never on the battlefield. Btw, Garry, it's very interesting to learn that you are vegan....so am I!
Great video US 17th Infantry (17 IN) is one the last US Infantry Regiments to fight on US soil at the Battle of Attu (Alaska) in May 1943. "Truth and Courage" the 17th is now known as "The Buffaloes" from a thier Radio Call Sign during the withdraw from the Yalu during the Koran War.
I always enjoy Gary and Chris. They're great. But, ...___ WOW! ---- Sarah Kay Bierly is always wonderful.. As I've said elsewhere .... "If I was only 35 years younger."
Watching this, and have subscribed to this channel thanks to a short from JD of The History Underground. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". TH-cam are totally out of order in age restricting this video. It should be lauded for telling war history as it is, rather than sanitized
Here by recommendation because, for some reason, TH-cam feels it’s proper to suppress history. I visited this area and saw these historical photos as a child back in the 70s. What has changed in our nation? Appreciate your video and subscribed.
JD of the History Underground prodded me to check out this video. I cannot see anything objectionable about it. Gary, Kris and Sara did a wonderful job as usual and it deserves to be seen by everyone, If one cannot see the results of history (death and destruction) one cannot make informed decisions about their life and the ballot box. War must be the completely last resort and, even then, it is unalterably stupid and tragic. When one can follow the history of our country, such as in these types of videos, they will see the futility of violence. Thanks again, American Battlefield Trust for all you do.
I REALLY wish there was more done on the regular army during the civil war especially Gettysburg. I used to be a reenactor in the2nd us infantry that fought in the wheat field but they is literally nothing to study about them!!
Great video …I wish they could on videos on the ground views they could overlay the movements of visual representations of the men moving across the terrain during the battles
One question that has always been in my mind and have never asked- how much of the wheat field, still produces that same wheat that was growing in the 1860s?
Today, we walked near the Lewis house on the crest of the ridge, where the 17th is indicated to have been on the map in the video. Had we been there on 1 May 1863, Lt. Abbott would have been with the 17th, only tens of yards away to the north of the Lewis house. He would have been moving and firing toward the rebels located on the Leitch house ridge about 450 yards to the east. Next time we walk there, we will imagine seeing brave Lt. Edward Stanley Abbott advancing with the 17th.
PVT James Johnston of the 4th Michigan Infantry Co. K from Shiawassee County was shot 7 times & buried in the west side of the wheatfield by a large rock, He was from Shiawassee Township
So many people commenting cannot read or understand what they read it seems. The Notice says "Age-restricted video (requested by uploader)". That means ABT placed the video on Age Restriction, not TH-cam.
Can I ask a dumb question? Does the Gettysburg Battlefield National Park have plans to replant the Wheatfield in wheat? Just askin'. When I have visited the Gettysburg Battlefield I have always been somewhat confused as to the actual boundries of the Wheatfield in 1863, given that it was surrounded by forest and scrub which had invaded the "Field". I know that much fighting happened in the surrounding forest areas as well as in the actual field where charge and countercharge took place, so it's all historic ground. Still, when restoring the viewscape at Gettysburg planting wheat in the Wheatfield is like restoring peach trees in the Peach Orchard, IMO. Imagineif if you could get a wheat muffin in the visitor's center with wheat grown in the Wheatfield? I don't think that this is disrespectfull at all, altough I understand if some opinions might differ. In the years after the Battle the Wheatfield returned to cropland I'm certain.
I had the honor to hold Cross' field Navy Colt and his field sword he possessed when he fell at Rose's Woods. The Lancaster NH Historical Society has them in their possession.
Yes, the war brought so much pain for many. While growing up, I never knew what the name of one Grandfather was. His name had been erased from the lips of the family. One grandfather fighting for the south and married to my grandmother Sarah. Her father, Seaborn chose to take the side of the Union, after being drafted into the Confederates. He fought 2 years, and while at home, on leave- from the Union, was executed by the confederates, according to a letter written by his wife. She said Seaborn and the boys were shot under the tree. His niece, Nebraska wrote this, and as far as we know, this along with the note from his wife Annie, is all that was ever mentioned of him again. Nebraska Lastinger "I will try to explain what Detail meant. During the Civil War the soldiers would come home without furlow; they were called deserters. The Details were a Company of men too old to serve in the army. Their duty was to find deserters and send them back to the army. For a deserter’s third offence he was to be shot by a squad of the details appointed by the higher officers. Uncle Seaborn was shot at sunrise. He was blindfolded standing on his knees by a large pine tree. My father took it hard, and recorded it in his record this way: (Shot by those damned men called Details).”
Unfortunately, Col. Beaver was not upset with Cross as he was not there. He had been wounded at Chancellorsville and was recovering as the commander of Camp Curtin during the Gettysburg Campaign. Lt. Col. Robert McFarlane commanded the 148th and Cross was absolutely correct in keeping the 148th close…too inexperienced.
This video is age restricted due to the use of photos of fallen soldiers. We stand by our belief that these images add educational value to the importance of Gettysburg and to the sacrifice that the soldiers made there.
Can’t say that I’m the biggest fan of TH-cam’s less than charitable use of the age restriction.
Absolutely. Totally agree. Not showing the fallen soldiers would be to omit an important part of the history. TH-cam needs to stop playing censor. If people don't want to see the full history no matter how uncomfortable it might be then they just shouldn't watch it. Doesn't mean it should be age restricted to make it hard for the rest of us history buffs to find it.
Don’t cave to insanity
This makes me so angry. This is history and it really happened. I will never understand why they do this. I totally support you and anything you use to make history real for everyone. If parents don’t want their kids to see this let them be the judge not TH-cam. I love everything you put out there. Keep doing what you do. ♥️👍
TH-cam has gotten ridiculous.
J. D. Told us to check this out because TH-cam has stifled history. This video was thoughtful, thorough and respectful. Well done you three. I do wish that somehow, someone, could slow Gary down. I'm exhausted! Well done.
Just saw JD's short video about this one. It brought me here too.
Here because JD recommended it. No regrets. Great content.
History traveler sent me!
The fallen soldiers are the price of freedom. In this case the fact that this country tore itself apart for a core value. Most kid graduating don't know anything about the civil war. It's a shame that we do not teach the History of this country! Thank You for what you do. The History Underground "JD" sent me here. New Sub also.
You guys do an incredible job keeping history alive for future generations. Keep up the outstanduing work. Thank You!!!
My grt-grt grandfather was at the Wheatfield. 17th maine. He was 16 years old. Drummer, detailed to carry wounded. I went there and had a pretty profound, troubling few moments.
My great grandfather was with the 11th Georgia Co H ..fighting against the 17th Main. against yours . Small world
@@Odessa-y5p I walked into the woods where the GA boys were. You could feel it. Went a bit and a branch hit my face. Thought nothing of it.
Then I went further and really got nailed good. Mind you, I wasn't running, there was no one walking in front of me...nothing could have pulled a branch back and released it into my face. Knocked my glasses off and left a mark.
"These is our woods, yankee. Go on back to your wall." very plainly, sternly. Not a sound or a voice, but an intrusive thought that wasn't mine.
I went back to the wall. Then another thought, "Damnedest fight I was ever in. They just didn't want to come up off this wall."
If you make it to G'burg go visit. They're still there.
@Mis-AdventureCH thanks for sharing your experience. I have been there many times. I own a air b on east high street so I go there all times of years. It's really puts it in perspective when it's fall and less vegetation. You can see a lot farther into the woods as of this time of year. I'll be there July 6 for house buisness and you can bet I'll be there in those woods. You are right, they are still there
@@Odessa-y5p Same visit I walked onto the spot where the war stopped being a "Boys adventure" for my grt-grandfather. About halfway up the hill to the battery. Things were revealed. He had been carrying someone. It was pretty disconcerting.
And yes, I was there during full foliage, so those woods are closed in on you.
PS- I'm not a crazy person. I do EMS, so I know what real crazy is about. This wasn't that.
@Mis-AdventureCH I sent think your crazy. Amazing 160 years ago today our family was shooting at each other
Here because History Underground sent me! This is amazing, great content
Thanks to JD for telling us where to find this!
Steve Zahn! Awesome. Big fan, big fan…. Well done Garry.
I'm here via recommendation from JD, History Underground. ✅
JD sent me. Great presentation.
Great video!
Kris's recap and accounts at rhe end of this episode was very deep. Especially describing how senseless war really is. I feel that really hits home for all us military history lovers.
Very well done. Thank you (JD sent me)
As always, an incredible video. When I saw the title, I DID NOT expect Steve Zahn. And he's one of us ABT'ers! He was so hyped - him having his ABT cap on while visiting the park, NOT KNOWING he'd run into the crew was awesome! And the part about the one-way roads - we've all been there!
JD sent me…👍 new subscriber
This was a great video it’s a shame that TH-cam age restricted it. This world is getting more insane by the day.
Indeed. And it will get even more insane if the orange fascists take over.
Guys…good job! There is passion behind your battle descriptions and your readings from witnesses of 2 July 1863. Please take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Don’t let a couple of earlier disparaging comments throw you off course. Thanks for bringing me the details of The Wheatfield. Gettysburg is my favorite Civil War battlefield. Bill McLaughlin, LTC, US Army (Ret)
The History Underground sent me here and am thankful for it.
JD sent me here. Thank you
JD recommended watching this video - excellent program - keep up the great work - love all your content!
Wow. Strong. Really strong work Kris, Sarah & Garry. Wow. Poignant...
I'm recommending my grandkids and my kids watch this. I believe if more people knew how the Civil war affected our country, more people would appreciate it. JDs short brought me here. 😊
Well done, always helps when you tell us which way the camera is facing!
Kris, your piece at the end was such an honorable, sad and beautiful tribute. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
Brilliant. I cannot thank you all enough. Garry, Kris, and Sarah you are national treasures.
You people do an amazing job of ensuring that this is never forgotten. War is a terrible thing, people die and this is something that should not be forgotten. No matter how some places may want to scrub it out of existence, we must show the horrors of war in order that we might learn. Thank you for this.
Thanks for showing real history
One of your most moving videos... My grt grandfather was in an artillery battery just north of the Wheatfield... thank you so much. And for the very helpful compass direction subtitles. Superb work.
Loved Kris's editorial comments at the end. I 100 percent agree about war.
Sarah covered the story of Stanley Abbott so well,wowza; outstanding work!
Excellent video, thank you. JD sent me, too.
Great video! Thank you for sharing the personal stories of those fallen! Lest we forget their memories. May their memories a blessing to our American story.
My great-great-grandfather was in the 64th NY and was captured in the Wheatfield. I don't think your video needs to be restricted.
Wonderfully scripted and presented. It's a unique experience to be led through the parts of the battle while being shown where it all happened. Thank you to ABT, and also to JD from The History Underground for letting me know about this!
JD from History Underground said that I just had to watch this video!
Like several others, I saw JD's short and clicked through to add a like to my existing sub. I'm from the UK, and the 101 year old BBC's values remain to this day: our mission is "to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain". TH-cam is 18 years old. It shows ...
Sarah rocks! 👊🏼🤠
Your video today does honour to those who battled 160 years ago.
Awesome, so complex, I never understood this part of the battle until now, thank you for breaking it down and providing a soldier’s perspective as well.
Thanks again Les L
History Underground told me about this. Wasn’t showing up in my feed so here I am. Please don’t change. We’ll find it.
Thanks. What a great account.
Thank you so very, very much Kris for your closing remarks 💯👍✌️❤️
History Underground sent me
Dude! That was awesome. Steve Zahn is a great guy
Such horrific carnage on both sides. I agree with you 1000% that war is the stupidest thing you can do.
That's how Garry stays in shape, walking around.
GREAT STUFF!!
EXCELLENT!!
JD has a short telling of the importance and meaning of this fine video. My own reading of the civil war era is from the Great Historians, Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote. I love their story-telling and behind the scenes of the men in action at the various places. Your history of this battle is stirring. I Love to hear your story of this battle! 😮😳👏👏
Good history video. Don't let us forget are history.
Gary.... you're awesome. Love the passion.
History Underground recommended this video. Well done!
Tremendous video! Thanks so much!
You have out done yourselves. Thank you.
Outstanding and well done , ɓy the way gas anyone know how many times the Wheatfield was taken by both opponents!!!!
Thank you for your excellent content. Here at J.D.'s recommendation and subscribed. 👍
Wow, great video! So much detail I did not know! I just passed through that area of the battlefield today. My cousin was with me, as she was never on the battlefield. Btw, Garry, it's very interesting to learn that you are vegan....so am I!
Great video US 17th Infantry (17 IN) is one the last US Infantry Regiments to fight on US soil at the Battle of Attu (Alaska) in May 1943. "Truth and Courage" the 17th is now known as "The Buffaloes" from a thier Radio Call Sign during the withdraw from the Yalu during the Koran War.
Steve zahn! Steve zahn!
Outstanding jobs, all of you. Thank you for this.
JD sent me here but I love your content and already subscribe. Somehow missed this but watching it now. Keep up the great work!
Thanks and welcome!
I was distracted by keeping track of Garry's two hats, and noticing when he switches wearing them.
This is an outstanding video!
I always enjoy Gary and Chris. They're great. But, ...___ WOW! ---- Sarah Kay Bierly is always wonderful.. As I've said elsewhere .... "If I was only 35 years younger."
Thank you!
Amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Watching this, and have subscribed to this channel thanks to a short from JD of The History Underground. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". TH-cam are totally out of order in age restricting this video. It should be lauded for telling war history as it is, rather than sanitized
The "other" Maine units at Gettysburg deserve their own Hollywood movie.
JD sent me ❤
Here by recommendation because, for some reason, TH-cam feels it’s proper to suppress history. I visited this area and saw these historical photos as a child back in the 70s. What has changed in our nation? Appreciate your video and subscribed.
JD of the History Underground prodded me to check out this video. I cannot see anything objectionable about it. Gary, Kris and Sara did a wonderful job as usual and it deserves to be seen by everyone, If one cannot see the results of history (death and destruction) one cannot make informed decisions about their life and the ballot box. War must be the completely last resort and, even then, it is unalterably stupid and tragic. When one can follow the history of our country, such as in these types of videos, they will see the futility of violence. Thanks again, American Battlefield Trust for all you do.
I REALLY wish there was more done on the regular army during the civil war especially Gettysburg. I used to be a reenactor in the2nd us infantry that fought in the wheat field but they is literally nothing to study about them!!
Great video …I wish they could on videos on the ground views they could overlay the movements of visual representations of the men moving across the terrain during the battles
One question that has always been in my mind and have never asked- how much of the wheat field, still produces that same wheat that was growing in the 1860s?
More Steve Zahn!
Dude, I loved him in Sahara. 👊
My Great Great Grandfather with the 8th NJ fought in the Wheatfield.
Today, we walked near the Lewis house on the crest of the ridge, where the 17th is indicated to have been on the map in the video. Had we been there on 1 May 1863, Lt. Abbott would have been with the 17th, only tens of yards away to the north of the Lewis house. He would have been moving and firing toward the rebels located on the Leitch house ridge about 450 yards to the east. Next time we walk there, we will imagine seeing brave Lt. Edward Stanley Abbott advancing with the 17th.
Contract Steve to do a 1st Minnesota tour! Go Gusties
Steve was also spotted recently shopping in Lancaster
PVT James Johnston of the 4th Michigan Infantry Co. K from Shiawassee County was shot 7 times & buried in the west side of the wheatfield by a large rock, He was from Shiawassee Township
So many people commenting cannot read or understand what they read it seems. The Notice says "Age-restricted video (requested by uploader)". That means ABT placed the video on Age Restriction, not TH-cam.
Can I ask a dumb question? Does the Gettysburg Battlefield National Park have plans to replant the Wheatfield in wheat? Just askin'.
When I have visited the Gettysburg Battlefield I have always been somewhat confused as to the actual boundries of the Wheatfield in 1863, given that it was surrounded by forest and scrub which had invaded the "Field". I know that much fighting happened in the surrounding forest areas as well as in the actual field where charge and countercharge took place, so it's all historic ground. Still, when restoring the viewscape at Gettysburg planting wheat in the Wheatfield is like restoring peach trees in the Peach Orchard, IMO.
Imagineif if you could get a wheat muffin in the visitor's center with wheat grown in the Wheatfield? I don't think that this is disrespectfull at all, altough I understand if some opinions might differ. In the years after the Battle the Wheatfield returned to cropland I'm certain.
I had the honor to hold Cross' field Navy Colt and his field sword he possessed when he fell at Rose's Woods. The Lancaster NH Historical Society has them in their possession.
Shoutout to Gary from a fellow vegan! 💯
The US regulars Inf regts are units from the standing army or recruited newer troops? very fascinating
JD sent me
Does Garry wear a fitbit or some other step counter?
148th Pa vol Inf, Beavers regt? very fascinating!
What did Longstreet say about the wheat field
Yes, the war brought so much pain for many. While growing up, I never knew what the name of one Grandfather was. His name had been erased from the lips of the family. One grandfather fighting for the south and married to my grandmother Sarah. Her father, Seaborn chose to take the side of the Union, after being drafted into the Confederates. He fought 2 years, and while at home, on leave- from the Union, was executed by the confederates, according to a letter written by his wife. She said Seaborn and the boys were shot under the tree. His niece, Nebraska wrote this, and as far as we know, this along with the note from his wife Annie, is all that was ever mentioned of him again. Nebraska Lastinger "I will try to explain what Detail meant. During the Civil War the soldiers would come home without furlow; they were called deserters. The Details were a Company of men too old to serve in the army. Their duty was to find deserters and send them back to the army. For a deserter’s third offence he was to be shot by a squad of the details appointed by the higher officers. Uncle Seaborn was shot at sunrise. He was blindfolded standing on his knees by a large pine tree. My father took it hard, and recorded it in his record this way: (Shot by those damned men called Details).”
Amen Brother 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸War is Stupid !
This interesante the orders to change front by the right flank! Im confused but this battlefield is intriguing , to restore the regt under fire?
How do you all film these videos, insert maps and images and upload within minutes??
This was pre-shot and edited.
@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust ah ok. It’s still magnificent work!
Yep, I need to loop this video for the next several days just to jack up the views. I think I'm on about four so far 😅
👍🏼
Just curious why Garry did the switch of hats?
Unfortunately, Col. Beaver was not upset with Cross as he was not there. He had been wounded at Chancellorsville and was recovering as the commander of Camp Curtin during the Gettysburg Campaign. Lt. Col. Robert McFarlane commanded the 148th and Cross was absolutely correct in keeping the 148th close…too inexperienced.