I have read about the Civil War since 1972 when my Dad took me to nearby Appomattox Court House and bought me the American Heritage book on the Civil War. These programs you are producing really bring the war to life and your breadth of knowledge astounds me. I can’t praise you enough. You folks are all amazing.
Simply awesome information... Younger folks with an interest in the American Civil War are very fortunate to have these myriad videos covering the conflict. I grew up "soaking up" the pictures and the information in Miller's Photographic History volumes.
@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust I’d stare at the photos for hours on end. Also, the book “20 Days” (about Lincoln’s assassination) held me spellbound as a kid… Still does. Love you guys/ gals.
I’ve visited Stonewall’s arm multiple times. The site is a very nice location. Stonewall was a curmudgeon, but, man, could he fight and lead men. Thanks for the great videos about one of my favorite battlefields to visit. Wishing I was there.
During my Chancellorsville trip our battle field guide told us that when Hill came over to where Jackson was wounded he showed much concern and had words of comfort and concern for Jackson. I think Hill knew that Jackson had those intangible qualities that produce great leaders. At that time I think there is no doubt Hill recognized Jackson's importance to the army and that overcame any misgivings. You don't always appreciate things till you lose them.
There is a very good video here on Hill and it did mention that Hill did what he could to help Jackson. The video seemed to show, with quite a bit of contemporary evidence, that Gen. Hill could be very kind and sympathetic. In this instance he knew Jackson was hurt and his kind nature took over, I'm sure if Jackson had survived they would have continued disliking each other, there "feud" was deep and long lived since West Point.
I grew up in Harrison County, WV and later lived in Clarksburg, WV just down the block from Stonewall Jackson's birthplace and across the street from the graveyard where his parents were buried. I spent a lot of time at Jackson's Mill where Jackson spent his formative years. Chancellorsvile Battlefield is a gorgeous site. Thanks for refreshing my history lessons from when I went to college in Shepherdstown, WV and learning all I could about Antietam and the surrounding area which was a Civil War nuts paradise. 👍🤠
very entertaining guys! you managed to reference Monty Python, Bob Ross and the Blues Brothers all in one Battle of Chancellorsville video. Go figure, LOL
As an "old soldier" myself of 75 years who has had a keen interest in the Civil War since my boyhood years in Northern Virginia, and now, watching from Australia, it pleases me greatly to see it brought to life by the ABT and to see such an interest among the population. It was not always so. As a teenager, i attended the centennial celebrations of both First Manassas and Appomattox. At the time, it struck me how few people were there, probably well under 100 at Appomattox. This would not happen today, and reenactments draw large crowds. i suspect that the work of the .Battlefield Trust is a major factor in the growth in awareness òf, and interest in the Civil War since the 60s.
Such a great video! I have seen many of the ABT’s video and there may be some as good but doubt there are any better than this one. Great analysis, great human interest stories, and above all great interpretation. Thank you!
I'm glad you - Chris - is being realistically critical of the CS position. I'really sick of hearing how perfect Lee, Jackson and the Confederates were when they really werent any better than the federals. Their greatest strength was how timid many of tge Federal high command was and how fearful they were to take chances or really push their advantage home.
Such a great and Informative series . I was anxious to see if you’d have Chris Mackowski exit the series after this episode in honor of Stonewall Jackson and see how the series plays out. As you highlighted many folks think battle ended when Stonewall was wounded. Keep up the great work!!!
I may have commented on this video already, but i watched again as I start to "cram" good my first visit this year on May 2. The action of the 8th PA Cav has fascinated me for years, so thanks for featuring it.
That was a terrible event in the history of the Civil War. And Jackson was wounded by friendly fire.Thank you Kris and Chris for this documentary on Chancellorsville campaign. Enjoyed it. 💯👊👍 give me to.
The thing that gets me the most about the wounding of Stonewall Jackson is that in most books or pretty much anything you read on the Battle of Chancellorsville is that it says Jackson was mortally wounded, when in fact , he wasn’t mortally wounded but just wounded. It even says in some books that he died of his wounds and he didn’t. His wounds, though serious ( the one wound in the left shoulder being the serious one, the other two were minor), did not cause his death. It was the rough and loooong ride back on a stretcher to find an ambulance, and that itself was not any better for him. Plus with the incoming fire from both sides and being dropped did not help. It is said that he was already showing signs of pneumonia before the battle even began. But it was the pneumonia that killed him and not the wounds
He was, indeed, sick before the battle, but it's likely the pneumonia would have killed him had he not been wounded. The trauma of his wounding hid his illness, allowing it to progress beyond the point doctors could treat it. So, while he did not die of the wound, certainly the wounding led to his death.
@@emergingcivilwar8965Even today there is fear that hospital patients who are immobile and constantly supine may develope pneumonia. Even if his previous illness was just a cold, add the wounding, surgery, and being bed-bound, pneumonia could have easily developed.
I feel the same way about Stonewall. The letter that Hill wrote to JEB Stuart about Jackson was spot on about him. Look at the Seven Days battles and Jackson's actions, end of argument.
It wasn't only Jackson who had the fault of going too close to the fighting. Reynolds shouldn't have been where he was at Gettysburg, directing the placement of the front line. Albert Sidney Johnston also at Shiloh. I wouldn't say the 18th NC was without blame. Longstreet at The Wilderness was nearly killed by friendly fire.
The "shoe pinches" likely refers to the shoe being on the other foot, i.e. that Jackson would find himself in the unusual position of being blamed for a calamity.
During one of my visits to Chancellor'sville in way back days my ex-gf uttered those famous words " if you stop to read one more sign I'm gonna scream!" She screamed😅.
The Manassas Battlefield, both First and Second, is another example of a visitor center placed right on top of the most historic site in the park, Henry Hill. There's even a movie theater there. Antietam was even recently expanded. The NPS is more about money/revenue than anything else.
When does Lee learn of Jackson’s wounding? Just curious how Stuart received the order to assume command of Jackson’s Corps? Or did Stuart just assume command because of rank? How long from Jackson’s wounding did it take for Stuart to begin to issue orders?
Always love a good Monty Python reference. To the tune of Brave Sir Robin: "Brave Fightin' Joey, he fought at Chancellorsville, but when danger reared its ugly head he bravely turned his tail and fled..."
While I'm not not a rapid Stonewall fanboy, AP Hill was a professional soldier and I don't believe that he would've allowed his personal distaste for Jackson to complicate his duty in the face of the enemy. Which was to attack that night. After all, these men ALL had ambition and wouldn't have allowed ancillary reasons to interfere with a golden oppurtunity for advancement to pass directectly to Stuart without some tactical disagreement, which in this case wasn't here. I don't understand what Lee was thinking about. Perhaps he was thinking that not having DH Hill in this fight was the mistake he shouldn't have made. After all Longstreet certainly would've preferred DH Hill over AP Hill to take over 2nd Corps command after Jackson passed on. Longstreet nothed that DH Hill's record was at the very least the equal of AP Hill's.
I hate to be that person, but there’s something here that is blatantly wrong: the location of Jackson’s wounding is not the Mountain Road, but rather the Orange Plank Road. I can give a list of reasons why here if requested, but I encourage you all to read the appendix on pages 507-509 in the book “Chancellorsville” by Stephen W. Sears. He is very thorough with debunking the claim, and provides very valid reasons why Jackson was not on the Mountain Road that night.
@laura t Kris White has never made a secret of his dislike for Stonewall Jackson, and for Robert E. Lee as well, so it shouldn't be surprising. It's all good, he's entitled to his opinion. There are folks who hate Jackson and folks who love him, and in between as well. He even disses Jackson's flank attack, which did what the Confederates had been doing for most of the war until this point, making fools of the inept, feckless and moronic Union generals. What's next Kris, praise for O.O. Howard? Yeah, he was a great one, eh? Saying the 18th North Carolina isn't to blame is a bit much. You just got done saying these guys were some of the best soldiers around, veterans, etc... but yet they behaved like a pack of trigger happy idiots, even after being told to cease fire because they were shooting at their own men. Jackson shares some of the blame, yes, but sorry, I've personally always damned the 18th North Carolina for what they did. They should have been punished.
Hill was wounded but from what I have read, not wounded seriously enough to have stopped him from taking command. Instead, JEB Stuart took command. Hill's supposed reluctance was an omen of things to come at Gettysburg, where he was basically AWOL. Although he told Heth he had no objection to Heth going into Gettysburg to get shoes.
@@genes.3285 Heth's story about shoes in Gettysburg only came to light after the war and after Hill was dead and was probably made up to deflect blame over starting the Battle of Gettysurg. AP Hill was also badly ill during the battle. He claimed to others that it was a stomach illness, though there is belief it may have been a flare up of an STD that he had acquired during his West Point days.
I don’t understand why a man screaming don’t shoot!!! We’re with you!!! Would be looked at as a lie immediately!?? Why not ask a few questions first, like who are you with? Meaning what regiment. The man could’ve then said, we’re with General Jackson!!! Nobody, would’ve opened fire, after he said that!! Such a shame and a waste!! 😫😫
Lee had a habit of pushing his luck, often on the basis of faulty intelligence about the disposition of the Union forces. Jackson was hit or miss. The ANV, in both invasions of the North, would have been in better hands with Longstreet in command.
I have read about the Civil War since 1972 when my Dad took me to nearby Appomattox Court House and bought me the American Heritage book on the Civil War. These programs you are producing really bring the war to life and your breadth of knowledge astounds me. I can’t praise you enough. You folks are all amazing.
Love the way that Chris and Kris work with each other and joke around. You really see what a great friendship they have.
Watching from Ireland,,,,enjoying all the presentations .After reading volumes about the battle its now making sense, thanks😊😊😊
Simply awesome information... Younger folks with an interest in the American Civil War are very fortunate to have these myriad videos covering the conflict. I grew up "soaking up" the pictures and the information in Miller's Photographic History volumes.
I have that set in my office! Glad you've enjoyed. -AP
@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust I’d stare at the photos for hours on end. Also, the book “20 Days” (about Lincoln’s assassination) held me spellbound as a kid… Still does. Love you guys/ gals.
I’ve visited Stonewall’s arm multiple times. The site is a very nice location. Stonewall was a curmudgeon, but, man, could he fight and lead men. Thanks for the great videos about one of my favorite battlefields to visit. Wishing I was there.
Excellent as always. Thanks.
During my Chancellorsville trip our battle field guide told us that when Hill came over to where Jackson was wounded he showed much concern and had words of comfort and concern for Jackson. I think Hill knew that Jackson had those intangible qualities that produce great leaders. At that time I think there is no doubt Hill recognized Jackson's importance to the army and that overcame any misgivings. You don't always appreciate things till you lose them.
There is a very good video here on Hill and it did mention that Hill did what he could to help Jackson. The video seemed to show, with quite a bit of contemporary evidence, that Gen. Hill could be very kind and sympathetic. In this instance he knew Jackson was hurt and his kind nature took over, I'm sure if Jackson had survived they would have continued disliking each other, there "feud" was deep and long lived since West Point.
I grew up in Harrison County, WV and later lived in Clarksburg, WV just down the block from Stonewall Jackson's birthplace and across the street from the graveyard where his parents were buried. I spent a lot of time at Jackson's Mill where Jackson spent his formative years. Chancellorsvile Battlefield is a gorgeous site. Thanks for refreshing my history lessons from when I went to college in Shepherdstown, WV and learning all I could about Antietam and the surrounding area which was a Civil War nuts paradise. 👍🤠
This is about the most objective description of the night of May 2, 1863 that you could ask for. Thank you, ABT.
very entertaining guys! you managed to reference Monty Python, Bob Ross and the Blues Brothers all in one Battle of Chancellorsville video. Go figure, LOL
As an "old soldier" myself of 75 years who has had a keen interest in the Civil War since my boyhood years in Northern Virginia, and now, watching from Australia, it pleases me greatly to see it brought to life by the ABT and to see such an interest among the population. It was not always so. As a teenager, i attended the centennial celebrations of both First Manassas and Appomattox. At the time, it struck me how few people were there, probably well under 100 at Appomattox. This would not happen today, and reenactments draw large crowds. i suspect that the work of the .Battlefield Trust is a major factor in the growth in awareness òf, and interest in the Civil War since the 60s.
Monty python reference was hilarious. Should have had the nights of nigh in some of the shrubbery as well. Great job y'all. Thank you
So informative. I live here in Fredericksburg and walk the battlefield often. This gives me a whole new perspective
Such a great video! I have seen many of the ABT’s video and there may be some as good but doubt there are any better than this one. Great analysis, great human interest stories, and above all great interpretation. Thank you!
Wow! Thanks.
I'm glad you - Chris - is being realistically critical of the CS position. I'really sick of hearing how perfect Lee, Jackson and the Confederates were when they really werent any better than the federals. Their greatest strength was how timid many of tge Federal high command was and how fearful they were to take chances or really push their advantage home.
Such a great and Informative series . I was anxious to see if you’d have Chris Mackowski exit the series after this episode in honor of Stonewall Jackson and see how the series plays out. As you highlighted many folks think battle ended when Stonewall was wounded. Keep up the great work!!!
😄 no he has to stay on to earn his pay!
I may have commented on this video already, but i watched again as I start to "cram" good my first visit this year on May 2. The action of the 8th PA Cav has fascinated me for years, so thanks for featuring it.
Indeed, Bruce comment #2! Enjoy your visit.
@americanbattlefieldtrust let us cross over the River and rest in the shade of the trees
Jackson's final last words
And rest under the shade of the trees
Robert e lee was also know as the king of spades and was also a university president
Continued excellence, ABT!
great stuff, guys!
Lovin' the detailed info and sites...y'all are much appreciated!
You guys ROCK in your presentations and how you all share and feed off each other…! Can’t wait for more, thank you all 💥🇺🇸💥
Thank you for trying to keep these people real, faults, successes and all!
you guys did a great job with these videos.
That was a terrible event in the history of the Civil War. And Jackson was wounded by friendly fire.Thank you Kris and Chris for this documentary on Chancellorsville campaign. Enjoyed it. 💯👊👍 give me to.
These guys are fantastic.
The thing that gets me the most about the wounding of Stonewall Jackson is that in most books or pretty much anything you read on the Battle of Chancellorsville is that it says Jackson was mortally wounded, when in fact , he wasn’t mortally wounded but just wounded. It even says in some books that he died of his wounds and he didn’t. His wounds, though serious ( the one wound in the left shoulder being the serious one, the other two were minor), did not cause his death. It was the rough and loooong ride back on a stretcher to find an ambulance, and that itself was not any better for him. Plus with the incoming fire from both sides and being dropped did not help. It is said that he was already showing signs of pneumonia before the battle even began. But it was the pneumonia that killed him and not the wounds
He was, indeed, sick before the battle, but it's likely the pneumonia would have killed him had he not been wounded. The trauma of his wounding hid his illness, allowing it to progress beyond the point doctors could treat it. So, while he did not die of the wound, certainly the wounding led to his death.
@@emergingcivilwar8965Even today there is fear that hospital patients who are immobile and constantly supine may develope pneumonia. Even if his previous illness was just a cold, add the wounding, surgery, and being bed-bound, pneumonia could have easily developed.
That's a pretty cool painting
Love the banter between the two kris'
Very similar to the Wilderness.
I feel the same way about Stonewall. The letter that Hill wrote to JEB Stuart about Jackson was spot on about him. Look at the Seven Days battles and Jackson's actions, end of argument.
These are great videos, but there doesn't seem to be a key to sequentially link them that I can find.
It wasn't only Jackson who had the fault of going too close to the fighting. Reynolds shouldn't have been where he was at Gettysburg, directing the placement of the front line. Albert Sidney Johnston also at Shiloh.
I wouldn't say the 18th NC was without blame. Longstreet at The Wilderness was nearly killed by friendly fire.
The "shoe pinches" likely refers to the shoe being on the other foot, i.e. that Jackson would find himself in the unusual position of being blamed for a calamity.
These lower thirds...😂 Kris White put those together, didn't he? 😅
I hadn't heard about the charge of the 8th PA Cavalry before. The skittish reaction of the 18th NC Infantry is very understandable in that light.
During one of my visits to Chancellor'sville in way back days my ex-gf uttered those famous words " if you stop to read one more sign I'm gonna scream!"
She screamed😅.
I can't download the Chancellorsville Battle App because it was made for an older version of Android. 😢
So Stonewall Jackson might have been wounded in this battle either way if pressed on the night attack?.
The Manassas Battlefield, both First and Second, is another example of a visitor center placed right on top of the most historic site in the park, Henry Hill. There's even a movie theater there.
Antietam was even recently expanded. The NPS is more about money/revenue than anything else.
When does Lee learn of Jackson’s wounding? Just curious how Stuart received the order to assume command of Jackson’s Corps? Or did Stuart just assume command because of rank? How long from Jackson’s wounding did it take for Stuart to begin to issue orders?
I believe Lee found out the following morning
Why is there a rifle shot at @21:43?
Black powder squirrel rifle-
Yankee squirrel.
Always love a good Monty Python reference. To the tune of Brave Sir Robin: "Brave Fightin' Joey, he fought at Chancellorsville, but when danger reared its ugly head he bravely turned his tail and fled..."
SAVE OUR BATTLEFIELDS AMERICA 🇺🇸
While I'm not not a rapid Stonewall fanboy, AP Hill was a professional soldier and I don't believe that he would've allowed his personal distaste for Jackson to complicate his duty in the face of the enemy. Which was to attack that night. After all, these men ALL had ambition and wouldn't have allowed ancillary reasons to interfere with a golden oppurtunity for advancement to pass directectly to Stuart without some tactical disagreement, which in this case wasn't here. I don't understand what Lee was thinking about. Perhaps he was thinking that not having DH Hill in this fight was the mistake he shouldn't have made. After all Longstreet certainly would've preferred DH Hill over AP Hill to take over 2nd Corps command after Jackson passed on. Longstreet nothed that DH Hill's record was at the very least the equal of AP Hill's.
I wonder why it was called 'Mountain Road' when there's no mountain anywhere near there.
It led west to the Blue Ridge mountains.
@@emergingcivilwar8965 ahhhhhhh......thank you.
I hate to be that person, but there’s something here that is blatantly wrong: the location of Jackson’s wounding is not the Mountain Road, but rather the Orange Plank Road. I can give a list of reasons why here if requested, but I encourage you all to read the appendix on pages 507-509 in the book “Chancellorsville” by Stephen W. Sears. He is very thorough with debunking the claim, and provides very valid reasons why Jackson was not on the Mountain Road that night.
This is the first time in my 70 yrs, I have ever heard so much disrespect for General Jackson. Shame on you sir.
@laura t Kris White has never made a secret of his dislike for Stonewall Jackson, and for Robert E. Lee as well, so it shouldn't be surprising. It's all good, he's entitled to his opinion. There are folks who hate Jackson and folks who love him, and in between as well. He even disses Jackson's flank attack, which did what the Confederates had been doing for most of the war until this point, making fools of the inept, feckless and moronic Union generals. What's next Kris, praise for O.O. Howard? Yeah, he was a great one, eh? Saying the 18th North Carolina isn't to blame is a bit much. You just got done saying these guys were some of the best soldiers around, veterans, etc... but yet they behaved like a pack of trigger happy idiots, even after being told to cease fire because they were shooting at their own men. Jackson shares some of the blame, yes, but sorry, I've personally always damned the 18th North Carolina for what they did. They should have been punished.
It's not disrespect to identify mistakes, it IS negligent to ignore errors in judgement.
Poor guy in green shirt seems nervous lol that would be me also lol
I understand that AP Hill and Stonewall had a rivalry. What was AP Hills reaction when he learned that Jackson was wounded?
Hill was wounded but from what I have read, not wounded seriously enough to have stopped him from taking command. Instead, JEB Stuart took command. Hill's supposed reluctance was an omen of things to come at Gettysburg, where he was basically AWOL. Although he told Heth he had no objection to Heth going into Gettysburg to get shoes.
@@genes.3285 Heth's story about shoes in Gettysburg only came to light after the war and after Hill was dead and was probably made up to deflect blame over starting the Battle of Gettysurg. AP Hill was also badly ill during the battle. He claimed to others that it was a stomach illness, though there is belief it may have been a flare up of an STD that he had acquired during his West Point days.
I don’t understand why a man screaming don’t shoot!!! We’re with you!!! Would be looked at as a lie immediately!?? Why not ask a few questions first, like who are you with? Meaning what regiment. The man could’ve then said, we’re with General Jackson!!! Nobody, would’ve opened fire, after he said that!! Such a shame and a waste!! 😫😫
Alexander the Great did his own recognizance.
Yes he did
Jackson did “trust” Lee.
Ego got him killed.
WHATS THE SAYING MAY HAVE WON THE BATTLES BUT LOST THE WAR
If those three that are fleeing used thy holy hand grenade they could have singlehandedly won that battle.
Probly not unless they also heaved some horseshoes.
Lee had a habit of pushing his luck, often on the basis of faulty intelligence about the disposition of the Union forces.
Jackson was hit or miss.
The ANV, in both invasions of the North, would have been in better hands with Longstreet in command.