Many of my family fought here, 33rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and lived despite this carnage. This is a great battle field to visit as I got to some 15 years ago and I got to walk where my ancestors charged the Federal breastworks. Truly an unforgettable experience for me.
So many of my brave southern brethren marched over their own future graves into that battle without knowing it…..truly hallowed ground and a place I’m proud to call home…love to see more exposure to such a massive battle so many just don’t know enough about. Take care
Most of it is suburbs, unfortunately, but some significant parcels have been preserved here and there. I grew up in the area and saw it when it was almost still pristine in the '60's, a vast open field south of the town of Franklin across which 20000 Confederates of the Army of Tennessee made a spectacular charge that ended in the practical destruction of the army's fighting capacity.
Joe is fantastic. My wife and I were the only ones to take the full battlefield tour after the Carter house and Joe gave the two of us the best possible tour.
I’ve need to Franklin twice and the first time was in that yard and saw that shed! The story at the Carter farm should make everyone weep! I’m not going to have time to watch this today but what an amazing opening to your video!
When I was a kid, my boy scout troop did a 16 mile hike over the battlefield, back then still open fields and a small town not too much different from what it was like in 1864. One of the most tragic sites of the war. Gen. Otho Strahl (my spelling is from memory) turned to his Tennesseans when they got the order to charge and said, "Boys, this will be short but deadly."
Great job and a great tour! Those folks there really have a good man as historian!! It seems that Gen. Hood was connected to poor leadership a big part of the war. He just wasn’t a good fighter in my opinion. Thanks again! Ed from Lynchburg
Franklin just hits harder than some battlefields......the desperation of the southern forces.......late fall......if we are to die....let us die like men.......all for one word..... FREEDOM
Many of my family fought here, 33rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and lived despite this carnage. This is a great battle field to visit as I got to some 15 years ago and I got to walk where my ancestors charged the Federal breastworks. Truly an unforgettable experience for me.
Very neat being there for sure. Thanks for watching
He gave my wife and I a tour a couple years ago. He said he was going to write a book. He was great.
Very strong historian for sure.
So many of my brave southern brethren marched over their own future graves into that battle without knowing it…..truly hallowed ground and a place I’m proud to call home…love to see more exposure to such a massive battle so many just don’t know enough about. Take care
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Another battlefield that has been on my bucket list that i need to tour someday. Thanks for bring this to us.
When you get there request Joseph and tell him Waffles sent ya!
@@HistorywithWaffles will do
Most of it is suburbs, unfortunately, but some significant parcels have been preserved here and there. I grew up in the area and saw it when it was almost still pristine in the '60's, a vast open field south of the town of Franklin across which 20000 Confederates of the Army of Tennessee made a spectacular charge that ended in the practical destruction of the army's fighting capacity.
Joe is fantastic. My wife and I were the only ones to take the full battlefield tour after the Carter house and Joe gave the two of us the best possible tour.
@@Janetsfear he is the best
Just found this on the channel page. I was really hoping to see Franklin featured. Thanks for all your excellent work, Mr. Waffles.
Thanks for watching
Excellent content!
Thank you, I keep increasing the standard in these. lol can’t be lazy anymore
The Foundation and ABT continue to add/interpret areas, enlarging the footprint. Awesome
@@michaellynnhardy sure do thanks for watching
I’ve need to Franklin twice and the first time was in that yard and saw that shed! The story at the Carter farm should make everyone weep! I’m not going to have time to watch this today but what an amazing opening to your video!
Thank you, please watch. Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you. Keep up the good work
Thank you
When I was a kid, my boy scout troop did a 16 mile hike over the battlefield, back then still open fields and a small town not too much different from what it was like in 1864. One of the most tragic sites of the war. Gen. Otho Strahl (my spelling is from memory) turned to his Tennesseans when they got the order to charge and said, "Boys, this will be short but deadly."
It sure was
@@HistorywithWaffles Enjoy your videos, thanks.
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Great job and a great tour! Those folks there really have a good man as historian!! It seems that Gen. Hood was connected to poor leadership a big part of the war. He just wasn’t a good fighter in my opinion.
Thanks again!
Ed from Lynchburg
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Franklin just hits harder than some battlefields......the desperation of the southern forces.......late fall......if we are to die....let us die like men.......all for one word..... FREEDOM
It was a terrible fight
The loss of "self government" was because the Yankees won
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