@@addressinggettysburg bwahaha. I live just over in Fulton cty, pa and attended Penn state mont alto and had took an elective course in theater studies and the prof made me sit in front of the entire class because of my name. Lol.
There is a story that in Butler PA at Alameda Park. It was an amusement park back then. There was a civil war reenactment with were they meet and had that conversation.
@@addressinggettysburg Barlow and Gordon. I heard the story from what is essentially our town historian. He does cemetery, house, and ghost tours. His family dates way back. He tells a story about a fight on Main Street between Copper Heads and US troops. I dont know if its true. As a tour guide my self I know how people can exaggerate events.
Finally! Attention is given to great Confederate commanders. Many of these programs (by others, in all fairness) are so Union-centric that it nauseates Confederate sympathizers who long for more objectivity and fairness. Other good subjects to consider are George Doles, George Thomas, Evander Law, William Barksdale, etc. Thank you for your fair treatment of Gordon, a great American patriot.
The trouble isn’t a lack of interest in confederate units and figures as much as it is less documentation than can be found for the north. The Rebs burned a lot, remember. But, we are interested in telling the full story, warts and all, and, when we find an expert who can speak on a confederate topic, we do a show on it.
@@addressinggettysburg You make a good point, and I appreciate the explanation. It's just frustrating that so much is favored toward Northern topics and figures in these online series. But I do enjoy the detail that you go into, and I commend you for your study. And you are objective and fair, offering both sides of an issue. Forgive me if I came across in a rude manner. We must pass these stories on to the next generation, and you all are performing stellar work in doing so. Just please remember the boys in gray too.
If you would like to learn more about General Gordon read, Fire in the Soul: Reincarnation from Antietam to Ground Zero. (Check out the author's site for two very well-done videos.)
Being a Georgian-it’s hard to not like Gordon. I think one of the things that hurts Gordon-he wasn’t present for 2 of Lee’s best victories (2nd Manassas and Fredericksburg).
Another thing that hurts him, among some historians I’ve talked to, is his reputation as a teller of tall tales. He is a colorful character either way. You’re right. It’s hard not to like him
@@addressinggettysburg True. Seems like a common practice (especially once all the witnesses have passed away). He is like Chamberlain of the south haha.
Hands down, John B. Gordon has been my favorite civil war general. Excellent episode
Hands down, I send you many thanks! Also, you did a great portrayal of Liberace.
@@addressinggettysburg bwahaha. I live just over in Fulton cty, pa and attended Penn state mont alto and had took an elective course in theater studies and the prof made me sit in front of the entire class because of my name. Lol.
Great commentary on an extraordinary military leader of the CSA and complex character. Like Hood and A P Hill, more needs to be said of Gordon.
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Another great episode! Gordon is a fascinating subject. Very well done and great guest!
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Thank you so much for all the information
That’s our job! Glad you appreciate it
@@addressinggettysburg found out last night he’s my 2nd cousin and I wanted to learn more about his after war life and y’all did a great job at it
Awesome show! I'd love to hear a John Gibbon bio in the future
Great suggestion!
Great show! Thanks!
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A lot of the reason for the fast promotions is due to the influx of men and the need for commanders to lead them.
Excellent show yall!
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There is a story that in Butler PA at Alameda Park. It was an amusement park back then. There was a civil war reenactment with were they meet and had that conversation.
Who?
@@addressinggettysburg Barlow and Gordon.
I heard the story from what is essentially our town historian. He does cemetery, house, and ghost tours.
His family dates way back. He tells a story about a fight on Main Street between Copper Heads and US troops.
I dont know if its true. As a tour guide my self I know how people can exaggerate events.
Finally! Attention is given to great Confederate commanders. Many of these programs (by others, in all fairness) are so Union-centric that it nauseates Confederate sympathizers who long for more objectivity and fairness. Other good subjects to consider are George Doles, George Thomas, Evander Law, William Barksdale, etc. Thank you for your fair treatment of Gordon, a great American patriot.
The trouble isn’t a lack of interest in confederate units and figures as much as it is less documentation than can be found for the north. The Rebs burned a lot, remember. But, we are interested in telling the full story, warts and all, and, when we find an expert who can speak on a confederate topic, we do a show on it.
@@addressinggettysburg You make a good point, and I appreciate the explanation. It's just frustrating that so much is favored toward Northern topics and figures in these online series. But I do enjoy the detail that you go into, and I commend you for your study. And you are objective and fair, offering both sides of an issue. Forgive me if I came across in a rude manner. We must pass these stories on to the next generation, and you all are performing stellar work in doing so. Just please remember the boys in gray too.
@@addressinggettysburg”the rebs burned a lot”. Hey now. Sherman, Sheridan, pyromaniacs bro!
If you would like to learn more about General Gordon read, Fire in the Soul: Reincarnation from Antietam to Ground Zero. (Check out the author's site for two very well-done videos.)
👍 thanks for the recommendation
Being a Georgian-it’s hard to not like Gordon. I think one of the things that hurts Gordon-he wasn’t present for 2 of Lee’s best victories (2nd Manassas and Fredericksburg).
Another thing that hurts him, among some historians I’ve talked to, is his reputation as a teller of tall tales. He is a colorful character either way. You’re right. It’s hard not to like him
@@addressinggettysburg True. Seems like a common practice (especially once all the witnesses have passed away). He is like Chamberlain of the south haha.
Too many uh um uh um. Too bad.
Lol MCNAIRED! he didn’t go to the same Perfection Academy as you, apparently 🧐