I really appreciate the history of how the battlefield was preserved. I have been to many Civil War battlefields and they did not tell that story. Thank you for letting us know and for all you have done to preserve this national heritage.
Help preserve the American Battlefield Trust!!! These guys do an outstanding job, and your contributions help buy more battlefield land and preservation! No donation is to small! THANK YOU!!! 😊👍
Boggles my mind, how much detail you guys have remembered in this battle!?? Wow!!! Great stuff!! This is the reason I listen to you all. I love details! Thanks Kris and everyone there with you! Awesome job! 👏👏👏
At 9:00, toward the right and somewhere along the rebel line along McLaws Ridge, as per the NPS, Lee and McLaws were conferring. A Federal solid shot hit the tree near them and shattered the tree just above the two officers. Officers asked Lee to move to a safer position. Lee mounted his horse and rode it to a position further away - but still near the firing line. There, as Lee observed the action, a Federal cannonball hit the ground just in front of Lee's horse, so close that the cannonball caused Lee's horse to rear on its hind legs.
Thanks, and Thanks again! too all of you'll for such a GREAT story of our History! It means so much to us all and we appreciate all of you very much!!! Also a Bobblehead with the legs jerking of Garry I would buy at whatever price that would go towards the American Battlefield trust!!! LOL!
Lee's flank attack overblown? “There are cases in which the greatest daring is the greatest wisdom.” ― Carl Von Clausewitz, On War “The talent of the strategist is to identify the decisive point and to concentrate everything on it, removing forces from secondary fronts and ignoring lesser objectives.” ― Carl von Clausewitz, On War
Another excellent chapter of a much appreciated series. Gives a clear view of why the "Wilderness" was such an eerie, dense and unique battle. Just excellent insights and analysis and a great gift to us CW followers.
Again, thank you for these outstanding videos. Seeing these once familiar sights, I pastored Churches in the area in the 1970's, when there were not that many cars on the roads, and not that many relocated Yankees in the area. Can you comment on how the wilderness helped Lee to contain Hooker, and about how the area can work in favor of such a turning action that Jackson made.
Unfortunately there is not a great way to visit the monument other than pulling off at your own risk. We hope to have a parking area there on land that we preserved in the coming years.
I've heard the "Lost Cause Mythology" mentioned a couple of times in the clips. One would think that only Northerners were giving the presentations. Let's not forget that the propaganda of the victor has been a timeless part of the history. However, the causes of the War should not be of your concern in these expositions. There is certainly at least one viewer who does not share your disdain for the Lost Cause.
Lee tries to quit by elevating Jackson, but then they killed Jackson. Lee tries to quit without identifying a successor by ordering Pickett's Charge, and then saying, "It's all my fault. It's all my fault." But Meade won't pursue and Davis won't fire Lee.
Too much is made of the flank attack??? whatever.... that's what made it so brilliant, was th risk he took. He sized up Hooker, decided he wouldn't move, and gambled. It was Lee's finest moment. Everything should be made of the flank attack. It is the equivalent of like hitting instead of staying on an 18 in black jack, and getting a 3 turned over. You could call it lucky if you want, but that's wha makes a really good commander, and history is replete with them - one that can effectively size up the situation and/or the opposition, and act on that effectively. What is overblown these days, is newer, younger historians, that for some reason think they have some new insightful analysis, some new way of looking at past events, that gives them a new take, and it's usually just nonsense, it's usually just someone sounding smart or important by going against established analysis of past events. It doesn't come off as insightful, it comes off as ridiculous. Just calm down and show us the video and the battlefield, and keep your new found wrong options of the battle to yourself, it would make the narration better....
I recall a story that Sickles and his entire corps was perched up on Hazel Grove and had a clear view of Jackson's flank movement. Not only Sickles but others tried warning headquarters that rebs were on the move, but there sat Hooker at Chancellor House with his thumb up his ass ignoring and denying all the evidence. Supposedly Sickles men took a couple hundred prisoners who were crowing about how Jackson was going to ruin their day, and still no one who could make a decision took notice. That was a bold and daring movement by Lee and Jackson, made successful by premeditated head-up-the arse stupidity on the part of Hooker & staff.
I betcha those Louisiana Tigers et stonewall jackson.Those wharf rats were really wild, wouldn't put nuttin' past those goomers! You can't even put Custer on a level lower, he's several rungs down the ladder from Lee. As I would tell a shavetail, " l've forgotten more than you could ever learn". Lee finished second in his class, Custer dead last in his class. Mr. Irreverent!
@Cary West and yet George Armstrong Custer became the youngest man in U.S. Army history to achieve the rank of Major General, at the ripe old age of 24. And yet, on the 3rd day of Gettysburg, General Custer and the 4 regiments of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade decisively defeated JEB Stuart's horsemen trying to get into the rear of the Union Army of the Potomac, sending them skidaddling back. And yet, less than one year later, Custer and his Wolverines once again defeated the vaunted general at Yellow Tavern, killing Stuart in the process. Any questions?
@@williammurray8060 R.E. Lee only made it to Colonel in the U.S. Army, while G.A. Custer made it to Major General. I'd say "Yellow Hair" won that contest.
Why was seemingly half the video dedicated to downplaying Lee's and Jackson's bold tactics, and badmouthing the South? You guys used to just stick to the facts but in the last couple of years have creeped more and more into propaganda territory. By the way, the "Lost Causers" didn't build a Temple of Zeus in Richmond to Jefferson Davis, nor did they depict him as a Christ-like figure that was whisked away to Heaven by angels. Whose engaging in mythology, again?
Really Sad actually... The Chancellor battle was like David Versus Goliath for the rebels... Giving them added hope they could actually win the war against the northern aggressors... But they Lost their David... When their best tactical strategist general (Stonewall Jackson) was mortally wounded by his own troops that night... Those good men on both sides were fighting a losers war after that battle...
There was nothing Holy about the Confederacy nor their psychotic warrior-mystic Thomas Jackson. In fact it was their aggression against Humanity and the United States of America that brought upon their own ruin
I really appreciate the history of how the battlefield was preserved. I have been to many Civil War battlefields and they did not tell that story. Thank you for letting us know and for all you have done to preserve this national heritage.
You guys do such an awesome job. Love every minute of it. Thanks!
Help preserve the American Battlefield Trust!!! These guys do an outstanding job, and your contributions help buy more battlefield land and preservation! No donation is to small! THANK YOU!!! 😊👍
Does anyone else want a Garry Adelman bobblehead?
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Boggles my mind, how much detail you guys have remembered in this battle!?? Wow!!! Great stuff!! This is the reason I listen to you all. I love details! Thanks Kris and everyone there with you! Awesome job! 👏👏👏
At 9:00, toward the right and somewhere along the rebel line along McLaws Ridge, as per the NPS, Lee and McLaws were conferring. A Federal solid shot hit the tree near them and shattered the tree just above the two officers. Officers asked Lee to move to a safer position. Lee mounted his horse and rode it to a position further away - but still near the firing line. There, as Lee observed the action, a Federal cannonball hit the ground just in front of Lee's horse, so close that the cannonball caused Lee's horse to rear on its hind legs.
I really enjoy the driving tours. Well done.
Thanks, and Thanks again! too all of you'll for such a GREAT story of our History! It means so much to us all and we appreciate all of you very much!!! Also a Bobblehead with the legs jerking of Garry I would buy at whatever price that would go towards the American Battlefield trust!!! LOL!
This is a wonderful Documentary
Lee's flank attack overblown? “There are cases in which the greatest daring is the greatest wisdom.”
― Carl Von Clausewitz, On War “The talent of the strategist is to identify the decisive point and to concentrate everything on it, removing forces from secondary fronts and ignoring lesser objectives.”
― Carl von Clausewitz, On War
Thank. You for Chris & Kris and Sara’s your take on this particular battle at Chancellorsville. And Fredericksburg .
Another excellent chapter of a much appreciated series. Gives a clear view of why the "Wilderness" was such an eerie, dense and unique battle. Just excellent insights and analysis and a great gift to us CW followers.
great-great- grandfather served 12 North Carolina he was wounded on May 2nd 1863 Calvin sigmon return to service January 64 was present at Appomattox
God bless Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee!🙏🎉
Nice video
I'm here to second the Gary bobble head suggestion!
I drive through this place every day
Again, thank you for these outstanding videos. Seeing these once familiar sights, I pastored Churches in the area in the 1970's, when there were not that many cars on the roads, and not that many relocated Yankees in the area. Can you comment on how the wilderness helped Lee to contain Hooker, and about how the area can work in favor of such a turning action that Jackson made.
Well Done .
I was there in 2017.
Hate to tell y'all but Route 3 is called Plank Road. Orange plank road is about 3-5 miles away towards orange county
Was it a plank road at the time of the bivouac?
yes
Tried to download app and got error message that is was created for an older version of android
Same. Need a new one ABT! 🙂
@@CrossTrain Thanks for the comments, we are working on it!
Did Sarah used to work for the Park service in Gettysburg?
Thank you for addressing the poor staff work in this battle! So, overlooked, both sides were poorly served.
I'm there Friday. How hard is it to get to the NY154th monument. That Hwy looks nuts to pull off at the monument.
Unfortunately there is not a great way to visit the monument other than pulling off at your own risk. We hope to have a parking area there on land that we preserved in the coming years.
There is far more Truth than Myth in “The Lost Cause.”
I've heard the "Lost Cause Mythology" mentioned a couple of times in the clips. One would think that only Northerners were giving the presentations. Let's not forget that the propaganda of the victor has been a timeless part of the history. However, the causes of the War should not be of your concern in these expositions. There is certainly at least one viewer who does not share your disdain for the Lost Cause.
Has anybody ever excavated where the fire was? Where Lee and Jackson talked that last night.
I miss Gary.
Lee tries to quit by elevating Jackson, but then they killed Jackson. Lee tries to quit without identifying a successor by ordering Pickett's Charge, and then saying, "It's all my fault. It's all my fault." But Meade won't pursue and Davis won't fire Lee.
Too much is made of the flank attack??? whatever.... that's what made it so brilliant, was th risk he took. He sized up Hooker, decided he wouldn't move, and gambled. It was Lee's finest moment. Everything should be made of the flank attack. It is the equivalent of like hitting instead of staying on an 18 in black jack, and getting a 3 turned over. You could call it lucky if you want, but that's wha makes a really good commander, and history is replete with them - one that can effectively size up the situation and/or the opposition, and act on that effectively.
What is overblown these days, is newer, younger historians, that for some reason think they have some new insightful analysis, some new way of looking at past events, that gives them a new take, and it's usually just nonsense, it's usually just someone sounding smart or important by going against established analysis of past events. It doesn't come off as insightful, it comes off as ridiculous. Just calm down and show us the video and the battlefield, and keep your new found wrong options of the battle to yourself, it would make the narration better....
I recall a story that Sickles and his entire corps was perched up on Hazel Grove and had a clear view of Jackson's flank movement. Not only Sickles but others tried warning headquarters that rebs were on the move, but there sat Hooker at Chancellor House with his thumb up his ass ignoring and denying all the evidence. Supposedly Sickles men took a couple hundred prisoners who were crowing about how Jackson was going to ruin their day, and still no one who could make a decision took notice. That was a bold and daring movement by Lee and Jackson, made successful by premeditated head-up-the arse stupidity on the part of Hooker & staff.
Matt Atkinson was duly missed
14:15 - "lost cause myth?!" Do some reading. The causes that were lost were well documented prior to the war. It WAS a lost cause.
I betcha those Louisiana Tigers et stonewall jackson.Those wharf rats were really wild, wouldn't put nuttin' past those goomers!
You can't even put Custer on a level lower, he's several rungs down the ladder from Lee. As I would tell a shavetail, " l've forgotten more than you could ever learn". Lee finished second in his class, Custer dead last in his class. Mr. Irreverent!
@Cary West and yet George Armstrong Custer became the youngest man in U.S. Army history to achieve the rank of Major General, at the ripe old age of 24.
And yet, on the 3rd day of Gettysburg, General Custer and the 4 regiments of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade decisively defeated JEB Stuart's horsemen trying to get into the rear of the Union Army of the Potomac, sending them skidaddling back.
And yet, less than one year later, Custer and his Wolverines once again defeated the vaunted general at Yellow Tavern, killing Stuart in the process. Any questions?
Really Paul, no comparison to Lee and custer.
@@williammurray8060 R.E. Lee only made it to Colonel in the U.S. Army, while G.A. Custer made it to Major General. I'd say "Yellow Hair" won that contest.
Why was seemingly half the video dedicated to downplaying Lee's and Jackson's bold tactics, and badmouthing the South? You guys used to just stick to the facts but in the last couple of years have creeped more and more into propaganda territory. By the way, the "Lost Causers" didn't build a Temple of Zeus in Richmond to Jefferson Davis, nor did they depict him as a Christ-like figure that was whisked away to Heaven by angels. Whose engaging in mythology, again?
Trying to rewrite history so that the battle was a Federal victory?
Really Sad actually...
The Chancellor battle was like David Versus Goliath for the rebels...
Giving them added hope they could actually win the war against the northern aggressors...
But they Lost their David...
When their best tactical strategist general (Stonewall Jackson) was mortally wounded by his own troops that night...
Those good men on both sides were fighting a losers war after that battle...
There was nothing Holy about the Confederacy nor their psychotic warrior-mystic Thomas Jackson.
In fact it was their aggression against Humanity and the United States of America that brought upon their own ruin