Dear Dr. Fields, that was an excellent portrayal of U.S. Grant, and very accurate as well. I have read and re-read, 'The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, volumes I & 2'. This is the first presentation of yours I have listened to, and plan to listen to many more. I'm surprised, there is only one other comment here, as of: Feb. 1, 2023.
Everyone talks about Grant and how his leadership helped quicken the end of the Civil War along with having Sherman in Georgia with his infamous March to the Sea. Most don't know his last battle was to stay alive long enough to write his memoirs. He had a lot of debt and he was dying of throat cancer. Essentially he had to write his memoirs so that his family wouldn't end up homeless so he had to literally finish his autobiography as the cancer was killing him. He finished his autobiography 3 days before he died. His wife got 500,000 from the sale which is equivalent to 15.72 million dollars in 2023.
Wonderfully done. I'm a historian and have heard this, but having it done by someone who speaks as General Grant gives it a new look. I would hope that any history teacher who teaches about the Civil War would show it to their students, it's a valuable look into the scene and the men who facilitated that laying down of arms. Thank you, sir.
Dr. Fields, I learned something after all these years. I enjoyed the first person presentation. You made me wonder if my 3 great grand father was with the army. He was not fit for field service after the Antietam or happen to his cousins living in the city of Richmond. Or the where about's of his father or grandfather. The armies had fought through the area, where he grew up twice. Your presentation reminded me that my family paid a high price for what they believed in with their lives and property. They put the same amount of struggle to put the pain and lost behind them. Time marches on but what troubles our hearts is still the same. good day sir.
I noticed only one real inaccuracy. The General says that by April 10 or 11, President Jefferson Davis was in Georgia by then. He was still in the Danville, Virginia area at that time. He was arrested in Georgia about a month later. :-)
Excellent, gripping, and moving. Thanks for your great work.
Dear Dr. Fields, that was an excellent portrayal of U.S. Grant, and very accurate as well. I have read and re-read, 'The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, volumes I & 2'. This is the first presentation of yours I have listened to, and plan to listen to many more. I'm surprised, there is only one other comment here, as of: Feb. 1, 2023.
Everyone talks about Grant and how his leadership helped quicken the end of the Civil War along with having Sherman in Georgia with his infamous March to the Sea. Most don't know his last battle was to stay alive long enough to write his memoirs. He had a lot of debt and he was dying of throat cancer. Essentially he had to write his memoirs so that his family wouldn't end up homeless so he had to literally finish his autobiography as the cancer was killing him. He finished his autobiography 3 days before he died. His wife got 500,000 from the sale which is equivalent to 15.72 million dollars in 2023.
Wonderfully done. I'm a historian and have heard this, but having it done by someone who speaks as General Grant gives it a new look. I would hope that any history teacher who teaches about the Civil War would show it to their students, it's a valuable look into the scene and the men who facilitated that laying down of arms. Thank you, sir.
I really enjoy these episodes. Thank you.
Dr. Fields, I learned something after all these years. I enjoyed the first person presentation. You made me wonder if my 3 great grand father was with the army. He was not fit for field service after the Antietam or happen to his cousins living in the city of Richmond. Or the where about's of his father or grandfather. The armies had fought through the area, where he grew up twice. Your presentation reminded me that my family paid a high price for what they believed in with their lives and property. They put the same amount of struggle to put the pain and lost behind them. Time marches on but what troubles our hearts is still the same. good day sir.
Fantastic work, I learned much today, thank you for producing and posting.
This series is growing on me
This was so well done and informative thanks for the history lesson.
I believe Grant was somewhat intimidated by Lee at Appomattox. Still fair surrender terms.
Jeez you even look exactly like him! Very cool
Excellent
Thank you
God save our Union
Very cool!
I suffer from migraines. That’s no lie when he talks about the pain of migraines.
This surrender did not end the war but it's always put that way. When did Johnston's army surrender? The 26th? Enjoyed the presentation. Thanks.
Excellent, well done! Just needs a cigar nearby. :-)
I noticed only one real inaccuracy. The General says that by April 10 or 11, President Jefferson Davis was in Georgia by then. He was still in the Danville, Virginia area at that time. He was arrested in Georgia about a month later. :-)
Where was col . Chamberland ?
He sounds suspiciously like a Tennessean rather than an Ohioan
* Chamberlain*
Grant was dressed like a private and his boots were muddy. He had been in the saddle and elements. He didn't wear brand new freshly pressed clothes.
A little jarring to hear a portrayal of grant spoken in a southern Tennessee accent😉😉
A little jarring to see US Grant's name in all lower case😅
En castellano hablado 😡😈🇨🇱