Shiloh was a slugfest. Hornet's nest in particular, saw the most intense fighting. William H. L. Wallace fought hard for a while until he was shot and left for dead in the field. Lincoln's decision in defending Grant was sound. No one else had the courage to stand and fight like Grant for the Union in '62.
Thank you for making this! Uber well done. I am so glad to see major western battles included, and not just those of the Eastern Theater. I wouldn't mind seeing a video like this on Perryville [KY], Wilson's Creek, Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, or even Glorietta Pass or Honey Springs either.
I just came across your channel when I was looking for an old civil war game but this is truly incredible definitely subscribing and will continue watching your videos
When there is a phase of battle referred to as the hornet's nest, you know it's going to get intense and ugly. Kudos to Lincoln for defending Grant, he knew how to fight.
Stunning video as usual! For the next several videos, you should do the Battle of Kadesh (1274 B.C.E.) and Suppiluliuma vs. Tausret (non-historical) for Pharaoh, the Battle of Watling Street (61 C.E.) and Carthage vs. Royal Scythia (non-historical) for Rome II, and the Siege of Milan (452 C.E.) and Vandals vs. Picts (non-historical) for Attila. As always, keep up the awesome work👍!
the reason that the confederates lost command and control of their troops and the intermingling of regiments and brigades was the way the attack was organized. The confederates attacked in columns of corps instead of columns of divisions. Meaning that the corps were stacked one behind the other as apposed by each Corp having it`s on area of responsibility
I'm binging your channel and will be subbing. Please continue the epic work! If I may offer one suggestion. When doing videos on the civil war, could you have them marching in files of 4 and fight in ranks of 2. Just a little critique to give your epic videos a little more realism for the civil war era. If you have any questions about the civil war and would like to chat about some narrative ideas you could include, I'd love to be of service
Thanks, your support means a lot 😊 I wish I could make them march in files of 4 but unfortunately the game I am using to make these videos doesn’t allow the columns to match any thinner than they are, but yes I would love to how can I reach out to you?
It sure would be nice to be able to find a civil war battle photograph. I've found several paintings and drawings but no photos. It seems as though an ambitious photographer of that era or for the Union army would have been able to catch at least one live battle photo.
What can you tell us about the mia's in MLernards army. Many are enterend in mass graves near where they fell. Weren't there some point blank cannon exchanges?
Visited Shiloh a decade ago. Heavy forested area which no doubt caused much confusion for the attackers...except for in front of the hornet's nest. Possible explained why the Confederates were so interested in controlling that area.
Fun fact: injured soldiers at Shiloh at dark who were still waiting to be saved saw their wounds glowing, they were probably confused by this. Turns out this is a type of bacteria ( Idk the name ) this type of bacteria eats other bacteria. It significantly helped the soldiers wounds heal faster, potentially saving their lives.
This is not confirmed by science as of yet. Some believe the bacteria is Photorhabdus luminescens that glows in the dark. It exists in the gut of parasitic nematodes that feed on insect larvae such as maggots .The bacteria is regurgitated by the nematodes and is effective at killing harmful bacteria. P. luminescens cannot survive at body temperature but conditions at Shiloh were cold and damp and some soldiers may have had hypothermia. As they healed their body temp would have killed off the bacteria. So if the story is true you had to have very specific conditions not present on most battlefields to cause the "angel's glow ."
Grant was 9 miles away, probably drunk on a riverboat and William Sherman fought the battle the first day. The confederate army literally had the Union troops pressed against the Tennessee river by night fall. Had Johnston not been killed I believe he would have not stopped the attack, but his replacement had no stomach for the fight. If the army of the Ohio had not arrived in the night with 25,000 men grants career would have been over. Grant did nothing much on the first day. Neither Sherman nor the army of the Ohio was given any credit in grants bullshit report.
To be fair, Sherman screwed up on the first day, refusing to believe the confederates were attacking until bullets were flying into his tent. Most of the credit should go to the sub commanders who independently made impromptu defense
@@khronostheavenger8923 i have 275 volumes on the civil war and have read them all, many twice. I have at least four volumes on Shiloh and have never read a historian say Sherman had bullets in his tent. As an aside I also have an autograph copy in two volumes on the first printing of grants memoirs which I wouldn’t sell for anything. When it comes to grant you basically have two camps. The apologists who defend him to the detriment of others, and those who study is strategic and tactical skill. It’s much the same with Lee. My personal opinion is Grant was a strategic thinker, but not a tactical thinker, rather relying on brute force rather than tactical maneuverability and skill. We can agree to disagree on Sherman’s role at Shiloh, but not one account I’ve read has not given Sherman credit for his actions on the first day. It’s true the Union troops were caught off guard, but no one can deny that Sherman didn’t take firm command and organize a fierce resistance. I’ve visited most of the civil war battlefields, and I’m guessing you have to. I’m sure you’d agree when you are so well read on the battles it makes the field come alive in ways it doesn’t to others. Thanks for your comment.
I dont like how buddy just glazed over what gappened at the hornets nest.... What they dud took some major testicular fortitude.. took basically half of lees army to get them to surrender....
Facts are a little different than what I've read. Lew Wallace was lost on backroads and didn't show up until 1st day was almost over. Troops wasted too much time and troops at sunken road. If they had kept moving forward they would have pushed the Union army into the river.
Interesting that the first impression shows Shiloh as the United States of America. Wasn't this the Confederate States of America? Yankee myths from the very beginning!
Shiloh was a slugfest. Hornet's nest in particular, saw the most intense fighting. William H. L. Wallace fought hard for a while until he was shot and left for dead in the field. Lincoln's decision in defending Grant was sound. No one else had the courage to stand and fight like Grant for the Union in '62.
You mean for tyranny, Lincoln had no authority to enter South Carolina waters
Thank you for making this! Uber well done. I am so glad to see major western battles included, and not just those of the Eastern Theater. I wouldn't mind seeing a video like this on Perryville [KY], Wilson's Creek, Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, or even Glorietta Pass or Honey Springs either.
Thanks😁I’ll definitely end up covering these I want to get through all the American civil war battles eventually
@@cinematicbattles559 most welcome. I look forward to it :)
I just came across your channel when I was looking for an old civil war game but this is truly incredible definitely subscribing and will continue watching your videos
When there is a phase of battle referred to as the hornet's nest, you know it's going to get intense and ugly. Kudos to Lincoln for defending Grant, he knew how to fight.
You meant kudos to a tyrant for starting an unjust And illegal invasion that led to countless deaths
Grant picked Pittsburgh landing because he could drill troops there,when the fighting started Union could move men into battle.
Stunning video as usual! For the next several videos, you should do the Battle of Kadesh (1274 B.C.E.) and Suppiluliuma vs. Tausret (non-historical) for Pharaoh, the Battle of Watling Street (61 C.E.) and Carthage vs. Royal Scythia (non-historical) for Rome II, and the Siege of Milan (452 C.E.) and Vandals vs. Picts (non-historical) for Attila. As always, keep up the awesome work👍!
Thanks man, I will definitely look into these , I’ve especially been wanting to do battle of kadesh I just need to sort out all the mods and stuff 😂
@@cinematicbattles559 You’re welcome!
the reason that the confederates lost command and control of their troops and the intermingling of regiments and brigades was the way the attack was organized. The confederates attacked in columns of corps instead of columns of divisions. Meaning that the corps were stacked one behind the other as apposed by each Corp having it`s on area of responsibility
Proud to say my states regiment was under the command of Grant and fought in a few battles mentioned.
1st Nebraska!
They were traitors to the country
I'm binging your channel and will be subbing. Please continue the epic work!
If I may offer one suggestion. When doing videos on the civil war, could you have them marching in files of 4 and fight in ranks of 2. Just a little critique to give your epic videos a little more realism for the civil war era.
If you have any questions about the civil war and would like to chat about some narrative ideas you could include, I'd love to be of service
Thanks, your support means a lot 😊 I wish I could make them march in files of 4 but unfortunately the game I am using to make these videos doesn’t allow the columns to match any thinner than they are, but yes I would love to how can I reach out to you?
@@cinematicbattles559Shouldn't it be possible through rank modding with the modding tool? (forgot its name)
Is this the ACW mod for Empire, or Napoleon? Video is great, editing and narration so well done! Glad to discover this channel
This is the one for napoleon , thanks a lot. I’m glad you enjoy watching 😁
It sure would be nice to be able to find a civil war battle photograph. I've found several paintings and drawings but no photos. It seems as though an ambitious photographer of that era or for the Union army would have been able to catch at least one live battle photo.
You should do the battle of Chickamauga Georgia the biggest battle in the western theater.
Yes, this is definitely a battle I want to cover in the future!
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What can you tell us about the mia's in MLernards army. Many are enterend in mass graves near where they fell. Weren't there some point blank cannon exchanges?
There is no longer a civil war playlist
One of my ancestors from MS is buried there.
Visited Shiloh a decade ago. Heavy forested area which no doubt caused much confusion for the attackers...except for in front of the hornet's nest. Possible explained why the Confederates were so interested in controlling that area.
Fun fact: injured soldiers at Shiloh at dark who were still waiting to be saved saw their wounds glowing, they were probably confused by this. Turns out this is a type of bacteria ( Idk the name ) this type of bacteria eats other bacteria. It significantly helped the soldiers wounds heal faster, potentially saving their lives.
This is not confirmed by science as of yet. Some believe the bacteria is Photorhabdus luminescens that glows in the dark. It exists in the gut of parasitic nematodes that feed on insect larvae such as maggots .The bacteria is regurgitated by the nematodes and is effective at killing harmful bacteria. P. luminescens cannot survive at body temperature but conditions at Shiloh were cold and damp and some soldiers may have had hypothermia. As they healed their body temp would have killed off the bacteria. So if the story is true you had to have very specific conditions not present on most battlefields to cause the "angel's glow ."
what game is this
Napoleon total war with an American civil war mod
How do you go into cinematic??
You just have to watch it in a replay
Bloodiest Battles
The bloodiest battles of the Civil War were:
Gettysburg: 51,116 casualties
Seven Days: 36,463 casualties
Chickamauga: 34,624 casualties
Chancellorsville: 29,609 casualties
Antietam: 22,726 casualties
Source: NPS.gov (National Park Service)
Don Carlos Buell and Simon Bolivar Buckner. Huh.
Grant was 9 miles away, probably drunk on a riverboat and William Sherman fought the battle the first day. The confederate army literally had the Union troops pressed against the Tennessee river by night fall. Had Johnston not been killed I believe he would have not stopped the attack, but his replacement had no stomach for the fight. If the army of the Ohio had not arrived in the night with 25,000 men grants career would have been over. Grant did nothing much on the first day. Neither Sherman nor the army of the Ohio was given any credit in grants bullshit report.
To be fair, Sherman screwed up on the first day, refusing to believe the confederates were attacking until bullets were flying into his tent. Most of the credit should go to the sub commanders who independently made impromptu defense
@@khronostheavenger8923 i have 275 volumes on the civil war and have read them all, many twice. I have at least four volumes on Shiloh and have never read a historian say Sherman had bullets in his tent. As an aside I also have an autograph copy in two volumes on the first printing of grants memoirs which I wouldn’t sell for anything. When it comes to grant you basically have two camps. The apologists who defend him to the detriment of others, and those who study is strategic and tactical skill. It’s much the same with Lee. My personal opinion is Grant was a strategic thinker, but not a tactical thinker, rather relying on brute force rather than tactical maneuverability and skill. We can agree to disagree on Sherman’s role at Shiloh, but not one account I’ve read has not given Sherman credit for his actions on the first day. It’s true the Union troops were caught off guard, but no one can deny that Sherman didn’t take firm command and organize a fierce resistance. I’ve visited most of the civil war battlefields, and I’m guessing you have to. I’m sure you’d agree when you are so well read on the battles it makes the field come alive in ways it doesn’t to others. Thanks for your comment.
Grant was in Savanah drunk and hungover from a party they had at the hotel/boarding house the night before.
I dont like how buddy just glazed over what gappened at the hornets nest.... What they dud took some major testicular fortitude.. took basically half of lees army to get them to surrender....
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Shiloh,place of peace!
Facts are a little different than what I've read. Lew Wallace was lost on backroads and didn't show up until 1st day was almost over. Troops wasted too much time and troops at sunken road. If they had kept moving forward they would have pushed the Union army into the river.
I believe the battle was Is spotsylvania
You mean Normandy
Shiloh was the first battle of the Civil War. All other fights were skirmishes.
What about Gettysburg? That was some battle.
@@mondoseguendo6113
Gettysburg was much later.
Didn’t bull run come before Shiloh? Bull run is widely recognized as the actual first battle
The North invaded the South !
🙄No you are Not!
Lmao
Interesting that the first impression shows Shiloh as the United States of America. Wasn't this the Confederate States of America? Yankee myths from the very beginning!
Robot voice.
You can tell in how it pronounces “am” as a word rather than an acronym.
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They all probably would have been better off, actually firing their weapons rather than just jamming the ramrod in over and over again
That makes sense.
Dude, it’s an animation, and a poorly done one at that.
Charles MAR-TELL. GET IT RIGHT