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You always do such a awesome job telling the stories of the places people know little about. The Battlefield of Gettysburg was so much more than the ones we usually see. Keep sharing these. You do an amazing job showing them. 👍😊
The whole problem with Lee's long spread out line in the fishhook to counter the Union's fishhook was that they were spread out too thin. Although they had several breakthroughs all along the line there were never any reserves available to hold them, unlike the Federals who had reserves aplenty behind their much shorter lines.
Awesome episode my friend! One of the coolest positions on the battlefield. You did an awesome job highlighting this position. Enjoyed every second of this episode!
Another great video James... I LOVE YOUR PRESENTATION. The panaramic video and description are awesome. I knew a little about this part of the Gettysburg battle but you filled in the gaps in my head. Especially the video. It's always a pleasure to watch and listen to you.
The most viscious fighting occurred in that little woodplot south of the water tower where Von Gilsa's line formed a right angle and bent back from Brickyard Lane. Today it's overgrown and filled with garbage, but the original walls remain. There's flank markers all the way up to the watertower... including one right against the fence.
Another great story, J, thanks for all you do. One suggestion if I may: could you give the maps another couple seconds, please? Sometimes I can’t pause the vid quickly enough. Not a complaint, I love what you’re doing, and realize you may want to keep the vids a certain length. I just think some of us might appreciate just a little bit more time with the battlefield maps. Even if not, great job!
@@ProjectPast1565 Totally! I have footage from that hill but I haven’t figured out how to produce it yet! It’s been covered by so many! You did a great job, JD did a great job. GARY the man has been up there. Lotta pressure! Hahaha
Antother fascinating spot on the battlefield. I used to not pay much attention to the fighting here, but when you take a closer look, there's a lot to take in. Two hills in close proximity to one another and the Confederates couldn't take either one.
Franklin - one of the great "What the hell were they thinking" battles in regard to John B Hood, who, having fought and been wounded on this very field of Gettysburg should have known better.
Nice video, but to my knowledge, these are NOT the original cannon lunettes. They were lost to time until the FDR era works project brought them bac to life in the 1930's. Ask Garry Adelman about them.
Gary Adelman says they are original in his videos about this location. They have received TLC through the years but they are original. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
@@ProjectPast1565 Sorry, but I am not letting you off that easy. 😀The LOCATIONS may be accurate based upon photos they had to work with after the GBMA acquired the land but they are not the original lunettes. For several years after 1864, the energies of the Association's members were absorbed by duties connected with the national cemetery. By the end of 1867, though, it had either purchased or was planning to purchase Culp’s Hill, Little Round Top, East Cemetery Hill, Round Top, McKnight’s Hill, and the area where General Reynolds died-roughly 132 acres. The association was also responsible for placing monuments and markers and building roads, the former of which resulted in plans for a reunion in 1869, ostensibly so the association could get the necessary information for accurate placement of battlefield memorials and markers. By 1887, however, Pennsylvania had begun to appropriate State funds to make possible the first purchases of lands on Gettysburg Battlefield. Important locations on Little Round Top, Culps Hill, and East Cemetery Hill were chosen as the first land holdings. By 1883, the Association found it desirable to enlist support beyond Pennsylvania and directors were elected representing almost every Northern State. The Grand Army of the Republic also took an active interest and helped focus wide attention on the preservation and marking of Gettysburg Battlefield.... This comes from the NPS itself.
