Very interesting story unfolding September 17, 1862, the beginning of the turning point for the Civil war... septiembre 17 1862, la batalla tan Sangrosa de USA!!! Y tanto interésante historia desarrollando
The bloodiest day in American military history. Americans killing Americans: Antietam, 9/17/1862. I visited the battlefield a number of years ago and found it quite sobering and reflective. If you travel there, be sure to tour the displays in the visitor's center: the saw from a battle field doctor's bag is a rather harrowing sight.
In the Battle, where is the Brandenburg farm? I have been there, quite a long time ago I'm thinking around 1974 my friend's family owned the farm, and it was considered to be in Hagerstown. there is a (creepy) woods at the back of the property it is a small farm and that is all I remember about it. Thank you Annmarie in Oregon
Like Gettysburg Lee chose to fight at Antietam to keep his Army from being destroyed in detail and keep from being cut of from his line of communication and retreat.
Seems nobody ever speaks to 27th NC and 3rd Arkansas push forward at the Church into the Union forces, over run them and push further than any other Southern units. The Union soldiers dropped their weapons when they flew by. When the Union pulled up reserves the NC/Arkansas units fell back to turnpike running through crossfire from previous union soldiers that picked up their weapons and proceeded to crossfire as they ran through them. When they fell back to turnpike they held for few hours without a single cartridge at gleams of bayonets.
Very good coverage -- been following it since yesterday. Excellent discussion and very interesting and informative. I have shared with friends and on my YT channel, which refers to your coverage in relation to board wargames on the Battle of Antietam. Thanks again.
I actually enjoyed Bryan and Kris's discussion about the effectiveness of Burnside. It brings to mind Grant's comments(I believe in his memoirs) that he would not treat his predecessors in command harshly because the role was so difficult. I watched this after the High Watermark and Final Attack sections and I found the size of the final assault and progress by Burnside's command(until Hill's attack) enlightening. Great job by all yesterday and today. Thanks for putting this together.
Chris' commentary makes everything so much more understandable. He admitted this battle was confusing, and his explanation reflected that, yet he still managed to provide an understanding of the chaos. I'd love to see him used even more.
Thank you great work. I have been reading Rev. Theodore Gerrish's history of the 20th Maine. He had a interesting account over looking the battlefield from his account. A family member gifted the book to me. Good read I think.
Wow. I've been to the Antietam Battlefield five times since 1990, but never knew that the 44 acre section was privately owned. Always assumed that the whole area around the VC was NPS land. Thanks to all who endeavored to preserve this piece of our nation's history.
this guy had me the moment he said 1:59. all i needed to know about his tendency towards detail was divulged in that initial sentence. keep up the good work!
For all of Harvey Hill's personality issues, he was an excellent, aggressive general. I agree with Longstreet that he should have gotten the 2nd Corps after Jackson was killed. I have to believe Cemetery Hill (Gettysburg) would have been taken had he been given that command.
Antietam Creek , Dunkers Farm , Sharpsburg , Burnsides Bridge , all these sights formed "The Battle of Antietam " . Hooker had Lee on the run but didn't take advantage of it , and had asked for more troops , and artillary.
Wasn’t the creek near Burnside Bridge fordable, men first to make the bridge accessible to guns and heavy gear, and I’ve heard A.P. Hill flanked Burnside with exceedingly few men.D.H.Hill was a consummate fighting man but his carping nature, called croaking then, alienated his commanders consistently as well as having some of his achievements hidden or minimized. If I didn’t have so much respect for your presentations I wouldn’t make these comments. Thank you
I don't know that we appreciate how 'green' the Union troops marching toward Antietam were compared to the Confederates. Some regiments like the 16th Ct. had not fired their weapons. About 40% of McClellan's brigadiers took command in September.
Proud to be a member of the Battlefield trust. My last visit to Antietam was over 10 years ago, and I left feeling I saw all there was to see. The acquisition is game changing! Thank you!
In his book, 'I Dread the Thought of the Place', Scott Hartwig writes that one Union officer described the rebel artillery's accuracy as 'wonderful'. He also writes that Lafayette Mclaws and Stonewall Jackson were standing in the West Woods, when a Federal explosive shell landed near them - and failed to explode.
With all do respect. Wouldn't most of the land east of the Mississippi be historic ground from either The Revolutionary War or the Civil War? I understand I am naive when it comes to this. Just asking a question. Thank you
Thank you for what you're doing and THANK YOU to the families of that former farmstead that sell to you vs to some developer for a likely higher payday. This is a great recap of the action right at the heart of the Battle of Antietam.
12:20 “"I like that he fought hard and took some casualties" hahaha man it’s got this bad you had to stomach putting that fool on. Other than that stooge …..Garry great coverage as always and always enjoy
