Thank you! It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun to do.
@brandon74823 ай бұрын
My Yankee ancestor, James Wesley Gray, enlisted as a Sergeant, then made 2nd then 1st Lieutenant in the 15th Kentucky Infantry. My Rebel ancestors, were brothers and both Colonels in two all Native American Confederate regiments.
@pitthistoryguy13013 ай бұрын
My 2nd great grandfather was a Sgt in the 27th Kentucky (US).
@ford23turboguy3 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I was just promoted to 1st Lieutenant of my Company and this has helped me very much. I knew a fair amount but this clarifies so much for me!
@CivilWarDigitalDigest3 ай бұрын
Glad it helps!!
@nathanaelbrown343913 күн бұрын
I'm in a very similar position and this will go great in advancing my impression
@nathanaelbrown343913 күн бұрын
I would love a demonstration on how a cravat would be tied
@eric38443 ай бұрын
Phenomenal Video! I had no idea about officers having to buy their own food and going hungry on campaign - it is wild that such an antiquated system remained in place at this time!
@Beaguins3 ай бұрын
Very good! Each of these segments could make a whole video. The individuality of officers is what strikes me, especially as a member of our modern armed forces with all our uniformity. Gen. Custer was described as wearing a suit of black velvet trimmed with gold lace under his cavalry jacket and a bright crimson necktie - hardly the regulation uniform!
@Tomatohater643 ай бұрын
Now this was just awesome. Perfectly presented in plain English, easy for any layman to understand and pretty comprehensive. I have one question: Could a Union officer opt out of wearing either a sash or sword and instead carry two revolvers?
@Beaguins3 ай бұрын
Most officers didn't wear sashes (ones who did were worthy of comment in people's letters and memoirs), but I think swords were pretty common in the field. I see no reason why someone wouldn't carry two revolvers if they wanted to. They wouldn't be issued, so they would be private purchase, but if someone wants the trouble of carrying them around even an enlistedman could have them. Even an item as cumbersome as a bowie knife is mentioned in some enlisted soldiers' memoirs, though they were used mostly as can openers.
@Tomatohater643 ай бұрын
@@Beaguins Thank you for a great answer. I'd ditch the sword, carry two Remington revolvers, a bunch of ammo, and a decent kepi or two - that's it.
@ilsmawandfarm17672 ай бұрын
Usually an officer would need to be focused in command, not defending himself with a revolver, so carrying 2 revolvers would become extra weight. However, to your point, they usually did not wear a sash in battle because it was completely non functional and just got in the way
@michaelpthompson3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy. Filled in gaps I hadn't even noticed in my picture of army life. Well done, as always.
@TheYoungHistorians1861.2 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! I would love if you did a version of this but for Confederate junior officers. To help me make my 2nd Lt impression and to help teach the public on CS junior officers.
@douglasreagan55363 ай бұрын
Another great video gentlemen! Well done for those coming into and improving their impressions.
@taylorkessen87723 ай бұрын
Excellent video, Andy! Well done as always!
@johnryle6917Ай бұрын
Great video
@CivilWarDigitalDigestАй бұрын
Thank you!
@wadedog42803 ай бұрын
I've been waiting on this topic, thank you all
@CivilWarDigitalDigest3 ай бұрын
Enjoy!!!
@archiveacc32483 ай бұрын
Great video. I wanted to ask everyone in the comments- is the term "civil war" blacklisted by youtube for you guys? I start typing and it brings up recommendations, but as soon as I hit that second space the search suggestions disappear. It's the exact same thing that happens in the search bar if you type a curse word. This means that I have to fully type out "civil war digital digest" every time I want to look them up, and if the term is blacklisted I worry that these great videos are being supressed by youtube. Anyone else experiencing this or is it just me?
@CivilWarDigitalDigest3 ай бұрын
Weird, but would not surprise us. We are also putting more of our programming with the history streaming service HistoryFix. Their search functions will show you Civil War the first time you look for it.
@ftargr3 ай бұрын
its because of that movie or whatever right?
@Mis-AdventureCH3 ай бұрын
Excellent episode. Refreshing break from the sh*t show unfolding around us. Bless you.
@kennethswain63132 ай бұрын
I learned a lot thank you! Is there a difference between a sword and a saber? Were the very sharp?
@CivilWarDigitalDigestАй бұрын
Usually not Sharp at all. In fact, if someone sharpened a sword or saber, it was a noted exception. Generally, sword blades are straighter and saber are more curved.
@corneliussulla99633 ай бұрын
What I noticed is that the equipment of NCOs is barely mentioned. What was a Sergeant equipped with? I know about the Model 1840 NCO Sword, so I conclude that a Revolver would also be part of their equipment. Maybe you guys would like to be the first who make a detailed video about this topic somewhen cin the future? (And if Im confusing terms or misunderstanding something, please let me know, I have an excuse: Im from Germany ;-D) Thank You for all your great work!
@Beaguins3 ай бұрын
I think your English is quite good! This video is about junior officers, which would be the ranks of 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain. That's why NCOs aren't mentioned. I know sergeants were entitled to carry a sword, but I don't know about corporals. I believe NCOs typically fought with muskets or rifles.
@corneliussulla99633 ай бұрын
@@Beaguins Thank You!
@ilsmawandfarm17672 ай бұрын
NCOs during the civil war were seen as senior enlisted men, and would have fought primarily with rifles. Pistols/revolvers were not issued to infantry NCOs during the civil war. The sword was used while wearing the dress uniform and occasionally in the field
@corneliussulla99632 ай бұрын
@@ilsmawandfarm1767 Thank You!
@tomgreen17213 ай бұрын
When one is a Civil war reenactor and you get killed early on, is it then ok to sleep till the battle is over ?
@ilsmawandfarm17672 ай бұрын
I've seen it done
@HistoryandWhiskeyАй бұрын
Sure, find shade first.
@jaywinters248324 күн бұрын
Do a thorough tick check
@rodgeroxie84593 ай бұрын
What about chaplains. ? How did they receive there rank? How long did they stay in?
@Beaguins3 ай бұрын
I believe chaplains weren't officers and didn't have any rank. They were civilians who volunteered to go with their local regiments. They did receive pay from the government, though, and like officers they had to buy everything they needed.
@ilsmawandfarm17672 ай бұрын
Chaplians at this time were non combatants and did not have a rank. They had the same privileges and pay as a second lieutenant and were treated mostly the same way as officers. To become a chaplain, a man had to already be ordained and then apply with the war department. They had the same carrer path and retirement as officers
@ftargr3 ай бұрын
great content here. plenty of interesting details for historians of all levels 21:14, 24:37- totally fine when yankees do it right