I’ve seen so much about this battle, but your breakdown shows so much more of how everything came together. You covered details of the battle that many other gloss over as trivial or understood by the audience. Thank you for covering the entire battle in detail!

Thanks for not ruining it with music

1st Minn had 262 men they charged against about 1500 under Wilcox, drove them back and held I believe 15 min after being told 5 was essential, 47 men returned. And this poor souls were called on to fight the next day resisting Pickets charge.

I consider myself an amateur civil war historian and have visited the battlefields you talk about in these videos. You have done the best job I have ever seen in describing the flow of the battle and the way the topography played a roll. Outstanding job!!!

Thanks so much for this very clear description of the battle of Gettysburg. My great grandfather was wounded while fighting with the 27th Pennsylvania and laid on the battlefield for 3 days before getting taken to the field hospital. This makes clear how the battle processed and where he was wounded (Cemetery Hill)

In 1978 I walked much of the battlefield. The thing that impressed me most was the walk from Seminary to Cemetery Ridge. Neither slope is terribly steep when you are walking but there was a split rail fence running more or less north-south and a small creek parallel to it, not deep but with short, steep slopes on each side. The thought of trying that walk while wearing a pack and carrying a musket while under fire the whole time made me stop and think. Longstreet was right.

Bufords actions that day are often overlooked and underappreciated. From the moment he and his 2 brigades of cavalry arrived outside of Gettysburg, he immediately saw its potential for defense and realized that if his troopers could hold their ground long enough the approaching Union Corps would have incredible positions up on the high ground. Even though they were terribly outnumbered Buford's men had one Huge advantage, their carbine repeaters. While about 1/3 of his troops held the reigns of their mounts. the rest of his dismounted cavalry could pour great amounts of fire on the advancing Rebels. So this small force of cavalry was multiplied by the fact that they could fire 7 aimed shots without reloading while Heth's men could only shoot 3 times in a minute. Buford also had 4 or 6? cannons which he placed on McPherson's Ridge to further bolster his combat power, they were also easily and quickly maneuverable as they were horse artillery and not big field pieces. Buford's men held off a division for hours and just when they were about to be overrun (as elements of Ewell's Corps began to descend on Gettysburg from the north) Reynold's I Corps and the Iron Brigade arrived in the "nick of time". Four names everyone needs to know when it comes to the Battle of Gettysburg: Buford (for his actions on July 1), Hancock (he assumed command of the US forces after Reynolds' death and chose to stand and fight, utilizing the terrain perfectly to "his" advantage) Chamberlain (for the 20th Maine's stubborn defense of Little Round Top) and Reynolds (for his quick decisions, troop deployments and for leading the counter-attack which ultimately resulted in his death but it bought the Union time for the rest of Army to catch up and concentrate on the ridges and hills east of town)

For anyone who hasn't been, I highly recommend a trip Gettysburg for any civil war history fan. The town has great taverns and such, and the battlefield is fkr the most part well preserved. It was also from my understanding, the first civil war memorial nationally recognized. I would plan 2-3 days as there is A LOT to see on the battlefield alone, and there are also some other tourist areas nearby if you have extra time. Being there really gives a feeling of the immense size of these battlefields, especially an event like Picketts charge, where just hearing the distances really doesn't compare to standing where the lines started for the north or south. The vast open field is about a mile long and completely open, and imagining being a soldier there can give at least a semblance of an idea of the courage these soldiers had. Sites like devils dens rocky outcrops, or little roundtops towering presence are truly awe inspiring when being there. It not only amazes when thinking of fighting on the terrain, but the many memorials really impacted me. They inspire as well as terrify, and give a perspective that I don't think can be captured anywhere else on the war as a whole.

Great breakdown of the classic battle that signaled a turnaround in the Civil War.

Truly an excellent description of the events. This is easily the best video description of the Gettysburg battle.

Your videos are the best detailed and mapped with front lines easy to follow as the battles evolve. Before I came across your channel I never came close to grasping the layout of key landmarks in relation to the big picture of this historic clash of armies. Finally after years of knowing the names of all the major skirmishes in this battle I had a face to go with it. Thanks

Fantastic video! I’ve watched numerous videos, several presentations and visited the battlefield in person. This was fantastic and very informative, thank you!

This is the best pictorial of the battle I have seen! I understand the movements now like I have never before.

Very very well done. I’ve read a lot and yet this is the clearest description I’ve seen!

I visited Gettysburg in 2012. I had to provide a 2 week training near Baltimore and used the weekend inbetween to drive to Gettysburg. I took the long bus tour and the guide took us to all the places on the battlefield. This experience and the videos provide a good perspective of the battle. Danke für das ausgezeichnete Video.

I never saw a more clear and understandable explanation of the battle. Using aerial photography was brilliant.

I'm absolutely delighted I found this video,I always wanted to know the when and the where and having it visually described on a map is just brilliant. Thank you!!

Thank you for the clarity. I have two great-granduncles who fought with Battery H, 1st Ohio Light Artillery on Cemetery Hill and you've helped me place the in the battle. Interesting note you provided about Union soldiers holding their fire near the end of Picket's charge out of respect for those the few Confederate soldiers who made it to the top.

Finally, somebody using topographic overlays with movement of..excellent

Great video, I was at Gettysburg the other day and realized as much as I like civil war history I didn’t know much of the tactics used on those hot days in early July.

Jeffrey, thanks for doing this. I'm Going to Gettysburg in July 2021. My dad has wanted to go for a few years now, I thought he liked WW2 and to fly in a P 51, or B 17, of B 29, but no, he said, he wanted to go to Gettysburg...smoke filled the valley, I heard trees were made into poles by the gunfire...

I've been binge watching all kinds Gettysburg videos and this is by far the easiest to see and understand the geography of history in the making. With any host on the field pointing this is the Rebs coming from the West and North, me sitting on the couch only know where the bathroom is. Thank you so much

As all your other videos, this one is extremely informative. I've read many descriptions, seen many videos and films of the battle. Your collection of videos are the best of all. Many thanks!

Outstanding presentation of what occurred on those three days. I learned a great deal from watching this video. Thank you

This pictorial is great. I’ve never had it explained as well visually. Thank you.

Thank you for this. It helps tremendously to see everything mapped out this way.

Even having been there in person, I never really realized until now just how lucky the union got with Sickles' "mistake" on day 2. Very informative and great video!

Your Channel is amazing. Please keep making these. Truly, well done.

Fabulous, easy to follow and to understand what really happened at gettysburg. Many thanks for sharing.

understandingtragedy. We took both the night and daytime tours...unforgettable!

Very informative. You made it easy to visualize what was happening. Well done!

These videos are some of my favorite civil war videos on KZfaq right now. I just wish that you made more of these. I like the slow and steady layout and I find these very relaxing and a wee bit informative as well. I just wish there were more.

I’ve read books and seen movies about this engagement but this illustration simplified the movements in that battle. Thank you.

Now I have a better understanding of how it all came down! Thank You for a very clear explanation of the time line and location of each battle and the officers who led!

Outstanding presentation. I’m going to Gettysburg in two weeks and I’m sure this will prove extremely helpful. Thanks!

i know the information well and enjoy watching people's videos to see how well they explain what happened. i think at this point I have watched 1000's and I have to say this is of the best. you keep it simple, you stay out of the weeds, your pacing is perfect, you don't try to show how much you know by making people dumb as they listen, you did a great job. new subscriber.

This was the best explanation so far of this battle. Thanks so much.

great video, I like the use of the aerial pictures for the maps

Excellent video. I actually understood what was happening and why, unlike most of these other videos that try to be all flashy, but only end up confusing the heck out of you.

Well done! The graphics made it easy to understand. Again, well done sir!

Your explanations for terrains are excellent with much more details than other videos, not only with this famous battle but also with other ones.

I have accumulated hundreds of hours studying Gettysburg.by watching utube videos. Your presentation gave me compass bearings and depth perception and battle in chronological order. Great job, I now can picture all of the significant landmarks by memory.

Wonderful breakdown of the Battle. Thank you very much.

The best description I have heard/seen terrible casualties - out of the fire comes Iron. Cheers John from Devon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Thank you. The presentation was very well made. Thanks to your video I have a better understanding of the battle.

Thanks for the visual of this battle. It has re-education my idea of how the battle played out. I was always of the idea that it was farther SE of Gettysburg and could never in my mind visualize accurately the events of this battle. Now it all makes sense. Thanks again

This has to be the clearest description of the battle I have ever seen. Excellent! Wow!

This is so cool, glad I found this channel!

I've walked the fields of Picketts charge and you cant help but get a chill.

I'd love to see more videos like this. I really like in depth breakdowns that show even to the regimental level. I had 4 great, great uncles in the 30th NC and one in the 31st NC, I know where the ones who were wounded recieved them, and where 1 died, several were wounded,, and 1 was captured down the battle and day from their pension applications and such, but not which specific engagement in those battles. Seeing what actions their regiments were engaged in shows me potentially the location of said wounds. I also really enjoy the tactical breakdown, and most videos only give a broad overview of what happened while mentioning a few noteworthy events.

Absolutely crystal clear now. This was the best lesson on this battle I ever saw. You should be given an award for your concise documentaries. You really do a fantastic job! The satellite views combined with the animation, plus the simple explanations ... I would call this a definitive work. American Battlefield Trust, are you watching this channel?

Excellent! Great presentation and description

Extremely well done. Just detailed enough to understand the basic movements. Not so detailed to get lost in the action. Nice job.

Great videos…visualizations are extremely helpful.

Very helpful to be able to visualize. Thank you.

I've been interested in military history since I was a kid in the 70's. Unfortunately I've always been unable to visualize or put things into perspective. Your video going from the start of the battle to the end really helps me connects the remaining dots. Thanks for your time. Instant sub. P.S. I'm hoping to retire to Gettysburg in the summer of 2022. I almost have my wife talked into it. (Almost lol)

Great video! Wonderful work

Really well done. Just outstanding.

Well done! Many thanks.

THANKS FOR THIS INFORMATION. ENJOY ALL YOUR VIDEOS

This deserves an algo feed. Good job!

Very well done and much appreciated.

Great depiction of the battle.

Very well done. Clear and concise.

Fantastic description of this battle, the best I have seen. I now have a much better understanding of the topography and how the battle progressed over the three days. Are there any more? I'm from the UK and never likely to see the actual sites.

Great job, this is first rate work.

This was excellent for a beginner like me. Thank you!

This is excellent, thank you!

I think this is very good for someone visiting the battlefield or watching the movie for the first time. Nicely done.

Great job with video!

Excellent. Thank you.

Very well done!

My great grandfather was with the 27th Pa. regiment, wounded as they fell back through town. He was very proud of his service, was a GAR member until he died in his 80s.

Fantastic video 👍👍

Well done, nice mapping.

well done Sir!

*R.E. Lee:* "General, you must look to your division." *George E. Pickett:* "General Lee... I have no division."

This was great...a very clear, concise description - probably the best that I have ever seen. Thank you for putting this together...unbelievable how many Minnesotans died in that battle in order to free a people from the evils of slavery. Most of those poor boys had most likely not even seen an African-American but still sacrificed themselves for their brothers in arms and fellow human beings.

Thank you, well done!

Delightfully good. Love this .

Many years ago, reading a book on the battle it opened with "July 1, 18663. The South came in from the north that day and the North came in from the south."

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I enjoyed that, great piece respect from ireland.

Excellent job.

Good presentation. Well explained

Your videos are fantastic

These are very useful videos. It should be noted here that the Confederates were 'all in' as the losses they had already taken meant they had no reserve left to draw from. Meanwhile - repulsing the attack on the Union right flank early in the day, along with the shape of the Union line, meant that the Union could reinforce from behind their own line when Lee attacked the Union center. Having walked the grounds over which Pickett's men advanced, it is plain why they suffered so many losses. The ground rises and falls with rills, and Union infantry would see the heads of the Confederates appear above the ground as they came back upward, and could fire on the Confederates before they could bring guns to bear.

Great job love to see more like this on other battles or campaigns... Hoods Northern Invasion in 1864 culminating in Franklin (which was like Gettysburg on steroids) then Nashville would be very cool to see in this format... hint hint... :)

Thanks so much for this !

This is fantastic!

Excellent!!!

Great video. Love the maps. I would suggest further reading about Pettigrew's Division. My GGG uncle was in that charge (7th TN Archers Brigade). He was captured at the angle with a large number of his command. The myth of Pettigrew's failure has a lot of evidence to support the assertion that they may have actually outperformed Picketts men in the assault. Check out 'Pickets Charge In History and Memory' by Carol Reardon

I am so glad that I found your channel. You give concise, interesting lectures without any imitation to distract from the content. Your maps are through and well made. I can't say enough how much I am enjoying your videos. Thanks.

I really wish you would do Petersburg and it's conclusion at Appomattox. I'm still waiting for a really good video on that topic.

Excellent, this is how Battles should be taught.

great stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is so much to unpack in this battle I am sure you had to resist having this video be 2-3 times as long easily... The Upper Midwesterner's were crucial to this battle. It's pretty amazing on the first day of the battle, the Iron Brigade was actually gaining ground and taking prisoners while being outnumbered. They were, I believe, the first Union unit to engage the enemy and then as other units broke around them, they provided a fighting rearguard through Gettysburg itself that allowed the Union Army to take the high ground. Then the heroic sacrifice of the 1st MN to keep their line from collapsing on the opposite side of the battle. It's no wonder these units all suffered terrible casualty rates. Their courage is inspiring, even to this day.

I can understand and appreciate the movie "Gettysburg (1993)" much better now... thanks to you.

Thank you!

IMO best exposé with maps and real natural obstacles shown with their natural geographic traits.