Soldier Accounts from the 12th Virginia: 159th Anniversary of Gettysburg

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Soldier Accounts from the 12th Virginia: 159th Anniversary of Gettysburg

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We're on Confederate Avenue next to the Monument to Tennessee for some soldier accounts and stories.
Dr. Caroline Janney is the Director, John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia. You may recognize her from the History Channel's 2022 program about Abraham Lincoln.
This piece is part of our coverage of the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. You can find all of the videos here: • 159th Anniversary of G...
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@victorianidetch 2 жыл бұрын

Look at that beautiful Pennsylvania field!

@Sheilamarie2 2 жыл бұрын

These actual soldier accounts are some of my favorite things, bringing History to life. His last diary entry, about becoming a Veteran made me cry... Happy 159th everyone, remembering all the Souls that passed there... RIP

@ShutTheMuckUp 2 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story is war destroys everyone involved, including the people who survived.

@lynnhenry9998 2 жыл бұрын

Richmond, Virginia! Born and raised there with love for family history and ancestors who lived in Richmond and fought for the South.

@h.j.d.2624 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Janney did a WONDERFUL job. She needs more air time @ ABT !!!

@scottandrews8357 2 жыл бұрын

32 year Army Vet. That diary oration brought tears to my eyes, I understand how that young man felt, especially after Afghanistan withdrawal.

@anthonychavez1906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. Semper Fi from a Marine vet .

@Cecilia-fc3sg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir. Your service is appreciated.

@pjdemario1328 2 жыл бұрын

Much gratitude 🙏 for your service.

@missmissy2490 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir. I honor and thank you for your service.

@bradleycred99 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched Dr. Janney’s AG book interview. I added her book to my must read list.

@artrogue4150 2 жыл бұрын

another excellent vid. !!

@jerroldbates355 2 жыл бұрын

The stories of the solders on both sides during and after the war, is most important.

@RandyPollock 2 жыл бұрын

What will I do... wonderful story told by the Dr. Janney.... my ancestor Allen G. Pollock was there with the 1st Tennessee and died on July 3, I was able to visit in 2019 and if you have never been it's a must visit for history fans.

@blukeblue1235 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Good to hear from another descendant of Archer's Tennessee Bgd! My relative was William S. Bufford Company E, 14th Tennessee. I bet their paths crossed often.

@RandyPollock 2 жыл бұрын

@@blukeblue1235 don't you just love history connections like that

@lizlittle1641 2 жыл бұрын

That was a wonderful story Dr. Caroline. Thank you for the story!

@Alex-ej4wm 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to see more of Caroline. She had a good interview on (addressing Gettysburg). Very insightful

@robertweber567 2 жыл бұрын

Another great one. Caroline Janney was really good and a natural in front of the camera. I look forward to reading her book.

@daveshoemaker261 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Pennsylvania and visited Gettysburg every year to consume as much history as I could. However Gary you always find out more pieces of civil war history that is so intriguing. Keep digging history Gary and gang.

@GhostofSicklesleg 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the 159th anniversary live streams and the videos as well! Thank you so much for them

@jimminshall7449 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@kenanacampora 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to another three-peat of great videos from Mr. Adelman.

@2ManyAncestors 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more videos of individual stories: soldiers, civilians, and enslaved people. It's a great bridge between history and genealogy.

@leelowe251 2 жыл бұрын

It was incredible listening to Carrie and hearing the story of the soldier and what they done at the end of the war. i'll certainly be exploring more of Carries books.

@nicholasgiokas4939 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the story, these videos on Gettysburg are fascinating and I love watching them every year on the anniversary of the battle. Hopefully, I will be able to visit the battlefield sites in person next year. Keep doing what you’re doing because the knowledge and study of history is vastly under appreciated. Thanks again!

@mattpiepenburg8769 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you all! Love what you are doing.

@Damacles9 2 жыл бұрын

ABT only gets better with every video!!! What a great historical resource you are forging. Thank you!

@greenwave819 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Janney is sharp. I'll keep an eye out for her book

@daviddougan6961 2 жыл бұрын

My great , great grandfather George T. Wynn, served in the 24th Texas Cavalry and sent a number of letters home to his wife . They are still preserved in Foard, Texas in a small museum. He spoke about all the hardships the soldiers went through and then later on as POW's having been captured in Arkansas during the Vicksburg campaign. He died of pneumonia in the Federal Prison and along with hundreds of other confederates is buried at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. He left behind a widow, my great great grandmother, with two small children.

@andrewhoward9870 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great story.

@paulgoebbel2003 2 жыл бұрын

Always a great and reverent way to spend the 4th of July. Thank you for all the great content. Keep up the good work,

@edglass9912 2 жыл бұрын

You folks are doing a great job. The personal stories of civilians, and soldiers make me wonder how did that generation so tough!! Thanks again!! Three fingers Edy from Lynchburg

@buckappel6835 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been enjoying these videos all weekend. Outstanding! Thank You!

@ralphgeigner5497 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting story that you don't hear about just before and after the surrender.

@johnzajac9849 2 жыл бұрын

In his Military Memoirs, E. Porter Alexander wrote that, near the end of the war, the Rebels kept fighting for two reasons: they thought God was on their side; and they fought for the sake of their dead comrades.

@Chiller01 2 жыл бұрын

Great story. She seems like an excellent teacher and i assume her research takes on a very personal line. Understanding the lost cause certainly has relevance to the so called alternate facts that inform (or disinform) current events in the US.

@joeowen1428 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding narrative of the Virginia soldier. His endurance is amazing. He's fortunate that his wounds at Gettysburg were not mortal. Many others weren't so fortunate. A terrible and harrowing scene of death and destruction even weeks later...a fascinating yet harrowing battle was Gettysburg...and so many others.

@conroytim50 2 жыл бұрын

I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT I HAD 5 GREAT GRANDFATHERS WHO FOUGHT AT GETTYSBURG, ALL SURVIVED THE BATTLE

@markprenger1979 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the personal aspect of the battle and the what's next after the war is war. Thank ABT for the great content.

@beerye9331 2 жыл бұрын

I am amazed, and have ordered that book.

@paulwatson.6634 2 жыл бұрын

Great stories, and a great setting

@williamgrizzell7938 2 жыл бұрын

You all are doing a great job. My grate grate grad father was in the 24th Va infantry and was wounded in the leg during Picket charge and take prisoner

@blukeblue1235 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! The Tennessee monument! You don't get to see that very often. They are often overlooked. I always appreciate it whenever you guys make mention of them! It would be great someday to see you do a segment about them. Some of them crossed The Angle with Armistead. The colors of the 14th Tn. was captured several yards in front of the 14th Conneticut on July 3rd. Thanks for all you do to bring these great videos to us!

@bassmangotdbluz3547 2 жыл бұрын

Another great posting and Garry continues to be the ELVIS of the American History scene.

@tyeeggleston6159 2 жыл бұрын

THAT was a fascinating glimpse into the past...I have really gotten into reading a lot of Civil War books written by soldiers, from both sides, about their experiences while at the battle. I think a lot of people thought that most of those soldiers were just "dumb hicks"(no offense) that werent all that smart. But after reading quite a few personal accounts some of their writing styles and descriptions are just "mind blowing". The used words and descriptions that we would never use or think of. I just love reading about "inside the ropes" details from actual participants. Thank you all for the great tour of Gettysburg, where i may never get a chance to visit.

@allanburt5250 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic thanks for sharing 👍

@chars1184 2 жыл бұрын

Thank y'all so much for all of your awesome live videos! Hoping y'all have one from the East Cavalry Field today! We 'progressed with the times' and now watch them on our TV, but miss being able to comment and say 'Hi!'.

@anlerden4851 2 жыл бұрын

the Civil war is really so sadness war for me because Americans had killed eachother.😞

@BettyNFriendz 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you guys are doing this. Question, is there any information on Richard Kirkland at Gettysburg? He was known as the Angel of Mary heights from Fredericksburg, died at Chikamauga but also fought at Gettysburg. Was always curious if there was much info on him or where he served during the battle. Thanks again for these videos, sincerely Nick from Cincinnati

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 2 жыл бұрын

He was promoted second Lt. after fighting unscathed near the wheat-field.

@michaeldouglas1243 2 жыл бұрын

Just love the actual personal accounts. Amazing. If u never read Richard Rollins book called pickets charge def worth reading. All personal and diary accounts from both sides and all ranks of the charge. Some of it is so personal and the carnage is unimaginable

@joeowen1428 2 жыл бұрын

Garry, Scott Mingus and I will be starting on a book about the Tennesseans at Gettysburg in December. It should be ready to be published in the fall of 2023.

@c.richardphillips1542 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw this I had to watch. My ancestor, Joseph Harrison Smith served in the 12 VA and was at Gettysburg. Thank you for the video.

@leonidaslantz5249 2 жыл бұрын

A very interesting topic to cover.

@jonathanswindle7023 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these videos. I visited Gettysburg in may 2022. So much to learn.

@endo2th 2 жыл бұрын

We are a band of brothers and native to the soil, fighting for our liberty with treasure blood and toil.....

@davidosisek8834 2 жыл бұрын

My family was with the 6th Virginia. Mahone brigade. All the way to Appomattox . We have his pardon paper. They fought for Virginia. They fought for home. But most of all for Lee.

@Mercenaries3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary and Dr Carolina Janney for sharing, I like the personal soldier story. I am in California and enjoyed today one as well as day two so far. How can get that books that Carolina was talking about?

@americanschweitzer45 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these Gettysburg anniversary videos the American Battlefield Trust does every year! I don’t miss one! Just one question: why are you hiding Carrie’s identity? Haha she looks like one of this interviews of a witness that doesn’t want their id out haha!

@jonpage4029 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see these. It's awesome research and narrative.

@blukeblue1235 2 жыл бұрын

Very poignant storytelling from Dr. Janney. Great video as usual. Thank you!

@chrislackey7480 2 жыл бұрын

that was a amazing story by her

@jumpmaster82nd. 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Mahone wore a nice jacket! Need to research if he wore that into the field.

@crippledcrow2384 2 жыл бұрын

I can answer that. He never went into the field. He was the golden boy of a Virginia brigade that Anderson favored.

@JFreeze714 2 жыл бұрын

Can't understand why I an not getting notified as all of my settings are allowing. I'm trying to keep up. This popped as I was watching Liberty Rifles. Any clue as to an approximate time for the next?

@ShutTheMuckUp 2 жыл бұрын

They aren't working for me, either.

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 2 жыл бұрын

This one wasn't live it was uploaded after filming earlier today.

@ShutTheMuckUp 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust Yeah, we're not getting ANY notifications. We should get them when you upload a video, or go live, or post a message...

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShutTheMuckUp Sorry to hear. We'll have another Premiere coming up here in the 2:45-3ish range.

@outdoorlife5396 2 жыл бұрын

Caroline, I think all military personnel think like confederate soldier. As for myself, I miss the danger and excitement. Sometimes it is down right boring. This is the best example I can come up with. Think about it like this, you have a job at the INDY 500 as a driver. You are going 250 mph in the straight away, banging tires, trying to get in and out of the pits as fast as you can. The next day you get a job parking cars. I think all soldiers feel this way, especially those who have seen combat. Maybe this helps you understand

@keeperokewl9569 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so in love with Dr. Janney! So smart..... great orator. Great ambassador for History!

@greenwave819 2 жыл бұрын

An extra brigade would have been interesting

@crippledcrow2384 2 жыл бұрын

There was an extra brigade, Mahone, that was resting in the shade of the trees on Seminary Ridge. Anderson the division commander refused to send in as support of Wright or Wilcox, who could have done great things with just a little help.

@crippledcrow2384 2 жыл бұрын

I've posted on another episode about Anderson and Mahone staying back in the woods and napping during the engagement of July 2nd. Wilcox men had used up almost all their Ammo and just destroyed the 1st Minnesota but had to retire because of no support from Anderson. Wright had it all the way to the crest of Cemetery Ridge but had to retreat because of no support when the Union was getting up a force for a counter attack. Both Wilcox and Anderson had to leave their captured artillery on the field because of no support. Anderson and Mahone were well liked by their superiors but I can see why Wilcox and Wright might want to argue that.

@louisdemoss6215 2 жыл бұрын

Very curious why Mahone's Brigade was not used in Picketts Charge either instead of others that had taken losses on Day One.

@crippledcrow2384 2 жыл бұрын

My 2X Great Grandfather and his brother were in Wilcox's Brigade who sent messengers back to Anderson to send reinforcements because they had just destroyed the 1st Minnesota who were the last Union troops to stop the Confederate troops from taking that part of the field. Wilcox men were almost out of ammo and dog tired. Anderson and Mahone were taking a nap during the engagement.

@louisdemoss6215 2 жыл бұрын

I never understood why either of them were so well thought of. Anderson seems like somebody that did just enough to keep his job.

@crippledcrow2384 2 жыл бұрын

@@louisdemoss6215 Anderson lead his troops from the Wilderness to Spotsylvania in time to head off Yankee cavalry from taking over the road there. That is his only outstanding achievement. Longstreet and Lee liked him. Lee liked Mahone too and all he did was lead some troops to retake the Crater at Petersburg.

@louisdemoss6215 2 жыл бұрын

That is what I thought on both accounts. Each was an important factor in those two battles but I can't absolve them and others for Gettysburg.. I think Lee was undermined by so many on Day 2

@chrislackey7480 2 жыл бұрын

whats the name of her book?

@JacksonMcCoyJrHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Ends of War: The Unfinished Fight of Lee's Army After Appomattox (UNC Press 2021) I also highly recommend her other books that she has written: Remembering the Civil War: Reunion And the Limits of Reconciliation (UNC Press 2013) Burying The Dead But Not the Past: Ladies' Memorial Associations and the Lost Cause (UNC Press 2008) She's got some other books she has edited as well! She's my aunt and she's super awesome! :D

@spankthatdonkey 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe some leaders were anticipating a loss and knew a reserve was needed to stave off complete defeat?

@crippledcrow2384 Жыл бұрын

1:41 I will tell you my view on Mahone was and what he and Anderson were up to on July 2. Mahone's Brigade was being protected by Anderson. The Brigade was made up of Virginians and they didn't like throwing Virginians into battle as long as they had others to use first. Mahone and Anderson were resting behind Seminary Ridge during the attack. Messengers were sent back to Anderson to request support during the attack. Wright and Wilcox both sent runners. Anderson, if he could be found, never sent either brigade any help. The attack fizzled out for lack of ammo and Union reinforcements coming in. Anderson not Hill was to blame for the failure on the 3rd Corps part. Hill was sick on June 30-July 2.

@Tomatohater64 2 жыл бұрын

How really bad was Confederate Colonel Brockenbrough? Was he incompetent, lazy, disorganized, apathetic, negligent, or a combination of all of the above? I always wanted to know why he was so vilified.