The Assault on Little Round Top at Gettysburg: Gettysburg 158 Live!

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The fight for Little Round Top at Gettysburg was as close as battles come. Five Confederate regiments attempted to dislodge elements of two full Federal brigades. Explore the land, the stories of the combatants, and the early preservation of the battlefield with the Trust's own Garry Adelman and Kris White; including a special guest appearance by Dr. Carol Reardon.
This video is part of our battlefield tour series commemorating the 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. You can view the entirety of the playlist here: • 158th Anniversary of G...
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@heynowls3058 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t get enough, Gary, Chris, and friends. Good to see Dr Carol. Thanks

@ynwadpaggy8157 3 жыл бұрын

As you said : Can’t get enough !!!

@theclayfeet 3 жыл бұрын

I nominate Garry to be the next Ed Bearss! Big shoes to fill but Adelman’s got what it takes.

@TacoLover1 3 жыл бұрын

Gary = Excellent! This guy is ALL AMERICAN! I derive many hours of satisfaction from American Battlefield Trust videos! I have participated in Oregon Civil War Re-enactments since I was 16! 34 years have gone by, and I still can't get enough of Civil War History! Thank you!

@jorgemartinpaez4376 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to be in a civil War reenactment,

@TacoLover1 3 жыл бұрын

@@jorgemartinpaez4376 Get involved! I started on Cannon, then went Infantry! So fun, but the best part is after hours. We play the time period, and no cell phones or anything out of period is allowed. You get to time travel, and feel what it is like to be in 1862. Every state has an org, start with attending an event, then see if you would like to try it out! So amazing!

@roccoscaramastro4540 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the stories of the soldiers from New York.

@christopherjamesblackwell 3 жыл бұрын

I love this goofy guy! Starts the video with his whole face in a shadow. Nobody cares because his passion is contagious. Thanks for the great content

@timm1894 2 жыл бұрын

Gary is a brilliant man with a great sense of humor

@greenwave819 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenmay2937 he's really not. Energetic, yes. Animated, definitely

@robinfereday6562 Жыл бұрын

Passionate yes goofy definitely not

@moonpaws1 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo Carol for sharing the faith of young men on the battlefield. A perspective seldom heard.

@TermiteUSA 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are awesome. They enhance years of reading no matter how much or little a person's knows or understands.

@njcr4restores 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to all and to Dr. Carol sharing the spiritual reality of those who fought and died. Very poignant.

@samdown1914 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from the UK, so I’ve never been taught on US civil war history, but I’m a huge history fan and these videos are fascinating…amazing job guys.

@Alex-ej4wm 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the movie Gettysburg yet? If not it's a must see if you like these videos. Good to hear from ya!

@rebelsoul5980 3 жыл бұрын

Watch Gettysburg the movie!! I see the war from the Southern perspective, many don't! Ideologically the war was fought over the illegal and treasonous implementation of a Federal Nationalized Democracy. The Union in 1776 was established as a Constitutional Confederate Republic built on the principles of sovereign Nation State's that would self govern themselves through decentralized, Anti-Federalist governance! CON=Anti FEDERACY=Federal Anti-Federalist. Geographically the war was fought over Northern aggression for westward expansion. Many are not taught that the Native Americans fought with the Confederacy, the reason being is that the father's of the Confederacy believed in private property right's. The last Confederate General to surrender was a Native American who was the leader of the Cherokee territory. The Union not only conquered Confederate territory, but also Native American territories. This is not taught in public "education" for the simple reason that it goes against the "Confederacy is racist" narrative. Anyways God bless and if you are ever in the State's you should visit Gettysburg, PA! God Bless 🇺🇸❌

@american_cosmic Жыл бұрын

@@rebelsoul5980 Such bullshit. It was about slavery. Why do you reckon the confederate states were so enamored with anti-Federalism? SO THEY COULD OWN PEOPLE. It's really that simple.

@andrewzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr Carol for the insight of New yorkers from the Western NY area as where i am from.

@DSToNe19and83 3 жыл бұрын

Found you guys through JD, been hooked ever since! Big thanks to the whole team! Happy independence 🇺🇸

@CarlosPerez-jt4yz 3 жыл бұрын

Im so intrigued with the civil war that these videos are gold. Thanks man

@greenriverviews6819 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Carol is so cool.

@chuglyc 3 жыл бұрын

First let me say, Gary, you are my personal hero. I have so much respect for you. The knowledge that you hold, the work that you do, and the enthusiasm that you spread. Thank you for being you. Dr. Reardon, your story has tears streaming down my face, thank you for your work as well. Chris, I think you are fantastic as well. Thank you guys for such a wonderful program.

@lizlittle1641 3 жыл бұрын

I love the stories of the soldiers. All the soldiers. Dr. Carol is right. Learning about the soldiers is the most interesting part of battles. It does make you feel the loss.

@TheJoan48 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing history to life. I often think of my great grandfather, Solomon Walter Gedney who fought in the Civil War. I'm obsessed with finding out all I can about his life and the Battle of Gettysburg. Thank you all so much.

@bamalifecooperative5969 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this battle to life!!

@philiphorner31 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr. Carol for that.

@kavehguilanpour6875 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting to see the Northern slopes of Little Round Top.

@Robo67-24 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff from these guys and so much energy. Gary's mind seems to run 100 miles a hour and is so passionate about the history. Cheers from Australia

@dousan53 3 жыл бұрын

Garry and Kris, a brilliant episode. Stood on Little Round Top a few years ago and wish I had half the information then that you have provided. Carol's segment brought tears to my eyes, and I'm from Australia. Enjoying the entire series. Keep up the good work.

@Kimchiboy08 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tour. So much great detail. I love little human side stories , thanks Carol 🌍🕊️

@michaelm4939 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been interested in the American civil war, although we learn very little about in Canadian schools. You are super excited about this subject, it is fun to watch lol

@takyram96 3 жыл бұрын

Carol always has amazing stories and primary source material to share.

@woofsworld9353 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all are awesome! Thanks for the work you do. I've been to Gettysburg over 20 times and I see and learn new things every time I visit. With these videos, I've gotten a much better understanding of the battle than any book I've read (and I've read a few). Thank You!

@chrissmoot7038 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating stories about faith, communities, soldiering and death…

@kevinwatts5929 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! Great and excellent job on this video! Our family loved this, it felt like we were there. Please continue these! Great job!

@markmeader5148 3 жыл бұрын

Very Interesting, my ancestors were with the 147th PA. I did not know they were both at Little Round Top and Culp’s Hill!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@petercolichidas7484 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered Carol's book. Great reviews!

@Hipnosis65 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Thank you.

@venturacountyfestivals8173 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Most sincerely.

@DA-bp8lf 2 жыл бұрын

Garry, your my favorite host, when it comes to anything Civil War related! Your passion and knowledge, is off the charts!! But I would not want too go into battle with you!! The sight of you walking next to me on the front line working our way towards the enemy, would have me laughing so hard, I would not be able too take my job seriously! Thank god this will never happen! But you are the best at what you do!! Thank you!!!

@DylansPen 3 жыл бұрын

The most compelling thing about these types of videos is it happened right there. That battle took place on that ground, men died perhaps where you are standing, some likely were wounded and bled out crying for help or their mother as men who die in war do today and have always done. The cacophony of sounds there, bullets whizzing by or pinging off of rocks, many of the rounds buried beneath your feet. And the grass and trees back then were just as green, just as alive, the breeze, the squirrels. All then as today.

@american_cosmic Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@aerofpv2109 2 жыл бұрын

Simply put ... great insight. I enjoyed this tour.

@AlGreenLightThroughGlass 3 жыл бұрын

Punishing schedule - well done. That northern side view shows why Sickles was hating his original position

@emonokari82 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. Thanks for sharing.

@BambuSouljaBlessUP 3 жыл бұрын

love the videos thank you very much !

@Joshua-rb2hv 3 жыл бұрын

I like carol she's a good story teller

@Rogijimbex 2 жыл бұрын

Really well done - thanks!

@tjo1976 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I pulled up Tillie Pierce's account of the battle and it was fascinating. A very good read. An eye-witness account of a young girl living in Gettysburg during the battle in easy to read language. She witnessed many things during those short 3 days in 1863. That's the kind of stuff I love.

@robertcunningham6476 3 жыл бұрын

Well done by all!!! Thank you for these meaningful video’s!

@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын

Got here thru JD at History Underground. Thanx ABT!

@andycalhoun9745 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@shirayasha 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Love all the commentary

@michaellaverty1844 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, Chris and Dr. Carol for a great video.

@1964DAVODAVO 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ,love the detail

@jeffdurheim9153 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible video!!!! I'm going to watch the movie again!

@briankesterson4365 3 жыл бұрын

I have Captain Bennett Munger's letter from Gettysburg to his wife telling of his wounding on Little Roundtop. Munger was the Captain of Company C, 44th New York Volunteer Infantry. See the book, "Soldier of Courage; Soldier of Compassion; The Story of Captain Bennett Munger Company C, 44th New York Infantry".

@abucelato Жыл бұрын

Jeez that had to be half the citizens of Sweden, NY that died that day. Town is so small. Nice little tid bit about some men from my neck of the woods. Thank you!

@GhostofSicklesleg 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!

@jeffreypadilla5582 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Thanks you guys

@thomascarnes8700 Жыл бұрын

Gary, your tours are very entertaining. One thing that I would like as a note on all units are their muster numbers at Gettysburg.

@timm1894 2 жыл бұрын

Great surprise of Professor Reardon!!

@apocalypticweasel9078 3 жыл бұрын

I like this a most excellent presentation hi from the UK i love history anyones history i would love a guided tour with you guys do you offer guided tours for tourists at all

@chancewebster7953 3 жыл бұрын

great video

@joslynscott466 Жыл бұрын

You were always one of my favorite Garry, but I think I had to make room for Carol.

@kenbash2951 2 жыл бұрын

Love his passion and enthusiasm.

@jancarpenter1589 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful!

@PowerPlay1 3 жыл бұрын

Well done folks, great job all round!

@alexdejesus7322 Жыл бұрын

Nice touch at the end portion by Reardon! I’d like to know more about how the religious movements affected the troops

@noelp4916 2 жыл бұрын

You guys do a fantastic job ❗ 🇦🇺

@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w 3 жыл бұрын

That engagement after Pickett's charge to clear the areas is likely when the "Sharpshooter" in Devil's Den was killed and why he was well preserved by the time his photo was taken.

@american_cosmic Жыл бұрын

How many confederates were still around in the immediate proximity when they launched the "clean-up" engagement?

@7bootzy 3 жыл бұрын

"Dan SICKLESSSSSSSS..."

@rickmeisch472 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy how they fought and gave their lives

@celticman1909 3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't all battlefield action that decided the battle for the Union at Gettysburg. I seem to remember, that as Meade came to assess the situation and the armies began to deploy to what was surely sizing up to be a huge battle. He fretted that with the uniform standard issue of artillery munitions carried by each Battery, and the number of artillery tubes he could expect to deploy from those Batteries, they would have very limited shot & shell on hand for an extended action. He was then informed by his Quartermaster Officer (don't recall his name) that on his own authority, and intuition that a large engagement could occur, he had tripled the standard issue of artillery munitions on this campaign. Gen. Meade nearly hugged him with joy.

@genes.3285 3 жыл бұрын

Meigs

@garyparris1713 Жыл бұрын

I,I'm sorry Garry I spelled your name wrong, you are still one of the most real Americans ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@sethfunk6056 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty wild that I myself was just there at the same time as you

@garymurfee4290 Жыл бұрын

This is outstanding

@jonathansloane702 3 жыл бұрын

The view from the north slope of LRT makes one wonder what Sickles was thinking when he left that ground and advanced to the Peach Orchard and Devils Den. He could have turned LRT into a citadel and been in position to attack Longstreet in the flank as he crossed his front advancing up the Emmitsburg Rd.

@meemo32086 3 жыл бұрын

Suicide by geography?

@chrismiller8959 3 жыл бұрын

Sickles made it very clear what he was thinking. His orders were to attach his right to the left of the 2nd corps (around what now is now the Pa. Monument). He could not get all his men on top of LRT plus if he had, he would have left nearly a mile long gap in the Union line. Traveling south from the Pa monument to the Wheatfield Road to the Northern edge of LRT descends greatly. The ground there is very low and it was wooded to the west. Sickles was concerned that Confederates would get artillery in the Peach Orchard and fire down on him. Also, Sickles noted that the Peach Orchard/Emmitsburg Road line was high ground ground he liked for artillery and infantry. Two months earlier at Chancellorsville the Confederates had the high ground in front of him and he got shot up from artillery. He didn’t want that to happen again. I’m not saying I agree with what Sickles did but that was his reasoning. Check out LBG Jim Hessler’s book on the Peach Orchard. Outstanding.

@meemo32086 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismiller8959 Great info.! Thanks Chris!!

@jonathansloane702 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismiller8959 Thanks, but I think you missed my sarcasm, as in WTF was Sickles thinking. I wasn't suggesting that Sickles attempt to put his whole corps on LRT and leave a gap between him and the II Corps, that would be more ridiculous than moving his corps into a salient position a mile in advance of the main line with both flanks in the air. What I am observing is that Sickles already had the high ground (the north slope) to emplace artillery which would dominate the Peach Orchard and any infantry advance towards his line. Sickles may have had his reasons, but none of them make military sense, and when viewed from that ground it should be clear to anybody that he blundered.

@Superduper666 2 жыл бұрын

05:00 - so that’s why I had to walk the little path to find that! Very interesting!

@johnsee7269 Жыл бұрын

You both have extensive knowledge of the battle at Gettysbury... Peehaps a bit manic in the presentation though as in information overload mode. Thank you for your hard work and expertise! Just FYI not intended as a negative comment.

@cheaplaughkennedy2318 3 жыл бұрын

Bizarre about the amusement park, wow .

@SuperPhester 3 жыл бұрын

140th New York, Company "A"!!!

@jorgemartinpaez4376 3 жыл бұрын

Warren vs ap hill oh my more than a novela Cool

@jorgemartinpaez4376 3 жыл бұрын

Who are the scholars who liked My comments

@aaroncumberland7625 3 жыл бұрын

"I've a salted many a french fry, but never a round top." -General Harry P. Ness, Commander, 12th Division, IX Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.

@MiamiHeatClips 3 жыл бұрын

Why did they move the 5th Maine monument?

@marksauck8481 3 жыл бұрын

Did you think the Movie Gettysburg portrait this battle accurately?

@marksauck8481 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an old artist. I've seen some great art depicting some of the battles of the civil war and some of my favorites are from Tom Lovell, a commercial artist. As a kid there was a series in Life Magazine in the early 1960's that had some fabulous art, maps and old photography telling the stories of the battles.

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 3 жыл бұрын

It from de his you mean but mostly I depicted the novel the Killer Angels better than the battle.

@beaumontmichaels3575 3 жыл бұрын

I can see the translucent profiles of those that are trapped between time and space dimensions...

@ANASTASIA-ANGEL 3 жыл бұрын

Where? I want to see that !

@beaumontmichaels3575 3 жыл бұрын

@@ANASTASIA-ANGEL you must look beyond what you see

@stephenmossner3029 Жыл бұрын

Garry, can you explain the Monuments. Not what is self-explanatory on them. Other symbols. A black cross on one. what would that mean. Little Round top video. The 121st Pennsy Monument.

@donconrard533 2 жыл бұрын

Do other Civil War battlefields have as many monuments to individual units as Gettysburg? I don't remember seeing anywhere near as many at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville or other Civil War battlefields I've visited. Why did these units feel it was so important to memorialize service at Gettysburg? Did Confederate units also erect monuments on their parts of the battlefield, or is Gettysburg not something they are proud of?

@sugansugan56 9 ай бұрын

F.C. Gibbs of Gibb’s battery is my husband’s great grandfather - cool

@jorgemartinpaez4376 3 жыл бұрын

12 the corps very intriguing

@dennischilton1214 Жыл бұрын

Some of the rock piles have megalithic features. Is it possible that this is a very ancient construction?

@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w 3 жыл бұрын

If they really wanted to make money at Gettysburg, some wealthy person would buy up the city and move the city to the east of the interstate. Then turn the historic town back to what it looked like at time of battle. Sort of like the recreation of Williamsburg. Man, how many people would visit to see the battlefield but also the historic re-creation of the town depicting life at that time.

@waso122463 3 жыл бұрын

Getting rid of the roads was pretty ignorant IMO. Now taking care of the property and access to the monuments if ignored may lead to disrepair.

@joegrapeape6334 3 жыл бұрын

What the Story of Charles Scott Irving 19th Reg. C Company VA at Gettysburg?

@johnresto1603 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have a more exact date when little round top will close?

@tomgahagan7095 2 жыл бұрын

An attack on high ground such as this to me was out of character for this army. They had won battle after battle till they came to PA. Planning and skills had carried them being outnumbered. All along the battle lines I read of frontal attacks over open fields and desperate attempts to take high ground against strong lines of defense with endless reinforcements. I can only guess that the loss of Stonewall Jackson was the root cause of all this. This is just my opinion. He would have taken Culps Hill on the first day. Both armies would have shared the high ground. It’s a great battle that will be discussed forever. One of my favorite places to visit and wonder “what if “. 🤔🤔

@tauceti8341 3 жыл бұрын

38:40 thats powerful

@kevinkranz9156 3 жыл бұрын

WHY IS THE FIRST MINNESOTA MONUMENT NOT EXPLAINED AT LITTLE ROUND TOP DOING BAYONET CHARGE BECAUSE OF SICKLES BLUNDER FIRST MINNESOTA LOST 182 MEN TIL TROOPS ARRIVED TO STOP FIRST ALABAMA ON JULY THIRD

@robertroeder9539 Жыл бұрын

Because it didnt happen on little round top

@Rsama60 2 жыл бұрын

Watchimg Pickets charge from LRT is probalby the best spot to watch an attac.

@raygeary1698 3 жыл бұрын

geary brigade...?

@markholbrook3949 3 жыл бұрын

Why is little round top being closed for so long??

@baughman911 2 жыл бұрын

I lived at 885 Tiny Town Rd. hooter I was there trying to come get my sister Momma said

@jasonroberts6080 3 жыл бұрын

Why is little round top gonna be closed for over a year Gary?? Or does anyone know?

@meemo32086 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't let it be some money grabbing sacrilage!!

@jasonroberts6080 3 жыл бұрын

@@meemo32086 I looked it up, it's for rehabilitation like new paths and trails and some other things

@meemo32086 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonroberts6080 oh, good!! Phew!!

@gmatt200 3 жыл бұрын

Meade was the General who won the battle of Gettysburg. It wasn't Grant. Grant was the General at the fall of Vicksburg on July 4th, same day Meade concluded.Battle of Gettysburg. Grant went quickly east, to take control of The Army of the Potomac.

@willoutlaw4971 5 ай бұрын

What is a "semi brothel" sir?

@brucehulmes9136 3 жыл бұрын

My interest in the American civil war was stated in the early 1960s as a young English school boy. We could buy chewing gum which had pictures of the civil war battle scenes, which of course we could swop with friends, some of the picture cards I don't think would be deemed suitable for children these days. I think Stonewall Jackson would be the general I would have liked to meet. To stand 100 yards from the enemy and basically take turns shooting at each other must have taken braver men then I think we could muster today.

@dalegirard8453 2 жыл бұрын

These are pics then and now big Boulder with plaque on it looking out there are no bid woods

@patrickdunham1878 3 жыл бұрын

Casino? Still waiting for the Disney Lost America theme park to open at Manassas.....

@venturacountyfestivals8173 3 жыл бұрын

Sad how that was/is even an issue? If there is such a thing as "Holy Ground", this must be amongst the holiest.

@patrickdunham1878 3 жыл бұрын

@@venturacountyfestivals8173 It's actually an issue from the late 80's early 90's. The theme park itself was a cool idea, supposed to be entirely dedicated to US history. Unfortunately the idea to put it near the battlefield was a poor choice and it got shelved.