The Battle of Chickamauga: The fight for Alexander's Bridge

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The Battle of Chickamauga: The fight for Alexander's Bridge

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Күн бұрын

Quick correction: at 6:19 I say Reed’s Bridge when in fact it’s Alexander’s Bridge.
On the morning of September 18, 1863, Confederate Gen. Bushrod Johnson’s division, supported by Confederate Cavalry, attempted to cross West Chickamauga Creek near Reed’s Bridge to attack the Union left flank. Federal Col. Robert Minty, tasked with guarding the approach to Reed’s Bridge with under 1,000 men delayed the Confederate crossing. While this was happening, Col. John T. Wilder, commander of he famed "Lightning Brigade," defended Alexander's Bridge. How long while this small band of Union troops hold? Lets find out.
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@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

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@carson1861 19 күн бұрын

Thank you James... just finished this first video and now I for the first time have a clearer understanding of the beginng of the battle... day 1... it really helped me as you ground home Bragg's plan to press the Union Army against the mountains, destroy them and recapture Chatanooga. Once again, I feel your explaination and video/map coverage does it for me.

@ProjectPast1565 19 күн бұрын

Thanks as always Carson. I try to simplify things since that’s how I learn best.

@firstcitytraveler 2 ай бұрын

Wilder's Brigade is one of the most unique units in the Army of the Cumberland. When doing research of my Great Grandfather who is listed in the 72nd Indiana, I found that this was a different Harry Hoover. My Harry Hoover was actually in the 49the Pennsylvania Infantry. They both settled in Crawfordsville, Indiana, thus the confusion. Also, many don't know that Lilly's Artillery was commanded by Eli Lilly, founder of what one of the largest Pharmaceutical in the world. Excellent video.

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. Thanks for sharing your family’s story. It’s always interesting learning about other people ancestors.

@TribeTaz 9 күн бұрын

I stood on the banks on the one side and was amazed by how high it was. Really great footage. Great job

@DustinWiseM1 2 ай бұрын

Well done James. Really showed how the terrain forced the confederates into that funnel across the bridge. Looking forward to additional episodes on the series .

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dustin! Plenty more on the way.

@JC-qn3ws Ай бұрын

Excellent presentation of important little known historical facts and K-nowledge. Thank you sir!!

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Always appreciate the support.

@michaellynnhardy 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful introduction and photography of the terrain.

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc 2 ай бұрын

I love learning about these smaller battles within the larger ones.

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching!

@Bumper776 Ай бұрын

My G-G-Grandfather, Charles Francis Marion Morey, was a corporal in Company I, 98th Illinois Infantry. He was wounded slightly in his hand at Chickamauga, but it never completely healed. He lived until 1902 and is buried near Yale Illinois.

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching and Thanks for sharing your family’s story.

@ryanfl9130 Ай бұрын

My 4th great grandfather was in the 98th Illinois. Tried to save his wounded brother in law here at chickamauga but was captured and most likely one of the unknowns at andersonville according to my research.

@ryanfl9130 Ай бұрын

Jacob king bussard

@StevenSmith-dc1fq 2 ай бұрын

Excellent in showing the area of the battlefield, moving the camera around--unlike other CW videos I could mention. But no Forrest? And no mention of who Eli Lilly turned out to be?

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! The terrain really helps me understand the battle. I focus more on Forest in the Jay’s Mill area (next episode). I know he did something with pharmaceuticals after the war but didn’t think to include that.

@LeviTheNerd 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video James!

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Levi! Chickamauga is such an interesting battle.

@JourneyWithMurphy 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one, I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing!

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

I always appreciate you watching and your feedback. Thanks!

@lancestevens7999 Ай бұрын

My 3x grandfather was there, Pvt William Glass, company D, 17th Indiana mounted infantry.

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your family’s story.

@ryanfl9130 Ай бұрын

My 4th great grandfather was in the 98th Illinois

@travisbayles870 28 күн бұрын

I had 5 Confederate ancestors who fought at Chickamauga

@Rebelmediainc Ай бұрын

Great video as usual James! Lucky those Yanks had the Spencer’s!

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

Haha the fire power they possessed was a huge asset. Thanks for watching man.

@joewhitaker7602 2 ай бұрын

Excellent

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate you watching.

@ralfgroh2719 Ай бұрын

Well presented! Thanks!😎👌

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

@justinmays9680 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@ProjectPast1565 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rayparker7496 Ай бұрын

Great video love you contant

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

@josephgoertz5737 Ай бұрын

My Mom's relative was killed during that battle. His wife after the end of the war moved to Tennessee. She had to make a check mark on a paper since she could not write, promising not to own slaves. She had a small cabin builton piece of property that the family still owns with the money she made on selling her farm. He had fought for the confederate side.

@ProjectPast1565 Ай бұрын

@@josephgoertz5737 I appreciate you sharing your family’s story. Thanks for watching.