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My great great uncle was a Sergeant in the 19th Indiana. He was killed in action on the first day and was originally buried by Confederate troops in the yard of the Lutheran Seminary. One of his comrades had been captured and witnessed the burial. When the Confederates withdrew after the battle that gentleman was left behind and was able to identify the grave site. My uncle's body was dug up and moved to the Soldiers National Cemetery on Cemetery Hill where he rests today.

@ProjectPast1565

10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing your family’s story. That’s an incredible and powerful account. Thanks for watching.

The Iron Brigade's actions on the first day are legendary. Like taking out the 26th North Carolina regiment leader, capturing Archer, and more in the Railroad cut.

@ProjectPast1565

4 ай бұрын

The first days fighting is often overlooked. Units fighting near the Herbst Woods were absolutely mauled. Thanks for watching!

As a re-enactor I was a member of the 24th Michigan Regiment of Volunteers...great experience and we also were extras in the GETTYSBURG movie where we shot the Pickett's Charge scenes...as both Union and Confederate soldiers!!!

@ProjectPast1565

9 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing

@JamesJohnson-vy6ji

2 ай бұрын

As a member of the 2d wisconsin marched in NY iity flowing the west point cadets in 1997 for the redaction of grants Tomb it was great to be recognized only by our reg. Flag and not a reenactment a real Grant event the regimental flags of the union army were a wonderful testimony to grant, I also wiped dirt from shiloh from my frock coat on the steps as I stood with the 2d regimental flag

@JamesJohnson-vy6ji

2 ай бұрын

Sorry typos it's 5am

Nice. I’ve been to Gettysburg several times but have never been to Willoughby Run so I got to see some new things in this one.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to go back and follow in the footsteps of the 26th NC as they advanced up through Willoughby Run. Thanks for watching JD and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Really enjoying the Gettysburg series!

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Glad you’re enjoying it. Editing these videos makes me wanna go back asap.

Just spent a couple of day in Indiana for the eclipse had a good talk about the 19th.

You're doing some great videos there! Lots of content for me to watch. Thank you

@ProjectPast1565

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

When one looks at the terrible photos taken of the dead Confederate soldiers at Gettysburg, you cannot fail to see that most have their heads pulled back on their necks, most probably showing the sheer agony these poor, brave men suffered before death finally took them.

Great video and above all really interesting james. And if you ever had enough of YT, there is still a career as actor for you i believe

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣 I’m glad you think so. Thanks for watching bud.

@robynperdieu3434

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Academy award, for sure. 😆

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

@@robynperdieu3434 I’m glad you recognized my greatness 😂😂

Reynolds was shot, fell from his horse...then was dragged several yards, with his boot still in stirrup, so you could say he "fell" on at least two locations there

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard that portion of his death before. Thanks for watching.

Excellent work, glad I found your channel

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you did too! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

Hey I'm in the video lol. There's a shot from the 145th gettysburg that shows my group the 6th Wisconsin Company K.

@ProjectPast1565

3 ай бұрын

So cool! I got the footage from Lionheart Film works. I believe they have lots of Gettysburg 145 stuff.

@twodollabag7509

3 ай бұрын

@ProjectPast1565 nice!!! Currently my group is re-organizing and we formed a partnership with the 2nd wisconsin company c to start doing more Reenactments with eachother. Thank you so much for your dedication and telling the history of the iron brigade and keeping alive the men who gave their lives for this country :)

@ProjectPast1565

3 ай бұрын

@twodollabag7509 thanks for watching and for the kind words!

Great series

@ProjectPast1565

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

What did you think of that depression in McPhersons Ridge walking the trail through Herbsts Woods? I've never seen it designated on any period map and was not aware of how much the terrain droops down within the woods. I can only imagine what would happen when confederates & union soldiers met in the woods, on opposite sides of a natural bowl.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was certainty unexpected. As I was walking down the trail I was trying to visualize how the terrain played a part in the battle. Couldn’t imagine being in the low point and emerging right in front of the enemy with loaded muskets.

@robynperdieu3434

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectPast1565 Your mention of the landscape changing brought to mind a landscape architect once told me that the Forests return when land is left alone. I try to see America as she was and it is thrilling that if we just stopped building or destroying her, she would be as lush and green as she was when our ancestors came over.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

@@robynperdieu3434 I’ve really enjoyed what the American Battlefield Trust has been doing preservation wise. It gives you a little sliver as to what this country looked like then.

@robynperdieu3434

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectPast1565 well they seem to be slanted towards the Confederacy. I had a great uncle in the Indiana regiment 69th . And evil ones are trying to get another Civil War started.

Hey man great videos, enjoying this series a lot.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear that. Got more coming. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Three members of my family and my Great Great Grandfather fought with the 2nd Wisconsin in this battle and several prior to Gettysburg. My GG Grandfather survived the war. I don’t know about the others.

@ProjectPast1565

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your family’s story. Hope you can find out about the others in time. Thanks for watching!

I have always wondered when and why men's hair and face fashion changed circa mid- 19th century from short hair together with shaven faces to long hair style and all types of beard, at times extremely lengthy. The answer is that this fashion became popular first in Britain when unshaven, bearded soldiers returned from the Crimean War (1853 - 1856), where the terrible conditions had not allowed for shaving or for hair cutting. The fashion spread quickly to the USA and from the end of the 1850's we find formerly shaven men, e.g. Lincoln, suddenly sprouting all types of beards, whiskers and longer hair, at times even shoulder length in style (e.g. Custer). This is interesting because it shows that while up to the 20th century military uniforms etc. were often influenced by civilian fashions, in the question of long hair and beards post 1860 however, it was the military that influenced men's fashion, which then became popular in the whole of western society.

My great great great uncle was Gen. John F Reynolds.

@ProjectPast1565

8 ай бұрын

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

My ancestor was in the 24th Michigan, shot in the hand on the first day.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your family’s story. Can’t imagine what he experienced that day.

@vincentbergman4451

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectPast1565 yeah man, enjoyed the content. I know he spent the next 2 days on Culps. I know he took shrapnel at Wilderness and hit at Cold Harbor. You know the Iron Brigade is why the 101st has a black patch. They were the 101st infantry out of the Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Badgers OL is nicknamed the Iron Brigade.

thank you such sacred ground😘

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great battlefield to learn from.

Gettysburg was a Union Victory! John Buford's Cavalry Delaying Action, to Reynold's Infantry coming fast,& Directly into Action! Buford knew a great Defense Position,& John Buford's Note to Gen Reynold's fast moving Infantry saved the position for the Union! The Confederate's were Shocked&Dismayed that it was Union's Iron Brigade in their Front! Union Army is on the Battlefield!

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was.

@mustlovedogs272

11 ай бұрын

That's because Stewart's calvary was off on a panty raid instead of doing their job of being the eyes of Lee's army. If Stewart had been doing his job all of Lee's decisions made, starting probably on June 29th, would have been much different than what they ended up being.

Have you checked out The Addressing Gettysburg Chanel? You seem like a perfect fit for a guest. I am liking your presentation, and content. Being a Gettysnerd , I can’t get enough of material about it. Also do you live near Gettysburg? Nothing specific I am from the Detroit area. And it’s an 8 hr drive for me, and I am just curious how far from this area cause so much Civil War history in a small geographic area.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

I love that podcast. I listened to it a ton before visiting Gettysburg. I’m from Florida so unfortunately I can’t go whenever I want. I hope to visit again next year. I appreciate your feedback and I’m glad you enjoyed this video!

@GhostofSicklesleg

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectPast1565 I am planning for next October, trying to go the last get out your car tour with Addressing Gettysburg crew. I am loving all the great content coming out

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

@@GhostofSicklesleg I’d love to attend some of those as well. They seem super informative and interactive.

When you walk thru the wood you can see the natural places to defend aginst the confederates and you have the high ground

@ProjectPast1565

2 ай бұрын

It really is eye opening walking the ground. Really helps add to the understanding

Just saying but I can’t wait to see the videos for the second day of the battle especially little round top and I am looking forward to seeing that video because during the movie Gettysburg the fighting scenes on little round top where shot on what at the time of the battle was my 4th great grandparents Jacob Weikert and Sarah Ickes Weikert property and during the battle their house and barn was used as a union field hospital for the second division of the 5th corps army of the Potomac.

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately Little Round Top was closed during my visit but I have plans to go back when it reopens.

@chasechristophermurraydola9314

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectPast1565 your very welcome and okay.

Why can't Americans pronounce "cavalry"? Tip- it has nothing to do with Christ's death.

@ProjectPast1565

9 ай бұрын

Words are hard😂 Thanks for watching!

𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘮 👊

@ProjectPast1565

Жыл бұрын

Huh?