The Charge of the 1st Minnesota at Gettysburg: 159th Anniversary of Gettysburg

The charge of the 1st Minnesota is one of the iconic actions at Gettysburg. Some 262 men entered the battle, and 82% became casualties. #GettysburgTour
Sarah Kay Bierle and Garry Adelman breakdown the action from Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg.
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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  • @beardyeighty
    @beardyeighty2 жыл бұрын

    I was a participant in the recreation of the 1st Minnesota Co. E (7th Co.) at Gettysburg with the Liberty Rifles this past weekend. The weight of the moment on the field standing before Plum Run felt real as we waited for the order to "Forward March". We charged and we could feel the adrenaline as we went forward, Arms Port, and at the double quick. I was chosen as one of the men who survived the charge. As we retreated, straggling back from the front, we were looking around for our pards in our respective companies. To know that there were friends, brothers, and sons that did not reform the battalion with us was a very heavy moment. Eyes were wet with tears and sweat as we cane to attention and were cheered by the spectators. We looked on the 1st Minnesota monument with tears in our eyes in hopes that we did the memory of the Old Boys justice. (with the soldier in charging pose charging the direction the way we just went). What a somber experience and one that I will carry for the rest of my life. Thank you ABT for covering this and keeping history alive.

  • @colbyt9967

    @colbyt9967

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for keeping history alive as well! I am in Co. A 3rd Vermont infantry and The 1st VT Battery of Light Artillery!! 👍👍👍

  • @christophergowin1767

    @christophergowin1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    My son and I were there to watch, sorry for the weather, but you all withstood and completed something truly meaningful. I am an old participant in many living histories, Union and Confederate. It was a joy to watch the Liberty Rifles. Keep up the great work.

  • @beardyeighty

    @beardyeighty

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@christophergowin1767 the weather was actually welcome lol. It was hotter than blazes and it was like having air conditioning and a cold shower all at once.

  • @ScottAvellino1

    @ScottAvellino1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Company B (8th Company)! This was probably the coolest event I’ve done

  • @davidkadlec3518

    @davidkadlec3518

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your testimony.❤

  • @allanburt5250
    @allanburt52502 жыл бұрын

    Those lads changed into history, 159 years have passed and we still admire their courage and sacrifice . . God Bless The 1st Minnesota their glory will never fade......

  • @thomasb1889

    @thomasb1889

    2 жыл бұрын

    Both of their charges would have deeply impressed the Romans.

  • @alexvangen745

    @alexvangen745

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im from Minnesota it was a brave charge

  • @loukman8006

    @loukman8006

    Жыл бұрын

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    @achmadsaifudin4134

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    @achmadsaifudin4134

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @michaelpfister1283
    @michaelpfister12832 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I visited Gettysburg several years ago. When we heard this story, standing near the Pennsylvania monument, overlooking the field, it brought us to tears. Such valor must never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Michael !

  • @vinceo1058
    @vinceo10582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. As a St. Paul-born Marine, these guys hold a special place in my heart.

  • @thomash8501

    @thomash8501

    2 жыл бұрын

    Semper fi from a St. Louis (Missouri) Marine!

  • @vinceo1058

    @vinceo1058

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right back at ya, Brother!

  • @anthonychavez1906

    @anthonychavez1906

    2 жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi Marine.

  • @aoac1
    @aoac12 жыл бұрын

    Story well told Sarah! Tears still on my cheeks 'cuz I lived in Minn. for 20 years, saw the Colors and flags at the capitol, but never heard that story before. Thx!

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Steve 👋

  • @paulb1161
    @paulb11612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sarah. Appreciate your enthusiasm for history. I hope more young people especially will share your passion after seeing these videos. Well done.

  • @DA-bp8lf
    @DA-bp8lf2 жыл бұрын

    The story about the brothers brought a tear to this grown man’s eye. Thank you for that inspiring, beautiful story.

  • @stever4181
    @stever41812 жыл бұрын

    I am from Minnesota and was a member of the 1st Minnesota Co A Re-enactment unit. We were at the 125th anniversary at Gettysburg. I was 1st Sargent of Co A. We did the charge on July 2nd and saw Pickets charge on July 3 1988. It still brings an emotional response whenever I talk about it.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Steve !

  • @stever4181

    @stever4181

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Babararoot55 Yes?

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stever4181 Where you from ? How old are you ? Nice 😊 meeting ya Steve 😑🍲❤️👅

  • @Flyfish325
    @Flyfish3252 жыл бұрын

    Everybody needs to read about Private Marshall Sherman, first Minnesotan to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for bravery on July 3rd at Gettysburg. You showed his photographs at minute 13:00 during the video. He captured the confederate flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry during Pickett’s charge. Sherman was a house painter before his military service, another ordinary person, doing extraordinary duty and bravery for his country. God bless their souls.

  • @charlesvotaw1660

    @charlesvotaw1660

    2 жыл бұрын

    No they need to read the truth and look at both sides because taxation of 80% was common and the only reason that the northern carpetbaggers won was because of industry and blockades and unscrupulous things

  • @crippledcrow2384

    @crippledcrow2384

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did he capture the 28th flag or merely pick it up off the ground like so many others did and recieved TMOH?

  • @lannyfaulkner6697
    @lannyfaulkner66972 жыл бұрын

    A couple of weeks ago at Old World Wisconsin I had the privilege to watch an enactment by reenactors in honor of their soldiers. The level of sacrifice that Union soldiers gave still staggers my mind. Thanks for these videos.

  • @eriktheissen5879

    @eriktheissen5879

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact, those same Midwestern reenactors helped to recreate the charge talked about it this video

  • @mikehrenak1390

    @mikehrenak1390

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love that place been awhile since I’ve been there

  • @bradleycred99
    @bradleycred992 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing their story! My Son and his fiancé are active duty members of the Minnesota Army National Guard. She’s currently deployed in SW Asia.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brad !👋

  • @mmeerr100
    @mmeerr1002 жыл бұрын

    I've just watched several of your 159 videos and am compelled to tell you that they are all simply amazing. You present them in a relaxed and perhaps improvised manner that I think somehow make them more enjoyable. Even though each speaker presents their information at a fairly quick pace, I always find the flow very easy to follow. So thank you so much for your efforts and I will happily be watching!

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Markie 👋💕

  • @jamestownvirginia8463
    @jamestownvirginia84632 жыл бұрын

    Being from Minnesota and retired Marine, I have high pride and am humble to understand why those men did what needed to be done 👍

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Virginia !

  • @eugeneflynn7435
    @eugeneflynn74352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sarah, and ABT. Deeply appreciated.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Flynn 👋

  • @lizlittle1641
    @lizlittle16412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for continued coverage! Sarah I could listen to you share stories all day. I don't understand hashtags and how to use them. I'm old school. But love the stories!

  • @gwzipper1
    @gwzipper12 жыл бұрын

    Right off the bat, let me start out by saying that I wouldn't describe myself as a civil war buff. Not that I'm intentionally disrespectful of that part of our history, but rather that I'm regrettably ignorant of it. This last weekend, I took out family to visit Gettysburg. Being from Minnesota, I had heard that there was some story of valor related to troops from our state. Standing on that field, and hearing what those men did, moved me. God bless you all for keeping their memories alive.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Zipper !

  • @jimbrew4529
    @jimbrew45292 жыл бұрын

    Incredible valor by the 1st Minnesota. How did any survive against such overwhelming odds? Some say that charge saved the Union.

  • @beardyeighty

    @beardyeighty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of the 262 that went in to Plum Run in the charge only 47 came out. That's a casualty rate of 82%.

  • @jeffburnham6611

    @jeffburnham6611

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@beardyeighty it's often been seen in that way, but that is not what it means. Of the 262 that made the charge, 47 came out without injury, the rest of the regiment (minus one company) was either killed or wounded. That accounts for the 82% casualty rate. After the charge, only 47 were fit for duty.

  • @billholder1330

    @billholder1330

    11 ай бұрын

    @@beardyeighty They also participated in defeating Pickett's charge on the 3rd - only 3 were left standing unscathed after that. Now THAT is dedication!

  • @stevebean1543
    @stevebean15432 жыл бұрын

    I was one of those 25,000 people Garry speaks of at 16:17 who was crossing the field on July 3, 2013. I feel honored to have had a small part in one of his most impactful Civil War experiences, just as I felt honored to retrace the steps of the men who made that charge 150 years earlier.

  • @Sheilamarie2
    @Sheilamarie22 жыл бұрын

    You have done such a phenominal job this year, actually every year but so much content! Thank you to all of you!

  • @armynurseshark
    @armynurseshark2 жыл бұрын

    As an old nurse, old Army vet, and military historian I want to than you for these wonderful videos.

  • @johnhartman9649
    @johnhartman96492 жыл бұрын

    The young lady's presentation was magnificent and captivating. Well done, Sarah.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    John !

  • @alonsocushing2263
    @alonsocushing22632 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation Sarah. Love the photo of the Taylor brothers. True warriors.

  • @KeefMcGoo
    @KeefMcGoo2 жыл бұрын

    I was there for Gettysburg 150 and part of walking in that picketts charge reenactment. That was pretty cool, looking around seeing the mass of people, brought me chills being part of it. From the pennsylvannia monument vantage point must have been pretty incredible too.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eric !👋

  • @sandiehamby
    @sandiehamby2 жыл бұрын

    # 1st Minnesota Thank you Sarah, for all you do. ❤️

  • @nathanbenusa7628
    @nathanbenusa76282 жыл бұрын

    Incredible video on the 1st Minnesota since I am from Minnesota as well

  • @Chiller01
    @Chiller012 жыл бұрын

    Wow Sarah. Very effective and moving presentation. What I understood is that the men of the 1st Minnesota realized the tactical gravity of the situation and the likelihood that most of the regiment would end up on the casualty list as a result of their impending actions.

  • @cyndiebill6631
    @cyndiebill66312 жыл бұрын

    Great job Sara. I totally enjoy listening to you.The view is amazing. As always your videos are awesome and Thank you again.♥️😁

  • @dang4866
    @dang48662 жыл бұрын

    Every year I watch the series but have yet to see the 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers mentioned for their efforts at the Peach Orchard. Considering they lost the second most men of any Union Regiment at Gettysburg including their entire Color Guard and were left alone on the field while the rest of the Union forces retreated from the area of the Peach Orchard it seems a shame that their contribution to the battle goes unrecognized. The History of the One Hundred Forty-First Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers 1862 - 1865 by David Craft, Chaplin of the Regiment published in 1885 is a must read on the 141st PA Vol.

  • @skymagruder5270

    @skymagruder5270

    2 жыл бұрын

    Google books or on another free e site? I’ll give it a read. Those old regimental histories are pretty amusing and often sad

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@skymagruder5270 👋

  • @jamess7576
    @jamess75762 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation. Those men of the 1st Minnesota deserve to be remembered. Request, can you cover the actions of their fellow brigade regiment the 19th Maine to the north as they took on a brigade of Floridians?

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    James 👋

  • @b.o.353
    @b.o.3532 жыл бұрын

    Being from Minnesota originally I find this a very welcome video. Great job!

  • @essbe7158
    @essbe71582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for yet another great video!

  • @skimmer8774
    @skimmer87742 жыл бұрын

    Us Minnesota people love your work. Thank you for the mention.

  • @brentknoll125
    @brentknoll1252 жыл бұрын

    Being from Minnesota, it was nice to here about the our heroes in the Civil War

  • @pdhunt96
    @pdhunt962 жыл бұрын

    Did anyone else hear the male voice at the 8:30 mark and again at 8:37 mark as she spoke the words of a soldier who took part in the charge?

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hunt !

  • @terryl7874
    @terryl78742 жыл бұрын

    Sarah that was an interesting presentation. I like reading soldier’s battlefield diaries and your narrative was fantastic. Super job!

  • @Rogijimbex
    @Rogijimbex2 жыл бұрын

    First time seeing Sarah Kay present. Really well done! Great personality and style.(And smart) Thanks

  • @billlawrence1899
    @billlawrence18992 жыл бұрын

    Good job! I have to ask if Sarah is a Minnesotan. I do believe I picked up a whiff of that accent.

  • @frisco21
    @frisco212 жыл бұрын

    Recently I happened to come across the grave of Samuel James Pitkin (1837-1904), a private who served in the 1st Minnesota in many of their legendary engagements. Pitkin was among the lucky 18% of survivors at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, although he was savagely wounded after getting bayoneted by a Confederate in desperate, hand-to-hand combat. I cannot fathom the kind of courage it takes to survive an event like this, not to mention the "survivor's guilt" many of these men must have felt. Pitkin and his fellow Minnesotans were genuine American heroes and patriots.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Frisco 👋

  • @decimated550
    @decimated5502 жыл бұрын

    Good job Sarah! A woman who loves history : a swipe right for sure

  • @JW-sy2yt
    @JW-sy2yt2 жыл бұрын

    This is terrific information and communicated in such a fun way!

  • @bobhill9124
    @bobhill9124 Жыл бұрын

    A nice presentation on the 1st Minnesota Regiment. Incredible courage for such a small number to attack with the bayonet a much larger force and literally save the day. So many instances of courage by both sides during those three critical days at Gettysburg. It truly is sacred ground.

  • @IronTanker
    @IronTanker2 жыл бұрын

    These are great videos I really appreciate Chris white, He was the first one i heard talk about any logistics. the first one was on lees withdrawal I believe. anyway have a great one great job young lady.

  • @jimconway6246
    @jimconway62462 жыл бұрын

    I love the raised view!

  • @johnnytoobad7785
    @johnnytoobad77852 жыл бұрын

    I live near Ft. Snelling. Great area to see, camp and bike around. Also 20+ year ABT member.

  • @ginne7268
    @ginne72682 жыл бұрын

    # excellent explanation even for me as a fan from the Netherlands. 1st Minnesota has to be one of the bravest regiment.

  • @ktd9
    @ktd92 жыл бұрын

    Great Presentation….I learned so much….thanks 🙏💘

  • @HHIto
    @HHIto2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible courage, bravery!

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Harvey !

  • @joeparvana9549
    @joeparvana95492 жыл бұрын

    Another very well done video

  • @bryanjorgenson9450
    @bryanjorgenson94502 жыл бұрын

    being a veteran and from Minnesota... every year i weep.. the VALOR ..these men they KNEW ...THEY KNEW ..yet.. they CHARGED .. they knew they were dead ..they went willingly ..everyday i strive to Honor my brothers and LIVE... i beg that i do not let them down .. Semper Fidelis

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bryan !👋

  • @philipkelly7369
    @philipkelly73692 жыл бұрын

    "In self-sacrificing desperate valor this charge has no parallel in any war."

  • @michaellaverty1844
    @michaellaverty18442 жыл бұрын

    I would like to know if you guys think Ken Burns film on the Civil War is accurate.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Michael ! 👋

  • @kirkoa1
    @kirkoa1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, you all did a great job this year! I have a question, who was saying "huzzah" and why? Was the camera man really into it?

  • @AmericanBattlefieldTrust

    @AmericanBattlefieldTrust

    Жыл бұрын

    That was Garry “the whisperer” and the cameraman was Kris.

  • @nathanfisher1826
    @nathanfisher18262 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, proud of those men!!!

  • @seanbruns6556
    @seanbruns655611 ай бұрын

    I served with the 2/135 infantry 34th infantry division. Our regiment is a direct descendant of the 1st mn volunteers. It was important to me that my soldiers knew the background in which they served. TO THE LAST MAN. Thank you for honoring them.

  • @soocarman6564
    @soocarman6564 Жыл бұрын

    In 1946 the US Army established a National Guard infantry division headquartered in Minnesota. The division's designation was the 47th Infantry Division. It was to honor the 47 men who survived that faithful charge that day.

  • @blukeblue1235
    @blukeblue12352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sarah that was awesome!

  • @sammcclain4634
    @sammcclain46342 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos really insightful

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 Sam !💕

  • @pizzafrenzyman
    @pizzafrenzyman2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thank you for sharing.

  • @creepyjoebiden3939
    @creepyjoebiden3939 Жыл бұрын

    One of the men wounded in the 1st Minnesota that day was the famed future Army scout Al Sieber, who was instrumental at bringing the hostile Apaches to bay in Arizona

  • @crippledcrow2384
    @crippledcrow23842 жыл бұрын

    My 2X Great Grandfather's brigade Wilcox's Alabama, 11th Alabama, Co. B destroyed the 1st Minnesota that day. Running low on ammo and more troops coming on, they retreated back across Emitsburg road with no support from Mahone or Anderson.

  • @lawrencetierney3697
    @lawrencetierney36974 ай бұрын

    My Great-Great Grandfather; Edward H. Bassett fought a Gettysburg. He was a Private in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, G Coy. He survived the Battle of Gettysburg and was later wounded at the Battle of Bristow Station. He was a prolific letter writer, his letters home were published in a book; The 1st MN - Second to none, a narrative of the life and death struggles of the soldier in the civil War, including 218 letters by Edward H. Bassett: By Richard Krom. Lawrence Tierney Warrant Officer (Ret) Canadian Armed Forces 38 Years Service

  • @johnreynolds6499
    @johnreynolds64992 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know we can go up there. Great!

  • @robertferguson3648
    @robertferguson36482 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation as usual

  • @robertferguson3648

    @robertferguson3648

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amytaylor21395 I’m doing the best I can Amy

  • @robertferguson3648

    @robertferguson3648

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amytaylor21395 I’m from Virginia Amy. I guess that’s the reason I’m interested in the War

  • @robertferguson3648

    @robertferguson3648

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amytaylor21395 Seven dogs

  • @johngibbons2858
    @johngibbons28582 жыл бұрын

    Great video Amazing History

  • @dcash7018
    @dcash70182 жыл бұрын

    Special presentation and experiences shared, Bravo!

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey 👋

  • @billholder1330
    @billholder133011 ай бұрын

    The 1st Minnesota had a lot of firsts, yes, but also one important last - that being "the last full measure of devotion" - always thought Lincoln was referring to these guys when he said that line...

  • @buck1978
    @buck19782 жыл бұрын

    Great video And great story about these guys

  • @chasetower6773
    @chasetower67732 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again

  • @lisaz8733
    @lisaz87332 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! About 9 minutes in, did anyone else hear what sounded like "hazaah!" two times? What was that and who said it?

  • @charlespackwood2055
    @charlespackwood20555 ай бұрын

    Was that skinny dude in the blue shirt the guy that made the "heshaw!" sounds recorded on this video (in the background)?

  • @josephfdunphymba3241
    @josephfdunphymba32412 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring presentation.

  • @wilburnprice9886
    @wilburnprice98862 жыл бұрын

    Hashtags? We don't need no stinking hashtags.!

  • @jeremydukowitz
    @jeremydukowitz2 жыл бұрын

    I’m proud to be from MN

  • @jeremydukowitz

    @jeremydukowitz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @AMY TAYLOR yeah it’s little hot out side during July.

  • @jeremydukowitz

    @jeremydukowitz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Victoria 💕 Hi

  • @jeremydukowitz

    @jeremydukowitz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Victoria 💕 Bryner Minnesota I’m 35 years old

  • @jeremydukowitz

    @jeremydukowitz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brainerd

  • @jeremydukowitz

    @jeremydukowitz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Victoria 💕 😀

  • @LittleAnastasia...
    @LittleAnastasia...2 жыл бұрын

    8:32 wtf was that? I heard it a few times.

  • @cgdeery
    @cgdeery2 жыл бұрын

    Do all Americans have the same interest and awe in the history of the battles and their outcome?? I ask as someone from across the pond..and accept that descendants from the loosing sides may not look on with the same enthusiasm as say an American veteran who fought in Normandys descendants would.. old wounds and differences are hard to heal!

  • @CoachAndre3K

    @CoachAndre3K

    2 жыл бұрын

    @cgdeery - good question. Not all, but family ties to battles/states are usually talked about and passed down by those that heard it from the primary source. I'm a first generation southerner (GA) whos family fought under a Missouri artilley unit in the Union. There is reverence and respect for both sides, but there is a lingering bitterness and their own brand of nostalgia with which rebels decendents or sympathizers still talk about this conflict between fellow Americans. Just my opinion

  • @charlesvotaw1660

    @charlesvotaw1660

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a son of a Confederate veteran I do hold an interest in this in the history but due to the ignorance and the backwater society of Northern written history the greatest perpetration perpetration of a lie was done they're forgetting you look at you look at both sides of History and you make a judgment you cross-reference 6 8 10 times and then you even make your judgments educatedly but our education system has taught the perpetration of slavery was the cause of the war no it was not it was taxation without representation same thing we faced with the cut with the colonial colonies and and Britain thank you for your time a southern man has spoken

  • @jamesmartin3431
    @jamesmartin34312 жыл бұрын

    Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here obedient to their laws we lie.“

  • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827
    @machinistmikethetinkerer48272 жыл бұрын

    It's been said that J.R. King is portrayed as the charging soldier on the top of the Minnesota monument. Wonder if there's any truth to that...

  • @Joshua-rb2hv
    @Joshua-rb2hv2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could find a girl like this one that is a patriot and loves our history like I do!!!

  • @chardaskie
    @chardaskie2 ай бұрын

    Man Prayed to GOD to help them win the day and he delivered them the chance. And those brave Men did not squander it.

  • @BILLYHOLLINGHURST
    @BILLYHOLLINGHURST2 жыл бұрын

    # 1st Minnesota one of savor on july 2

  • @curtismoon5316
    @curtismoon531626 күн бұрын

    Read the book called, "The last full measure"

  • @joshuaglaude1549
    @joshuaglaude15492 жыл бұрын

    I'm like 3 hours from there right now and still can't go visit. Ahhhhhhhh

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😆

  • @joshuaglaude1549

    @joshuaglaude1549

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Babararoot55 it's not funny, Victoria.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@joshuaglaude1549 Sure, It’s.. where you from ? How old are you ? Nice 😊 meeting you ! 🥰👅

  • @michaeldouglas1243
    @michaeldouglas12432 жыл бұрын

    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @kzeich
    @kzeich11 ай бұрын

    You can hear Garry in the background whispering, "huzzah" as she is talking. You got to admit, that man is a little strange ha

  • @thirdgen377
    @thirdgen3772 жыл бұрын

    Gives me chills knowing they knew they were being ordered to die certainly.

  • @spookypepper6900
    @spookypepper69002 жыл бұрын

    Didn't the 1st Minnesota Infantry also literally steal Virginia's Battle Flag and bring it back home to Minnesota?

  • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827

    @machinistmikethetinkerer4827

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was captured on 3July during Pickett's Charge in currently resides in a secure location at our History Museum in St. Paul. It does go on display from time to time but not very often. It's a bit of a touchy subject to this day, as it's been asked to be returned and one of our former governors denied that request and replied, "No. To the victor goes the spoils of war." I haven't heard anything since.

  • @Babararoot55

    @Babararoot55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mr House 🏡

  • @scottperry67
    @scottperry67 Жыл бұрын

    Well done young lady, well done:)

  • @creechman
    @creechman Жыл бұрын

    this young lady is fantastic

  • @lizlittle1641
    @lizlittle16412 жыл бұрын

    Those people couldn't have had a better guide. Your the best Garry!

  • @kenbash2951
    @kenbash29512 жыл бұрын

    82% Union losses from Minnesota. 83% Confederate losses under Pickett. Without a doubt, two of the bravest units at Gettysburg.

  • @jimbrew4529

    @jimbrew4529

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think Picketts division is commonly reported at 42% casualties.

  • @benjaminlee4937

    @benjaminlee4937

    2 жыл бұрын

    You may mistakenly be thinking of the 26th North Carolina (which participated in Pickett's Charge), which suffered just under 82% casualties, though suffered the highest total casualties in terms of numbers (26th NC was the largest single regiment present) of the battle.

  • @kenbash2951

    @kenbash2951

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@benjaminlee4937 Pickett's men were all from Virginia. 4,800 Virginians in Pickett's Division that day. They lost 4,200 of them. 87%. 26th NC Regiment sent approx 500 men into battle under Pettigrew.

  • @benjaminlee4937

    @benjaminlee4937

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kenbash2951 Pickett's Charge (otherwise known as the Pickett-Pettigrew-Trimble Charge) was composed of three divisions, 1 from 1st Corps and 2 from 3rd. Total casualties were somewhere around 6500 total, Pickett's division suffering about 2600 (42%). I don't quite know where you're getting the 87% figure from for losses under Pickett.

  • @kenbash2951

    @kenbash2951

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@benjaminlee4937 Pls read eyewitness accounts from the men who were there. Out of 4,800, Pickett lost 4,200 men killed, captured or wounded. Out of 7.500 Pettigrew/Trimble lost 2,300 because most of their men retreated rather than face the withering fire coming from Cemetery Ridge. THAT'S why it's called Pickett's Charge:) Do your homework- rely on eyewitness first hand testimony and you'll be good:) Start with 'Pickett's Charge- Eyewitness Accounts' by Richard Rollins and get back to me once you've done your homework,thx.

  • @kyben99
    @kyben992 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to disagree but Aaron Greenawald was the first person to enlist with the 1st Minnesota. He was shot in the head and died on July 5th and was buried in Berks county PA where he was born.

  • @robertvantassell1143
    @robertvantassell11432 жыл бұрын

    I will send you a tee shirt, if you gag Gary.

  • @kevindecoteau3186
    @kevindecoteau31862 жыл бұрын

    "Sickles" :(

  • @generalposter4792
    @generalposter4792 Жыл бұрын

    No whispering while she's talking!!

  • @waqastaggar5191
    @waqastaggar51912 жыл бұрын

    I like American people's...... I'm from Country Pakistan

  • @yournonfavoriteperson9964
    @yournonfavoriteperson99642 жыл бұрын

    The story about the brothers brought a tear to this grown man’s eye. Thank you for that inspiring, beautiful story.

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