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If you want to do some more digging into the rich history of Chattanooga, I work at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. Andrews Raiders were actually headed to our station before they broke down. I'm sure we could work out accomodations for you.
Desmond Doss went through Army Basic Training at Camp Jackson which later was renamed Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC. There has been quite a few future Medal of Honor's winners that have gone through Camp Jackson/ Ft Jackson. There is also quite a few basic training Battalion Infantry Regiment's with a rich history of past wars/ conflicts such as the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Battalions of the 13th Regiment that dates back to the Civil War that was the 1st Union Battalion Regiment to the Battle of Vicksburg in Virginia.
Very nicely done Sir. A beautiful tribute to my father, the first medal of honor recipients, and the many hundreds of other veterans in their final resting place. Thank you, and much respect to you.
Oh wow. Thank you so much. You don't know how much that means to me to hear you say that. I appreciate the example of faith that your dad left behind for us.
I first learned about your father when i watched hacksaw ridge. when i went through basic training in fall 2018 i saw it a second time from my first sergeant. he told us that he would've never been born if it wasn't for your father saving his dad's life in Okinawa on the ridge. he also told us that his father's only regret was not being able to thank your dad before he died in the 90s.
Sir, thank you so much for your father and his strong faith and for his service to our country. Words cannot express how deeply proud we as Americans are of your father
Desmond and my father were lifelong friends. Desmond and Dorothy were visitors in our home. I heard those war stories exchanged several times. They corresponded by letters over the years along with many phone calls. Being a teenager, I didn't know at the time, what an important man he was. He was just another war buddy of my dad's. He was soft spoken and always complimented my mother on her delicious meals she would prepare. It was thrilling to see his story immortalized in Hacksaw Ridge.
I started to cry after seeing the grave site of Desmond Doss his story and his commitment to save 75 men without a weapon is admirable and I'll be honest his phrase of God help me save one more is still stuck in my head may his soul Rest In Peace
Mr. Desmond Doss was an amazing American. He knew he didn’t have to take another life to do his part and do it well. The story of what he did in the Pacific is even outstanding when it comes to cinema. The heart he showed plus the Faith he had on that ridge should live on forever in Americans’ minds. RIP Desman Doss MOH WW2
Not only was he a good American soldier, he was a great human being! He brought in not only wounded American soldiers but also tried to save some Japanese ones.
I have wanted to visit this grave since watching the movie. I watched the interview with him where he says "I just kept saying Lord, let me save another one". How can you not get emotional with that. What a hero. Truly the greatest generation. Thanks again for another great video.
I have a different slant on how I see these type videos. Having been in the military so many years and having come from a military family reaching back to the Revolutionary War, I believe all soldiers whether friend or foe deserve the respect of eternal rest. Why, so many of these monuments fall victim of vandalism is absolutely beyond my comprehension. We step forward when our respective nations make the call. It’s called nationalism and deserves our respect and honor. Thanks once again for a great video. I just can’t say enough about your contribution to history.
@@Michael-mr2qp Do you realize it isn't celebrating anyone? It's showing history. What is the difference between statues existing in museums or anywhere else? Do you think because Germany still has the concentration camps for people to see, they are somehow celebrating their existence? It is people like you and a lot of others that are so close minded and ignorant to this. And it is also people like you that will allow things like this to happen again. When people are educated with history, they know not to relive it. Bad people will be bad people regardless if a statue exist or not. It's a shame...
Stopsign32v it is people like you who are so closed minded and ignorant to other people’s pain and struggles. Why should confederate statues stand? They were traitors to the union and the losers of the war. I guess germans should place statues of hitler or statues that commemorate the Soviet Union in Berlin.
I usually wait until I'm about half way through the videos so that nobody can say that I'm just "playing favorites" with my "Likes" and that I actual did watch it. Another outstanding video, Bravo Sir.
With everything going on these days with people tearing down statues and defacing monuments it brings tear to my eye when I watch your videos showing the respect to our soldiers and telling the stories of our history. I love our country and your channel helps me feel proud as a citizen. Thanks. 🇺🇸
As a fellow Virginian and Christian, I have such deep respect and admiration for Desmond Doss, for anyone who stays true to their convictions. Grateful for the movie that brought his story to more people.
James Gamble was in the war of 1812 and On May 20, 1836, he was commissioned Brigadier General of the 6th Brigade of Militia of the State of Tennessee. He died in Chattanooga on 28 Dec 1874 (aged 81) this is his original grave.
I suffer from horrible inner ear and vertigo problems thus am unable to travel to most of the places you display in your videos. I can't thank you enough for providing me with a chance to visit them virtually. I consider it the next best thing to being there. Keep up the wonderful work and many thanks again!
@MikeyD22 yes, we get to see everything (rewind if needed) informative narration, and no long drives, no weather issues. We get to see this in the comfort of our home!
I was a extra in the court martial scene in Hacksaw Ridge sitting behind Sam Worthington an Vince Vaughan. The two day shoot was went well talking to Sam Vince Mel and Andrew Garfield was superb as Desmond Doss. I am sure if Desmond was alive to see his Biopic I am sure he would be pleased but very modest about the whole thing. RIP DESMOND GOD BLESS YOU!
Found his military record: Oscar J. Morehouse Residence Scotch Grove IA; 19 years old. Enlisted on 8/14/1862 as a Private. On 9/15/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. IA 31st Infantry He died of wounds on 12/18/1863 at Chattanooga, TN He was listed as: * Wounded 11/24/1863 Lookout Mountain, TN (Severe wound in right leg, amputated) Other Information: born in Michigan Buried: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN Gravesite: D-858 Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion - The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War - Various Cemetery listings on the internet. "Love and tears for the blue, tears and love for the grey." Lest we forget.
My great great grandfather was saved by Desmond dos, I know this as he had a dairy. But unfortunately, he died due to blood loss and is also buried in this cemetery
I want to thank your 4th great uncle for his service, and for fighting for our freedom, if he could see that the country he fought for is still free and the best country on earth he would be proud that he fought for the freedom of his country (America) the great. And our flag was still there thanks to your uncle he is now resting with those who also gave their lives for our freedom.
My father and I just visited Desmond Doss's gravesite here. God bless you Mr. Doss. We were on our way from Florida to Indiana and wanted to pay our respects to a great man.
Wow Desmond Doss , what more can anyone say about such a great American and Human Being. I loved the movie and have seen it many times but when i read some of the info out there on this great man i was even more amazed by his actions and his humbleness. Amazing !! Great video Brother and thank you again.
Wow- thanks for sharing a great tour. The movie Hacksaw Ridge physically moved me. Desmond Doss was truly an angel of mercy in a meat grinder of a battle. My late Dad served on LSM-99 at the Battle of Okinawa and his brother was on the Destroyer USS Barry that was damaged beyond repair by kamikaze plane attacks. His brother was fortunate and survived the battle and war.
The History Underground “The History Guy (Because History Deserves to Be Remembered)” posted on his uTube channel a tribute to the U.S. Navy at the Battle of Okinawa. It’s really well done.
@@TheHistoryUnderground while my Dad was on Okinawa, his brother Harold was aboard a ship shelling the island. Neither knew the other was close by until after the war.
I watched a documentary about Desmond about 15 years ago. I was so surprised I had never heard of him before! I also saw the movie based on his life Hacksaw Ridge. I tear up every time I think about him. Makes me sick when I think about the sleazy celebrities and sports star that our culture puts on pedestals. There have been and ARE real heroes. Our military , law enforcement and first responders.
1982 I was stationed in Okinawa where I attended the 7th Day Adventist Church named for Desmond Doss. I was given a tour of the battlefield where he saved the lives of at least 75 and possibly 10-20 more men in that battle.
@@22lyric you have no idea. Those cliffs he scaled and lowered the men down while being shot at? There was still bullet marks in the older concrete walls
As a Brit, I have found the stories surrounding the American Civil War particularly fascinating, because over here we only ever read about the main battles and protagonists. As with any conflict, learning about the individual stories of heroism, hardship and endeavour brings the Human reality of war home to me and gives me a context in which I can relate to. For me, this makes the events that took place so interesting and gives an extra dimension to the history. It’s not about facts and figures, it’s about the experiences of those that lived through it.
From one historian to another, thank you for your work. I really like how you just tell the facts and don't put your own opinions into things. Every American should watch your material. I think it will make some of them think better about our nation.
Really impressed by your presentation, I am a veteran of the USN and nearing the end of my life's journey, I have chosen to be laid to rest in a national cemetery with my fellow comrades.
My wife and I were just here about 7 or 8 months ago and didnt even know most of this stuff. I mainly wanted to stop here on our way to Florida cause I'm a WWII nut and wanted to see Mr. Doss's grave marker but this is amazing. We walked/drove past most of this and didnt even know it.
This channel is gonna pop off sooner or later. Content is amazing here. The coherent informative and intriguing stories, some beautiful cinematography and just honestly wholesome content being presented by a genuine whole hearted down to earth guy. This was probably my favorite channel find in the past couple years. Keep it up dude
I do civil war reenacting but I was never in the military. But one thing in my life that will surely make me teary eyed is cemetery’s with graves of fallen soldiers.
I like that the German soldiers are in a spot where ancestors can come visit the graves. And know that their ancestor was given a nice burial spot even though they were enemies.
You would have thought Desmond Does would have been hurried in Arlington. But he never stopped surprising people his entire life. From showing a conscientious objector could do as much and more than a combat fighter. To where he chose to be burried.
Pretty cool story. I think that the family decides where the burial should be but yes, I can see where a good argument could be made for him to be at Arlington.
Love that I share the same birthday as Desmond Doss!! As an Australian I came upon his story through the movie but I definitely hope to visit the grave of a true hero one day.
Your channel is hands down some of the best Battlefield and history tour videos I have ever seen. I've been brought to an emotional tears several times watching your videos. Im not in the military but I love American History and it just warms my heart what alot of these men have done. Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for keeping history alive!!! We will never know where we're going unless we know where we've been!!! The WORST war in all of American history Brother against brother... NEVER FORGET!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲
That was really great! Thanks for taking me there. To think that Grant was standing right there with troops overseeing the battle and then all the other history that came along with it. I started to think of those German POWs who died because of the Spanish Flu. I can only imagine their families were wondering where they were and they were probably only reported missing. How long could it have possibly taken for the families to find out what really happened? It could have been more than a generation to say the least. Thank you so much and keep up the good work and be safe out there brother. See you later!
The steam locomotive depicted on the monument, the 'General' was preserved and last used in the 1960's by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. The locomotive that chased down the 'General' was named the 'Texas' and was recently cosmetically restored at the North Carolina Transportation Museum and is on display in Atlanta.
@@TheHistoryUnderground You may be interested in the video showing the restoration of the 'Texas' at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. ruclips.net/video/LKBJo0KUhq4/видео.html
I am addicted to your channel. I have always enjoyed learning historical things. I can say that, as an elderly, disabled person, your channel is the only way I’ll be able to visit these places you take us to. When I was younger I visited Gettysburg.and we hired a battle expert to drive us through the battlefield and teach us what occurred, where it occurred and who was involved. I truly felt it was a spiritual experience. I was delighted when I was able to “revisit” it with you. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this. I am a big history geek and retired military. Thank you for showing the German and Italy graves as well. Most Americans are unaware we inter foreign troops just like other counrties do for US troops. We as humankind need to remember and honor all regardless of which side you are.
I am so glad that the graves of the German and Italian soldiers are well taken care of here in Tennessee. They were soldiers, some ones Father, Son , Brother or Husband. Most were just serving their country like our boys did.
I couldn`t agree more sir, the average German soldier just wanted to do his job and go home like my British countrymen and their American Brothers. What I found interesting was when he said that all those German POW`s had succumbed to Spanish Flu. It was the last Global pandemic before Covid and claimed the lives of between 50 and 100 Million Worldwide.
Ironically I watched the Movie Hacksaw ridge only a week ago, an amazing guy. This was an amazing Video JD, thank you for sharing and paying respect. Bless you
I love watching your videos . As a history buff I find them amazing . Keep up the good work . Learning from the past to avoid committing the same mistakes in the future . History cannot be erased . We must learn from it .
I remember going a decade ago to the actual location of the great locomotive chase in Georgia. Even went to the museum and saw the train itself. It was an amazing experience
I have a Great, great, great Uncle who fought with the C.S.A. died there. He a medical orderly/stretcher barer. His older brother was there also. He was wounded, survived and went on to fight thru the rest of war. Their last name was Tuley
My grandmother and grandfather are buried there. My grandfather served in the Army in WWII. 35th Infantry. It’s a beautiful cemetery. Great video, love your content.
Great video, and great music selection as always! I'm still finding some of your videos that I haven't seen, so searching them out. You have inspired this 61 year old Medic in Michigan to get out and seek history!!! I just did a two week travel for work and found Michigan's Vietnam Memorial in Mt. Pleasant. So glad I went there! Humbling, and I learned things! Thank you for taking the time to do these videos!!!
Thank you for honoring our war dead!! Proudly served my country in the U.S Army. It is a commitment to freedom,and protection of the ideals of honorable Americans. For God and country the fight goes on!!!
Thanks for posting this video. We went to chattanooga on vacation and took our two kids with us. We took them to visit the cemetery while we were there. My son and i love history and both my wife and i have grandpas that fought in WWII. So i told my daughter we were going to visit something that right now at age eight she might not fully appreciate but later looking back it would mean more. I could not have been more wrong, as we stood in the same location that you did at the top of the hill next to the flags. My daughter asked daddy what are all of the white stones? I said each one of them represents one man who gave his life for our freedom. As we quitely turned in a circle to grasp the full picture and the true expanse of our position, we were all overcome with a great feeling of humility, as stood in the memorial center of so many who had given so much it almost brought tears to my eyes. I have never been more thankful to be an american and to have taken the time out of our vacation to pay our respects. Both of my children came away from that experience with a greater sense of history and appreication for their place in time. I only wish more young people had the opportunity as mine did to visit such a great memorial as it is. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart watching your video revived the great sense of awe i had when we first climbed that hill to look out over the many fallen servicemen and women buried there. Keep filming i know young people watch a lot of youtube hopefully many of them will find your videos and understand better the importance of war memorials of all kinds both of ours and our enemies.
Cemeteries - so rich in history. I have to say I do the same....looking for MoH recipients when I visit a Military Cemetery. Loved this episode and remembered a TV show on Andrews Raiders about a billion years ago.
As British ex-military and recipient of the Miltary Cross I can honestly say the guy making these videos oozes passion is informative and the videos are well made.
i love seeing the change on the gravestones. it's good to know that their spirits were able to cross through the underworld and that there are people keeping the memory of them alive.
My 3x great grandfather, and his brother fought at Chattanooga with the 33rd Alabama Infantry. My GGF was wounded here, recovered, and later was killed in action defending Atlanta. The Western theatre of the war has always interested me for those reasons. Great video, and keep up the good work.
Very great to see you took the time to pay tribute to Desmond. His medals were stolen twice after the war, which is a shame. I'm already looking forward to the video where you are actually going to Okinawa and Hacksaw Ridge yourself
Coin's on a soldiers head stone has a significant meaning. Leaving a penny is a way to show you visited the grave. A nickel means you went to boot camp with that soldier. A dime means you were in his unit and a quarter means you were present when he was killed. As I understand it, larger coin's mean you survived the battle because of that soldiers sacrifice.
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Thanks!
Please translate it into Russian,if you can!
Very well done. 🇺🇸
If you want to do some more digging into the rich history of Chattanooga, I work at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. Andrews Raiders were actually headed to our station before they broke down. I'm sure we could work out accomodations for you.
Desmond Doss went through Army Basic Training at Camp Jackson which later was renamed Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC.
There has been quite a few future Medal of Honor's winners that have gone through Camp Jackson/ Ft Jackson.
There is also quite a few basic training Battalion Infantry Regiment's with a rich history of past wars/ conflicts such as the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Battalions of the 13th Regiment that dates back to the Civil War that was the 1st Union Battalion Regiment to the Battle of Vicksburg in Virginia.
Very nicely done Sir. A beautiful tribute to my father, the first medal of honor recipients, and the many hundreds of other veterans in their final resting place. Thank you, and much respect to you.
Oh wow. Thank you so much. You don't know how much that means to me to hear you say that. I appreciate the example of faith that your dad left behind for us.
I first learned about your father when i watched hacksaw ridge. when i went through basic training in fall 2018 i saw it a second time from my first sergeant. he told us that he would've never been born if it wasn't for your father saving his dad's life in Okinawa on the ridge. he also told us that his father's only regret was not being able to thank your dad before he died in the 90s.
Sir, thank you so much for your father and his strong faith and for his service to our country. Words cannot express how deeply proud we as Americans are of your father
As a Adventist church member I truly inspired by Desmond Doss and may strengthen my faith. We'll see him in the bright morning someday
Great thanks to your father for what he did during WW2. May he Rest In Peace🙏🏻.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
-General Patton
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Amen.
Seems appropriate to do both.
@@marksmith4892 Just gonna post that!
I'm sure they are up in Heaven!!!
Desmond and my father were lifelong friends. Desmond and Dorothy were visitors in our home. I heard those war stories exchanged several times. They corresponded by letters over the years along with many phone calls. Being a teenager, I didn't know at the time, what an important man he was. He was just another war buddy of my dad's. He was soft spoken and always complimented my mother on her delicious meals she would prepare. It was thrilling to see his story immortalized in Hacksaw Ridge.
I have met Desmond Doss. He was not a large man, but what a huge heart!
He seemed like a very humble man. Wish that I could’ve had the opportunity to meet him.
I started to cry after seeing the grave site of Desmond Doss his story and his commitment to save 75 men without a weapon is admirable and I'll be honest his phrase of God help me save one more is still stuck in my head may his soul Rest In Peace
Mr. Desmond Doss was an amazing American. He knew he didn’t have to take another life to do his part and do it well. The story of what he did in the Pacific is even outstanding when it comes to cinema. The heart he showed plus the Faith he had on that ridge should live on forever in Americans’ minds.
RIP Desman Doss MOH WW2
Amen to that.
Not only was he a good American soldier, he was a great human being! He brought in not only wounded American soldiers but also tried to save some Japanese ones.
Amen, Amen!
Cemeteries are wonderful, yet poignant, history lessons. We should never forget our past.
Amen to that.
I have wanted to visit this grave since watching the movie. I watched the interview with him where he says "I just kept saying Lord, let me save another one". How can you not get emotional with that. What a hero. Truly the greatest generation. Thanks again for another great video.
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I have a different slant on how I see these type videos. Having been in the military so many years and having come from a military family reaching back to the Revolutionary War, I believe all soldiers whether friend or foe deserve the respect of eternal rest. Why, so many of these monuments fall victim of vandalism is absolutely beyond my comprehension. We step forward when our respective nations make the call. It’s called nationalism and deserves our respect and honor. Thanks once again for a great video. I just can’t say enough about your contribution to history.
Thank you. That really does mean a lot.
Patton would agree.
I agree too. You can't place such high value on your own heroes without knowing in detail what they were up against.
Nationalism has caused a lot of conflict and contributed to the deaths of tens of millions. I’m afraid such sentiment is misplaced.
Thank you Cliff. Thank you & your family for your service to & for our country.🇺🇸
Great video! As a 1st ID Combat Medic Vet, I’ve always admired Desmond Doss’s dedication and miraculous duty!🇺🇸
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@darrylyusko8615 Where were you stationed? i was a 1ID combat Medic stationed in Germany
In my opinion there’s no need to deface ANY monument.
Completely agree.
And that's why no one ATOLL asked for your trash ass opinion Suh! Lol
@@TheHistoryUnderground yesss!! lets celebrate horrible people !! those statues need to be in museums
@@Michael-mr2qp Do you realize it isn't celebrating anyone? It's showing history. What is the difference between statues existing in museums or anywhere else? Do you think because Germany still has the concentration camps for people to see, they are somehow celebrating their existence? It is people like you and a lot of others that are so close minded and ignorant to this. And it is also people like you that will allow things like this to happen again. When people are educated with history, they know not to relive it. Bad people will be bad people regardless if a statue exist or not. It's a shame...
Stopsign32v it is people like you who are so closed minded and ignorant to other people’s pain and struggles. Why should confederate statues stand? They were traitors to the union and the losers of the war. I guess germans should place statues of hitler or statues that commemorate the Soviet Union in Berlin.
"Please Lord! Just let me get one more!"
A True Hero. Rest Easy Cpl Doss. Per Ardua.
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Am I the only one who clicks like on this channel before I even watch an episode?
Ha!
I usually wait until I'm about half way through the videos so that nobody can say that I'm just "playing favorites" with my "Likes" and that I actual did watch it. Another outstanding video, Bravo Sir.
@@kysersose3924 - Appreciated more than you know. Thanks!
Kyle's channel I do too. Not playing faves. We just need to support good channels like this.
Kyle's channel nope
With everything going on these days with people tearing down statues and defacing monuments it brings tear to my eye when I watch your videos showing the respect to our soldiers and telling the stories of our history. I love our country and your channel helps me feel proud as a citizen. Thanks. 🇺🇸
Thanks so much. I have a deep respect for all parts of history. Hopefully it’s something that’ll catch on 🙂
I can’t stand the fact that our history is being taken down just like ISIS did.
I would say more but rather not start something.
As a fellow Virginian and Christian, I have such deep respect and admiration for Desmond Doss, for anyone who stays true to their convictions. Grateful for the movie that brought his story to more people.
James Gamble was in the war of 1812 and On May 20, 1836, he was commissioned Brigadier General of the 6th Brigade of Militia of the State of Tennessee. He died in Chattanooga on 28 Dec 1874 (aged 81) this is his original grave.
Thanks, Greg for having that information!
Thanks for digging that up! Mystery solved 🙂. Always learning something!
@@TheHistoryUnderground Findagrave is my friend
Wow! Amazing how long he lived. Thanks for your input!
@@TheHistoryUnderground "Digging that up..." LOLOLOLOLOL
I suffer from horrible inner ear and vertigo problems thus am unable to travel to most of the places you display in your videos. I can't thank you enough for providing me with a chance to visit them virtually. I consider it the next best thing to being there. Keep up the wonderful work and many thanks again!
That really does mean a lot to me to hear you say that. Thanks so much for that.
@MikeyD22 yes, we get to see everything (rewind if needed) informative narration, and no long drives, no weather issues. We get to see this in the comfort of our home!
A real hero and man...God bless him...forever 🙌🙏❤
Doss humbles me, no only is he a great American, but a great person. American has never produced a greater person, God bless him.
Amen to that
I was a extra in the court martial scene in Hacksaw Ridge sitting behind Sam Worthington an Vince Vaughan. The two day shoot was went well talking to Sam Vince Mel and Andrew Garfield was superb as Desmond Doss. I am sure if Desmond was alive to see his Biopic I am sure he would be pleased but very modest about the whole thing. RIP DESMOND GOD BLESS YOU!
My 4th Great - Uncle Oscar J. Morehouse was wounded at the Battle of Lookout Mountain, died of his wounds and is buried in this cemetery.
Oh wow! How fascinating. Thanks for sharing that.
My respects to you and you great uncle.
Found his military record:
Oscar J. Morehouse
Residence Scotch Grove IA; 19 years old.
Enlisted on 8/14/1862 as a Private.
On 9/15/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. IA 31st Infantry
He died of wounds on 12/18/1863 at Chattanooga, TN
He was listed as:
* Wounded 11/24/1863 Lookout Mountain, TN (Severe wound in right leg, amputated)
Other Information:
born in Michigan
Buried: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN
Gravesite: D-858
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
- The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War
- Various Cemetery listings on the internet.
"Love and tears for the blue, tears and love for the grey."
Lest we forget.
My great great grandfather was saved by Desmond dos, I know this as he had a dairy. But unfortunately, he died due to blood loss and is also buried in this cemetery
I want to thank your 4th great uncle for his service, and for fighting for our freedom, if he could see that the country he fought for is still free and the best country on earth he would be proud that he fought for the freedom of his country (America) the great. And our flag was still there thanks to your uncle he is now resting with those who also gave their lives for our freedom.
Thanks for sharing. I love, Desmond Doss. He is my hometown hero from Lynchburg Virginia.💜❤️
I could watch and listen to your videos all night. I've been teaching high school history for 25 years - you Sir, have a gift.
Thanks. Appreciate that and the 25 years that you’ve put in to help stamp out ignorance. History education is more important now than ever.
My father and I just visited Desmond Doss's gravesite here. God bless you Mr. Doss. We were on our way from Florida to Indiana and wanted to pay our respects to a great man.
Another great presentation by you. I got chills when I saw the Doss tombstone. Please keep up your great work. We need people like you!
Thank you kindly. I really appreciate the kind words.
Wow Desmond Doss , what more can anyone say about such a great American and Human Being. I loved the movie and have seen it many times but when i read some of the info out there on this great man i was even more amazed by his actions and his humbleness.
Amazing !! Great video Brother and thank you again.
We could use more men like him 🇺🇸
Movie was toned down sad. ,
Desmond Doss is in Heaven. Truly the highest honor a man can receive.
hes NOT in Heaven, but he will be
It’s a shame you can only click the like button once. Fabulous history. Really like the way you tell the story to such a high standard already. 👍🏼
Thanks for that!
Wow- thanks for sharing a great tour.
The movie Hacksaw Ridge physically moved me. Desmond Doss was truly an angel of mercy in a meat grinder of a battle. My late Dad served on LSM-99 at the Battle of Okinawa and his brother was on the Destroyer USS Barry that was damaged beyond repair by kamikaze plane attacks. His brother was fortunate and survived the battle and war.
I had a few uncles whose ships were hit in that battle. Just a nightmare all around.
The History Underground “The History Guy (Because History Deserves to Be Remembered)” posted on his uTube channel a tribute to the U.S. Navy at the Battle of Okinawa. It’s really well done.
@@TheHistoryUnderground while my Dad was on Okinawa, his brother Harold was aboard a ship shelling the island. Neither knew the other was close by until after the war.
I watched a documentary about Desmond about 15 years ago. I was so surprised I had never heard of him before! I also saw the movie based on his life Hacksaw Ridge. I tear up every time I think about him. Makes me sick when I think about the sleazy celebrities and sports star that our culture puts on pedestals. There have been and ARE real heroes. Our military , law enforcement and first responders.
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Well done. How anyone can give this a "thumbs down" is beyond me.
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Just the Japanese snipers that couldent shoot him
1982 I was stationed in Okinawa where I attended the 7th Day Adventist Church named for Desmond Doss. I was given a tour of the battlefield where he saved the lives of at least 75 and possibly 10-20 more men in that battle.
Oh wow. I’d love to visit there someday.
Thank you for your Service
Thank you for sharing this information, very important, courage under enemy fire
@Burt Hulbert thank you for your service. Must have been so meaningful to see where this hero did the unbelievable.
@@22lyric you have no idea. Those cliffs he scaled and lowered the men down while being shot at?
There was still bullet marks in the older concrete walls
Simply beautiful! Thank You for taking us along and honoring their lives.
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As a Brit, I have found the stories surrounding the American Civil War particularly fascinating, because over here we only ever read about the main battles and protagonists. As with any conflict, learning about the individual stories of heroism, hardship and endeavour brings the Human reality of war home to me and gives me a context in which I can relate to. For me, this makes the events that took place so interesting and gives an extra dimension to the history. It’s not about facts and figures, it’s about the experiences of those that lived through it.
Thanks! Glad that you found it interesting. I’ve got some plans to hit some other Civil War sites this summer.
The History Underground ........ I’ll look forward to watching more. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into the channel. Stay safe 👍
From one historian to another, thank you for your work. I really like how you just tell the facts and don't put your own opinions into things. Every American should watch your material. I think it will make some of them think better about our nation.
Really impressed by your presentation, I am a veteran of the USN and nearing the end of my life's journey, I have chosen to be laid to rest in a national cemetery with my fellow comrades.
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My Great Great Grandad fought with the 35th Tennessee Infantry Reg. And was Captured at Chattanooga and sent to a POW camp in Indiana.
Wow! Imagine the stories that he had.
My Grt. Grandfather, and his 2 brothers walked 20 miles to Demossville, Tennessee, and joined. They were from Kentucky.
A true hero! May God bless Desmond Doss soul. From Roy in southeast Texas
My wife and I were just here about 7 or 8 months ago and didnt even know most of this stuff. I mainly wanted to stop here on our way to Florida cause I'm a WWII nut and wanted to see Mr. Doss's grave marker but this is amazing. We walked/drove past most of this and didnt even know it.
It's a pretty amazing cemetery. Lots of history there.
That was interesting and time well spent, both yours and mine. Well done!
This channel is gonna pop off sooner or later. Content is amazing here. The coherent informative and intriguing stories, some beautiful cinematography and just honestly wholesome content being presented by a genuine whole hearted down to earth guy. This was probably my favorite channel find in the past couple years. Keep it up dude
I've been sharing it. The more of us that do, the more that will come!
He was my history teacher in highschool and my basketball coach in middle school. One of the best men I've met in my life.
Oh wow. That really does mean more to me than you know. Thanks!
Appreciate that, man. Thanks!
I do civil war reenacting but I was never in the military. But one thing in my life that will surely make me teary eyed is cemetery’s with graves of fallen soldiers.
It definitely conveys the sacrifice.
I like that the German soldiers are in a spot where ancestors can come visit the graves. And know that their ancestor was given a nice burial spot even though they were enemies.
Completely agree.
What a beautiful place to visit. A lot of great men buried there. In a cemetary there is always peace to gather your thoughts.
You would have thought Desmond Does would have been hurried in Arlington. But he never stopped surprising people his entire life. From showing a conscientious objector could do as much and more than a combat fighter. To where he chose to be burried.
Pretty cool story. I think that the family decides where the burial should be but yes, I can see where a good argument could be made for him to be at Arlington.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Doss qualifies on at least 4 criteria to be considered for internment at ANC.
His family requested for him to be buried there cause it was closer to them
my parents are buried there thank you for your great coverage of it a true place of honor
Love that I share the same birthday as Desmond Doss!! As an Australian I came upon his story through the movie but I definitely hope to visit the grave of a true hero one day.
Love the Aussies!!
I don’t know if I could have the amazing courage Desmond Doss had. Truly an American Hero.
Definitely one of my favorite cemeteries outside of Arlington. Great video
Thanks! I really enjoyed it there. Lots to learn.
Your channel is hands down some of the best Battlefield and history tour videos I have ever seen. I've been brought to an emotional tears several times watching your videos. Im not in the military but I love American History and it just warms my heart what alot of these men have done. Thank you for making these videos.
Wow. That really does mean a lot to hear you say that. Thank you so much.
Great walk on history through the hard times of the past, Great video and job 👍
Thanks 👍
Great video, all the stories are so interesting
Thank you for keeping history alive!!! We will never know where we're going unless we know where we've been!!! The WORST war in all of American history Brother against brother... NEVER FORGET!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲
Gotta keep telling these stories so that they don't fade. Thanks!
Desmond Doss was a true hero. A totally selfless, humble, and godly man. Great work here, JD!
That was really great! Thanks for taking me there. To think that Grant was standing right there with troops overseeing the battle and then all the other history that came along with it. I started to think of those German POWs who died because of the Spanish Flu. I can only imagine their families were wondering where they were and they were probably only reported missing. How long could it have possibly taken for the families to find out what really happened? It could have been more than a generation to say the least. Thank you so much and keep up the good work and be safe out there brother. See you later!
🙏🏼 Glad that you enjoyed it!
My grandparents all the way to my class mates and best friends have been buried here… RIP
The steam locomotive depicted on the monument, the 'General' was preserved and last used in the 1960's by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. The locomotive that chased down the 'General' was named the 'Texas' and was recently cosmetically restored at the North Carolina Transportation Museum and is on display in Atlanta.
Oh wow! I'll have to check that out. Thanks!
@@TheHistoryUnderground You may be interested in the video showing the restoration of the 'Texas' at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. ruclips.net/video/LKBJo0KUhq4/видео.html
It’s at the civil war museum in Kennesaw
I am addicted to your channel. I have always enjoyed learning historical things. I can say that, as an elderly, disabled person, your channel is the only way I’ll be able to visit these places you take us to. When I was younger I visited Gettysburg.and we hired a battle expert to drive us through the battlefield and teach us what occurred, where it occurred and who was involved. I truly felt it was a spiritual experience. I was delighted when I was able to “revisit” it with you. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this. I am a big history geek and retired military. Thank you for showing the German and Italy graves as well. Most Americans are unaware we inter foreign troops just like other counrties do for US troops. We as humankind need to remember and honor all regardless of which side you are.
I am so glad that the graves of the German and Italian soldiers are well taken care of here in Tennessee. They were soldiers, some ones Father, Son , Brother or Husband. Most were just serving their country like our boys did.
I couldn`t agree more sir, the average German soldier just wanted to do his job and go home like my British countrymen and their American Brothers. What I found interesting was when he said that all those German POW`s had succumbed to Spanish Flu. It was the last Global pandemic before Covid and claimed the lives of between 50 and 100 Million Worldwide.
Ironically I watched the Movie Hacksaw ridge only a week ago, an amazing guy. This was an amazing Video JD, thank you for sharing and paying respect. Bless you
Nice! So glad that you enjoyed it.
Am I they only one who looks forward to more episodes?
I think that you and maybe four or five others.....which includes my mom 😅.
Seriously, thanks. Appreciate it more than you know.
Truly beautiful in every way. Thank you so much for your wonderful tributes to our past.
Another interesting visit, please keep them coming . thank you from the UK
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Love the history behind this sacred ground but most of all where Desmond Doss is laid to rest he is truly a hero
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Awesome job!!!! Thank you. Salute.
Thank you too!
I love watching your videos . As a history buff I find them amazing . Keep up the good work . Learning from the past to avoid committing the same mistakes in the future . History cannot be erased . We must learn from it .
Thank you! Glad that you are enjoying the channel 🙏🏼
What an incredible episode thanks for your hard work.Lets not let anyone mess with history,ours or the worlds.
We definitely have a rich history here. Glad that you liked it!
Wow! Incredible cemetary! There are so many different storys there! It amazed me pretty well! Thanks for sharing! 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice thank you. Thank you for your travels to show us the history of our nation. Some of us would never be able to visit any of theses places.
Thanks! So glad that you are enjoying them.
Planning a trip to Tennessee. This will now be a stop along the visit. Thank you very much for sharing. I enjoy the videos you put out
Awesome! Glad that it spurred some interest.
I just found your channel the other day. I'm a huge fan of American history. Thank you for doing these. Endlessly fascinating.
Glad you like them!
I remember going a decade ago to the actual location of the great locomotive chase in Georgia. Even went to the museum and saw the train itself. It was an amazing experience
I actually had planned on going to that museum but it was closed down due to the pandemic. Next time!
An absolute hero. His story should be told forever!
Great video and an amazing episode showing some history that I never even heard of! Thank you!
Awesome! I learned a lot there too.
I live approximately 20 miles from the very first Medal of Honor recipient, Jacob Parrott. Buried in Kenton, Ohio.
I just wanted to say, I love the content you put up. I love the attention to detail and the history. Thank you, keep up the good work.
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Great video. I Love the story of Desmond Doss. Special man.
Glad you enjoyed it. He was a heck of a man.
I have a Great, great, great Uncle who fought with the C.S.A. died there. He a medical orderly/stretcher barer. His older brother was there also. He was wounded, survived and went on to fight thru the rest of war. Their last name was Tuley
My grandmother and grandfather are buried there. My grandfather served in the Army in WWII. 35th Infantry. It’s a beautiful cemetery. Great video, love your content.
Thank you once again for another great video and history lesson. One of the best History Channels on RUclips, so glad I am a subscriber.
Wow. Thanks so much for. I appreciate that more than you know!
Great video, and great music selection as always! I'm still finding some of your videos that I haven't seen, so searching them out. You have inspired this 61 year old Medic in Michigan to get out and seek history!!! I just did a two week travel for work and found Michigan's Vietnam Memorial in Mt. Pleasant. So glad I went there! Humbling, and I learned things! Thank you for taking the time to do these videos!!!
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Thank you for honoring our war dead!! Proudly served my country in the U.S Army. It is a commitment to freedom,and protection of the ideals of honorable Americans. For God and country the fight goes on!!!
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Thanks for posting this video. We went to chattanooga on vacation and took our two kids with us. We took them to visit the cemetery while we were there. My son and i love history and both my wife and i have grandpas that fought in WWII. So i told my daughter we were going to visit something that right now at age eight she might not fully appreciate but later looking back it would mean more. I could not have been more wrong, as we stood in the same location that you did at the top of the hill next to the flags. My daughter asked daddy what are all of the white stones? I said each one of them represents one man who gave his life for our freedom. As we quitely turned in a circle to grasp the full picture and the true expanse of our position, we were all overcome with a great feeling of humility, as stood in the memorial center of so many who had given so much it almost brought tears to my eyes. I have never been more thankful to be an american and to have taken the time out of our vacation to pay our respects. Both of my children came away from that experience with a greater sense of history and appreication for their place in time. I only wish more young people had the opportunity as mine did to visit such a great memorial as it is. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart watching your video revived the great sense of awe i had when we first climbed that hill to look out over the many fallen servicemen and women buried there. Keep filming i know young people watch a lot of youtube hopefully many of them will find your videos and understand better the importance of war memorials of all kinds both of ours and our enemies.
Thanks! Hopefully the channel serves a good purpose for some people.
Cemeteries - so rich in history. I have to say I do the same....looking for MoH recipients when I visit a Military Cemetery. Loved this episode and remembered a TV show on Andrews Raiders about a billion years ago.
Oh wow. I’ll have to look that up. It’d be nice to see a modern movie made on it.
As British ex-military and recipient of the Miltary Cross I can honestly say the guy making these videos oozes passion is informative and the videos are well made.
Thank You for Sharing This. Again You Put UsThere With You.
So glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Yet, more important information that we can count on you to provide,sir. Thanks for your travels and sharing.
My pleasure!
i love seeing the change on the gravestones. it's good to know that their spirits were able to cross through the underworld and that there are people keeping the memory of them alive.
It is encouraging to see that people have paid the respects.
You know your stuff. I LOVE your relaxed and well informed presentations. This is #68? That's GREAT!! I look forward to the first 67. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Hope that you continue to enjoy the past and future episodes :)
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Looks like more a destination that a stop!
Completely agree. Thanks for watching!
My 3x great grandfather, and his brother fought at Chattanooga with the 33rd Alabama Infantry. My GGF was wounded here, recovered, and later was killed in action defending Atlanta. The Western theatre of the war has always interested me for those reasons. Great video, and keep up the good work.
Very great to see you took the time to pay tribute to Desmond. His medals were stolen twice after the war, which is a shame.
I'm already looking forward to the video where you are actually going to Okinawa and Hacksaw Ridge yourself
I hope that comes sooner rather than later. Didn't know that his medals were stolen. That is awful.
@@TheHistoryUnderground When you go to Hacksaw Ridge, will you be allowing "Groupies" to follow you?
Ha! That’d be a fun trip. I think that people would be bored as heck watching me bumble around as I try to film these things 😅
Well done! Fantastic video and I always come away with more information. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!!! Thanks for watching!
Just looked up the meaning of the coins on the gravestones. Wow! I had no idea. Thank you History Traveler! Keep up the great work!
Always learning something! Glad that you got something out of it 🙂
Another awesome video. I'm looking forward to your next one. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Have never been there. Thanks a lot. Now I have to go.
It’s worth it! Thanks!
Great place to visit.. Some of the first Medal of Honor recipients, wow... Nice work!
Pretty cool story. I'm going to have more from those guys in some future episodes.
The History Underground sounds great
Coin's on a soldiers head stone has a significant meaning. Leaving a penny is a way to show you visited the grave. A nickel means you went to boot camp with that soldier. A dime means you were in his unit and a quarter means you were present when he was killed. As I understand it, larger coin's mean you survived the battle because of that soldiers sacrifice.
And highly frowned upon to even touch a coin already resting on the headstone.