I used to live directly across the street from the little Kennesaw battle. Used to go on to the battlefield almost every day to run and explore and learn new things about the battle. Really good video
I currently live less than a mile from Cheatham Hill, and less than a quarter of a mile from Kolb Farm. This area amazes me everyday. I’m so happy that I found this lecture! I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t been to Marietta to come. It is a great time to be here, a great city, and SO much Civil War history all around.
My great-great-grandfather's brother, Philip Dial, was in the 86th Illinois (Army of the Ohio), when he was killed at Kennesaw Mt.on June 27. My great-great grandfather, fortunately for me, had transferred in 1863 from the 86th Illinois to the Mississippi Marine Brigade. I just found all this out less than a month ago, so I was happy to listen to this wonderful presentation. I'll have to visit the battlefield and Philip's grave soon.
Contrary to what the speaker says. O.O. Howard was *not* the only solider who was at Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, and Kennesaw Mountain. John Hood also participated in all three battles.
I'm always struck by the horrific experiences of those who fought these battles. I'm both fascinated and repulsed by these actions. So many brave men fighting for what they believed in. God bless them all. Great presentation 👍
I've heard that during some battles when there were ceasefires the Northern and Southern soldiers would talk with each other before returning to their encampments. Such a useless stupid war.
Mark Adkins my Wife’s 3rd Great Grandfather was a private in Co. c of the 19th Alabama known as the “Jefferson Warriors” - Jefferson referring here to the county of Jefferson. He was 15 years old in 1862 when joined. He was wounded at the battle of ATlanta and at Franklin,Tn. He was captured in December of
I’m a military officer and would like to use your PowerPoint and some of the information in it for a class I’m putting together on the Western Theatre. Anyway I can find a copy online?
What part did the weather play in Sherman's decision to fight at Kennesaw? Spring rain(early summer) and Georgia clay turns into a slurry that would stop a Jeep today. Did this affect his ability to flank the Confederate positions?
I don't think so, ultimately it was his ability that convinces the CSA they needed to continue retreat to Atlanta and ultimately from Atlanta. Sherman had the numbers to continue to do this.
Johnston actually was quite specific in his request for calvary. He asked for Nathan Bedford Forrest to come sever Sherman's supply line. Johnston had the right take on the situation. Imagine if Davis had sent Forrest into N GA. Some sources claim that Johnston had no intention of putting his whole army inside the Atlanta fortifications (which were extensive). He was always looking for an opportunity to hit a piece of Sherman's armies. Davis was an idiot. Hood was maniacally aggressive. We'll never know what Johnston would have done.
That is so true and rarely understood even by Civil War buffs. The fall of Vicksburg was FAR more damaging to the South than Gettysburg was, militarily, economically and psychologically. Only after Vicksburg could Grant send Sherman across the South gutting it in his wake.
no you're hearing it right. considering the subject of the talk is a union general's frontal assualt on a fortified mountain, it seems quite out of place.
The suffering and humiliation of the south has not ended, it has only become more subtle. While we do not suffer like our ancestors did, we still must suffer the most unearned self-righteousness from the sorest winners of a war in history. I suspect it will not end until the Lord Jesus Christ returns for his church. And then all injustices will be remedied. Vengeance is His, not ours.
If you are THE Greg Biffle, I have been a fan since you were running at Tuscon Speedway. My ancestor served with Biffle in Tennessee. 1st Tennessee Cav, CO. C, Barrows Light Guards.
Grant and Sherman. The best commanders a 2-1 ratio of men and 3-1 in materiel can get you. Lost or commited big mistakes in every battle they fought at even odds.
Bruno TaTa Say what you will, but they were vastly more effective than their predecessors. They were also almost always attacking in enemy territory, and had to command larger numbers of troops, oversee massive supply lines and logistics concerns, and deal with a secretary of war and president who were super meddlesome and quick to yank a general who wouldn't move according to their political schedules. Grant's victory at Vicksburg, and Sherman's management of logistics deep into confederate territory should be enough to quiet fools like you.
Bruno TaTa and when you have the advantage of numbers you press the advantage and try to destroy the enemy. I suppose you would criticize Eisenhower as well because of how many men were lost during d-day and the Normandy campaign? An enemy defending their own territory especially if they have prepared defenses is a major force multiplier.
57:52 Instead of attacking military objectives like fortified lines Sherman would attack cities that had already surrendered...you left a couple off that list, like women & children.
Stephen Troup then perhaps your dumbass president, Jefferson Davis should have surrendered once it was obvious that the south couldn't win. Instead his pride and his own fear of being hung for treason led him to spur the rebellion on... it was only until Sherman started enacting total war in the rebel heartland that your foolish leadership finally conceded... 2 years too late and thousands of lives needlessly lost later.
While I understand completely the criticism of Bragg, he wasn't the greatest commander by a mile, I am offended (I don't use that word lightly) he is treated as the butt of a joke by a 'serious' speaker. He is not the first one I've seen do this. General Bragg was a soldier fighting for his country and served it the best he could in the manner he thought best, his shortcomings were in his abilities & skill. He would have laid down his life for his country if it came to that. For that he should be remembered with a measure of respect.
11.000 confederates at Pigeon Hill/Little Kennesaw? Nope. Two Brigades and elements of a 3rd. Maybe 3,500. The NPS claims 11,000 to make it seem more brave. They include confederate troops on the Mountain that did not have fields of fire on the attack, had only marginal contact, or were reserves sent to the area.
He is biased actually. Do a youtube search for his name, and you'll see more of his videos. He never fails to insult the South, their people and the southern Generals. Sometimes he's subtle about it, sometimes not. As in this video, he plays fast and loose with numbers too. He claims in another video that 30 percent of the Confederate army owned slaves. Considering at the time of the Civil War only about 5 or 6 percent of the population in the South owned slaves, his number seems high to say the least. Would love to know where he got that number from.This Ranger needs to be talked to by the Park Service. Almost all the Rangers I have encountered are total pros, not showing a personal bias to either side in their presentations, and that's what they are supposed to do. Somebody needs to tell this guy to cut it out and just do his job.
Is it just me, or is this guy operating on the yankee myth of the great emancipator/honest Abe fighting for freedom bullsht? But he did call Sharpsburg "Antietam" like a true yankee.
ugh. get over it. this is a pretty good production and compelling lecture. you never know, sounds like this guy has traveled around a bit. he very well could have grown up around Kennesaw, GA. you think that he's not southern because he doesn't have the accent?
The way you speaks malr It sound like the war was Yesterday. It is interesting to see people take interest in history, but it was not with you in mind. No one did anything at that time for you.😊
I used to live directly across the street from the little Kennesaw battle. Used to go on to the battlefield almost every day to run and explore and learn new things about the battle. Really good video
I currently live less than a mile from Cheatham Hill, and less than a quarter of a mile from Kolb Farm. This area amazes me everyday. I’m so happy that I found this lecture! I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t been to Marietta to come. It is a great time to be here, a great city, and SO much Civil War history all around.
Excellent presentation: Informed, clear, confident. Thank you.
My great-great-grandfather's brother, Philip Dial, was in the 86th Illinois (Army of the Ohio), when he was killed at Kennesaw Mt.on June 27. My great-great grandfather, fortunately for me, had transferred in 1863 from the 86th Illinois to the Mississippi Marine Brigade. I just found all this out less than a month ago, so I was happy to listen to this wonderful presentation. I'll have to visit the battlefield and Philip's grave soon.
Excellent Speaker great voice Ranger Daniel Vermilya
Contrary to what the speaker says. O.O. Howard was *not* the only solider who was at Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, and Kennesaw Mountain. John Hood also participated in all three battles.
Dan V. is an excellent speaker and good writer.
I'm always struck by the horrific experiences of those who fought these battles. I'm both fascinated and repulsed by these actions. So many brave men fighting for what they believed in. God bless them all. Great presentation 👍
I've heard that during some battles when there were ceasefires the Northern and Southern soldiers would talk with each other before returning to their encampments. Such a useless stupid war.
Great talk. Enjoyed.
My g-g-grandfather was with the 36th Ms Inf Reg and fought at Kennesaw Mt.
Mark Adkins my Wife’s 3rd Great Grandfather was a private in Co. c of the 19th Alabama known as the “Jefferson Warriors” - Jefferson referring here to the county of Jefferson. He was 15 years old in 1862 when joined. He was wounded at the battle of ATlanta and at Franklin,Tn. He was captured in December of
My g-g-grandfather was shot through the shoulder while with the 1st Florida Cav at Kennesaw Mountain.
Fabulous effort.
I’m a military officer and would like to use your PowerPoint and some of the information in it for a class I’m putting together on the Western Theatre. Anyway I can find a copy online?
Really good presentation. I want to go to Pennsylvania to see Gettysburg. I also want to see the Olympia and the Blob Theatre.
excellent presentation thank you
Thanks Dan!
What part did the weather play in Sherman's decision to fight at Kennesaw? Spring rain(early summer) and Georgia clay turns into a slurry that would stop a Jeep today. Did this affect his ability to flank the Confederate positions?
I don't think so, ultimately it was his ability that convinces the CSA they needed to continue retreat to Atlanta and ultimately from Atlanta. Sherman had the numbers to continue to do this.
Johnston actually was quite specific in his request for calvary. He asked for Nathan Bedford Forrest to come sever Sherman's supply line. Johnston had the right take on the situation. Imagine if Davis had sent Forrest into N GA. Some sources claim that Johnston had no intention of putting his whole army inside the Atlanta fortifications (which were extensive). He was always looking for an opportunity to hit a piece of Sherman's armies. Davis was an idiot. Hood was maniacally aggressive. We'll never know what Johnston would have done.
So many “lost causers” offended by the facts in the comment section.
atlanta could not have been invaded without fall of Vicksburg first
That is so true and rarely understood even by Civil War buffs. The fall of Vicksburg was FAR more damaging to the South than Gettysburg was, militarily, economically and psychologically. Only after Vicksburg could Grant send Sherman across the South gutting it in his wake.
Serving as a congressman as a" duty" Says a lot about the NPS attitude towards politicians.
I'm thinking the same.
Or infamy, depends on which side you are partial to. Ref march to the sea.
Sherman and his army were satan's spawn
5:12 .. Was that some sort of cheap shot? Or am I just not hearing it right?
no you're hearing it right.
considering the subject of the talk is a union general's frontal assualt on a fortified mountain, it seems quite out of place.
The suffering and humiliation of the south has not ended, it has only become more subtle. While we do not suffer like our ancestors did, we still must suffer the most unearned self-righteousness from the sorest winners of a war in history. I suspect it will not end until the Lord Jesus Christ returns for his church. And then all injustices will be remedied. Vengeance is His, not ours.
If you are THE Greg Biffle, I have been a fan since you were running at Tuscon Speedway. My ancestor served with Biffle in Tennessee. 1st Tennessee Cav, CO. C, Barrows Light Guards.
@@StephenPaulTroup Why should anyone take any interest that hundreds of years someone chooses a side and feels offended?
Grant and Sherman. The best commanders a 2-1 ratio of men and 3-1 in materiel can get you. Lost or commited big mistakes in every battle they fought at even odds.
Bruno TaTa Say what you will, but they were vastly more effective than their predecessors. They were also almost always attacking in enemy territory, and had to command larger numbers of troops, oversee massive supply lines and logistics concerns, and deal with a secretary of war and president who were super meddlesome and quick to yank a general who wouldn't move according to their political schedules. Grant's victory at Vicksburg, and Sherman's management of logistics deep into confederate territory should be enough to quiet fools like you.
Bruno TaTa and when you have the advantage of numbers you press the advantage and try to destroy the enemy. I suppose you would criticize Eisenhower as well because of how many men were lost during d-day and the Normandy campaign? An enemy defending their own territory especially if they have prepared defenses is a major force multiplier.
Antietam a great victory? A draw at best. Even strategically. Vicksburg bagged 30,000 Confederates, the campaign even more.
57:52 Instead of attacking military objectives like fortified lines Sherman would attack cities that had already surrendered...you left a couple off that list, like women & children.
Stephen Troup then perhaps your dumbass president, Jefferson Davis should have surrendered once it was obvious that the south couldn't win. Instead his pride and his own fear of being hung for treason led him to spur the rebellion on... it was only until Sherman started enacting total war in the rebel heartland that your foolish leadership finally conceded... 2 years too late and thousands of lives needlessly lost later.
Read or watch Sun Tzu the art of war, , attack where they are weak
site on map looks like location of battle of Ezra church. 51:37
God Bless William T. Sherman!
@@Holy_hand-grenade wrong
Dan needs a breathalyzer , uh huh.
There sure was a lot of fighting in vietnam, The North won.
While I understand completely the criticism of Bragg, he wasn't the greatest commander by a mile, I am offended (I don't use that word lightly) he is treated as the butt of a joke by a 'serious' speaker. He is not the first one I've seen do this. General Bragg was a soldier fighting for his country and served it the best he could in the manner he thought best, his shortcomings were in his abilities & skill. He would have laid down his life for his country if it came to that. For that he should be remembered with a measure of respect.
The only reason Bragg kept his command was he was friends with Davis.
Bragg did have a lot of good qualities but they were outweighed by his tendencies toward pettiness to his subordinates
Military leader with a limited talent cost life of their soldier. We have to be realistic about that.
@@TorianTammas At no point do I suggest we not be realistic about his qualities and shortcomings as a soldier, only a modicum of respect.
11.000 confederates at Pigeon Hill/Little Kennesaw? Nope. Two Brigades and elements of a 3rd. Maybe 3,500. The NPS claims 11,000 to make it seem more brave. They include confederate troops on the Mountain that did not have fields of fire on the attack, had only marginal contact, or were reserves sent to the area.
He is biased actually. Do a youtube search for his name, and you'll see more of his videos. He never fails to insult the South, their people and the southern Generals. Sometimes he's subtle about it, sometimes not. As in this video, he plays fast and loose with numbers too. He claims in another video that 30 percent of the Confederate army owned slaves. Considering at the time of the Civil War only about 5 or 6 percent of the population in the South owned slaves, his number seems high to say the least. Would love to know where he got that number from.This Ranger needs to be talked to by the Park Service. Almost all the Rangers I have encountered are total pros, not showing a personal bias to either side in their presentations, and that's what they are supposed to do. Somebody needs to tell this guy to cut it out and just do his job.
Is it just me, or is this guy operating on the yankee myth of the great emancipator/honest Abe fighting for freedom bullsht?
But he did call Sharpsburg "Antietam" like a true yankee.
ugh. get over it. this is a pretty good production and compelling lecture. you never know, sounds like this guy has traveled around a bit. he very well could have grown up around Kennesaw, GA. you think that he's not southern because he doesn't have the accent?
My ggg uncle was killed at sharpsburg, my ggg grandfather survived the battle
The way you speaks malr It sound like the war was Yesterday. It is interesting to see people take interest in history, but it was not with you in mind. No one did anything at that time for you.😊
Great presentation! Horrible camera work!
No Vicksburg? GTFO