I caught the "Civil War Bug" when I was in junior high school (around 1971). I was totally devoted to this until I left for Marine Corps Boot Camp in the Summer of 1976. I have wanted to visit Gettysburg ever since. I have never had the honor, and I don't think I'll ever go now that I am older and can't walk those fields. A couple of years ago I was able to pass through the main battle areas of that war when I rode with a fellow Marine from Myrtle Beach, SC to Triangle, VA to see the National Museum of The Marine Corps. I was awed the entire trip by the fact that I was passing through ground that had been contested violently in the mid 19th Century. Thousands of men fought, died, or bled on these grounds that now hold only roads and towns and cites (Richmond, St Petersburg, Quantico MCB), and are peaceful and serene. I wonder how much the blood of those men enriched the soil that still makes the trees and grass grow so lush and green there. May God rest the souls of all those men, Yank and Reb alike.
Thank you for the comment. I hope you do get to take a trip out to Gettysburg, there are plenty of ways to tour the battlefield that don't require walking. The park service has gone to great lengths to make it accessible for everyone. It's worth the trip and thanks for watching!
Walking the fields is over rated. Drive to Gettysburg and view the battlefield from the comfort and convenience of your own car. You can even hire a battlefield guide who can lead you to points of interest and explain them to you. By all means do not overlook the chance to view Gettysburg in person!
IT IS AMAZING TO ME THAT WE NOW HAVE OCCASIONAL COMMENTS IN THE NEWS ABOUT ANOTHER CIVIL WAR IN OUR TIME. PEOPLE THAT WISH FOR SUCH A THING HAVE NOT LEARNED ANYTHING FROM THE PAST. OUR PROBLEMS IN THIS COUNTRY CAN NOT BE SOLVED BY ANOTHER CIVIL WAR. IF WE TURN TO HIM, ONLY GOD CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR TROUBLES.
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I caught the "Civil War Bug" when I was in junior high school (around 1971). I was totally devoted to this until I left for Marine Corps Boot Camp in the Summer of 1976. I have wanted to visit Gettysburg ever since. I have never had the honor, and I don't think I'll ever go now that I am older and can't walk those fields.
A couple of years ago I was able to pass through the main battle areas of that war when I rode with a fellow Marine from Myrtle Beach, SC to Triangle, VA to see the National Museum of The Marine Corps.
I was awed the entire trip by the fact that I was passing through ground that had been contested violently in the mid 19th Century. Thousands of men fought, died, or bled on these grounds that now hold only roads and towns and cites (Richmond, St Petersburg, Quantico MCB), and are peaceful and serene.
I wonder how much the blood of those men enriched the soil that still makes the trees and grass grow so lush and green there.
May God rest the souls of all those men, Yank and Reb alike.
Thank you for the comment. I hope you do get to take a trip out to Gettysburg, there are plenty of ways to tour the battlefield that don't require walking. The park service has gone to great lengths to make it accessible for everyone. It's worth the trip and thanks for watching!
Walking the fields is over rated. Drive to Gettysburg and view the battlefield from the comfort and convenience of your own car. You can even hire a battlefield guide who can lead you to points of interest and explain them to you. By all means do not overlook the chance to view Gettysburg in person!
THIS is why Gettysburg (and other such places) matters. Not only for the events that transpired, but also for what remains to this day.
Very interesting, thank you for time and effort. The body found recently was in the rail road grade wasn't it?
Yes, that's the most recent one that I am aware of. Thanks for watching!
The remains were identified as a soldier from Mississippi. Star button(s) were found with the remains.
Wow, it was so bad that the horses were disassociating. I feel so bad for them. They didn’t ask to be there.
The poor horses really had a rough time of it. What happened to them was very sad.
I'll finish watching later but take my like
Thank you! I'll gladly accept that. :)
That last body was found to be Native American, not at all Civil War
Disgraceful on the part of the bluebellies 😢
IT IS AMAZING TO ME THAT WE NOW HAVE OCCASIONAL COMMENTS IN THE NEWS ABOUT ANOTHER CIVIL WAR IN OUR TIME. PEOPLE THAT WISH FOR SUCH A THING HAVE NOT LEARNED ANYTHING FROM THE PAST. OUR PROBLEMS IN THIS COUNTRY CAN NOT BE SOLVED BY ANOTHER CIVIL WAR. IF WE TURN TO HIM, ONLY GOD CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR TROUBLES.