My ancestors served with 12th North Carolina he was wounded on May 2nd 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville return to service January 64 was present Appomattox God save the south southern Soldier
My great-grandfather (Dad’s maternal grandfather), a Confederate soldier from Georgia, was shot in the face at Chancellorsville and left on the battlefield for 4 days. The bullet went in by his nose and blew out the roof of his mouth. He survived, moved to TX and then OK, and lived to be 84, dying just days before my dad was born in 1928. He went to a reunion years later, and a fellow soldier spotted him in the parade, and was surprised and overjoyed to find out that my G-grandfather had lived after all!
It's been more than 15 years since I've been to Chancellorsville. The encroachment is dramatic, even though there have been preservation victories along the way. The head spins to think what this battlefield would look like without American Battlefield Trust and Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.
I walked this ground a few years ago and it was a very enjoyable experience-except for the Wilderness section! I was creaped out in the middle of a sunny August afternoon. I can't imagine what they went through in combat and at night! Thanks for all who helped save this ground and for ABT making the video.
Great CW site! At 11:40, the Lewis House would have stood where the trees are on the right, and the PA 8th Cavalry's horses would have been also to the right, below and behind the Lewis house. (According to one account, a PA 8th Cavalry lieutenant was in the house looking eastward and saw three rebel battle lines approaching his unit.) About a mile to the east of the First Day site is the rarely-visited, Zoan Church Ridge, where rebel trenches still exist. The trenches, which were dug by the troops of Anderson's division, are on the ridge adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. Oddly, these trenches are not under the management of any CW organization but are the responsibility of the company which manages the Harrison Shopping Mall, where the HD is located. The trenches are being neglected. (Unfortunately, dog owners are letting their animals go unleashed on the pathways of the First Day site.)
Fantastic work! Great provision of geographical context and combining the past with the present. Bravo and what a wonderful series for such a fascinating battle, which you are bringing to life so very well. Hats off to you all :)
My great, great grandfather fought with the 33rd NY, Co. D. Was wounded on May 3rd at Marye’s Heights taking a bullet to his left shoulder which was never removed. He recovered and later reenlisted with the 3rd Regiment PA Calvery Co. M
Just wish that Longstreet's Corps could have been there at the battle. For my collateral Great-great uncles and 4th cousins members of 4th.Texas Co.K Hood's Brigade, but they were in Suffolk foraging with Longstreet. Who knows maybe iffen they were Gen.T.J."Stonewall" Jackson wouldn't have been shot.
I thought the panoramic view initially looked like a golf course :) Has the Trust given this kind of film treatment to the Battle of Lake George 1755? I'd love to see that.
Lee's contempt for Hooker was clearly well-founded, judging by Hooker's inexplicable loss of nerve on May 1st. Victory was in his grasp -he had only to reach out and grab it. Hooker's initial plan was a very good plan to be sure as everyone would admit -it is just a shame he was the commander of the Army of the Potomac at the time.
Quick tip for Dan - you've got great content - take your time and get it out. Don't fall into the "I've got to speed up my tempo to keep up with Chris or Garry" trap! Thanks!
No, I don't believe so. That is a path created by the Battlefield Trust for visitors to walk on. The original road sat in what is now the west bound portion of Rt 3. Whichever side of rt 3 has the fewer cuts in it that should be the original road. Obviously Rt 3 has expanded enormously since that time and eats up much of the battlefield. Way back in the 70s I rode on route 3 through the battlefield and it was just a two-lane highway surrounded by deep forests on both sides. Almost a little spooky how empty the area was back then.
Can anyone tell me how soon after the first day fighting was the house at the McGee farm used as a hospital? Part and parcel to that, would that groud have been in Union hands by, say, May 3? Thanks
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My ancestors served with 12th North Carolina he was wounded on May 2nd 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville return to service January 64 was present Appomattox God save the south southern Soldier
My great-grandfather (Dad’s maternal grandfather), a Confederate soldier from Georgia, was shot in the face at Chancellorsville and left on the battlefield for 4 days. The bullet went in by his nose and blew out the roof of his mouth. He survived, moved to TX and then OK, and lived to be 84, dying just days before my dad was born in 1928. He went to a reunion years later, and a fellow soldier spotted him in the parade, and was surprised and overjoyed to find out that my G-grandfather had lived after all!
As a member of the ABT I am loving this content, great job everyone!
It's been more than 15 years since I've been to Chancellorsville. The encroachment is dramatic, even though there have been preservation victories along the way. The head spins to think what this battlefield would look like without American Battlefield Trust and Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.
Omg the production value! Love it! Great work ABT team
Love the drone shots in combo with the maps!
Yay! I'm the first to love it! ❤
I walked this ground a few years ago and it was a very enjoyable experience-except for the Wilderness section! I was creaped out in the middle of a sunny August afternoon. I can't imagine what they went through in combat and at night! Thanks for all who helped save this ground and for ABT making the video.
Very well done everyone. Never knew about the Zoan Church Ridge. Keep doing what you are doing.
Great CW site! At 11:40, the Lewis House would have stood where the trees are on the right, and the PA 8th Cavalry's horses would have been also to the right, below and behind the Lewis house. (According to one account, a PA 8th Cavalry lieutenant was in the house looking eastward and saw three rebel battle lines approaching his unit.)
About a mile to the east of the First Day site is the rarely-visited, Zoan Church Ridge, where rebel trenches still exist. The trenches, which were dug by the troops of Anderson's division, are on the ridge adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. Oddly, these trenches are not under the management of any CW organization but are the responsibility of the company which manages the Harrison Shopping Mall, where the HD is located. The trenches are being neglected.
(Unfortunately, dog owners are letting their animals go unleashed on the pathways of the First Day site.)
We'll be there the week before Memorial Day weekend this year.
Fantastic work! Great provision of geographical context and combining the past with the present. Bravo and what a wonderful series for such a fascinating battle, which you are bringing to life so very well. Hats off to you all :)
My great, great grandfather fought with the 33rd NY, Co. D. Was wounded on May 3rd at Marye’s Heights taking a bullet to his left shoulder which was never removed. He recovered and later reenlisted with the 3rd Regiment PA Calvery Co. M
Just wish that Longstreet's Corps could have been there at the battle. For my collateral Great-great uncles and 4th cousins members of 4th.Texas Co.K Hood's Brigade, but they were in Suffolk foraging with Longstreet.
Who knows maybe iffen they were Gen.T.J."Stonewall" Jackson wouldn't have been shot.
Lee's greatest victory.
lets gooo
I thought the panoramic view initially looked like a golf course :) Has the Trust given this kind of film treatment to the Battle of Lake George 1755? I'd love to see that.
Lee's contempt for Hooker was clearly well-founded, judging by Hooker's inexplicable loss of nerve on May 1st. Victory was in his grasp -he had only to reach out and grab it. Hooker's initial plan was a very good plan to be sure as everyone would admit -it is just a shame he was the commander of the Army of the Potomac at the time.
Quick tip for Dan - you've got great content - take your time and get it out. Don't fall into the "I've got to speed up my tempo to keep up with Chris or Garry" trap! Thanks!
My name is on one of those signs.
When will they do an animated map of Chancellorsville? Or Second Manassas? Or Petersburg?
This road your walking up towards the ridge on. Is this an original road? Was that road there during the battle? Can anyone confirm this? Thank you.
No, I don't believe so. That is a path created by the Battlefield Trust for visitors to walk on. The original road sat in what is now the west bound portion of Rt 3. Whichever side of rt 3 has the fewer cuts in it that should be the original road. Obviously Rt 3 has expanded enormously since that time and eats up much of the battlefield. Way back in the 70s I rode on route 3 through the battlefield and it was just a two-lane highway surrounded by deep forests on both sides. Almost a little spooky how empty the area was back then.
Can anyone tell me how soon after the first day fighting was the house at the McGee farm used as a hospital? Part and parcel to that, would that groud have been in Union hands by, say, May 3? Thanks
Are there other day one tour stops?
Sad how they gotta build build build
16th VA lost men captured to those Pennsylvania Calvary on this day.