I have been studying Lt. Col George Batcheller of the 115th NY for the last decade. Never have I understood the battle so well as after watching the video. My congratulations. If you would like one more perspective check the Batcheller papers where George's letters from the battlefield can be found.
Who ordered Jackson to capture Harper's Ferry? Special Order 191 orders for Jackson were: "3. The army will resume its march tomorrow, taking the Hagerstown road. General Jackson's command will form the advance, and, after passing Middletown, with such portion as he may select, take the route toward Sharpsburg, cross the Potomac at the most convenient point, and by Friday morning take possession of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, capture such of them as may be at Martinsburg, and intercept such as may attempt to escape from Harpers Ferry." Then, "9. The commands of Generals Jackson, McLaws, and Walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have been detached, will join the main body of the army at Boonsborough or Hagerstown." So Jackson was ordered to capture the garrison at Martinsburg, destroy the railroad, and return to the main army. Just a curious thing that Jackson shows up in Harper's Ferry when he was not ordered to do so by General Lee.
Hi Jim. This is a fantastic production :) Check out what I'm doing over at HF1861. It's the beginning of the conflict at HF, and Turner Ashby is about to go to HF to take over the position with 350 troops.
I love your take on this, but I am getting ahead of the action. I am still in 1861 when General Johnston had control of Harper's Ferry. I think if A.P. Hill and Jackson had not abandoned this position back in 1861 they would have had control of the entire area. They would have known about Patterson's army encroaching and would have been able to cut them off. I feel it is my destiny to make a movie about the events in 1861, just before the Battle of Bull Run.
phil please go to the website mentioned above, go to the menu item far right on the home page called all posts and videos and scroll down to find one called the fall of freedom land and one or two called the capture of harper's ferry - i'll also take aloof.
Wonderful presentation. It really captures the strategic, tactical, and mood of the Harper’s Ferry battle. Thank you.
Outstanding work Dennis
Dennis is the master. When I transcribed him I could see how clear his thinking is
I have been studying Lt. Col George Batcheller of the 115th NY for the last decade. Never have I understood the battle so well as after watching the video. My congratulations. If you would like one more perspective check the Batcheller papers where George's letters from the battlefield can be found.
Who ordered Jackson to capture Harper's Ferry? Special Order 191 orders for Jackson were: "3. The army will resume its march tomorrow, taking the Hagerstown road. General Jackson's command will form the advance, and, after passing Middletown, with such portion as he may select, take the route toward Sharpsburg, cross the Potomac at the most convenient point, and by Friday morning take possession of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, capture such of them as may be at Martinsburg, and intercept such as may attempt to escape from Harpers Ferry." Then, "9. The commands of Generals Jackson, McLaws, and Walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have been detached, will join the main body of the army at Boonsborough or Hagerstown." So Jackson was ordered to capture the garrison at Martinsburg, destroy the railroad, and return to the main army. Just a curious thing that Jackson shows up in Harper's Ferry when he was not ordered to do so by General Lee.
question for dennis frye or tom clemens. jackson went to harpers ferry by way of williamsport martinsburg going east
Hi Jim. This is a fantastic production :) Check out what I'm doing over at HF1861. It's the beginning of the conflict at HF, and Turner Ashby is about to go to HF to take over the position with 350 troops.
I love your take on this, but I am getting ahead of the action. I am still in 1861 when General Johnston had control of Harper's Ferry. I think if A.P. Hill and Jackson had not abandoned this position back in 1861 they would have had control of the entire area. They would have known about Patterson's army encroaching and would have been able to cut them off. I feel it is my destiny to make a movie about the events in 1861, just before the Battle of Bull Run.
Common hurry up we desperately want to heard the history. The music for the introduction takes too long 😫
Dixon Miles was the COLONEL in command of the Harpers Ferry garrison, not a general as indicated in the beginning of the presentation.
thanks my bad not dennis'
This is why im studying Civil War History right at Shepherd!!!!!
Hi. If you like this, check out what I'm doing.
How are you doing it? Im a volunteer at Harper's Ferry and will be doing the upcoming event on the 28th.
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phil please go to the website mentioned above, go to the menu item far right on the home page called all posts and videos and scroll down to find one called the fall of freedom land and one or two called the capture of harper's ferry - i'll also take aloof.
Harper's Ferry is in West Virginia
thank you wanda. in september, 1862 harpers ferry was in virginia and became west virginia in june 1863. thanks for your interest.
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