Clash at East Cavalry Field - Ranger Chuck Teague
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- Join Ranger Chuck Teague for a guided tour of East Cavalry Battlefield, site of a climactic cavalry fight on July 3rd, 1863 that pitted Confederate Maj. Gen. J.E.B Stuart against Union horseman led by Brig. Gen David M. Gregg and George A. Custer.
This ranger has a great voice as a guide. His information is excellent
I like the fact he doesn’t read his presentation. He obviously enjoys his job.
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I have to agree with what Ranger Teague says at the end about what the Cavalry was facing in the days to come during Lee's retreat. The battle didn't end on July 3rd, not by a longshot. In my opinion it was every bit as intense up until Lee crossed the Potomac river into Virginia. There is an excellent documentary called 'Retreat From Gettysburg' here on Y.T.
Yes. I want to hear more about those retreating battles
Great job by NPS Ranger Chuck Teague
Excellent presentation thank you
USNPS Ranger Chuck Teague is, along with USNPS Ranger Matt Atkinson, a favorite speaker / "educator" in these USNPS videos regarding the Gettysburg National Battlefield Park. Both do a mighty fine job in relating facts and stories to visitors and vid viewers at home.
It seems to me, that not enough people are aware of the IMPORTANCE of the events which occurred in the area known as East Cavalry Field. I would go so far as to say, that far too many have not even heard of it, NOR the area known as North Cavalry Field and that somewhat minor engagement what so ever!!!!!
As far as the Confederate cannon being fired in four different directions, I too am of the absolute opinion this was a not very uncommon and prearranged "cannon signal". Whether this signal was heard distinctly and received or not, due to the loudness and volume of fire elsewhere on the battlefield, should be thee question.
The idea of firing the cannon, in four DIFFERENT directions, in order to attempt to draw enemy fire from hidden forces, just makes no sense, as I am quite sure Gen. Stewart already knew there were none located in at least two of those directions already AND being in charge of a large cavalry force, having much experience in cavalry operations, I am sure he was aware of other, much better means of discovering their location(s).
Awesome dedication by these rangers. American heroes
Very nice job by Chuck Teague! He really brings to live the action of that cavalry battle. A good start to dig in deeper in this facette of the Gettysburg battle. Thank you for the post.
CSA Lt. General Wade Hampton was from South Carolina. He formed his own Brigade called Hampton's Legion from South Carolina early in the war. Great job on this informative video.
I had ancestors that fought in hamptons legion and maxcy greggs brigade (1st orrs rifles, 13th , 14th SCVI) under AP hill. I live less than 30 minutes from Wade Hampton Blvd and high school in greer SC .he is by far my favorite South Carolinian. A brave man from wealth who was not afraid to lead from the front . The story of him seeing his two sons cut down battle and the East cavalry field entanglement with 3 union horsemen at the same time give us a glimpse of the character and leadership abilities of a man who would later Became governor of SC in 1877.
@@alexeubanks467 Thank you for explaining this. I did not know about his sons lost during the great charge against Custer. I have that Mort Kunstler framed print depicting that famous moment in time. Custer was a Union hero at Gettysburg....
Thank you Ranger Teague.
Respectfully,
Unreconstructed Virginian
Major League Chuck Teague. Great stuff!
Excellent! A cousin lost an arm here, Henry Martin Nevius of Co. D, 7th Michigan, he went on to lead the GAR.
history comes alive, thanks
This was a very good presentation. I'm a bit disappointed he made no mention of Capt. William Miller who was awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his actions here on July 3rd. Capt. Miller had been ordered to hold his position. Miller, supposedly after getting the promise of supporting testimony from his adjutant. at what he felt could be a resulting court martial, went against orders and led a quite successful charge of his small command of Pennsylvania volunteer cavalry into the flank of the charging Confederates. Many historians believe this move was instrumental in curbing the Confederate momentum.
I think Ranger John Nicholas, goes into more detail of that part of the battle. If you have seen it, disregard this reply. If not, you need to watch them both, to have the fullest of knowledge about the battles of East Cavalry Field. A great and well read presentation by both rangers. I myself try to watch as many as I can, although some of the rangers tend to "drift" shall we say. Thank you, GettysburgNPS
Wade Hampton was born in South Carolina and Commanded troops from South Carolina
He also commanded the confederate cavalry At large until Stuart arrived. He later commanded the entire cavalry after Stuart’s death at yellow tavern . Hampton is one of the most underrated cavalry commanders in the whole war . He played a very important role in so many battles . He was a fierce leader and was willing to lead from the front . My favorite South Carolinian by Far
Fantastic!
So well done
The truth about the Confederate Cavalry during the Gettysburg Campaign in this, there were 7 Brigades under Stuart however the two most experienced "Regulars" were left in the Shenandoah Valley for personal reasons more then anything, 2 brigades were attached to Lee and the other 3 were with Stuart on his ride. Now the two other times he rode around the Union Army the Union was stationary this time the Army was on the move so he had to ride further and further north to get around them. He then heard the Army was in York area rode there no Army then he heard Carlisle where he ran in to local militia further delaying his return to Lee and the main force. Big take away from this is Lee had Cavalry at Gettysburg however Lee didn't trust them because they weren't regulars so he didn't use them. Also we know he had cavalry because there was small engagement in Hunterstown Pa where the Union nearly lost Custer.
Very true words
My great grandaddy about took custer out nobody believes me he was witches nighthawks
@@brandonbentley4677 I'm not going to say I don't believe you, I do know Custer was almost slashed with a saber at the Battle of Hunterstown which is about 4 miles outside Gettysburg. Had to be someone's great granddaddy.
@@josephwingate1767 where my greatgrandaddy fit is on private property the had 12 shots between them custer rode out a screamed Wolverines the confederates from harts creek wv shot their ashes off at long distances the New Jersey was are with Henry rifles who whipped my great grandaddy the story is in this video
I've heard two arguments for Lee's order to Stuart. The first: Stay on the left flank of what will be a defeated and retreating Union Army to insure they are funneled back toward Washington. The second: Coordinate with Pickett's charge and hit the Union Center from their rear. I think the 2nd alternative makes more sense, in that the Union Center would probably have broken with a simultaneous attack from both the front and rear. And Stuart's cavalry, AFTER the Union line was broken, could STILL have taken positions on the left flank of the retreating Union Army per the first option above. BUT....If the second alternative was true...how could Stuart let ANYTHING...those guns on either side of the field or Custers charge (with a much smaller force) ... deter him from breaking through and fulfilling the second alternative? If the second alternative was truly Lee's order...we might say the Civil War was won or lost by the North by the actions of two men...Stuart and Custer.
Consider that the South always blamed Stuart for Lee's loss at Gettysburg.
Maybe THAT is the reason? I don't know. Certainly people may be blaming Stuart for leaving Lee's army behind, blind, to raid further north in Harrisburg? But CERTAINLY if his assignment was to attack the Union Center from the rear...and he allowed Custer to keep him from doing that...the failure of Lee's game plan...and Pickett's Charge...and the fact there is no Confederacy today...COULD be laid at Stuart's feet!
One of the best and certainly the largest corps in the Union Army, Sedgwick’s VI, was fresh and in reserve behind Union lines. They would have had no problem sweeping aside Stuarts cavalry had they tried a direct assault on the Union rear. Not to mention the hundred plus artillery reserve guns. No, Stuart could only have hoped to block and hinder a possible retreat, and perhaps destroy some wagon trains.
@@briancoleman971 sounds like Lee's plan to have Stewart hit the union center from the rear was based on incomplete intel?
Wade Hamptons cavalry was more than capable of tending to the tasks at hand during the first day of the battle and should have been used in a more tip of the spear role .
According to npsgnmp, only part of the 6th Michigan had Spencer rifles (two companies). The rest of the 6th had breech-loading Burnside carbines.
A difference between Union and Confederate cavalry.. mounts in the Union army were government issued, with replacements being brought up regularly. Confederate cavalry troops supplied their own for which they were paid a "rental" fee of 50 cents a day for feed, gear maintance and repairs, shoeing etc.. Confederate cavlalry troops who were dismounted had to procure their own mounts.. part of the reason Stuart wanted to raid a bit. Battlefield captures went a long way towards remounting Cavalry temporarily in "Company Q" or serving temporarily as Infantry.
The old lady living in the Rummel house is a nasty woman. I was out walking the fields a few years back and she drove to my location on the field--no where near her house and not bothering her--and proceeded to scold me and tell me I needed to leave. She then proceeded to shadow me until I left, berating me the entire time. I would imagine that she is aware that her house is surrounded by NPS property and is open to the public?? I couldn't believe it. Immediately afterwards, I informed the park management of what happened.
Good point on Lee's orders to Stuart..which is why Jones and Robertson's units were detached from Stuart..why they never kept up with Lee after the army moved past the passes, I have no idea..Jackson was none too pleased with Robertson in 62..which should have been a clue tho..which led to "Stonewall" requesting Stuart's services.
Seems Jackson had issues with a lot of Confederate Officers make me wonder if Jackson was the issue? If he was so trusted by Lee why did Lee give AP Hill back his command after Jackson arrested him? There were other instances where Lee moved guys and they kept their rank and regained commands.
Lee said my great grandaddy wasnt fit to be in his army the two things they didnt own was shoes and slaves they led Lee across the Potomac they was from wv
They was winning when Jackson was alive you tell me
I always got the impression that Lee really didn't like jerking subordinates around, that he was rather forgiving and gentlemanly ...?
nothing like Nathan Bedford Forrest who was a holy terror and brought down his furious anger on subordinates who came up short
You have it completely wrong - it was WADE HAMPTONS sword that was inscribed in Spanish draw me not without reason and on the other side of the blade sheath me not without honor . It also worth noting Hampton killed no less than 3 men with that Solingen bladed craft Goldschmidt & craft sword on that Day while leading from the from the front and overrunning union lines basically alone . He ends up entangled with 3 union horsemen from the 7th Michigan- he kills two with his sword and nearly severs the arm off of the 3rd . He is shot and suffers a blade strike to the skull and was nearly killed him self . He wrote his family to tell them he wasn’t killed and downplayed his injuries to his family saying “can you Believe the Michiganders nearly whipped me , it is surely a sign of how old and useless I have become. He told of the haircut the surgeon had given him in order to stitch his scalp saying “his hair cut suited either hot or cold weather but only on one side” . He was easily one of the top 10 generals on either side of the war and is highly under rated for his skill with the sword and in the saddle , his leadership ability, courage , wisdom & commitment. He was known as a gentleman by all and his men adored him . He would do anything he asked and would ask nothing of them he wasn’t willing to do himself . 77th Governor of SC and united states senator from 1879-1891 .
I get it. It’s the ranger’s job to make history interesting for the non-historian visitor. But far too much emphasis has been given to romantic notions of Custer’s role in this action, as well as the mounted action in general. While definitely impressive to see so many mounted men in action, it was far from a decisive event( like most mounted charges of the civil war) and produced a lot of smoke but relatively few casualties. All one has to do is look at the casualty reports to see the infantry battles being fought closer to town produced far greater percentage losses, few of which gained fame for the commander on the scale it did for Custer. While very brave, Custer’s charges were simply not the reason for Stuart’s repulse and one could argue actually led to far higher casualties than if he had merely supported the Federal horse artillery, which was doing tremendous work as always. Hampton and Lee were hit on three sides by various Union cavalry and guns, hindered by fences, outgunned, and had virtually no chance of success. By charging Stuart was, in a desperate gesture, probably hoping to induce panic in the foe. When this failed to work he quickly ordered a withdraw, as was prudent. There was no surprise, he had been spotted hours before, his artillery was easily outgunned, his men were inferiorly armed, already exhausted, and Jenkins brigade entered the battle virtually without ammunition. The common myth is that Custer beat difficult odds and single handedly defeated a superior enemy. This is poppycock encouraged by the media and Custer himself. Stuart had almost no chance to defeat Gregg and even less to make any impact on the battle overall. Given the extensive artillery and skirmishing before the charge, its doubtful Custer inflicted even half as many casualties as he took. His brigade alone lost more men than the entire Rebel cavalry force lost all day. Gregg’s brigade did not even get into the action, because it was not needed. This was no close run event, regardless how glorious it sounds to try and make it so.
Leonidas Autie Custer
My father and I did take this tour a few years ago. It was surreal. You could almost see the men and horses!