Who was Stonewall Jackson? (Part 2)
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- His journey had been nothing short of remarkable. From an orphan from western Virginia to matriculation to West Point where, there, along the banks of the Hudson, he had been an Immortal - placed in the weakest academic section. And yet, he willed himself to graduate 17th out of 59 in the talented Class of 1846 - a class that produced twenty generals.
From there, he found confidence and promotion in Mexico, but thanks to a contentious relationship with a post commander in Tampa, he resigned his military commission as an officer and accepted an opportunity to teach at VMI. Eccentric and demanding, his single-mindedness made him an unpopular professor. However, that same trait propelled him to successful command in the coming civil war.
At Manassas, his brigade helped to turn the tide of battle and earned him a nickname, perhaps, the most famous in American military history, but his eccentric behavior and aggressiveness concerned some in Richmond. Not enough, however, to keep him from independent command when the CSA capital was threatened in the spring of 1862.
It was then, all those traits - single-mindedness, aggressiveness, a propensity for secrecy - came together, and he successfully designed and carried out one of the most masterful campaigns in military history. By late spring, his Shenandoah Valley Campaign - despite his oddities, his demand for discipline and dour personality - elevated him to such stature that he may well have been the most well-known CSA general and, for the North, the most feared.
Indeed, his journey thus far had been quite amazing. And now, we continue the story of the man known as "Stonewall."
Narrated by Fred Kiger
Produced by Dan Irving
Published by Third Wheel Media
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Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode:
"Stonewall" Jackson
Robert E. Lee
MG George B. McClellan
A.P. Hill
James Longstreet
John Pope
Anna Morrison
Other References From This Episode
Battle of Fredericksburg - www.battlefields.org/learn/ci...
Battle of Chancellorsville - www.history.com/topics/americ...
Great Resources To Check Out:
James I. Robertson, Jr.'s Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend - books.google.com/books/about/...
S.C. Gwynne's Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson - www.chicagotribune.com/lifesty...
After Jackson's death a northern newspaper published a cartoon in which angels from heaven came to collect his soul and bring him to the afterlife. Arriving on Earth, they could not find him, and so they returned to heaven lamenting; only to find that Jackson had effected a rapid flanking movement arriving ahead of them already gaining entrance through the pearly gates.
Such was the love and respect paid to the man from both sides.
Incredibil piece of American history fascinating. As an emigrant a proud Romanian American citizen In president Reagan era. I’m very impressed with incredible personalities of the civil war. Yet very familiar with all battles areas all across USA mantioned in these 2 parts. As a trucker I’ve seen them all … such a honor for me. A great filling to know what’s behind these great nation. God bless USA
Hello, from Northern Maine.
If only all emigrants were like You.
gee i wish more mexicans had your attitude and try to speak english
This once great nation is no longer worthy of such an honorable immigrant such as yourself. May God have mercy upon us.....
You sound like a wonderful citizen.
A fascinating character who faced more than his share of family tragedy. Thank you for uploading, I enjoyed both videos immensely.
The truth is that he is one of the most enigmatic characters in all of history. Before the war, no one knew about him and he did not want to give interviews, testimonies, memoirs or biographies, so the little that is known about him is largely speculation. or myths
Great series! I'm glad you ended with what happened to his wife and children, and grandchildren.
Thoroughly enjoyed these two episodes on Stonewall Jackson’s life, war service and tragic death. Thank you.
I am a newbie to this channel and am already a huge fan. I geek out on this period of history. Not sure why but I am fascinated with it.
You sir made me cry, beautifully narrated
What an amazing American.
Things you never learn in schools.
It is ironic that West Virginia, where Jackson's Mill is located, became a union state approximately 40 days after Jackson died.
I struggled to get through this! You did a beautiful job memorializing this amazing man…an American hero!
Literally was a traitor but
@@jakeharris2546not a traitor. No more than Washington, Franklin, or Jefferson..
@@volslover1504 he tried to break up a country for financial gain. I know now that's the standard but not back then
Absolutely wonderfully put together story of a great American hero. I hope more people come to watch your channel it’s great to see and hear history at its finest!
a very good man. great general. i am very lucky to own his autograph... i look at it all the time and think of him... just wonder how things would turn out if he lived
The capture of Harper's ferry in September of 1862 is absolutely amazing it makes me wonder why Harper's ferry wasn't again captured in 1863 just under a year later
My great great great uncle Sergeant Thomas McCracken 16th North Carolina Infantry was at Harpers Ferry I imagine the terrain of high mountains around it made it hard to capture Jackson once said Id rather capture it a thousand times than defend it once
A very moving, concise and excellently read description of the life of a very great man. Thank you. 🇸🇴
🇸🇴 Somalia for the win
May 10,2024 162 years since the day Stonewall Jackson took his last breath RIP General
did anyone else cry when Jackson died?
Anyone who did not is not human.
A great fighter.
Truly believe that with every disadvantage in industry, lack of money and manpower Stonewall would have easily made the difference in Gettysburg and beyond for the South. Slavery was already well on its way out in 1860 and the South would have prospered and thrived afterwards.
If not for The Democratic Party!!!
Touching.
@@JR-ez3zd Really?????? Lincoln was a REPUBLICAN!
It is unlikely Stonewall would have helped Lee do much more than delay the end of the war, which would have resulted in the South being bled to death with each concurrent battle. Sherman would have still have fought his way through Tennessee, burned his way through Georgia and the Carolina's enroute to the sea. The lack of manpower post-war would still have left the South in desperate condition.
Disagree, the union had the high ground, it was a poor choice for a battle by Lee.
What is also amazing to me is that stonewall fought defensive as much as offensive a stonewall doesn't move
A tragic life but still turned his life into a legend.
It wasn't a tragic life at all.
@@DeidadesForeverreally? Lost two children, wife, mother and on? Pretty tragic to me.
@@volslover1504well that is quite perspective since some people grieve in a better or worse way than others, in the end no one is eternal
Thanks!
When I was working as a archeologist in VA I went to the cabin where he passed away. I'd love to know more about him and his DNA. I'm a Jackson. I'll have to go back and see how far back I am from him. I know he didn't have any children of his own. However, he had two adopted daughters. I can't watch the video because CZcams is blocking.
He was a great man
Make a video on Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the Maine hero of Gettysburg.
"Had no other qualifications for leadership aside from being a gentleman of the highest moral, spiritual, and intellectual worth."
Like Stone, a great American
@@generaljackripper666That was good enough
That was a truly moving documentary about a truly great American. I'm surprised however to see that BLM and/or Antifa hasn't pulled his statues down!
I wonder WHY!
and I hope it stays like this forever
Once again, a good presentation, if slightly over the top. The biggest downfall remains: NO References, No Sources.
even big brother cameras can't capture vivid details.
Jackson would never have described himself as "American" or American, but simply as a Confederate.
Did you listen to episode 1? He thought secession unconstitutional, but he still did his duty. I doubt that he would identify as confederate. Maybe as a soldier.
@@TimoHHH He never really thought that, since he was fighting not for something "moral" or selective, his vision goes beyond simple racism or following the law or even following a simple state, his real reason for going to that war was a Religious mandate said by himself several times
If you asked him, he'd say he was a Virginian.
Longstreet was a pompous, arrogant man. He never forgave the success of Jackson and envied his relationship with Lee . He never liked so many VA Generals and units in the VA battles. His sour grapes turned to vinegar after the war.
He was most likely the best general the Confederacy had. He died from a friendly fire early one morning.
Why wasn't the general that didn't follow the the order to stop firing because of hitting own troops court-martial and received sentence
Relevant + revvenwnr = Revelant ?
He was one of the greatest generals in the Confederate army A true follower of God and Jesus A great and noble man who should always be respected and remembered with honor
It might have been possible that the unCivil war could have ended by the summer of 1862 if not for some of Stonewall's battle victories and Lee's assuming command of the army of Northern Virginia, stopping the capture of Richmond early in the war. There is to much romanticism about this war. It was war and it was awful. Young men died. On another note: slavery is horrible, but so is exploitation of young men's lives to be used as canon fodder or target of rifle fire.
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I love your channel but please please please change the intro
Literally stonewalled by his own men.
I honestly believe if General Stonewall Jackson had lived either the South would have won or the war would have lasted a lot longer. My Grandfather fought for the South and this war was never about slavery . My family was poor farmers from Scotland and Ireland . I truly enjoyed this documentary thank you .
Southern soldiers began to call it A RICH MANS WAR AND A POOR MANS FIGHT!
@@JR-ez3zd Strange, I heard the same about Vietnam. Isn't that the complaint always?
For the South, the war was always about slavery. Any authoritative text on the Civil War will show this.
Why did the north have more slaves during the Civil War ???? Foreign countries were already putting pressure on the confederacy to abolish slavery . Before there were black slaves here,the Irish people were brought here to be slaves. That’s my ancestors !!!!!!!
@@terrycollins754 yes, and let's not forget that it was the holy and virtuous Northeast which gave rise to the dreadful sweatshop system.
Whitefield
The majority of soldiers in the Confederate Army fought because the South had been invaded and their families and farmsteads ravaged. Are you a supporter of Russia?
People here are just like most in the world.
They think it was all about slavery when 95 % of these killed not nearly enough money to own a slave.
If I person really thinks these men all died because of slaves is a level of ignorance that just can't be helped.
Study history folks Lincoln could have cared less about slaves freed either that was just something thrown in on the deal but it was smart on his part.
Hmmm... many Southern Republicans seem to openly support Putin. Excluding such useless items, your statement perpetuates the Southern myth. The South succeeded from the Union, established in 1776. It was the South who fired the first shots, killed the first men, at Fort Sumter. The soldiers joined their State forces and went to war for the Confederacy, many just to kill some Yankees. The South wasn't invaded or the farmsteads ravaged until 1864 when General Sherman marched to the sea.
You need to brush up on your civil war history. A good historian is the southern gentleman, Shelby Foote, who wrote extensively on the civil war. His works are a good place to start. :)
Most right wingers supports russia.
This is generally a good video, with a caveat. There's no evidence whatsoever that Longstreet was jealous of Jackson being given an independent command. This claim is simply a holdover from Lost Cause mythology- and the composers of the video should have done better homework on the subject. The sole drawback to this video- and it's a glaring one- is that the manner of speaking of the narrator is absurdly melodramatic.
The narrator does a superb job. His narration has a moral passion which suits the gravity of the topic. You're accustomed to hearing affectless Millenial zombies reporting news and doing narration. Listen to World War II. film narrated by the likes of Edward R Murrow and Robert Trout.
I'm grateful that the CZcams algorithm concluded I might like this channel.
@@bobtaylor170 Understood. If you prefer melodrama over historical fact, then this video is for you. The fact remains however, that there is no evidence whatsoever that Longstreet was jealous of Jackson.
@@manilajohn0182 I was taking issue with your dislike of the man's style of narration. I'm not a scholar of the war, and grant that he may not have gotten every detail right. When Civil War historians continue to quarrel among themselves about many things, as they do, it's wise to be lenient in assessing the degree of accuracy of any minor detail of history.
@@bobtaylor170 I agree with you that as regards narration, one man's food is another's poison- so we can agree to disagree on that issue.
On the other hand, Longstreet's alleged jealousy of Jackson is no minor detail. From a historical perspective, it's a completely false claim that can warp the estimation of those unfamiliar with the individual in question. It should have never been referenced in this video.
@@manilajohn0182 my great grandfather was a Confederate soldier, but I confess to a shameful ignorance of these kinds of things.
I think the best living Civil War historian is Gary Gallagher, and there are a lot of his lectures on CZcams.
God wanted The North and Lincoln to win. thank you
First,
1. Stonewall broke his Oaths to the United States made at West Point, which trained him.
2. He literally rebelled against the United States and fought against it until he died. How does that make him a "patriot" or "true American"? If someone rebels against Canada saying he wants to create his own separate country, do you call him a "True Canadian"?
3. Even at the time, many people knew that Slavery was morally evil (that's why there were many abolitionists) but chose to ignore it because of the economic gain from slavery. This man fought for the right to preserve slavery, full stop.
4. Lee, Jackson and the other rebels orchestrated the deaths of tens of thousands of US soldiers. I don't even understand how anyone calling himself a patriotic American can applaud such men.
You clearly don't understand history. Before the Civil War, the States were a collection of independent countries, after ...they truly became The United States of America 🇺🇸
It caused more harm for those who were supporting and defending that practice!
a war that pits brother against brother in the same country are both patriots or none are patriots
Jackson, like Lee and everyone else back then, believed his allegiance was to his state not the federal government. He fought for his state which was being invaded by the US government that refused to let the southern states leave the union. The south believed it had joined the union and had the right to leave the union. Slavery is horrible but it has been practiced for 4000 years in the past and is still practiced in 167 countries today. It effects 46 million people. India alone has almost 8 million slaves today. Our civil war was fought over money and power. The south wanted slavery for money and power. The North would not let the south go because of money and power that would be lost.
Socialists here
This is an overly romanticized version of Jackson. It is important to remember that he fought for the continuance of slavery and supported a war that was one of the hugest mistakes in human history. As for his generalship, while he was at least a fairly competent general, he never went up against anyone except failed Union generals who largely had only poorly trained soldiers to command. Even this summary of Jackson shows that his preparations for battle were sometime lackadaisical and lead to unnecessary casualties. It may be hard for some to swallow but much of Jackson's fame comes from being pretty lucky.
Correct. The lost causers are in full force in these comment sections.
Blessed is more like it!
Perhaps they were failed Union generals because of him? And perhaps he supported the federal government staying out of stares' business as was intended?
Unfortuntaly he was shot by camp perimeter guards of his own force and died a few days later...
@@barrygrant2907 Jackson was trained at West Point and had experience in the Mexican War. He did know how to fight and had the will to fight, even when he shouldn't have. His opposition was Nathanial Banks, an inexperienced political general and John Pope, who had some success in the West but proved himself so inadequate at 2nd Manassas that Lincoln removed him after his one battle. No one has much positive to say about either of them and the troops they led were green under Banks and alienated by Pope's bombast.
As for States Rights, there was no attempt to curtail states right. Even with slavery, Lincoln was resigned to allowing its continuance in the states where was already established. Preservation of the Union was his first priority. When the war began, preserving slavery was far and away the South's priority, States Rights was put forward as a justification to protect slavery.
there is no need to glorify or talk in an exalted way about historical slave owners who fought against the US to preserve slavery.
The voice of true ignorance has spoken
@@johnbracewell5134Pete's trolled both comment sections of parts 1 & 2. Millennials, not quite adults yet, more like extra large children and trolling is what they do best unfortunately
@@johnbracewell5134 Pick up a history book for once in your life and read the Articles of Secession of the Southern States. Very clearly they lay out that the main reason they are seceeding is because of the threat to their slave institutions from the northern abolitionists.
@@anonymousperson8487
Here are the Confederate States' own words on the reason for secession:
Mississippi: Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery-- the greatest material interest of the world
Texas: The servitude of the African race, as existing in these States, is mutually beneficial to both bond and free, and is abundantly authorized and justified by the experience of mankind, and the revealed will of the Almighty Creator, as recognized by all Christian nations.
South Carolina: they (the northern states) have denounced as sinful the institution of slavery; they have permitted open establishment among them of societies, whose avowed object is to disturb the peace and to eloign the property of the citizens of other States.
Georgia: That reason was [the North's] fixed purpose to limit, restrain, and finally abolish slavery in the States where it exists. The South with great unanimity declared her purpose to resist the principle of prohibition to the last extremity.
Pete's not trolling because his statement is 100% accurate. For all their convictions, dedication, and other positive qualities, Jackson and other Confederate leaders were enemies of the United States of America. They led armies in the field against those of the United States, and soldiers under their command killed soldiers serving in the armed forces of the United States. The only ignorant children here are those who prefer to minimize this sober truth. And yeah- the narrator's manner of speaking is that of a second- rate politician.
A dead traitor
It wasn't treason, it was an honest, open attempt to form a new nation. By your criteria, the Founding Fathers were traitors to the Crown, if successful ones. Treason is the betrayal from within of one's nation, not a mass attempt by millions of people to secede and form a new nation.
The South were not traitors If you think otherwise I suppose you think the same of our Colonial Forefathers George Washington Thomas Jefferson Ben Franklin just to name a few they did the same as the South had done
He was a revolutionary, no matter how hard it is for you to process.