The Red Legged Devils of Gettysburg | The 14th Brooklyn | Battle of Gettysburg
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- At the battle of Gettysburg, The 2nd Brigade, 1st Division of the 1st corps were the first Infantry unit to fire their rifles and to set foot on the field July, 1st 1863. Within that brigade, was a regiment called the “Red Legged Devils” also known as the 14th Brooklyn. The 14th Brooklyn arrived at the Herbst Woods and helped halt the Confederate advance, until the 1st Brigade of the 1st division (Iron Brigade) arrived. Colonel Edward B. Fowler saw Confederate forces taking cover in an unfinished railroad cut to his right Flank. He commanded his "Demi-Brigade" (14th Regiment & 95th NYVI) across the field to meet and clear out Davis' Confederate Brigade. The Confederates facing them finally realized their position was a death trap and surrendered themselves to Colonel E.B. Fowler, and handed their Flags over to the 14th Brooklyn. The regiment continued to fight for the remainder of the battle of Gettysburg. They are the only regiment to possess 3 monuments on the field of Gettysburg - at the railroad cut, at the Herbst Woods and on Culp's Hill where 14th Brooklyn fought 2 days. Gen. Greene later credited the 14th Brooklyn for helping save the entire Union army by saving the flank.
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Here in the UK we had the American Civil War reenactment society , i was a member of the 14th Brooklyn and proud to wear such a uniform in honor and respect those who been at the battles .They have such a great history , thank you so much for this video i feel very privelaged to watch,
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video and play a part in keeping history alive. Thanks for watching!
Well done James!! Such a good job showing how fluid the battle was through the eyes of a single regiment. The 14th Brooklyn definitely saw some action and covered lots of ground and you did an excellent job highlighting their fight. 🇺🇸
Appreciate it Dustin. Grateful to have your support and friendship.
I've always struggled to understannd the mass confusion of Day 1 portion of the battle of Gettysburg. Now I can comprehend it A LOT better by clearing up the red devils segment and the railway cut. Once again, I love your presentation by personalizing it, and the sound effects create a graet affect. You ALWAYS do a great job James by putting the real people back on the battlefeild. As always my friend, keep them coming.. THANK YOU... Praying God's blessings and protection over you and your loved ones.
Happy this video helped with your understanding. As always Carson, I'm grateful to have your support and your kind words mean a lot.
Excellent presentation! Your use of the maps is very educational. I have been to Gettysburg many times and have read a dozen books on the battle. Thanks for your dedication to history!
Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and happy to hear you enjoyed it. Gettysburg is an amazing place to learn from.
Top notch as always James. Ive been sending your content to my history loving pals hoping to see your channel to continue to grow. 👍
I really appreciate that Michael. Thanks for watching and I’m beyond grateful for your support!
Great video as always, I love it when you make content on the lesser celebrated units. However, the 14th Brooklyn are not the only unit to have 3 monuments/markers at Gettysburg: 17th Conn, 3rd Maine, 12th Mass, 9th Mass Battery, 1st Minn, 157th NY, 95th NY x4, 114th PA, 118th PA, 147th PA, 149th PA, 28th PA, 90th PA, 13th VT x4, 7th WV all have at least three (not including flank markers or War Dept tablets). One could also argue for the 27th CT (2 unit + Lt Col Mervin), 20th Maine (2 unit + Co B), & 2nd WI (2 unit + Co F). Keep up the great work!
Appreciate you watching. Interesting, I guess what I read was wrong! Thanks for the additional information and appreciate the feedback.
Incredible job once again teaching an important part of our country’s history. I learned something new about Cox and McGuire that I didn’t know so this was invaluable gain of knowledge. I appreciate that and the hard work you put into each one of these critical historical bookmarks in our country’s history.
I really appreciate the kind words and the feedback. Learning about the individual soldiers involved in these actions always helps make it a little more personal and is a good reminder that these were just ordinary people. Thanks for watching as always.
Kind Thanks! I have great respect for the soldiers of the Civil War. The conditions, hardships, lack of things and walls of lead and cannon fire, it’s amazing there were as many survivors! I’ve been to Gettysburg many times, living in Lancaster County to the east. I’ve fired period 69 cal. Muskets. And my GGGrandfather volunteered for three terms in the Pa. Calvary and fought at Antietam. I don’t know the other engagements he was in unfortunately. He was not at Gettysburg. These old accounts, journals of soldiers and letters home can give us a bit of reality about this war. Again, these soldiers and the conditions? Well it’s incredible to say the least! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
I appreciate you watching and thanks for sharing your family’s history. It’s truly eye opening to read the accounts and learn about the carnage and hardships.
I currently live in Brooklyn, New York City! This was great to watch!
Thanks for watching! My grandfather is from Brooklyn.
Excellent, we'll done James!
Thanks Mark. Grateful to have your support!
Very cool video! The only thing I want to call out is that Cutler's Brigade did not drop packs before going into battle. They did not have time. They double-quicked across the fields from the Emmitsburg Road to the Seminary loading on the run. Also, prior to Gettysburg, there was an order that went out in the Union Army that forbid the dropping of knapsacks due to having lost a vast amount of equipment to the Confederates at Chancellorsville because of units dropping their packs before going into action. One division of the 1st Corps (IIRC) did drop their packs on July 1st later in the day and they ended up losing them in the retreat. Also the Painting that AC. Redwood did of the 14th shows them with their bedrolls. Redwood was at the RR Cut on the Confederate side. Great Work on the Video! I would have love to see an expanded video down the road going into more detail on the 14th's Action on Oak Ridge and the retreat on the afternoon of July 1. Also there are some interesting stories of the 14th in the town during the occupation.
I appreciate you watching and for the feedback Mr. Maritato. That definitely makes sense as to why forces wouldn’t want to drop their packs. I definitely want to dive into the regiment more and their retreat through town.
Also I love the shirt! Top notch quality.
@@ProjectPast1565 Thank you for wearing it! I wish I knew you were doing a 14th Brooklyn Vid. I would have let you use any of my artwork for it. Reach out to me next time...
@abrushwithhistory I appreciate that! Thank you again.
@tPast1565 One other interesting detail that reenforces the 14th didn't drop their equipment. In the 14th's regimental history there is an account of four soldiers of the regiment going out to pick up a wounded comrade, I believe this was after their action at the RR cut and before they were pulled back to Oak Ridge. The account specifically mentions the men trying to pick up their wounded comrade with a tent half. The only way they would have had a tent half with them is if they had their blanket rolls and equipment with them. "The regiment had suffered terribly, and one of the most vivid tragedies of the day occurred just as Colonel Fowler ordered the men to fall back. Corporal Forrester, of Company C, who had been wounded in the advance earlier In the day, was lying among the dead In front of the line. Although a veritable storm of shot and shell was sweeping the exposed situation in which he lay, four of his comrades volunteered to remove him. They took a piece of canvas, from a tent, and laying it upon the ground rolled him upon it. Then, one man holding to each corner, they lifted him up. Just as they raised the strip of canvas a Confederate shell exploded right among them. Forrester, and three of his would-be rescuers, were killed instantly. The leg of the fourth man was torn off, and his scream of agony was heard even above the vast, pulsating roar of battle. He died while he was being taken to the hospital, from loss of blood."
@@abrushwithhistory I would love to return and share more of these powerful stories. Do you live in the vicinity of Gettysburg? I’d love to include you and your knowledge of this regiment as these stories are uncovered and maybe even share your paintings of a particular location. Do you have any preferences in material for information about the 14th?
You really have to visit Gettysburg to get a real sense of the scope of this battle. It is incredible.
Indeed. You don’t realize until you’re there how in-depth in truly is. It’s an amazing place to learn.
Great video. I participated in the 145th Gettysburg reenactment with the 26th North Carolina and remember seeing the reenactors of the 14th Brooklyn across the ridge from us.
Thanks! The 26th is a regiment I hope to cover more in-depth on my next trip.
@@ProjectPast1565 Look forward to it. You should do a video on the forgotten fight between the 47th and 52nd North Carolina regiments of Pettigrew's Brigade and Biddle's Brigade while the 11th and 26th North Carolina regiments were battling the Iron Brigade. They basically rolled up the Union left flank.
Actually I was going to cover some of that when I cover my ancestors regiment (80th NY). I believe they were engaged with the 47th NC. Day 1 was a very savage and overlooked fight.
@@ProjectPast1565 You are correct. My ancestors were with the 52nd North Carolina. I look forward to it!
Thanks for watching! I always enjoy learning about other people ancestors.
Great video. I was a 14th Brooklyn reenactor back in the 90s and always appreciated their colorful history.
Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Another great video👍
Thanks as always Levi!
Just watched this for the third time since I missed tonight’s livestream because I was on the phone working 🙄. Absolutely love this episode so much. I have learned a ton from this episode that I didn’t know. Awesome job my friend!
Appreciate that Josh! Thanks for watching bud.
Thanks good job 👍👍
I appreciate you watching. Thanks!
Excellent video. Very informative. Well done Sir !
Appreciate the kind words and for you watching.
History done right is SO important. Every detail is part of the story. Even the forgotten ones. Believe me..I know. Just google my name and add 9/11. Equally important are the stories of the people whom history may never know. Like a 2 man recon team in dark woods at night.
New subscriber as a result of your video explaining the movements and putting into a good perspective the soldiers view of the battlefield. It’s one thing to explain it but to provide a the soldiers march from one point to the next is what some many others lack. Great job!
I’m happy to hear that! My main goal is to try and put us in their shoes as best as possible. Appreciate the feedback.
Great video
Thanks for watching
According to the McElfresh map the 84th was in a pastured field when fighting near the railroad cut.
🤙 thanks for watching!
Nice!
Thanks for watching man.
I want to hear about the 14th Engineers from NY and their engagements in WW1.
One day I’ll make it over to Europe.
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There is no 'fear' in McPherson.
Is this 14th Brroklyn related to the 14th Engineers of NY that fought in WW One in France? My father was in the 14th Engineers and fought on all 7 major battles across France.
To my knowledge no. The 14th New York Infantry troops reinforced the 106th Infantry in World War I. I appreciate you sharing your family’s story.
@@ProjectPast1565 thank you. I am endeavoring to get my father's military records. I believe they don't think he was my actual father because he was born in 1892.
@suzannakoizumi8605 I wish you the best of luck. I’m currently trying to confirm if I had an ancestor in the 80th NY
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Another well done video🫡🫡🫡 thanks for giving use some great Gettysburg content for those of us who can’t be there! But I am making plans for my triumphant return in October thanks again!
Thanks for watching bud. I can’t wait to make my return!