Thank you, this is definitely one of the more important battles, but often its importance is lost between the Wilderness and Cold Harbor, thank you for all the information. The Kris and Chris Show is 👍, hopefully Garry is enjoying office duty!🤣
I loved my CW college class back in the late 70's but I must say this is just amazing! Thank you for taking all of us on these amazing tours of the Civil War Battlefields! Your knowledge and WIT is just great! lol Please keep 'em coming and we look forward to many more!
This is a gem of a video in what has so far been a fantastic series. Some excellent presentations by Kris, Dan and Sarah, on the military geography, troop movement and the unfolding story of the campaign, as well as the importance of logistics by Chris. Also, great use of maps and photographs to help illustrate the narrative, with the usual excellent camera work to show the terrain. Mick - London.
This is an outstanding series. Y'all are a never-ending wealth of information, and I am learning a lot. Thank you to everyone involved for giving 100% to every video you do. Very much appreciated.
Lee mis-anticipated Grant's strategy of pivoting to the east and pushing forward, and pulled the artillery out of the Mule Shoe too soon. It cost a significant number of Confederate lives to regain that position. But it reveals that Lee knew the Overland's overall strategy early.
Should be pointed out that because Grant sent all his cavalry away, he had to use his infantry to probe and develop the enemy, which is not a good way to do things!
Grant's love of Sheridan was foolish. He just let Sheridan do what he wanted with the cavalry and test out his new way of wanting to use it. Kind of crazy that they tested Sheridan's "new way" of cavalry usage in the middle of a major campaign rather than some side campaign somewhere. Really left them dry a few times. Somehow, Sheridan's reputation never wavered and became a hero for the Valley later that year and the cavalry's roll in bringing about Lee's surrender. History makes it seem Sheridan was some perfect general. His star kept rising too. Sheridan was a hard fighting general. He was not really a good high level cavalry commander. Because he was a hard fighter, his strategical short falls are basically ignored. Probably would have been better off being put in command of an infantry Corps (6th, 2nd and 9th were given new commanders at different times during 1864) and putting Gregg in command of the Cavalry. But, they won in the end anyway
Grant already knew the black troops were good men from his days in the Mississippi campaign. The black troops under Banks at Port Hudson all the way back in 63', showed them that they were dependable. Grant pulled that old crap at the Battle of the Crater saying he didn't know if they were dependable. He knew and he also knew that the mine explosion was going to fail because they did the same at Vicksburg.
Not even Armistead and Handcock can love one another as much as Gary and Tim❤️
just wanted to say thanks
I’m 47 stoner outta Cleveland. Love this stuff
41 ditto. Live in Richmond. Always at these places
Thank you, this is definitely one of the more important battles, but often its importance is lost between the Wilderness and Cold Harbor, thank you for all the information.
The Kris and Chris Show is 👍, hopefully Garry is enjoying office duty!🤣
I loved my CW college class back in the late 70's but I must say this is just amazing! Thank you for taking all of us on these amazing tours of the Civil War Battlefields! Your knowledge and WIT is just great! lol Please keep 'em coming and we look forward to many more!
This is a gem of a video in what has so far been a fantastic series. Some excellent presentations by Kris, Dan and Sarah, on the military geography, troop movement and the unfolding story of the campaign, as well as the importance of logistics by Chris. Also, great use of maps and photographs to help illustrate the narrative, with the usual excellent camera work to show the terrain. Mick - London.
Been waiting for Dr. Mackowski appearance in this series. It's been a great one so far.
I am enjoying this "day-to-day" videography. DO MORE!!!
This is an outstanding series. Y'all are a never-ending wealth of information, and I am learning a lot. Thank you to everyone involved for giving 100% to every video you do. Very much appreciated.
We've stayed at Stephenson's Ridge twice!! Highly recommend the experience. The two story farmhouse with soaking tub was a favorite.
I self toured the battlefield in 2020 and learned so much then. Your videos have provided so many more details. Thank you!!
As ever, a dynamic recap of the day's battle, with good detail. Thanks to the team!
Interesting preparatory work. Looking forward to your descriptions of the upcoming action.
Love your videos guys very informative 😎👍
Love❤ this series lady and gentlemen! You're doing a great job!
Lee mis-anticipated Grant's strategy of pivoting to the east and pushing forward, and pulled the artillery out of the Mule Shoe too soon. It cost a significant number of Confederate lives to regain that position. But it reveals that Lee knew the Overland's overall strategy early.
Should be pointed out that because Grant sent all his cavalry away, he had to use his infantry to probe and develop the enemy, which is not a good way to do things!
Grant's love of Sheridan was foolish. He just let Sheridan do what he wanted with the cavalry and test out his new way of wanting to use it. Kind of crazy that they tested Sheridan's "new way" of cavalry usage in the middle of a major campaign rather than some side campaign somewhere. Really left them dry a few times. Somehow, Sheridan's reputation never wavered and became a hero for the Valley later that year and the cavalry's roll in bringing about Lee's surrender. History makes it seem Sheridan was some perfect general. His star kept rising too. Sheridan was a hard fighting general. He was not really a good high level cavalry commander. Because he was a hard fighter, his strategical short falls are basically ignored. Probably would have been better off being put in command of an infantry Corps (6th, 2nd and 9th were given new commanders at different times during 1864) and putting Gregg in command of the Cavalry. But, they won in the end anyway
Finally! I was starting to get the shakes!
The battle of Spotsylvania is intriguing the arrival of USCT troops?
Huzzah for Dr. Mackowski! I was hoping you'd be a part of the 160th!
Impedimentia 🔥
Kris “Shecky” White - this weekend at “Chuckles Comedy Club”. 🤣
Grant already knew the black troops were good men from his days in the Mississippi campaign. The black troops under Banks at Port Hudson all the way back in 63', showed them that they were dependable. Grant pulled that old crap at the Battle of the Crater saying he didn't know if they were dependable. He knew and he also knew that the mine explosion was going to fail because they did the same at Vicksburg.