The Civil War Dead of Wilson's Creek | History Traveler Episode 449

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  @TheHistoryUnderground · 1 year ago · pinned

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  @deanparsons8296 · 1 year ago

  An artificer was a blacksmith and leather worker. He traveled with a horse drawn blacksmith forge beneath the bellows there were boxes with various tools. The forge was pulled by a limber same as those used to pull artillary pieces the limber box also carried tools. Along with the forge qas a battery wagon pulled by a limber. The battery wagon carried tools and some materials used to repair the wheels of the artillary pieces, iron for forging horse shoes and leather for repairing harness. At one time I was the artificer for Landis Battery Missouri Brigade CSA. I built a reproduction of the travelling forge from copies of original blueprints.

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  @Grantayeye · 1 year ago

  Absolutely blown away, JD. I mean, who needs Spielberg when we’ve got you walking through fields and whispering historical facts like you’re uncovering ancient treasure? The way you dramatically pause before saying “and this… was the turning point”—chills. Literal chills. If history books had your energy, I’d have actually passed high school. Truly groundbreaking stuff. You’re a legend.

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  @PerryRevlett · 1 year ago

  My great great granddad and his son , was with the 2nd KS Co E station at Ft Scott, &nbsp;fought at Prairie Grove, he was a scout, and his son was a wagoneer

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  @dianeparker4425 · 1 year ago

  Born and raised in Missouri. I visited Wilson&apos;s Creek years ago. After watching this, it&apos;s time for a road trip. My dad&apos;s family was from Southern Missouri and Arkansas. My great-great grandparents were killed by bushwhackers. They told the 5 children to run and hide when they heard them coming. &nbsp;All of them, but 2 got separated while hiding. Eventually, several years later, they were reunited. All survived.

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  @celston51 · 1 year ago

  John McAllilster Schofield&apos;s storied history includes initiating his own nomination for the Medal of Honor while he served as Secretary of War during Andrew Johnson&apos;s presidency. &nbsp;The award wasn&apos;t cleared until 1891 and has a single line for the citation which reads - &quot;Was conspicuously gallant in leading a regiment in a successful charge against the enemy.&quot; &nbsp;He was the brother to the troubled George Wheeler Schofield who also served during the Civil War. &nbsp;George W. Schofield is famous for his development of the Schofield Revolver which was adopted by the US army largely because of his brother&apos;s connections. &nbsp;<br>John M. Schofield has Schofield Barracks in Hawaii named after him and is responsible for the West Point, OCS, and Air Force Academy &quot;Definition of Discipline&quot; citation which cadets must learn.

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  @RetiredDuke · 1 year ago

  Responsibilities of Artificers <br>Maintenance and Repair: Artificers were responsible for the upkeep of artillery, weapons, and other mechanical devices. They ensured that equipment was functional and ready for use in battle, which was vital for the success of military operations.

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  @relyn1201 · 1 year ago

  The battlefield and National Cemetery are amazing and rich in history. The battlefield museum has really grown over the years. My favorite grave at the cemetery is the revolutionary war veteran.

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  @jesterboykins2899 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Pea Ridge/ Elk Horn Tavern is a cool battlefield to visit too

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  @MichaelGarbus-j8t · 1 year ago (edited)

  From a longtime Missouri resident, student of the Civil War and living historian, it was wonderful to see this battle draw your attention. Your fine commentary and camera work produced an interesting, insightful and educational treatment of the battle and participants. It also was refreshing to see the spotlight put on a battle fought in what some would regard as a Civil War backwater. As you walked the battlefield, I thought of how, in other episodes, you trekked islands in the South Pacific where my Marine father fought the Japanese in World War II. You get around! And history lovers such as myself are the beneficiaries. Thank you for your work.

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  @1psychofan · 1 year ago

  An artificer was a skilled worker inside the armed forces, usually repairing artillery and weapons!

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  @dimwitt461 · 1 year ago

  Next time you’re down this way, make a trip to the College of the Ozarks. Haven’t been there in years myself, but the Ralph Foster museum there had one of the most impressive weapons displays in this area.

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