Blood & Iron at the Battle of South Mountain | History Traveler Episode 246

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  @cyndiebill6631 · 3 years ago

  Not many people know about South Mountain and what led up to what would be the battle of Antietam. I love following in the soldiers footsteps because these stories aren’t always told. 👍😊

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• TB

  @tblack7191 · 3 years ago

  Fun fact related to the Iron Brigade. The 101st Airborne Division traces its lineage to the Iron Brigade. The background of the 101st patch pays homage to the Iron Brigade as it represents an inverted black hat similar to the ones they wore. Additionally, the “Screaming Eagle” of the 101st is based on a real animal. The 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment actually had a pet eagle that they tethered to a battle standard and carried into battle. The eagle, understandably frightened, would scream during battle. It served to motivate the men. The eagle was named “old Abe” and is now permanently immortalized on the sleeve of every 101st Airborne Soldier!

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  @I_am_a_melon1992 · 3 years ago

  I have honestly been learning more here than I ever did in school! Love your channel

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• SC

  @scottsprings9604 · 3 years ago

  You’re the Bob Ross of history!!  Well done.!!

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• TE

  @terrystephenson984 · 5 days ago

  JD, please don’t ever retire!

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  @timothymorgereth1438 · 3 years ago

  My great great grandfather was part of the 1st Maryland Artillery and was in this battle.

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  @TheHistoryUnderground · 3 years ago

  ⭐ If you&apos;ve watched a few episodes and feel like I&apos;ve earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don&apos;t miss any new content when it comes out. <br><br>Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at <a href="http://gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com/">gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com</a>. Thanks!!!

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  @MarHawk-u8i · 1 year ago (edited)

  I lived in Middletown for 15 years and drove to work through Turner&apos;s Gap every day. &nbsp;If you haven&apos;t been to South Mountain you can underestimate how formidable it is. &nbsp; It is impossible to get over EXCEPT at the gaps - rough cliffs and rocks everywhere else. &nbsp;The National Road up through Turner&apos;s Gap is twisting with deep gulch of the beginnings of a creek on one side and high ground on the other. &nbsp;In fact, the only time in my life I got caught in a flash flood was just as the road begins to rise from Middletown Valley, with that creek rising so fast I got trapped in my car on a rise for nearly an hour. &nbsp;I couldn&apos;t go either backward or forward.

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• JE

  @jefferyfowler7860 · 3 years ago

  Outstanding work JD. We enjoy how you put all your work together and make it so understanding.

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• FR

  @FRANKLIN-nu6wo · 3 years ago

  Like your coverage of the Antietam battle and what lead up to the battle!

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  @HistoryBoy-ui5nb · 3 years ago

  Thanks for the video. Earlier this year, I went to the Antietam battlefield, but didn&apos;t get a chance to go to the South Mountain gaps. I have a direct ancestor in the 17th SCV of Evans&apos; Brigade and in the 6th SCV of Jenkins’ Brigade, which were at Turner&apos;s gap. Evans&apos; and Jenkins&apos; Brigades were sent in to reforce the line at the gap, after Union forces initially broke their lines, and able to stop further Union advance, with the help with other Confederate units. Next day, they ordered to withdraw.

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  @jeremyrobinson9883 · 3 years ago

  Very well done sir. Often overlooked action. One of my kin James Albert Sherrill was in the 12th NC &nbsp;and killed in wises field near that monument. The story is that he was one of the last to fall back and was wounded. Laying in field a drunken Yankee came upon him and bayoneted him to death as he lay there. I was there for the dedication of that monument and have been there numerous times. Awesome that you did this. Once again well done sir.

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