Battle of the Wilderness | Full Documentary and Animated Battle Map
183K views · May 4, 2024 · Education
Comments · 214
@ElliotEdwards-ej9qt · 1 year ago
I’ve been to the wilderness battlefield. Even now it’s tough ground to cover and would be confusing ground for any force to navigate. Absolutely hellish combat.
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@mick7even · 1 year ago
Burnside wore his side burns like an absolute boss
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@alligatorhorse · 2 years ago
I've studied the Civil War for over 50 years and this video is the best explanation of the Wilderness battle I have seen. The animated maps are excellent ... Very well done.
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@BlueOpinion · 2 years ago
Two most important troops on the field of battle weren't general's or even infantry. It was the messengers, and the flag bearers.
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@murda9324 · 1 year ago (edited)
‘’The enemy never sees the back of my texans!’’ <br><br>Thx for vids, cheer from an ex french soldier.
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@TopFlightAero · 4 months ago
I grew up around The wilderness<br>I was told that we are related to Widow Tapp<br>Her house stood for years <br>This is the first time that Ive heard the telling of this great battle.<br>I have enjoyed it. <br>I will listen to it again when the times right.<br>Thank Yoi
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@StephenLuke · 1 year ago
RIP<br>To the 2,246 Union troops and 1,477 Confederate troops who were killed in the Battle of the Wilderness
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@Zarastro54 · 5 months ago
I find it interesting that Grant too remarked about how his usual/former opponent would have retreated against such casualties, which is what you usually hear Lee thinking about Grant. This seems to be the first time that either commander faced an enemy with a high level of tenacity.
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@Tommykey07 · 2 years ago
This battle was a true turning point in the war. In previous years, the Union army would advance into Virginia and after losing a battle, it would retreat. But this time, with Grant in command, the Union army continued to advance after an iniitial defeat.
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@charlescannoy5562 · 1 year ago (edited)
I have an ancestor that was one of the “immortal 600” and rode with the Stonewall Brigade out of the 4th Virginia. His story is absolutely fascinating. Fought in Major battles in MD and VA and was eventually captured in Spotsylvania, sent to fort Delaware. A prison in SC, then GA and eventually back to Fort Delaware until the conclusion of the war. He survived and had a total of 14 kids between 2 marriages. And if you haven’t looked up the immortal 600 it’s very interesting
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@proudinfidel1957 · 2 years ago
I have been a long standing civil war buff for 60 years. I been in the military since I was 11 years old, military academy days. I've been following your channel from the beginning but I never posted. This video but me to write because the wilderness campaign is dear to me. My family lost two family members in one day. Anyway, you are a true historian in every sense! Thanks for all your hard work and keeping history alive. I wish we could meet as I know we could share a lot of stories. Carry on my wayward son.
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@cgeucare276 · 4 months ago
My 3rd Great grandfather fought with the MA9 Co B. He was shot at that artillery piece and died at the Regimental hospital on May 5th 1864. RIP Pvt John Ferris.
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