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Shelby Foote. His three part book on the Civil War changed everything for me. His work inspired many to write and many others to learn about the Civil War. His short story on Shiloh puts you right there in the fight. There’ll never be another like him. Here’s to Shelby Foote.
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Gettysburg always does something special at the end of my trips lol.
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and I couldn’t wait to share this. Just happened on cemetery ridge.
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With one picture name a history based movie that you’ve watched more than 7 times! Here’s mine…..
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If I had to choose one actor that shocked me with their portrayal of a real life person it would be Jeff Daniels as JLC. I had him as a goofy actor until I saw this. What actor surprised you in their historic role? Who was better? Jeff Daniels or Sam Elliott? Interesting…..
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Show me who the best actor is in a Civil War genre movie is in one photo. Who is it to you? Retweet and let’s see how many answers we get.
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David McCullough. His works on 1776 and John Adam’s will forever be a staple in my library. Coincidentally he was the narrator for the Ken Burns series “The Civil War” and another great voice. Another historian that will be forever remembered. Here’s to David.
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. Medal of Honor recipient. I find no greater example today of someone to celebrate than this man. Awarded at Gettysburg for his efforts, his bravery and courage was only equaled by his men’s devotion to duty and their C.O. Here’s to Chamberlain. Salute
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As a child, I was always fascinated by history. The stories of great battles and heroic figures from the past captured my imagination, but the idea of visiting those places always seemed like a distant dream. One such place was the Gettysburg National Battlefield, where the Civil
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It’s July 3rd the last day of battle. Lee has to plan and plan fast. Initially the assault was to attack the flanks but with heavy bombardments at Culp’s hill and stalled attacks on the flanks Lee decides the center is weak. He would make a decision he alone takes credit for in
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As I ventured down Confederate Avenue, a captivating sight emerged from the heavens above, breaking through the skies. The radiance that embraced the Gettysburg battlefield was nothing short of magnificent, bringing me to an abrupt halt. Transfixed, I yearned to immortalize the
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On July 1st, 1863, General John Reynolds found himself at the forefront of the Battle of Gettysburg, leading the Union's I Corps. As the Confederate Army advanced towards Gettysburg, Reynolds understood the importance of seizing the strategic high ground and quickly deployed his
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The view from this battlefield is amazing. Where is it?
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Good old Abner Doubleday. What would Gettysburg be without some controversy? Day 1 he gets caught off guard but quickly bounces back on seminary ridge. By the end of the battle he’s been holding cemetery hill and in the thick of things with General Howard leading. While
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My trip to Gettysburg from July 1st through July 3rd, 2023, was a profound experience. Gettysburg has always had a remarkable impact on my spirit, connecting me to the essence of the earth. The sacrifices made by the brave men who lost their lives here and the enduring legacy
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Antietam was the bloodiest single day in the American Civil War. From this point you can see the artillery facing their enemy’s location. If you’re looking for a place to visit this summer, go to Antietam or Gettysburg.
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The Wheatfield. It’s fascinated historians for decades. The tragedy, horror, and human elements all captivate the imagination. I’ll bring you a series of photos as we talk about the various unit memorials on this field.
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The 28th Massachusetts Infantry, also known as the "Irish Brigade," fought bravely for the Union during the Civil War. They participated in key engagements including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and
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The 149th Pennsylvania Infantry played a vital role in the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the American Civil War. On July 1st, 1863, the regiment, part of the Union Army's 1st Corps, found itself at the forefront of the fighting. Positioned on McPherson's Ridge, near
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General Meade atop his horse at Gettysburg early morning. If you’ve never read Meade at Gettysburg by
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then you’re really missing a truly wonderful book. I had the opportunity recently to ask the author a few simple questions and I’m going to bring that to you soon!
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One of my favorite stops at Antietam is the Clara Barton monument. Clara Barton's actions during the Battle of Antietam were nothing short of heroic and compassionate. As a dedicated nurse and who would become a founder of the American Red Cross, Barton arrived at the scene of
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The Dunker Church, also known as the Dunkard Church or the German Baptist Brethren Church, played a significant role during the Battle of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The church was owned by the German Baptist Brethren, a pacifist
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James McPherson. His book on the Civil War Battle Cry of Freedom enlightened everything for me. His work inspired many to explore and learn about the Civil War. His short work on Hallowed Ground truly inspires. There’s few equal to him. Here’s to James McPherson.
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I’ve had a migraine since Friday lol it’s my life’s plague. You know who else used to get those? This guy, if he can handle it and fight a war, I can make it through excel spreadsheets. lol 😂
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On the 28th of June Meade’s orders had concentrated the army near Frederick, Maryland. Now, on the 29th of June Meades orders sent the army northward rapidly. Reynolds left wing moved towards Emmitsburg, and the Third Corps of the wing moving toward Taneytown. The marches were
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Morning and
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. Day 1 and I’ll be coming in from Chambersburg. Today would find the Union on the run but reinforced. The Confederates would be celebrating around campfires and talking about the victory at hand. Keep checking in as I will be posting often. I’m also
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Brian C. Pohanka “Some kid a hundred years from now is going to get interested in the Civil War and want to see these places. He's going to go down there and be standing in a parking lot.” My historian hero. This man was the reason I studied the Civil War.
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I spent the last couple days in Gettysburg studying the wheatfield and covering the action for an upcoming YouTube series of videos. I walked the ground and spent hours in the dust and rain drawing in all that I could sense. I felt the early morning sunrise and walked through the
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At Chickamauga the visitor center has probably the best collection of Civil War long arms I’ve ever seen.
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Alonzo H. Cushing was a courageous Union Army officer who displayed exceptional bravery during the American Civil War. Born on January 19, 1841, in Wisconsin, Cushing joined the war effort as a young man, serving as a First Lieutenant in Battery A, 4th United States Artillery.
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As a boy I opened a book, The Killer Angels, and historical figures came to life. It inspired my lifelong quest to know more about something that seemed so impossible. And then I went there, Gettysburg, and the world stood still.
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Anybody here a Zouave fan? Look at the color on this stone! Where am I?
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This one is for all my 1st Minnesota fans out there dontcha know. Their story is well documented and includes a pair of brothers made famous by this battle. Show me what you know Gettysburg fans! Who were those brothers and what was their story?
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Fredericksburg national cemetery. If you can see this photo without any warnings posted on it please let me know. I keep seeing warnings graphic content when I post pics.
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July 2nd. Hitting the field today and eventually meeting Stephen Lang. I am excited to hit the fields and explore the Spangler Farm. As a traveler and enthusiast of the Civil War, I am eager to experience the hallowed grounds where such a monumental conflict took
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Bloody Lane at Antietam, this is a place John B. Gordon would have his closest call just past the monument near the end by the clump of trees.
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You know you’ve raised your kids right when you’re playing the movie Glory and one of them says, Dad is that the guy from Robin Hood Men in Tights? A proud Dad with a smile says, why yes, yes it is. 😂 Who is a fan of the movie Glory? Favorite scene? How about Robin Hood Men in
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Gettysburg. The streets early in the morning are so quiet and have a surreal feeling. They speak. Thanks to all for following, liking and retweets! I may hit 1k followers and I never imagined that. I feel so very lucky. GettysburgYes
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Has anyone ever had the pleasure of meeting this man? Every now and then I think about the ones that influenced me that have passed away. Mr. Bearss was larger than life in the realm of National Parks and story telling. He practically wrote the guide on Monocacy Battlefield. His
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Out recording a video for the YouTube channel today in the Chancellorsville area. Cold and snowy but always fun with History with Waffles. Have ya been here?
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General Grants headquarters at City Point during the siege of Petersburg for nearly 10 months. It had many famous visitors. If these walls could talk what would they say?
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The Masons have a monument in Gettysburg called “friend to friend” during the infamous Picket’s Charge Lewis Armistead placed his sword through his hat and urged his men forward as he climbed the stone wall in a mad dash. When he reached Cushing’s Battery he was struck multiple
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Gettysburg fans this is an easy one. What part of the field I beautiful sunset on?
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Sight of the Sixth Corps assault at the battle of Spotsylvania. Would anyone like to see me make a video on YouTube about that battle?
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The following is a summary of the answers given by Kent Masterson Brown on the questions I asked him about his book, Meade at Gettysburg. I will post in an extended thread with the actual questions and answers to this interview as the answers are real in-depth and bring a lot to
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July 2nd 1888 Father William Corby attended the unveiling of the Irish Brigade monument with veterans and said the following, “We have unveiled this pile, and it will stand to perpetuate the fame of those heroes. To keep their memory green in the American heart, this Celtic Cross
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I had the distinct honor of interviewing the one and only Jeff Shaara! Author of Gods and Generals, Last Full Measure, and so much more. The following is that interview. Hope you enjoy.
1. A father-son relationship is a very special thing but not many fathers and sons enjoy the
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Remember the Alamo! In 1836 today the Siege begins for the Alamo. Do you have a favorite Alamo movie? Many to choose from.
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I often think about the historical figures and play out what ifs. In one picture if you could hang out with anyone in civil war history and have a lengthy conversation, who would it be? Here’s my choice.
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What’s one of your favorite monuments? Got a picture of it? One of mine is this monument to Minnesota at
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I love little round top! This was one of my favorite photos I took. Do you have a great photo from LRT? Could be yours or one you’ve seen. Let’s see what you’ve got!
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Photographer Alexander Gardner and his assistant, Timothy O'Sullivan, arrived at the location of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 5, 1863, a couple of days after the battle had concluded. Remnants of the conflict still littered parts of the battlefield, with unburied bodies
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This evening taps at the cemetery. RIP to those who have fallen.
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Where’s your favorite place at Gettysburg to visit? One of mine is right here next to the old man still standing watch over his town. John Burns fighting in this battle would have been the modern equivalent of a WW2 Veteran picking up a gun during the gulf war in the 90s!
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July 3rd 1863
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It would have been better to be on this side of the wall during that desperate charge named for General Pickett. In this location North Carolina was blasted directly with artillery. Just to my left Lewis Armistead fell mortally wounded.
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On July 3rd, 1863 Captain Andrew Cowan's First New York Independent Battery played a crucial role at Gettysburg. Positioned on Cemetery Ridge, they were about to demonstrate the power of their artillery in the climactic clash known as Pickett's Charge.
As the sun reached its
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January 1st 1863 Abraham Lincoln issues an executive order that frees all slaves in the states of rebellion and changes the meaning of the Civil War for the North. Pictured here is a picture I took of old Abe
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2nd Connecticut light battery. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Captain John William Sterling, a merchant from Bridgeport, was in charge of the battery. He led a group of 106 men into the field, but unfortunately, three of them were wounded and two went missing.
The Second
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The furnace Jackson passed by on his way to surprise General Hookers flank.
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This early morning view at bloody lane Antietam is why I rise to meet these fields early. If you could visit one field tomorrow where would you go early in the morning? I’ll be at Spotsylvania’s Mule shoe myself. Drop by my YouTube channel to see my video about Bloody Lane or
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Why Gettysburg? Why are we called here? I took this photo and felt more at peace than I’ve ever felt. No matter how many times I go here I always want to go back. Why do you go to Gettysburg? Share your story and photo, I’d love to hear it!
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Abraham Lincoln came out of this building the morning of his speech in Gettysburg.
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I always find it interesting and funny hearing politicians in business suits and Rolex watches speaking about “fighting” for Democracy. 😂 I prefer my democracy fighters in the saddle like this guy on cemetery hill at Gettysburg. True fighters.
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Throwback photo today. On this 2018 visit to The Wilderness, I stopped by the house where Gen Jackson spent his last days alive. There’s a calmness over that place at certain times of the day and the ground seems to come alive.
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Looking forward to some warm days in Gettysburg in a few months! Who is going this year?
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If you could meet and talk to one General from the battle of Gettysburg who would it be and what would you say? I’d talk to this guy right here. I’d want to know what stopped him from pressing the fight immediately at Gettysburg that afternoon and how he felt during Pickett’s
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Welcome to Antietam today. Enjoy this peaceful view.
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Made it out to Spangler farm also a Gettysburg field hospital. Did you know President Nixons Great Grandfather was once buried in this yard?
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Kind of hard to believe I would wake up to hear that the bridge off in the distance is no longer in the harbor. Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed today after a ship crashed into it. Cars are in the water and people are being searched for. Just terrible and tragic.
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Anybody ever get to go to the top of this monster back in the day at Gettysburg?
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James Bud Robertson. Author, historian, professor, and all around good guy. He appeared on many History Channel specials about the Civil War and wrote a definitive work on Stonewall Jackson. You can’t replace guys like this. He taught so many. His legacy too is with the ages.
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I don’t normally post non-history things or non-writer things but I couldn’t help it. Rest in peace Melinda Dillon. She passed away today. I grew up watching her as the Mom on A Christmas story, still watch her every year. She really captured that role of a supporting mother. RIP
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A visit to the Gettysburg battlefield overwhelms visitors with numerous monuments and memorials dedicated to various Union and Confederate units scattered across the field. These sculptures portray soldiers with weapons raised, charging fearlessly into battle. Most Union
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A throwback from my last trip to Antietam. A beautiful location for a terrible battle. This year I hope to go back and make a video about the Lincoln visit and Burnsides bridge. Who’d like to see that?
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in the cemetery is always a somber time. But when taps is played…… hits the heart. I think of the soldiers and sailors and marines we’ve lost on many wars. I think of my fellow veterans who listened to the call time and time again. I think of those that carry on.
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Well my travels start on a bad note, two years ago I adopted an old girl named Tennessee. No one wanted her cause she was older but she was sweet. We saved her from being put down. Today she’s headed to dog heaven. The old girl had cancer and today she passed away. Goodbye girl.
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Another amazing shot at Gettysburg. These statues always amaze me no matter what.
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Across a fence post the opening shot of Gettysburg was fired in this location. This year I will bring an in-depth look and videos on YouTube to include the Peach Orchard. What part of Gettysburg would you like to see a video about this year?
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The 126th New York Infantry, was a regiment raised during the American Civil War. It was part of the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps of the Union Army. The regiment was formed in August 1862 and consisted mainly of men from Geneva, New York. Under the command of Colonel
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Where am I here? Famous for an armory invasion. Jackson found huge success here. If you’ve been here post your photos too!
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Burnside Bridge on a fall day. Heading back this year for more videos like this one on YouTube. Anyone got pictures of themselves or family at the bridge? Let’s see your good memories
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What can you see at the American Civil War Museum in Appomattox? Items like this, the frock coat and bridle of Patrick Cleburn who was killed at the battle of Franklin Tennessee, this General was known as the Stonewall Jackson of the west.
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Originally created for Colonel Hiram Berdan's sharpshooter regiments, the two companies of Massachusetts sharpshooters opted to remain as state troops to retain their enlistment bounty. Despite nominal independence, each company operated alongside a Massachusetts regiment, with
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Early morning at the wheatfield and I snap this photo, I can’t help but be reminded of Capt. David Acheson. 22 years old. At the beginning of the war he served 90 days. Eventually using his abilities he raised men and ultimately become part of what would be known as the 140th PA.
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