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@BuckeyeBackyardBBQ
4 жыл бұрын
The History Underground I subscribed after my first vid that I saw I think it the one with the fox holes in foy
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
@@BuckeyeBackyardBBQ - Awesome! Thank you. Glad to hear that you are enjoying the content.
@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage
4 жыл бұрын
New sub. Love your channel. I'm from Georgia. Have long family history here x3 great grandfather has an autobiography written at age 97. Born 1823 he was a Methodist preacher circuit rider. In his book the shortest chapter was of removing bodies from the battle field at Kennesaw. Also trail of tears amount other great Georgia history.
@justinweaver8787
4 жыл бұрын
I subscribed to your channel after the 1st video when I looked through ur videos I saw lots of videos I love u have great content sir.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Justin Weaver - Thanks! I really appreciate that and hope that you enjoy all of the content 🙂
@gvevers1
4 жыл бұрын
The fact that your great great grandfather was there is mind blowing!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was something else. Who would've thought?
@cobbfutbol62
2 жыл бұрын
I live at the bottom and can see the top of Kennesaw mountain from my house, my grandpa metal detected this entire mountain and pretty much every battlefield from the war, collected what I’m pretty sure is the biggest civil war collection in the country in a private museum, could probably get you an appointment to see it. He also sold pickets mill to the state to tell you how much he loved civil war history.
@w.charlesyoung2653
4 жыл бұрын
We have such a hard time, today, understanding the savageness of Civil War combat and the huge dose of courage the men who endured it displayed. Both sad and inspiring.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
This one seems to be about as savage as it gets. Well said. Sad and inspiring.
@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground my great x3 grandfathers autobiography is called William Jasper Cotter an autobiography. Pretty amazing read of GA history. Its online
@leeonardodienfield402
3 жыл бұрын
I found my great x3, x4? Uncle's discharge papers among many other items. Michigan. Shot twice, survived. So easily a family can cease.
@leeonardodienfield402
3 жыл бұрын
Side note, some writings we found showed a great respect to the enemy soldiers. Even during that time they considered them warriors and brothers.
@santoparfano1910
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Ditto with relatives in the Civil war. I'm now doing my families genealogy and found at least 10 relatives and counting who fought, on both sides. Who knew?
@kristheobserver
2 жыл бұрын
I went to Kennesaw Battlefield yesterday. I stopped at this part because I own a pistol that was used by a Lieutenant in the 85th Illinois. It was awesome having his pistol there, thinking the last time it was there was during the battle. Thanks for the video.
@TheHistoryUnderground
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is amazing!
@grin1972
4 жыл бұрын
Damn, that's GREAT STORY. It's amazing to go back in time, to stand on the ground where our forefathers fought hard. With imaginary eyes see what they have seen and experienced. Unimaginable experience. Thank You so much for that time travel.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad that I could share the experience with others who get it.
@grin1972
4 жыл бұрын
Every time, when I have the opportunity to stand on a battlefield, I close my eyes and try to imagine what was happening there.......I always have goose bumps on my body.
@creggentry
4 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather( 6 generations up) fought there for the South. He was with the 17th Alabama infantry.
@MjrCarnyx
4 жыл бұрын
Very amazing battlefield story! So much history
@BrotherTim
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this look into the history of Kennesaw Mountain. I live within 10 miles of the location but know little history of the battles there. The way you tell the stories are very captivating. Thanks again.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You all definitely have a lot of history there. Wish that I could've spent more time in the area.
@benec5816
4 жыл бұрын
awesome when you hear what they went thru 6 days wow. Once again thanks very much for this episode stay safe and take care
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine what it must've been like.
@okmjtmm
4 жыл бұрын
Keep on doing your wonderful videos! You take us on a walking history lesson with each of your posts. Sad my father isn't with us anymore... Dad was a huge history buff and loved to go to battle fields around the world and would have really enjoyed your The History Underground tours!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that. That means a lot. Thank you.
@JohnnyReb
4 жыл бұрын
You ought to visit Murfreesboro Tennessee and Chickamuga Georgia Battlefields.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
I've got those two places on the list. Just have to find the time :)
@JohnnyReb
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground Nice!
@charlesbelser7249
6 ай бұрын
My GGG grandfather Jesse B Kynerd was right there in Gid Nelson's/ Seldens / Lovelace Alabama light Artillery according to the park service employee and was mortally wounded ..He was sent home to Marion AL a few days later to his home where he died a week or so later . I had another relative Capt . James Richardson Oliver of the 47th Tennessee Infantry was fighting right near there as well .
@brucebarker7856
4 жыл бұрын
Love your video's keep it up
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks.
@jamesshave6186
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for replying. Some WW1 programmes would be awesome! Keep up the good work bud. God bless America and the United Kingdom. Jamie 🇺🇸🏴
@rickymcintosh2429
3 жыл бұрын
Been there. Love the history. Great job telling the story!
@bravesws95
3 жыл бұрын
my Great Great Great Great Grandfather and uncle Defended this area as a part of the 27th Georgia infantry regiment h company
@kurtsherrick2066
3 жыл бұрын
Cold Harbor stopped frontal attacks from the Union in the East and Kennesaw Mountain in the West. One Confederate Sharpshooter killed over a hundred men during the attack.
@SouthernLoonRetrievers
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, can I ask what camera you’re shooting with?
@MaxArnoldSr-mp7tw
Жыл бұрын
You so carefully avoided showing the writing beside the painting of the battle. The writing is very descriptive and very accurate of what happened at The Dead Angle. Why did you do that?
@olafvidar9315
4 жыл бұрын
You were about 3 miles from my house. I go walking at the park all the time. There are many more miles of breastworks off the beaten path there. All dug by hand by very desperate men. It's a sobering feeling every time I walk those fortifications. You did good job explaining Kennesaw.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate that . I really hope to get back there someday to explore it a little more in depth.
@bravesws95
3 жыл бұрын
My home town is the home of a field hospital for wounded men defending Atlanta and my road has a cemetery with over 100 unknown Confederate soldiers
@myles_bennett77
3 жыл бұрын
@@bravesws95 Very cool
@Rustebadge
3 жыл бұрын
I was born and live within 3-miles of Kennesaw Mountain. Much Civil War history was (and still is) in my backyard. Thank you for spending time in our area, which most Southerners consider hallowed ground. My G.G. granddaddy and his 2 brothers served with the Confederacy - 14th GA, Co. E. Lester's Volunteers. We are extremely proud of our Southern heritage, family history and position as freedom-loving Americans. We are saddened that this terrible conflict has in our modern time, been reduced to a simple political argument of slavery & racism - Northerners were/are peace-loving, tolerant peoples while Southerners were/are hate-filled, racists. Nothing is farther from the truth. In all concerns, we are together Amercians. Thank you for a well-placed portrayal of those who served on both sides of this conflict. Hope you will spend more time in our area. There is so much more to see and learn.
@singinchicken
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I run those trails weekly. The unknown soldier buried at Cheatham Hill was actually identified in 2009 after 5 years of research. His remains were not recovered after the battle and were discovered in 1938 by conservation workers. He was interred at the spot he was found and was given a traditional headstone. After years of research he was identified by Brian Quinlin as Pvt. Mark Carr, 19, of Company I of the 34th Illinois Infantry.
@Lawrence-ho9eq
2 ай бұрын
I have been expecting to learn about this for years who is and the name of the unknown soldier , I'm glad in more ways than I can say thank you for this information, I have always visited the grave when at the Dead Angle , it is located just down to far left of the earthworks as your standing looking down towards the Illinois monument, There is a short narrow pathway that leads downwards to it , I know now that finally God answered my prayers for wanting to know that name ,it took 30 to 40years but now I know 😅
@Lawrence-ho9eq
2 ай бұрын
I was wanting to add to my comment that I was 19 years old when I first walked to the unknown soldiers grave now I am 61 going on 62 very soon 😂😊 the year it was then happens to be 1979.
@West_Georgia_Rods_Customs
4 жыл бұрын
I live in the area close to Kennesaw Mountain. Lived here all my life, minus 20 years serving in the US Navy. I was raised up and taught about the battles local to our area. My great grandfather lived in Dallas Georgia and served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He lost his life coming home from the siege of Vicksburg. He died from dysentery in the Sand Mountain Alabama area and was buried there. Lots of Civil War history in our county of Paulding County, the Battle of New Hope Church was another leading up to the Kennesaw Mountain skirmish. Thanks for Sharing these valuable lessons of history on your channel. 🇺🇸⚓️🔱
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So much history in that part of the country. I'm really hoping to get back down there and explore some more. Not in August though (lol).
@Poilu8
4 жыл бұрын
MG B. F. Cheatham was one of the most colorful of AoT generals. When berating an Irish pvt. for not doing his duty, the pvt. said "You wouldn't speak to me like that - if you weren't a general." To which Cheatham took off his uniform and said "There's Gen. Cheatham - Here's Marse Frank!" Then they duked it out. Supposedly, the Irishman got the better of the fight. Gen. Cheatham is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Hadn't heard that.
@andygossard4293
Жыл бұрын
Very commendable of Marse Frank. His men respected him but Bragg slagged him.
@SandervkHistory
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible to find out that a family member had fought on that same ground, where you were standing! Thats amazing! What could be the odds... 👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was pretty shocked when I found out.
@SandervkHistory
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground how did you find it out?
@shirleyann2471
4 жыл бұрын
I have an ancestor who was wounded at the Battle of Kennesaw. Gosh I love history! And I have to add...digging through that red clay with spoons!?!?
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
@@SandervkHistory - My grandma and my uncle have done a lot of work putting together our family history. My uncle is the one who helped me out with filling in the gaps on this one.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
@@shirleyann2471 - Can't even imagine what those guys endured.
@samuraibounds
4 жыл бұрын
My god this is one of the greatest and most underrated channels on KZitem. Thank you so much for bringing your talent and passion to KZitem my friend. You have absolutely raised the bar for content creation!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! That really does mean a lot.
@santoparfano1910
3 жыл бұрын
I second this!! I can't travel bc of a serious disability. You allow me to see these historic places as if I was there. Thanks again brother!!
@patricialenaburg6553
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, very detailed, and well narrated. Liked being on site, it gives a better perspective of what was happening. It gave me cold chills seeing the grave site of an unknown Civil War soldier, very sad, and haunting. Your Great Grandfather had some piercing blue eyes, and what a shock it must have given you to find out he fought in all that. We learn something new all the time. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was really something else when I found out that I was standing on the same slope that he assaulted in 1864. Pretty sobering. Thanks!
@billd.iniowa2263
4 жыл бұрын
As a military buff it never ceases to amaze me what men are capable of doing. Some of the most fantastic stories come out of war. We are a warrior race. Hopefully we will learn better someday, but that day never seems to come. We keep forgetting the past. Thankyou for your work to remind us, lest it be lost yet again.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Can't even imagine what these men endured.
@troyclair2802
4 жыл бұрын
It really brings history home when you walk a battlefield where an ancestor fought. I’ve stood at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Fort Hindman, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge where my my great great grandfather fought. That is why I have enjoyed your videos.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. Thanks for sharing that. I completely agree. It definitely adds weight.
@brakel8r
4 жыл бұрын
I know YT gives out awards for specific categories Your way of teaching and talking #1 does not show political bias (which is so appreciated , refreshing and how it should be) and #2 your style is unique and fresh. You should get an award. Thanks as always
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate that. The only award that I’m aware of is for when you hit 100,000 subscribers. I was kind of hoping that I’d hit that mark by the end of the year but things will really have to get moving for that to happen. The main thing for me is that people are learning some history. 🙂
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Gary Daniel - Ha! That’s appreciated more than you know.
@brakel8r
4 жыл бұрын
@Gary Daniel agreed indeed
@beach3girl459
4 жыл бұрын
All your videos are insightful, even educational at times, but this one gave me goosebumps, what with the remains of the earthen works, etc. There is nothing like walking in the steps of history to make one humble.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Being able to see where the battle actually took place really brings you into the moment. Pretty cool experience. Glad that it connected with you on some level.
@jarid333
4 жыл бұрын
The music almost transports me into feeling the somberness of the location and events that took place I really enjoy the battlefield reviews and perspectives from both sides it’s sad to see that nature is repairing most of its scars because I like to envision what it must have been like to be there that day
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly a somber place when you realize what happened there.
@mikenixon2401
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate seeing "real life" views in contrast to Hollywood depictions. I'm among many who had ancestors serving both in Union and Confederate forces (none in this battle that I know). Nevertheless it all makes it kind of difficult to think in terms of bad guys vs. good guys. In the cases of my research my ancestors seemed equally devoted to their respective cause. In one particular situation it blows apart all stereotypes we who were educated in 20th century public schools were taught. Well, victors write the history. Thanks @The History Underground for seeking out untold secrets and presenting them in a fair and balanced manner. Man, I'd love to set down and share stories with you, as I'm confident most of your subscribers would as well. Keep traveling. Be a blessing.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I really do appreciate that. Can't even imagine what those guys must have went through or what it took to buckle down and march up that hill. Gosh.
@patricialenaburg6553
4 жыл бұрын
I also had ancestors fighting from both sides, and it is difficult to think you may be faced with your own kin, and know you are obligated to kill them. I guess I would have been hung, not my own blood.
@BayouVeteransInterviews
4 жыл бұрын
Victors write the history doesn't hold up when you consider the lost cause propaganda taught in the south since civil war.
@mikenixon2401
4 жыл бұрын
@@BayouVeteransInterviews I was speaking "overall" but I agree and know the propaganda spread in the south to keep my ancestors, and those of others, under control. I was even taught much of that propaganda in public school (many, many years ago). Still, as I'm crediting you, without knowing you, the phrase "victors write history" is nothing new, and as revealed by many like @The History Underground more "hidden details" of the past are being discovered, exposed and admitted than had previously been the case. During my life I've learned there are usually more than two sides of any story. However, the often unfortunate truth is victors tend to put their spin or slant on telling what occurred. Even I grew up with adults whispering in a scolding manner, "We don't talk about that." Am I bitter regarding what I was fed as a youth? No, not really, because it prompted me to feed on that inner voice that said "there is something more," So, other than set, complain, and criticize others, I researched to gain a broader view and learned to accept attitudes of one era that are useless for me to dwell on today. So, be careful not to sound self righteous with replies. There may be more involved with a comment than you realize.
@stanleyshannon4408
4 жыл бұрын
@Gary Daniel Yes, the 'myth of the lost cause' has been replaced by the 'myth of the won cause'. Even modern Southerners seem to have readily exchanged one for the other to make themselves more aligned with the moral dictates of their age I suppose. What ever the South was, it was a better place than this draconian nightmare world the Lincolnian victory over Jeffersonianism inevitably produced.
@papajon62
4 ай бұрын
I live about 6 miles from here and hike the trails weekly in this National Park. The loop trail is 16 miles and winds through the different battlefields. 11 miles of it have earthwork trenches and even foxholes still preserved. 4000 combatants died here during the struggle for two weeks. Now it is a solemn place of tall oaks, deer, and wild turkey where people recreate in peace. Thanks for the video.
@bethann0808
2 жыл бұрын
Just catching up on your videos (I really enjoy your channel) and you mentioned a tunnel built to blow up the earth works. In a recent biography of Grant there was a story of the Union doing the same thing (with awful results) near Richmond, VA. Keep up the good work!
@TheHistoryUnderground
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Stopsign32v
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you gaining subscribers so quickly. I will say your history videos are the most entertaining I have come across.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! I figure that if I do my work and earn it, the subscribers will come. As long as people are learning some history, I'm happy :)
@tonyk1584
4 жыл бұрын
I am a history buff and I subscribe to many podcasts. So, it is rare that I add another to my subscription list because I have so many to listen to. I recently stumbled across "The History Underground", History Traveler and I have added it to my subscription list. Kudos to you sir for your interesting content.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much. That really does mean a lot.
@michaelevans205
4 жыл бұрын
I'll second that.........subscribed. Absolutely superbly made films. Thanks and regards from the UK.
@jamesshave6186
4 жыл бұрын
Bud I love your work .... I’m a massive ww1 and general history buff ... I’ve been to a lot of these American civil war sites .... love your detail and passion . Jamie England uk 🏴🇺🇸👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate that. Really hope to do a big WWI series from France one of these days.
@paulnienhaus5359
2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Love your details and accompanying camera work that reinforces the prospectives of both sides. Many thanks.
@TheHistoryUnderground
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@susanschaffner4422
3 жыл бұрын
I've read about the battle, but seeing the grounds certainly clarifies the movements and decisions. Thanks.
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Feel free to share it out :)
@timandersonhorsetraining
3 жыл бұрын
My 4th great grandfather died at the dead angle on June 29th fighting with the 33rd Alabama infantry.
@drewscoggins3309
3 жыл бұрын
My great great great Grandfather was in the 41st Georgia, that fought in General Stovalls brigade, Stephens Division, Hoods Corp, that fought in this battle. Very cool story about the Union Colonel. So sad, we have so many people that hate and want to erase history in this country.
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@pearlnjade62
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Murfreesboro, TN...any chance you might do something about the battle of Murfreesboro. They have some really interesting areas such as Rosecrans fort and the bloody pig pen. Love your channel!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve got that on the list 🙂
@SteveSmith-ho8cy
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. My gg granduncle, Benjamin Morse, 42 Ill, Co. I, died there "within 20 feet of the enemy's works" (per notification letter to family, written by Srg. J. S. Hedges). Hedges reports that Ben's body was buried on the battlefield, but I have no information that his body was ever recovered or relocated. There is a remote chance that his body is that of the Unkown Soldier, whose body is buried there. Along with a transcript of Hedges detailed letter, I have the transcript from Benjamin's pocket diary, with entries from April 2nd up to June 26th, the day before his death. Benjamin had turned 20 years old on June 24th.
@DRFelGood
4 жыл бұрын
Crazy to imagine a frontal assault!! Brave Men and boys🇺🇸 RIP . Thank you for sharing 👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Can’t even imagine.
@DRFelGood
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground while attending gov training in Emmittsburg, our professor gave the class a tour at Gettysburg battle field and where Pickets Charge took place. Confederate troops marched uphill into the Unions LOF over 3500 soldiers died in less than minute. Quite Sobering moment. Eraly Quiet while standing on the same ground. 💀
@Roosterdoodler
3 жыл бұрын
@@DRFelGood a few years ago I had my first visit to Gettysburg, my ancestors were fighting each other there, and didn't even know it, until after the war.
@janupczak1643
3 жыл бұрын
What a hauntingly beautiful and somber place. Thank you again.
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@paulfryejr2918
4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. I’ve always enjoyed Civil War history.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scoutsdad5831
3 жыл бұрын
You do a great job of narrating and showing respect while doing it. Thumbs up.
Yeah, I don't think that it turned out the way that he'd hoped.
@ktesha65
4 жыл бұрын
If you go to the top of Kennesaw Mountain,the view is incredible.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely need to get back there so that I can do that.
@paparude7724
4 жыл бұрын
"Brave? Crazy?" Nope...Duty!! You had to be numb to face such opposition!! EXCELLENT VIDEO!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Can't even imagine what it must've been like.
@lorijerden2653
4 жыл бұрын
I love your work. I want to watch all of your videos and then start over and watch them again.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Careful. That’s a whole lot of ugly to be exposing yourself to 😅
@deborahhartman7548
4 жыл бұрын
This was great. My niece lives in Marietta Georgia, Kennesaw is out her back door! Also the McCooks are from Cincinnati Ohio and Sherman also from Ohio, where I am from. I love history and live how you present things.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve got a few more coming from that area.
@waynebeckham3807
3 жыл бұрын
Had family at this battle. Died of illness after the battle but his journal had some very disturbing information about this fight. He was a confederate soldier. His distant cousin was Mayor Fontaine Beckham of Harper's Ferry (killed by one of the raiders during his raid, which Robert E Lee was the US commander who ended it) and 2 brothers, one on each side at Gettysburg. One was killed at Yellow Tavern (was a confederate artillery Colonel). Mayor Beckhams uncle is a distant grandfather of mine
@johnagnew820
3 жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying your episodes, especially about Civil War battlefields. I grew up in Atlanta and, even having been to Kennesaw Mountain many times, your perspective taught me a lot I didn't know. It is very interesting that was the time of change in Sherman's strategy to start deliberately wreaking destruction on civilians, not just the Confederate Army. He continued that strategy all the way to Savannah and on to Columbia, SC after that. My parents are buried in Westview Cemetery in Southwest Atlanta, where the Battle of Ezra Church took place, It took place on July, 28, 1864 and Atlanta fell soon after, on September 2.
@cathiez9131
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you -- a wonderful history of the place.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)
@BillLowenburg
2 жыл бұрын
I visited this battlefield some years ago and remember being so moved at seeing those earthworks. This past fall I began reading Shelby Foote's three volume narrative of the Civil War and I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to sit through three one-thousand page detailed accounts. Foote has a wonderful writing style, but because of the level of detail he goes into, there are sometimes paragraphs with the names of ten different generals in them that explain a particular situation. It's comprehensive, but not for the impatient reader. Anyhow, after two months of daily reading, I just reached the description of Sherman's Tennessee-through-Georgia campaign and Foote's account of Kennesaw Mountain. I can in no way imagine myself doing what those (mostly) young men did, marching directly into massed musket and cannon fire over a half-mile or more of open ground -- uphill, no less. The privations that soldiers on both sides (moreso the Confederates by far) endured are far beyond what any modern military personnel have to suffer through, though, obviously, combat is never easy and by definition means you could both lose your life or also have to kill another person. This was an excellent presentation, thanks for making it!
@mistervacation23
3 жыл бұрын
All of your videos are great but do me a favor turn down the music I have bionic ears
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@BillyG563
2 жыл бұрын
Just moved to Kennesaw on a street called Hoods Fort Circle. Very fascinating history. Great video. I'm going to check it out in person.
@angelahartley3212
3 жыл бұрын
I have been binge watching your channel for the past several days...it makes me wish I had studied more history in school and you have resurged my interest ten fold!! I also wanted to ask if you knew about or ever heard of Andrew's Raiders. My husband's great, great, ( think it was two great but might have been one more) took part in this raid and I think I have a newspaper photograph of all of the.....Interesting story if you care to read about it! Take good care!
@andygossard4293
3 жыл бұрын
I can't think of a more sacred spot amongst all civil war battlefields, having heard the account from Sam Watkins. I've been to a few, but this one is a must see for me. It's also a much more condensed area. I really really wonder why Sherman concentrated this frontal attack on well fortified ground, when the armies of the Ohio were well equipped to just go around. Perhaps because the cavalry of the Rebs could challenge them well on the flanks.
@andygossard4293
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job, excellent narration, great production, great music, all befitting a great battle. Great, in other words titanic struggle.
@masonmajors8078
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I know this video is over two years old, and part of a collection of Civil War videos around the north-northwest Georgia area, there is a real interesting story from the area I'm at, aswell as the Chickamauga battlefield, which it seems you missed around this area, just figured you might want to look into the battles and skirmishes around this area
@johnmurawski3057
Жыл бұрын
Wow, to find out a relative was part of the engagement and sharing his picture, amazing!! thank you!!
@juliehawkins3816
2 жыл бұрын
This is the 1st video of yours that I watched. You have me hooked!
@TheHistoryUnderground
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad that you found the channel. Hope that you continue to enjoy the content!
@parker1ray
Жыл бұрын
Smart commanders went around such emplacements! The fact that men were sent into such things, shows how there was absolutely no concern for human life! Sherman was part of the old guard, and employed outdated tactics from a different time when static skirmish lines were possible because of the inaccuracy of weapons of the time!
@cliffright1142
4 жыл бұрын
Special start to my day. Thanks JD!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@skimmer8774
4 жыл бұрын
Digging a tunnel under enemy lines and filling with explosives is precisely what happened in WW1. And what a enormous amount of casualties became of that. This is another fantastic journey you are taking us on. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That tunnel was pretty cool.
@songofthesouth5872
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground ...they succeeded in explosives at the crater in Petersburg Va , my grt grandfathes regiment ,CSA.18 SC lost 2/3 of their Company there .🤔🇳🇴🦅🇺🇸
@cdjhyoung
4 жыл бұрын
As I understand it, the WWI tunnel and explosion was dramatic, caused a significant number of casualties, but didn't change the strategic positions it was meant to improve. That explosion was proceeded by weeks of rain, and once the explosion occurred the soldiers, tanks and cavalry were unable to advance because of the impassable ground. The area had become a giant mire of mud.
@khammar6081
4 жыл бұрын
Great history! Thank you and keep going!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@deborahadams1908
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. Great history lesson. This wouldn't be tàught in school. This has to be tàught in school
@micahharbst5576
3 жыл бұрын
I have stumbled upon perhaps the most engaging video about the Civil War that I have ever seen on KZitem. Kudos to you, that was well done.
@williambechmann6547
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, JD! The McCook family is buried in my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. The family plot is located in the Spring Grove Cemetery and Aboretum.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Didn’t know that.
@monty_reneepearison3053
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. It allows me to "see" places that I could not otherwise get to see. I look forward to sharing your videos with my grandchildren as they get older.
@AUgrown
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome connection. Great vid as always
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@stacyhazelwood4033
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. My great, great grandfather was injured by a mini ball at Dead Angle and recovered in a hospital near here before later rejoining his regiment to fight again. I have read about this in his civil war pension, but never heard the story of the battle. He was in the 12th Tenn Infantry. His name was Charles Landers Hatfield. So, he fought your great, great grandfather here. That is crazy to think about. He was injured 3 times in the war, Shilo, here and Perryville. Men were tougher back then.
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@johndubose1395
3 жыл бұрын
the Dead Angle was held by Tennessee troops.
@plumbing54
11 ай бұрын
Been living near the mountain for many years and there have been many occasions when I heard what sounded like musket fire at night
@andygossard4293
Жыл бұрын
I think right as of now this is the one battlefield I would place as a must see. Just because of Sam watkins' tale.
@gltff
4 жыл бұрын
My great-grandfather was there with the 92nd Ohio.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Quite the experience that those guys had.
@godfreydaniel6278
4 жыл бұрын
I've visited this very spot, and it's incredibly moving. The Rebels fought with visceral desperation, as there were no more strategic barriers to Atlanta past Kennesaw - and everyone knew that if Atlanta fell, the war was essentially over. It was over 100 humid degrees when the battle commenced, and a thick fog of gunsmoke obscured the action in all directions. The soldiers, in itchy wool uniforms better suited for spring or fall, were both completely terrified and fighting blind. Cannonballs, grape shot and small arms fire whistled madly in the air above them in all directions - to this day there are trees standing near the trenches that have more lead bullets in them than is imaginable - embedded like acorns around the trees' full circumference - if you didn't see it with your own eyes - you simply wouldn't believe it. It's hard to conceive of how anyone survived. When things absolutely couldn't get any worse - of course they did; a series of fires broke out in the woods here and there as the no-quarter fighting continued unabated, and spread quickly on both sides. It was truly hell on earth. After the war, veteran's groups and ladies auxiliaries returned to the battle field and left maybe two or three dozen memorial plaques marking where this or that soldier fell - Union and Confederate. I have a VERY good imagination - and I couldn't begin to imagine the fear and suffering of all these men in this living hell. Let's not do it again...
@hellcatredeye-g6582
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing a little bit of history back to life🇺🇸👍
@lesliemcarthur4856
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to dead angle many times. I would recommend anyone visiting to bring along the book titled Company Aytch by Sam Watkins of the 1st Tenn Infantry. His regiment defended the angle and his memoir is uncanny at how accurately it describes that very area. You can tell how that fight left it’s impression on him even after the war was over for 20 years.
@MsBee-cf5zx
3 жыл бұрын
Another fascinating insight into The Civil War!!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@plumbing54
11 ай бұрын
The CCC had a camp there and you can still see some of the remains of the buildings
@6412mars
4 жыл бұрын
Just wondering how it feels to walk that ground? I can tell you love history as I do..and your relative was there! Amazing! How does that make you feel? I would be overcome with emotion..thank you for your vids
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty sobering at times. It definitely adds weight to the stories.
@janupczak1643
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the opportunity to visit places and battles I've only read about. Wonderful series.
@TheHistoryUnderground
3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@JB-hl1qx
3 жыл бұрын
Civil war battles have the most boss names ... the dead angle, devils den , the slaughter penn ect... great video
@susankraft77
4 жыл бұрын
I love the moody music in this one. It evokes an emotional reaction to the deaths and misery that took place on Kennesaw Mountain. I was thinking about the fact that if my parents had lived during the Civil War, they probably would never have met. My Pops was from the Union, my Mom from the Confederacy. I love your channel and look forward to your new videos. Thank you! Blessings all!!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear that it connected with you. Pretty impactful place.
@johnpeddicord4932
4 жыл бұрын
Always like your videos wished you were my history teacher back in seventies wouldn't have fallen asleep as much keep up good work take care stay saved
@grahamcarver6836
4 жыл бұрын
Mate what a cool thing to find out that your Great Great Grandfather was there fighting in the Civil War right where you were standing. A great family memory even though it's from a terrible conflict in American History.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was pretty blown away when I found out that I'd been walking the same slope that he'd ascended. Gotta love history.
@windalejrno88
4 жыл бұрын
The unknown soldier is no longer unknown and was identified by proccess of elimination by a local historian a few years ago as 20 yr old pvt mark carr of the 34th Illinois infantry.
@Jusader
4 жыл бұрын
I know you're primarily telling the stories of historical fact, but, I have to ask... what kinds of feelings do you receive when you're in these types of places -- the trenches, out in the woods, et cetera? Ever capture any ghosts, or, at the least, peculiar things you thought you seen and had to double-take? Thanks for the videos. I can appreciate that you're still trekking along, and sharing the history of these places. It's truly helpful in the preservation of the Civil War so that others might explore it too.
@butterblood
4 жыл бұрын
Great content. Have you done any videos about the American Revolution?
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
butterblood - Not yet, but I’ve got some plans of getting to that part of the country to shoot some content.
@butterblood
4 жыл бұрын
The History Underground I grew up just south of Boston. Look forward to it. Thanks again for helping keep these stories alive.
@reloadncharge9907
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing story, awesome video......many braves lives lost. Thanks, Andrew
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Pretty awful what happened there.
@fcschannel3567
4 жыл бұрын
Your channel deserves more views.
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I figure that if I earn it and people share the videos, the rest will come.
@mikelewis7457
4 жыл бұрын
my Great Great Grandfather was with the XIV army corp with PAP Thomas at Kennesaw Mountain. 33rd Ohio Vol. Inf. Co.D
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Those guys were cut from a different cloth.
@robertforrest7956
4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying these more in depth history lessons....👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@swgeek4310
3 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel the other day! Very nicely done within the time frame. Well done, very enjoyable
@tod2992
5 күн бұрын
Hi JD. Watching the play list again, 9 25 24.
@TheHistoryUnderground
5 күн бұрын
@@tod2992 👊🏻
@tubadude905
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video - informative, factual, great camera work and the score was spot on....really set the tone. Awesome!
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