78 - SAVING THE UNION AT GETTYSBURG | Gen. John Buford (Army) | Civil War

For hours, General John Buford’s cavalry delayed wave after wave of the best troops the Confederates had, skillfully trading space for time, falling back stubbornly, but keeping to the critical heights.   Carbines cracked, artillery boomed, and horses flattened their ears in the chaos of battle.   One of the finest horsemen in the Union Army, John Buford rode calmly among his men, encouraging them, directing fire, refusing to yield.   He suffered many casualties that day. But his goal was not glory or victory. It was time.   Later that day, just as Buford’s men were about to be overwhelmed, Union heavy infantry arrived. They moved in and occupied the heights Buford’s cavalry had protected with their lives.   And they held.   The Battle of Gettysburg—and the fate of our nation—turned on the judgment and courage of one warfighter who understood the value of terrain, timing, and sacrifice.   Historians widely agree that without John Buford’s foresight and action, the Battle of Gettysburg—the pivotal battle of the Civil War—would have been lost before it began.   Despite his achievements, however, John Buford never lived to see victory...   I’m Rick Robison and this is the FORGOTTEN PATRIOTS Podcast.   **Want more incredible stories like these for your home??** ---> "FORGOTTEN PATRIOTS" MANUALS (Volumes 1-4) - Purchase on Amazon!   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:   52 - THE UNION'S "INFANT" HERO WHO WOULDN'T GO HOME | Johnny Clem (9yrs) | Civil War *VETERAN'S DAY SPECIAL* 49 - THE SPY CONFEDERATES NEVER SUSPECTED… | Elizabeth “Crazy Bet” Van Lew (Union Spy) | Civil War 40 - 3 MUST-SEE MOVIES FOR SEEKERS OF TRUTH | WWII, Civil War, Vietnam War   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Join our newsletter and get a free gift! - Click Here -Contact us at: [email protected] -Find our video episodes on YouTube   Civil War / Cavalry / Gettysburg / Sacrificing for Freedom / West Point / Union Army