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As we've always said, Gettysburg history is fascinating. Today, LBG Ralph Siegel has decided to tak your questions about ANYTHING you've wanted to know about the Battle of Gettysburg. That's right, it's an open-ended Ask A Gettysburg Guide, reminiscent of the early days when we didn't do one topic per show. Because viewers were allowed to ask anything, Ralph addresses several highly specific tactical decisions and long-standing controversies: 1. Dan Sickles and the July 2nd Vanguard: A listener question sparks a debate over Major General Daniel Sickles' controversial decision to move his Third Corps out of line and forward into the Peach Orchard and Wheatfield. Ralph dissects whether this move unauthorizedly broke Meade's line or accidentally acted as a critical speedbump that blunted the Confederate assault. The Culps Hill vs. Cemetery Hill Logistics: The stream touches on the desperate fighting on the Union right flank on the night of July 2nd, analyzing how close the Confederates actually came to cutting off the Baltimore Pike—the Union army's lifeline. Lee's Aggression vs. Longstreet's Caution: Ralph tackles the evergreen debate over the July 3rd strategy. He weighs Robert E. Lee's insistence on a grand frontal assault (Pickett's Charge) against James Longstreet's alternative proposals to swing south around the Union flank to find better defensive ground. Meade's Pursuit Post-July 3rd: Ralph addresses the frequent criticism that General George Meade was "too cautious" in letting Lee escape back across the Potomac River. He breaks down the physical exhaustion of the Union troops, the torrential rains, and the heavily fortified Confederate lines at Williamsport that made a direct Union attack highly risky. 2. Niche History & The Human Element The Post-Battle Nightmare: The show moves past high strategy to look at the immediate aftermath of July 4th. Ralph paints a vivid picture of the logistical crisis facing the town of Gettysburg—dealing with tens of thousands of wounded men, burning thousands of dead horses, and the immediate arrival of grieving families looking for their loved ones. Regimental Spotlights: Ralph takes specific questions regarding lesser-known regiments and their unique monument locations on the field, explaining the nuances of how modern visitors can "read" the battle lines just by looking at where monuments face. 3. The Philosophy of Battlefield Guiding Ralph offers a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous process of becoming a Licensed Battlefield Guide (LBG). He notes how modern research and newly digitized soldier letters are constantly changing our understanding of the three days, forcing guides to continuously debunk 150-year-old myths (such as the idea that the battle was fought over a random supply of shoes). Superchats of $10 or more ensure that your comment related to this episode's topic is read and answered on the air. You can ask a question for free by calling 717-420-1978 during the show or leaving a voicemail ahead of time if you can't catch the how live. But the best way to help support the show and make sure your question is seen by our guest while he or she is preparing for the show is to become a Patron and submit your questions well in advance. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Equipment upkeep and replacement is made possible by our monthly small-dollar donations to our non-profit partner, The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com

Dr. Miller and Matt discuss some of the ghastly wounds soldiers sustained at the Battle of Gettysburg.

THIS FIELD TALK IS RESERVED FOR AG PATREON MEMBERS ONLY. JOIN OUR PATREON TO PARTICIPATE! - https://www.patreon.com/c/AddressingGettysburg June 20, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Brigadier General Francis Barlow July 1, 1863 Led by LBG Lewis Trott Did Brigadier General Barlow's movement to Blocher's Knoll unnecessarily endanger the entire 11th Corps position on July 1, 1863? Or was the outcome a forgone conclusion no matter where Barlow placed his men that July afternoon?

On June 14, 1863, US Major General John Adams Dix received the following directive from General-in-Chief Henry Halleck: "All your available force should be concentrated to threaten Richmond, by seizing and destroying their railroad bridges over the South and North Anna Rivers, and do them all the damage possible." With General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia marching toward Gettysburg and only a limited Confederate force guarding Richmond, Halleck sensed a rare opportunity for the Union cause. In response, Dix, who had lived a life of considerable public service but possessed limited military experience, gathered his men and began a slow advance. During the ensuing operation, 20,000 US troops would threaten the Confederate capital and seek to cut the railroads supplying Lee's army in Pennsylvania. To some, Dix's campaign presented a tremendous chance for US forces to strike hard at Richmond while Lee was off in Pennsylvania. To others, it was an unnecessary lark that tied up units deployed more effectively in protecting Washington and confronting Lee's men on Northern soil. In this study, Newsome offers an in-depth look into this little-known Federal advance against Richmond during the Gettysburg Campaign. The first full-length examination of Dix's venture, this volume not only delves into the military operations at the time, but also addresses concurrent issues related to diplomacy, US war policy, and the involvement of enslaved people in the Federal offensive. Gettysburg's Southern Front also points to the often-unrecognized value in examining events of the US Civil War beyond the larger famous battles and campaigns. At the time, political and military leaders on both sides carefully weighed Dix's efforts at Richmond and understood that the offensive had the potential to generate dramatic results. In fact, this piece of the Gettysburg Campaign may rank as one of the Union war effort's more compelling lost opportunities in the East, one that could have changed the course of the conflict.

Stuart Dempsey is back and this time he's talking about an important brigade that was instrumental in saving the day for the Union position on East Cemetery Hill: Carroll's Brigade. Calling in is free 717-420-1978 or you can submit questions well in advance of the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Support the show and receive a tax write off through The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com #gettysburg #battleofgettysburgpodcast #gettysburghistory #historyofgettysburg #addressinggettysburg #carrollsbrigade #eastcemeteryhill

Was it all Robert E. Lee's fault, as he claims? Or does it take two to tango? Codie Eash joins us to explore this topic of conversation.

As the nation's future hung in the balance, the Weather Gods delivered a wrath of fury on Union and Confederate forces throughout the Gettysburg Campaign. First, record-breaking heat and humidity wore down the warring armies during ungodly forced marches. Next, relentless storms plagued the soldiers with resultant muddy slogs on nearly impassable roads. As the armies met in mortal combat, soul-crushing heat turned the bucolic fields of Gettysburg into a sanguinary and barren expanse. Finally, torrential rains haunted the Confederate retreat and narrow escape across a swollen Potomac River. Authors Jeffrey J. Harding and Jon M. Nese present firsthand accounts, harrowing narratives and groundbreaking meteorological research that reshapes how we view the Civil War's Gettysburg Campaign.

🔴John Brown's War with Dennis Frye - April 24, 2026 A Primer For Addressing History's Tavern talks S1E2 Addressing History- Tavern Talk John Brown https://youtu.be/f1ncrYkzV58 Harpers Ferry National Historic Park National Park Service (.gov)https://www.nps.govHarpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. ... Kennedy Farmhouse https://johnbrown.org HARPERS FERRY UNDER FIRE A Border Town in the American Civil War - Dennis E. Frye Confluence: Harpers Ferry as Destiny - Dennis E. Frye & Catherine Magi Oliver Provisional constitution and ordinances for the people of the United States: The Chatham Constitution HathiTrusthttps://catalog.hathitrust.orgCatalog Record: Provisional constitution and ordinances for... Jeffrey Pasnik AG LOTY 2025

🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide 127 Witness Trees with Larry Korczyk - May 13, 2026 Witness Tree Tours with LBG Larry Korczyk- to request a tour, send an email to [email protected] Discussion Points: Origin of Witness Trees Aging the trees and types in Gettysburg Larry's Witness Tree interest beginnings Using Witness trees as interpreting tools Gettysburg Witness Trees www.gettysburgwitnesstrees.com A Field Guide to the Witness Trees of Culp's Hill - Peter Lukacs A Field Guide to the Witness Trees of Little Round Top - Peter Lukacs A Field Guide to the Witness Trees of Pickett's Charge - Peter Lukacs Gettysburg Sentinels - Woodcraft items www.gettysburgsentinels.com Gettysburg Cyclorama GettysburgFoundation.orghttps://www.gettysburgfoundation.org- Gettysburg Cyclorama Gettysburg: A Journey in Time - William A. Frassanito Addressing Gettysburg Patreon: Join Today! www.patreon.comAddressing Gettysburg **Show notes painstakingly compiled by Jeffrey Pasnik**

Before you come to the tour, make sure you download the information found here: https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/get-out-of-the-car-tours/   May 23, 2026 – 10:00 AM Major General Abner Doubleday and the Defense of McPherson's/Seminary Ridges July 1, 1863 Led by LBG Lewis Trott Did Major General Doubleday accomplish all that could have been accomplished on July 1, 1863 or was the desperate struggle a futile attempt at holding ground at the cost of his Corps? Park where legal with all 4 wheels on the pavement. Meet at the Abner Doubleday statue on Reynolds Ave. S See you on the field!

While we are putting the finishing touches on the John Brown Tavern Talk, why not prepare yourself with this supplemental episode that non-Patrons won't see for weeks. Mr. Harpers Ferry himself, Dennis Frye, joins Matt to really get into John Brown's war.

From 2nd Bull Run to Ft. Stedman, the 9th Corps saw a lot of action in the Civil War. Historian Steve Phan joins us to talk about their service. Steve Phan is Phantastic   You can support Addressing Gettysburg's efforts to explore history in a real and fun way by going to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and becoming a member AND to hear the rest of this interview. You can also get a tax deduction by donating to our non-profit The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com. DHP goes to fund our larger productions and projects, replace worn out or damaged equipment, buy much needed memory and more. 

Walk With History's Jenn Bennie stopped in the studio a while back to talk abot one of her favorite figures from the Battle of Gettysburg: Brigadier General (Colonel during the battle) Strong Vincent.    Vincent was born in Waterford, Pennsylvania. He attended Trinity College and Harvard University, graduating in 1859. He practiced law in Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1861 he was commission lieutenant-colonel in the 83rd PA and assumed command of the brigade after its commander resigned following the battle of Chancellorsville.    He was mortally wounded during the fight for Little Round Top on July 2, 1863 and died on July 7, 1863 at the age of 26.   Check out Walk With History on YouTube and all the socials (except TikTok) and, as always, listen to the rest of this episode on our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg while providing invaluable support to our efforts at AG. 

🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide 126 Lockwood's Brigade with Stuart Dempsey - April 22, 2026 Brigades of Gettysburg: The Union and Confederate - Bradley M. Gottfried The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies HathiTrusthttps://babel.hathitrust.orgCollections: The War of the Rebellion From the Cannon's Mouth: The Civil War Letters of General Alpheus S. Williams - Alpheus S. Williams The Dutchess County Regiment (150th Regiment of New York State Volunteer Infantry) in the Civil War - Stephen Guernsey Cook General Henry Lockwood of Delaware: Shipmate of Melville, Co-builder of the Naval Academy, Civil War Commander - Lloyd J. Matthews In the Shadow of the Round Tops: Longstreet's Countermarch, Johnston's Reconnaissance, and the Enduring Battles for the Memory of July 2, 1863 - Allen R. Thompson As Seen From the Ranks - Charles E. Benton Battleground History Tours Battleground Tourshttps://www.battlegroundhistorytours.comBattleground Tours Patreon: https://www.patreon.comAddressing Gettysburg Addressing Gettysburg: Little Ground Top Coffee https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe/

We'd like to invite you to subscribe (for free) to our YouTube Channel. In 2026, its name will change from Addressing Gettysburg to Addressing History so as to enable us to produce new content that explores a wider breadth of American history. Our first attempt at that was produced last year and we just released the first episode of this new series. It's called "Tavern Talks" and our goal is to give we, the People, equal footing with our historian guests in a way no one else cares to try. Our first episode is about Valley Forge and features Kenneth Gavin. There are some visuals that you will not be able to see because this is the audio-only version, obviously. That's why we encourage you to bite the bullet and finally get over to YouTube and subscribe to our channel. See you there!   🔴Addressing History Tavern Talks: Valley Forge with Ken Gavin Brought to you by The Digital History Pioneers Foundation www.dhpioneers.com   Recommended Reading Material from Ken Gavin: -The Valley Forge Winter: Civilians and Soldiers in War - Wayne Bodle -To Starve the Army at Pleasure: Continental Army Administration and American Political Culture, 1775-1783 - E. Wayne Carp  -Feeding Washington's Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778 - Ricardo A. Herrera -Valley Forge: Pinnacle of Courage - John W. Jackson -With the British Army in Philadelphia, 1777-1778 - John W. Jackson -Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment - Nancy K. Loane -A Revolutionary People At War: The Continental Army and American Character, 1775-1783 - Charles Royster -Valley Forge: Making and Remaking a National Symbol - Lorett Treese -Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment - Sheilah D. Vance -The Valley Forge Historical Research Report - Wayne Bodle and Jacqueline Thibault https://www.nps.gov/vafo/learn/historyculture/upload/Vol-2.pdf -Oration at Valley Forge, June 19,1878: The One Hundredth Anniversary of the departure of the army of the Revolution from winter quarters at that place - Henry Armitt Brownhttps://digital.libraries.psu.edu/digital/collection/digitalbks2/id/17920/ Valley Forge National Historical Park National Park Service (.gov)https://www.nps.gov -Valley Forge National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) Valley Forge Muster Role - https://valleyforgemusterroll.org/search-the-muster-roll/ Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow -Jockey Hollow - Morristown National Historic Park https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/historyculture/jockey-hollow.htm -John Adams - 2008 Miniseries -Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States - Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben -Mansion House 1757 https://www.mansionhouse1757.com -If you'd like to see a new season of Addressing History's Tavern Talks, please consider contributing to the budget with a tax-deductible donation to The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com

Did you know that more soldiers surrendered than died at the Battle of Gettysburg? Neither did I. That is until I did this interview with David Silkenat about his book, Raising the White Flag: How Surrender Defined the Civil War. To hear the rest of this episode and support Addressing Gettysburg, go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and become a member today.

🔴Ask a Guide 125 1ST Minnesota at Gettysburg- with Ralph Siegel- America250 April 8m 2026, LIVE! at 7pm This episode of Addressing Gettysburg's Ask a Gettysburg Guide provides a deep dive into the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, led by guest historian Ralph Siegel. 1. The Strategic Importance of the 1st Minnesota (1:11:12 - 1:49:13) Saving the Center: The discussion centers on the regiment's critical charge on July 2, 1863. Ralph explains how the unit was ordered to plug a dangerous gap in the Union line near the Pennsylvania Memorial location, effectively halting Willcox's Confederate brigade. Military Necessity: The panel debates whether this was a true military emergency or if the Confederate attack was already faltering. (2:58:10 - 2:58:36). 2. Analyzing the Casualty Data (1:41:14 - 1:47:05) Historical Accuracy: Ralph uses this as a lesson for battlefield guides: numbers are vital, but he notes that it is difficult to explain the internal experience of these men to modern visitors, as the soldiers were fighting in a state of automatic, combat-hardened instinct rather than calculating their own losses in real-time. 3. Legacy and Commemoration (1:49:39 - 2:07:04) The Commander's Resting Place: There is a specific investigation into why their commander, Colonel Nathan Messick, is buried in the National Cemetery (2:06:53 - 2:07:04). 4. Cultural Memory and Media (3:06:05 - 3:07:02)   🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide 125 1st Minnesota at Gettysburg with Ralph Siegel - April 8, 2026 Show Sponsors: Totem Pole Playhouse https://totempoleplayhouse.org Antica Napoli Pizza https://anticanapolipizza.godaddysites.com Recommended reading and show references: The Last Full Measure: The Life and Death of the First Minnesota Volunteers - Richard Moe Addressing Gettysburg Beaver Shirt https://heritage-depot.myshopify.com First Minnesota Society firstminnesota.net Minnesota Historical Society https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/group/first-minnesota-volunteer-infantry-regiment The Killer Angels - Michael Shaara 1st Minnesota Monuments https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/union-monuments/minnesota/1st-minnesota/#google_vignette Regimental Losses in the American Civil War - William F. Fox Regimental Losses in the American Civil War - Hathi Trust https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000452031 Glory Road - Bruce Catton Gettysburg: The Final Fury - Bruce Catton Minnesota Soldiers and Sailors Monument St. Paul MN https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/thing/soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-st-paul?hs_amp=true Last Civil War Solider Albert Woolson Monument https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/monuments-to-individuals/albert-woolson/ Gettysburg - 1993 Movie William Lochren and family papers, 1852-1925 https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/group/first-minnesota-volunteer-infantry-regiment David Geister Artist - https://www.davidgeister.com/americancivilwarartwork Addressing Gettysburg: Ask a Gettysburg Guide 52- Gunfight at the Peach Orchard Ask A Gettysburg Guide #52- "Gunfight at the Peach Orchard"- with LBG Ralph ...YouTube · Addressing Gettysburg Jan 31, 2022 American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War - Bruce Catton (David Greenspan illustrator) Noble Pillars: Medal of Honor & Confederate Medal of Honor Recipients of the Gettysburg Campaign: Volume I: The March into Pennsylvania & The First Day's Battle at Gettysburg - Roy Frampton Lincoln and the human interest stories of the Gettysburg National Cemetery - James M. Cole & Roy Frampton Abraham Lincoln's Honored Dead at The Gettysburg National Cemetery: Profiles of the 2,000 Soldiers with Names Preserved for Their Gravestones - James A. Christian Pickett's Charge: The Battle of Gettysburg―A Critical History of the Civil War - George Stewart Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg: A Guide to the Most Famous Attack in American History - James Hessler & Wayne Motts -Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn -Evan S. Connell -The Civil War - 1990 Ken Burns Documentary -Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom - David W. Blight Masters of the Air - 2024 TV Miniseries -Band of Brothers - 2001 TV Miniseries -The Pacific - 2010 TV Miniseries -Actors who played Al Sieber Apache - 1954 Movie Actor John McIntire Mr. Horn -1979 TV Miniseries Actor Richard Widmark -Geronimo: An American Legend - 1993 Movie Actors Robert Duvall -Arrowhead - 1953 Movie Actor Charlton Heston Y ou can submit questions well in advance of the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Support the show's expansion efforts for digital history education & receive a tax write off w/ The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com #gettysburg #gettysburghistory #historyofgettysburg #pickettscharge #americancivilwar #history #americanhistory #podcast #america250 #freedom250 #1stminnesota #firstminnesota #addressinggettysburg #addressinghistory

🔴Ask a Gett…. Valley Forge Guide 123 Washington's Crossing with Ken Gavin - March 18, 2026 Ken's Previous Shows *Patreon Premium: "Four Score and Seven Years Before" Gettysburg in the Revolutionary War - November 18, 202 "Four Score and Seven Years Before" Gettysburg in the Revolutionary War - November 25, 2024 Valley Forge Part 1 "Naked and Starving As They Are" - February 24, 2025 Valley Forge Part 2 "Naked and Starving As They Are" - March 3, 2025  The Patriot - 2000 Movie The Crossing - 2000 Movie Revolution - 1985 Movie Henry Knox letters to wife Lucy https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/essays/dear-girl-how-much-i-love-you-revolutionary-war-letters-henry-and-lucy-knox American Battlefield Trust Battle of Trenton https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/trenton Recommended Reading from the Guide: Washington's Crossing - David Hackett Fischer Ten Crucial Days: Washington's Vision for Victory Unfolds - William L. Kidder Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington's Legendary Winter Campaign - David Price The Long Retreat: The Calamitous Defense of New Jersey, 1776 - Arthur S. Lefkowitz Addressing History's Tavern Talks: (COMING Mid-SPRING 2026) Valley Forge with Ken Gavin; John Brown with Dr. Jennifer Murray; Battle of Little Big Horn with James Hessler; Airborne Operations during-Day with Doug Douds Submit questions for Ask A Guide episodes ahead of time while supporting the show at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and from SuperChats and phone calls during the livestream. Join us for our first-ever Ask A Gettysburg Guide stage show at the Totem Pole Playhouse on April 12 at 2pm! Special guests include Britt Isenberg, Lewis Trott, Kevin Bryant and Codie Eash with music by Billy Webster. Get your tickets here https://totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/addressing-gettysburg-a-live-podcast/ Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, The Digital History Pioneers Foundation and Community Media.

Rich Kohr is back tonight to talk about how soldiers were compensated during the Civil War. I know what you're saying: "Who cares?" Oh, ye of minuscule minds. Just watch and you'll be blown away at how interesting this actually is. Know how we can be so sure? Because this was recorded back in 2024 and our Patrons watch the recording session and participated LIVE at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg See ya there!

Join us for an in-person Ask A Gettysburg Guide on April 12! Get your tickets here https://totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/addressing-gettysburg-a-live-podcast/ 🔴Ask a Guide 122 Pickett's Charge with Jim Hessler March 11, 2026 Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg: A Guide to the Most Famous Attack in American History, James A. Hessler & Wayne Motts  Ask a Guide Dinner provided by Bob Passamenti from Dobbin House Tavern https://www.dobbinhouse.com Steven Stanley American Battlefield Trust Map Artist https://www.battlefields.org/contributors/steven-stanley?ms=googlepaid&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22284116153&gbraid=0AAAAADfvU_P6UWDa3Fj8xo9IOB3tqXR9m&gclid=CjwKCAjw687NBhB4EiwAQ645dqILbV7vx0XjaJq6P1h5o_I1uiK4psg6WSuCqL20_-pO6rAW3D-A9RoChEkQAvD_BwE The Complete Gettysburg Guide: Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries, Field Hospital Sites, and other Topics of Historical Interest, J. David Petruzzi & Steven Stanley Gettysburg - 1993 Movie The Bachelder Papers: Gettysburg in their own words - John B. Bachelder, David Ladd & Audrey Ladd Robert E Lee's Gettysburg After Battle Report https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/historyculture/official-report-of-general-robert-e-lee.htm Addressing Gettysburg: Get Out of the Car Tours https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/get-out-of-the-car-tours/ S. G. Elliott Burial Map https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3824g.cw0332000/ Son of the Morning Star- Complete Miniseries - https://youtu.be/M_ysYTAV-gk?si=z9r-TcCmpA0ds_57 Alonzo Cushing Medal of Honor Presentation https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2014/11/06/president-obama-awards-medal-honor-first-lieutenant-alonzo-h-cushing Gettysburg Museum of History https://www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorUUf5y7NVjrQ3tLNWaLewUEI7DeyOc7ylLi7gpxQdKNMmVXHh6 Fighting for the Confederacy: The Personal Recollections of General Edward Porter Alexander Military Memoirs of a Confederate: A Critical Narrative - Edward Porter Alexander Southern Historical Society Papers https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/002704339 You can submit questions well in advance of the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Support the show and receive a tax write off through The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com  #gettysburg #battleofgettysburgpodcast #gettysburghistory #historyofgettysburg #pickettscharge #americancivilwar #history #americanhistory #podcast #america250 #freedom250 #georgepickett #gettysburghistory $gettysburg history #theoriginalgettysburghistory

Join the popular Civil War podcast Addressing Gettysburg for a live recording of their hit show, Ask A Gettysburg Guide. Featuring a powerhouse panel of historians—Britt Isenberg, Lewis Trott, Kevin Bryant, and Codie Eash—this interactive event invites you to join the conversation and ask the experts your questions about the Battle of Gettysburg. Complementing the discussion, Billy Webster will perform Civil War music with a fresh, modern flair. Don't miss this unique blend of education, music, and community. Order your tickets here! https://totempoleplayhouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FQQ000006ScTV2A0    BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Gettysburg Foundation https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/ The Digital History Pioneers Foundation https://dhpioneers.com/ Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ Community Media https://www.communitymedia.net/               #addressinggettysburg #gettysburghistory #americancivilwar #historyofgettysburg #thecivilwar #america250 #freedom250 #gettysburgfoundation #podcast #stageshow #billywebster #liveaudience #askagettysburgguide

🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide 121 Wooden Nutmeggers: Connecticut Flags and Flag Bearers at Gettysburg - Chris Army February 25, 2026 We Fought at Gettysburg: Firsthand Accounts by the Surviors of the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry - Carolyn Ivanoff Wooden nutmegs at Bull Run - Elnathan B. Tyler Connecticut Battle Flag Collection https://www.cga.ct.gov/cprc/BattleFlags.asp Connecticut Museum of Culture and History https://www.connecticutmuseum.org New England Civil War Museum https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com History of battle-flag day, September 17, 1879 - State of Connecticut published by Lockwood & Meritt Riding for Uncle Samuel: The Civil War History of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry Volunteers - Robert B. Angelovich Litchfield County and the Civil War - Peter C. Vermilyea Murder by Death - 1976 Movie For The Historian Bookstore https://forthehistorian.webstoreplace.com - mention Addressing Gettysburg to get 20% off! ***Show notes compiled by 2025 LOTY Jeff Pasnik *** As always, these shows are made possible by our Patrons at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg AND/OR a tax deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com #america250 #addressinggettysburg #americanbattlefieldtrust #abt #gettysburg #gettysburghistory #chrisarmy #askagettysburgguide #historyofgettysburg #civilwarmyths #gettysburglicensedbattlefieldguide #historyinterpretation #connecticutatgettysburg #17thconnecticut #carolynivanoff

A NOTE FROM OUR GUEST: "I wanted to make one correction that you can add to the podcast notes. I was saying General Early's Army at Nashville; I meant to say General John Bell Hood's Army was at Nashville. His army was defeated at Franklin and then Nashville. The losses from those two battles had lowered his army from 60,000 down to 8,000. Sorry, I got caught up in the conversation and said the wrong general's name. I just came back from a Mardi Gras event at church and it just hit me as I got back on my computer that I said Early instead of Hood."   IN THIS EPISODE- 🔴USCT with Steward Henderson - Recording Session - February 17, 2026 Emerging Civil War, Steward Henderson on the USCT December 17, 2021 https://emergingcivilwar.com/2021/12/17/tonight-steward-henderson-on-the-usct/ Reverend Jesse Jackson Memories https://www.rainbowpush.org Glory - 1989 Movie African American Civil War Memorial Museum https://afroamcivilwar.org Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Through Time (America Through Time) John Cummings 23rd USCT reenactment group Facebook · 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops2.4K+ followers23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops | Spotsylvania VA 54th Mass Reenactment group https://www.54thmass.org Emancipation Day Parade D.C. https://emancipation.dc.gov American Civil War Museum https://acwm.org Grant reactor Larry Clowers https://www.lincolnpresenters.com/other-presenters/ Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade https://sites.google.com/site/remembrancedayparade/gettysburg-remembrance-day- Glory - Movie Soundtrack Gettysburg - Movie Soundtrack Gods and Generals - Movie Soundtrack Lonesome Dove - Movie Soundtrack The African Americans in the Civil War Era Round Table https://www.aacwert.org Lincoln - 2012 Movie A Brave Black Regiment: The History of the 54th Massachusetts, 1863-1865 - Luis F. Emilio Emerging Civil War, Black Confederates: Laborers or Soldiers - Steward Henderson https://emergingcivilwar.com/tag/black-confederates-laborers-or-soldiers/ Edward A. Wild and the African Brigade in the Civil War - Frances H. Casstevens ***Episode noted by Jeffrey Pasnik, 2025 LOTY*** Link to video - https://www.c-span.org/program/the-civil-war/us-colored-troops/593528 This episode is brought to you by The Digital History Pioneers Foundation www.dhpioneers.com DONATE TODAY Participate in the recording sessions of episodes like this and support the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg #americanhistory #blackhistorymonth #podcast #americancivilwar #addressinggettysburg #history #gettysburghistory #historyblacksoldiers #usct #unitedstatescoloredtroops #glory #54thMassachusetts #23Connecticut

Join us for our third annual Taco Tuesday, But On A Saturday, at the Seminary. Come alone or bring friends, it doesn't matter, just come out and cure your cabin fever with us! We provide the tacos and you BYOB.  Get your tickets here: https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/events/tacos-and-trivia-0221

"Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120 - Civil War Railroads," features Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr discussing the crucial role of railroads during the American Civil War. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion: Railroads' Crucial Role (6:32): The Civil War was the first major conflict where railroads were essential for supplying armies, moving troops, and transporting equipment on a massive scale. Rapid Expansion Before the War (7:23): In 1840, the U.S. had 3,000 miles of railroad. By 1850, it grew to 9,000 miles. By 1860, it reached 30,000 miles, with a significant disparity between North and South: the North had 21,000 miles, while the South had 9,000 miles. Differences Between Northern and Southern Railroads (8:09): Southern Railroads: Primarily "market railroads" (8:59), designed to transport commodities like cotton, tobacco, and sugar from farms to ports, often with shorter mileage (9:37). Northern Railroads: More focused on connecting cities (9:31) and commerce (11:55), with some relying heavily on passenger business (12:05). Impact on Manpower (12:20): The railroad boom in the 1850s influenced the available manpower for the war. Southern railroads largely used slave labor (12:40), while Northern railroad construction brought in European immigrants, significantly increasing the white male population of military age in the North by 1860 (12:52-13:32). Gauge Issues (14:52): Railroads in 1860 were not standardized in terms of "gauge" (the distance between rails), with about a dozen different gauges in use (15:42). This often meant freight and passengers had to be transferred between different rail lines, as railroads frequently didn't physically connect (21:14-21:41). Southern Reluctance to Modernize (27:59): Despite the recognized need to connect railroads for military purposes, the Confederate legislature debated extensively in 1861, with arguments centering on military necessity (29:11), funding (29:36), and whether connections should be temporary or permanent (30:06). A significant argument against expansion was the belief that the war would be over quickly (31:16). Protection of Railroads (32:59): While initially neglected by figures like Secretary of War Cameron due to personal financial interests (33:11), later in the war, the Union built blockhouses and established a "railroad division" to protect vital lines like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (33:40-33:51). Compensation and Management (34:04): The U.S. government compensated private railroads for their use by offering higher rates for government shipments (34:49). The North also consistently appointed experienced railroad managers to positions of authority within the War Department, which was a significant advantage (35:09-35:26). Train Speeds (35:34): Wood-burning freight trains typically traveled around 15-20 mph (35:41), while passenger trains could reach 30-40 mph (35:46). Coal-burning locomotives, which were beginning to appear, offered higher speeds and would become more prevalent after the Civil War (36:02). BOOKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING General Theory for Bridge Construction - Herman Haupt Reminiscences of General Herman Haupt - Herman Haupt   Don't forget to support the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg or make a tax-deductible contribution to the budgets of our history video projects at www.dhpioneers.com

Grab your hot cocoa and ugly Christmas sweater and cozy up to an insightful and fun conversation with Uncle JD. We cover a bunch of topics in this conversation. Some who have already heard it said that "it flows like wine." Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for your support for  @TheHistoryUnderground  and  @addressinggettysburg  in 2025.

It's the end of the year and you know what that means. It's time for our end-of-year special Ask A Gettysburg Guide with Garry Adelman. This year, Garry is talking about Civil War myths and Gettysburg Interpretation. How do you dispel the myths that many are so desperate to believe are true while giving a tour at Gettysburg (or anywhere else, for that matter). We want to hear from you! What's your favorite myth? What myth do you have trouble letting go of? Is there a "fact" that you've always heard repeated but something about it just doesn't sit right with you making you suspect that it might be a myth? Did you like Mikey B's performance as Bucky Beaver in our commercial? Whatever you want to ask or share, we want to hear it. Call 717-420-1978 to ask Garry directly OR Superchats of $10.00 or more will rise above the din in the comment section and we will read it on the air. As always, these shows are made possible by our Patrons at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg AND/OR a tax deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com Thank you and Happy Holidays! See you in 2026

Rae and Mark Davis are historians/presenters who give talks on Civil War Surgeon Jonathan Letterman, the "Father of Modern Military Medicine," known for revolutionizing battlefield care with organized ambulance corps and triage systems, a topic they've presented on at historical venues like the Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon. Their presentations highlight Letterman's innovations, such as the triage system and field hospitals, which are still relevant in modern emergency medicine. Their Work and Expertise Lectures and Presentations: The Davises give presentations at various historical venues, discussing how Letterman's Civil War achievements continue to influence modern civilian emergency medicine. Exhibits: Their talks often feature displays of original and reproduction Civil War medical instruments, medicines, and weaponry. Documentary: They are currently producing a documentary film about Surgeon Letterman's life and impact. Background: Rae Davis has a B.A. in history and extensive experience in Civil War living history groups, while Mark Davis has a degree in Anthropology; both are long-time residents of Calaveras County, California. About Jonathan Letterman Jonathan Letterman (1824–1872) was the Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. He implemented groundbreaking changes to the medical system that saved countless lives, including: Establishing the first organized ambulance corps. Developing a functional field hospital system and a method of triage for casualties. Pioneering hygiene and diet standards to improve troop health and readiness. His system for battlefield care remains the foundation for modern military and emergency medical services. After the war, Letterman moved to San Francisco, where he served as the chief coroner. A large military hospital at the Presidio in San Francisco was later named Letterman General Hospital in his honor. This episode, and all of our work, is made possible by our Patrons. Become one today and make us work more! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Step into the world of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry — the famed "Harvard Regiment" — as we explore their gripping story at the Battle of Gettysburg in **Ask A Gettysburg Guide #118**. This regiment, composed largely of Harvard-educated officers and Massachusetts volunteers, marched onto the fields of Gettysburg not knowing how decisively their courage would be tested ([https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/the-harvard-regiment/] Arriving with roughly 301 men when they went into action, the 20th Massachusetts suffered devastating losses during the battle: about 30 killed, 94 wounded, and 3 missing ([https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/union-monuments/massachusetts/20th-massachusetts/] Their colonel, Paul Joseph Revere — grandson of the Revolutionary-era patriot Paul Revere— was mortally wounded on July 2 and died on July 4; command shifted rapidly as officers fell, passing from Revere to Lt. Col. George N. Macy (wounded), then to Capt. Henry L. Abbott. On **July 3**, during Pickett's Charge, the regiment held a critical section of Cemetery Ridge near the famed "Copse of Trees." As Confederate troops advanced toward the Union center, the 20th Massachusetts rose from their shallow rifle pits and delivered fierce, disciplined volleys that helped smash the Confederates' assault — playing a vital part in defending what many consider the turning point of the war ([https://www.nps.gov/places/20th-massachusetts-monument.html). Their steadiness under overwhelming fire, even after nearly losing their commanding officers, stands as a testament to their valor and sacrifice. In this episode, LBG Ralph Siegel and historian Zachery Fry take you through the regiment's harrowing journey — their approach march, the brutal chaos of July 2 and 3, the loss of leadership, the feel of earth trembling under artillery, the smoke, the fear, the honor — and ultimately their role in one of the most defining clashes in American history. If you love learning about the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War storytelling, or want to understand what these soldiers endured in their own words and through the terrain itself, this episode is not to be missed. --- 🔥 **SUPPORT THE WORK THAT KEEPS GETTYSBURG HISTORY ALIVE** Join our Patreon at **[www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg)**, or *scan the QR code in the video* to gift a membership to the Gettysnerd in your life. 🎁 As we approach year-end, please consider a **tax-deductible donation** to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at **[www.dhpioneers.com](http://www.dhpioneers.com)**. Your support fuels Addressing Gettysburg and helps launch **Addressing History** in 2026. ---    #Gettysburg #CivilWarHistory #20thMassachusetts #HarvardRegiment #BattleOfGettysburg #AmericanHistory #HistoryChannel #Documentary #GettysburgHistory #MilitaryHistory #America250 --- [1]: https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/the-harvard-regiment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The \"Harvard Regiment\" | Gettysburg Battlefield Tours" [2]: https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/union-monuments/massachusetts/20th-massachusetts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Monument to the 20th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment" [3]: https://www.nps.gov/places/20th-massachusetts-monument.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "20th Massachusetts Monument (U.S. National Park Service)"

🇺🇸 **The Gettysburg Address: Then, Now, and Forever** 🇺🇸 In this powerful episode of **Addressing Gettysburg**, Licensed Battlefield Guide **Bob Steenstra** joins Matt and Mikey B for an in-depth exploration of Abraham Lincoln's timeless masterpiece—the **Gettysburg Address**. 🔥 **What did Lincoln really mean in 1863?** 🔥 **Why do his 272 words still resonate today?** 🔥 **How did the weight of the war—and the death of his own son—shape the President who delivered them?** Bob and Matt break down the brilliance of Lincoln's language, uncovering layers of meaning that speak not only to the Americans of the Civil War era but to *all of us living today*. Along the way, the crew looks beyond the battlefield to the **human cost of the war**—the soldiers who survived, the families who mourned, and a Commander-in-Chief who carried the nation's grief as he carried his own. It's an episode steeped in Gettysburg History, bringing you closer to the heart of the battlefield and the enduring power of Lincoln's words. 📜 ✨ 👉 **Support Addressing Gettysburg!** Help us continue making high-quality, independent Civil War history content: 💙 Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg** 💙 Make a *tax-deductible* donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation: http://www.dhpioneers.com 🔔 **Like, subscribe, and share** to help us keep the memory and meaning of Gettysburg alive. #GettysburgAddress #AbrahamLincoln #CivilWarHistory #Gettysburg #BattlefieldGuide #AmericanHistory #AddressingGettysburg #LincolnSpeech #USHistory #HistoryPodcast

Dr. Craig A. Miller joins us to talk about his latest article in Gettysburg Magazine (Issue #73) about how sleep deprivation affects the human body, specifically, the human bodies at Gettysburg. Read the article here https://nebraskapressjournals.unl.edu/issue/9000034802977/gettysburg-magazine-73/ Check out Dr. Miller's work here https://www.drcraigamiller.com/publications-media-and-events

**Ask A Gettysburg Guide #117 — The Battle of Brandy Station with Tracy Baer & Mike Lentz** 🎖️🐎 Join us as we explore the dawn attack on June 9, 1863 at the largest cavalry battle ever fought on North American soil. From Beverly's Ford to Fleetwood Hill, Tracy and Mike break down the surprise crossing, the fierce clashes, and how this moment reshaped cavalry warfare and set the stage for the Gettysburg Campaign. In this episode you'll discover: * The bold tactics that launched the battle * Key terrain and locations: Fleetwood Hill, Buford's Knoll * How the fight impacted the men, the horses, and future campaigns If you enjoyed this dive into cavalry combat, please support *Addressing Gettysburg* by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg — more exclusive episodes and Patron-only events await. 🙏 And since year-end is here: please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at https://www.dhpioneers.com so we can keep producing high-quality history films and content. 💙 Thanks for watching — like, subscribe, comment your questions, and share with fellow history fans. 👋

Get ready for a deep-dive ride! In Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116 Lewis Trott and I trace the story of the Army of the Potomac **after** Gettysburg — from the tense pursuit across the Potomac to the grinding Overland Campaign, the siege around Petersburg, and the final Appomattox Campaign that helped end the war. Tune in for crisp storytelling, surprising turns of command, and the decisions that kept "Mr. Lincoln's Army" fighting through 1863–1865. 🇺🇸 ⚔️ Key points include: • Post-Gettysburg Movement (0:56): Both Union and Confederate armies returned to Virginia, with the Union Army going to Warrenton for resupply and regrouping. • Command Changes (1:25): Notable changes included William French taking over the Third Corps and Gouverneur Warren leading the Second Corps due to casualties like Sickles and Hancock. • Union Army Challenges (3:46): The Union Army faced significant issues, including the implementation of the Conscription Act, leading to draft riots in New York City. Units were also depleted by casualties and expiring enlistments. • New Recruits' Impact (24:00): The arrival of conscripts and substitutes, many of whom were foreigners with little commitment to the cause, created morale problems, with instances of desertion and thieving. • Lee's Army Challenges (40:23): The Confederate Army also struggled with manpower and supplies, and a significant portion of Lee's army (Longstreet's Corps) was sent west to Tennessee. • Bristoe Campaign & Mine Run (52:16): The video details the Bristoe Station Campaign, a Union victory where A.P. Hill made a tactical blunder, and the Mine Run Campaign, which saw much movement but little significant fighting before both armies settled into winter quarters. • Leadership and Morale (1:05:00): The hosts discuss Lincoln's frustration with Meade's perceived lack of "alacrity" compared to Grant's more aggressive approach, despite Meade's tactical successes. The demoralizing experience of returning to a war-torn Virginia after a victory on northern soil is also highlighted. 📺 Watch now: Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116 — with Lewis Trott 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe so we can keep bringing you expert conversations from the fields of Gettysburg! Support the show (we can't do it without you) • Become a patron: [www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg) — exclusive episodes, early access, and bonus material. • Make a tax-deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation: [www.dhpioneers.com](http://www.dhpioneers.com) — help preserve and produce public history. Follow & connect Instagram / Facebook / Twitter — @AddressingGettysburg Questions for Lewis? Drop them in the comments and we may answer them on a future episode! Sources & further reading (quick picks) * Overview of the Army of the Potomac. * Retreat from Gettysburg and Lee's crossing of the Potomac. * The Overland Campaign and Grant-Meade coordination. * Richmond–Petersburg campaign (Siege of Petersburg). * Appomattox Campaign and Lee's surrender. Thanks for listening — see you on the battlefield (figuratively..or is it?)! 👋 

**Sun Tzu at Gettysburg with Ralph Siegel | Addressing Gettysburg** In this episode of *Addressing Gettysburg*, guest Ralph Siegel invites you into a provocative thopught exercise: how and where were the principles of **Sun Tzu's *The Art of War** applied in the Battle of Gettysburg? Sun Tzu (5th century B.C.) is one of history's most influential strategists. His treatise *The Art of War* — a compact work of 13 chapters on strategy, deception, intelligence, terrain, and timing — has shaped military thinking for millennia. ([Wikipedia][1]) He emphasizes that "the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting," and teaches lessons like striking where the enemy is weak, using deception, and the critical importance of knowing yourself and your enemy. ([Goodreads][2]) Meanwhile, the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863) stands among the most consequential clashes in American history. It resulted in massive casualties (over 50,000 combined) and marked a turning point in the Civil War, as Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North was repulsed and momentum shifted to the Union. ([American Battlefield Trust][3]) Over three brutal days, fighting raged across ridges, hills, and open fields — from McPherson's Ridge to Little Round Top, from Cemetery Hill to Pickett's Charge. ([National Park Service][4]) In this video, Ralph Siegel explores how key Sun Tzu maxims might have been applied (or misapplied) by Union generals like Meade and Confederate commanders like Lee or Longstreet. How might they have used terrain more cunningly, exploited intelligence (or lack thereof), feinted attacks, or avoided catastrophic frontal assaults? Could Pickett's Charge have been prevented or better supported by a more flexible, Sun Tzu-inspired doctrine?  🔍 **What you'll learn:** * How Sun Tzu's principles map onto the tactical and strategic decisions at Gettysburg * Hypothetical "alternate histories" in which war is waged more cleverly * Lessons from both sides: strengths, failures, and what the generals might have done differently * Why historical imagination matters in understanding war --- 👍 **If you found this intriguing, please hit Like, Share, and **Subscribe** to Addressing Gettysburg! 🛡️ Check out our Patreon perks (early access, bonus commentary, Q&A sessions). If you've been consuming free content from us for a while, consider "paying it forward": join our **Patreon** at **(http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg)**. Your support helps us produce richer, deeper history videos. 🏛️ You can also make a tax-deductible donation to the **Digital History Pioneers Foundation** at **[www.dhpioneers.com](http://www.dhpioneers.com)** — these aren't typical YouTube videos. They take imagination, deep research, time and talented people to create. If you've ever gotten value from what we share freely, your contribution helps us keep going in many ways. 👇 **Stay connected & join the conversation:** * Comment below: Which Sun Tzu principle do *you* think Lee or Meade got most wrong? * Share this video with fellow history buffs * Thanks for watching — may Sun Tzu's wisdom continue to guide us through the fog of war (and YouTube algorithms). 🎯 [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Art of War" [2]: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1771.Sun_Tzu?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Quotes by Sun Tzu (Author of The Art of War) - Goodreads" [3]: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/gettysburg?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gettysburg Battle Facts and Summary | American Battlefield Trust" [4]: https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/historyculture/gettysburg-overview.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gettysburg Overview - National Park Service"

**Ask A Gettysburg Guide #114 – Cutler's Brigade with Charlie Fennell** In this episode of *Ask A Gettysburg Guide*, fan-favorite licensed battlefield guide **Charlie Fennell** takes us deep into the action of **Cutler's Brigade** at the Battle of Gettysburg. Charlie expertly breaks down the pivotal role this Union brigade played on **July 1, 1863**, during the early stages of the battle. Learn how Cutler's men, despite being pushed back, delayed the Confederate advance long enough to allow more Union forces to arrive on the field. 💬   **Support the show and get exclusive content** by becoming a Patron at: [www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg). Your support helps keep this incredible history alive! Don't forget to get your bag of Little Ground Top today! www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe How about a T-shirt? https://heritage-depot.myshopify.com/ Don't miss this exciting discussion on one of the most important moments in the Battle of Gettysburg! **Hit the like button**, **subscribe**, and **turn on notifications** so you never miss an episode of *Ask A Gettysburg Guide*.

Jared Peatman and Peter Vermilyea are both graduates of Gettysburg College AND history nerds. They became interested in the Gettysburg College students who volunteered for service at the outbreak of the Civil War and in the weeks leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. So they researched. Now, they share what they've learned with us.   Listen to the rest of this episode and hundreds more like it while enabling us to continue to explore and share Gettysburg and Civil War history by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . This episode drops in-full at 7pm EST, Sunday September 21, 2025. 

🎯 Meet General Henry Jackson Hunt — the Union's brilliant Chief of Artillery at Gettysburg. His tactical genius with massed artillery fire shaped battles from Malvern Hill to Pickett's Charge. Discover how Hunt's steady hand and innovative strategies helped secure Union victory in the Civil War. ⚔️ 🇺🇸 Born in Detroit in 1819 into a proud military lineage—his grandfather a Revolutionary War veteran and his father a career infantry officer—Hunt graduated West Point in 1839 and quickly distinguished himself in the Mexican–American War, earning brevet promotions to Captain and Major for gallantry at Contreras, Churubusco, and Chapultepec ([Wikipedia][1], [Emerging Civil War][2]). In the years before the Civil War, he co-authored the seminal *Instructions for Field Artillery* (published 1861), which became the artillery "bible" for the Union Army ([Wikipedia][1], [clevelandcivilwarroundtable.com][3]). His innovative organizational philosophy—establishing an Artillery Reserve at the army level while still supporting infantry brigades—revolutionized how massed firepower was managed on the battlefield ([clevelandcivilwarroundtable.com][3], [uniongenerals.org][4]). As Chief of Artillery, Hunt's tactical genius shaped the outcome of key battles: * At **Malvern Hill**, his 250 guns repelled repeated Confederate assaults almost single-handedly ([Wikipedia][1], [clevelandcivilwarroundtable.com][3]); * At **Antietam** and **Fredericksburg**, his masterful deployment of artillery ([Wikipedia][1], [uniongenerals.org][4]); * And at **Gettysburg**, his strategic ammo conservation and deceptive withdrawal tricked Confederate forces into a doomed charge—and played a crucial role in repulsing Pickett's Charge ([Wikipedia][1], [Emerging Civil War][2]). Learn more about his steady command during the **Siege of Petersburg** and his remarkable postwar service—including overseeing Fort Adams, serving on the Artillery Board, and later caring for veterans as Governor of the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C. ([Wikipedia][1]). Join us for an in-depth look at the man who was the "master of the science of gunnery"—how he shaped artillery tactics, altered the course of key Civil War battles, and left an enduring legacy in American military history. **Support Our Work** Love what you're watching? Kinda like it? Maybe you love to hate-watch it! Help us produce more deep-dive history episodes: * Join our inner circle on **Patreon** for exclusive content, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes discussions: **[www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg)** * Or make a **tax-deductible donation** to the **Digital History Pioneers Foundation**: **[www.dhpioneers.com](http://www.dhpioneers.com) ** Your support powers our mission to bring American history vividly to life. --- **Suggested Tags for SEO & Visibility:** `#HenryJacksonHunt #CivilWarArtillery #Gettysburg #ArmyOfThePotomac #ArtilleryTactics #CivilWarHistory #AddressingGettysburg #MalvernHill #Antietam #Fredericksburg #Petersburg #MilitaryHistory #Patreon` [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Jackson_Hunt?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Henry Jackson Hunt" [2]: https://emergingcivilwar.com/2018/06/26/artillery-henry-j-hunt-chief-of-artillery-for-the-army-of-the-potomac/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Henry J. Hunt, Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac" [3]: https://www.clevelandcivilwarroundtable.com/general-henry-j-hunt-union-chief-of-artillery/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "General Henry J. Hunt, Union Chief of Artillery" [4]: https://uniongenerals.org/meet-the-members/brigadier-general-henry-hunt/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Brigadier General Henry Hunt"

Phil Spaugy joins me to talk about the variety of small arms at the Battle of Gettysburg. It's more varied than you think! And we share bourbon   Listen to the rest of this episode and HUNDREDS more like it to deepen your understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War while supporting AG's efforts at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Join us for this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, "Food and Nutrition at the Battle of Gettysburg" featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr. 🎙️  ⚔️ Ever wonder how a massive army like the Army of the Potomac or the Army of Northern Virginia moved "on its stomach"? In 19th century warfare, the soldiers were not the only beings in need of proper food and water. The supplies, artillery, baggage, medical supplies, etc., couldn't go along with the army without horses and mules. Tons of food and provender were required on a daily basis. Sometimes, however, circumstances would interfere with an army's nourishment. Such was the case here at Gettysburg, but not the way you think. LBG Rich Kohr joins us to explore this fascinating logistical nightmare. As always, your support helps us create more great content! 🎉 Remember, Super Chats of $10 or more help feed the crew and are READ ON THE AIR. Plus, don't miss your chance to Ask A Gettysburg Guide a question by calling 717-420-1978 FOR FREE—just wait until the commercial break to call in! 📞 Don't forget to order your monthly supply of LITTLE GROUND TOP! www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe If you enjoy what we do and want to access premium content, consider joining our Officers' Club at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg. 💪 You can also make a tax-deductible donation at www.dhpioneers.com to support our expansion into producing more documentaries, TV-style shows, and our Get Out of the Car Tours. Thank you for your support! 🙌

Dana Shoaf and Melissa Winn came into the studio to talk about the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Civil War medicine in general.   Check out the museum on your next trip to the area https://www.civilwarmed.org/

🔍 This week on "Ask A Gettysburg Guide," we explore the actions that took place in and around Ziegler's Grove during the battle of Gettysburg. We will also cover the history of the property after the battle as the home of the Park Service's visitor center and the home of the cyclorama and, most fascinating of all, we will try to answer the question, for once and for all, "was Ziegler's Grove the 'Copse of Trees' that Pickett's Charge was really aiming for?" 🎙️ Joining us tonight are LBG Charlie Fennell and staunch Patron, Matt McClanahan. 📚 If you're passionate about Civil War history and want to support our mission at Addressing Gettysburg—"of the People, by the People, for the People"—consider joining our Officers' Club on Patreon at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg OR by making a tax-deductible donation at www.dhpioneers.com. Your support allows us to continue exploring and sharing history with authenticity! And, as always, warm your cockles with a piping hot (or ice cold) cup of Little Ground Top www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe Grab some of our hundreds of designs on T Shirts, mugs, doggie bandana and more at www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop DON'T MISS our new REGIMENTAL Merch! 🙏 Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe for more engaging content on Civil War and Gettysburg history! Let's keep the passion for history alive together! #Gettysburghistory #CivilWar #historymatters #morehistory #gettysburgpennsylvania Join us on one of our remaining Get Out of the Park tours https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/get-out-of-the-car-tours/

NEW TO THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG? Listen to these episodes before watching: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8wq6OC6dOz7vbHYl7P1faKV42vENiUx Watch all of our Gettysburg 162 Specials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8wq6OC6dOx-cPMkJdU1yVSKCHzHE2mD Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center's Codie Eash joins us to talk about 1st Lt. Aaron B. Jerome, Buford's signal officer, who just may be the man who single-handedly made sure John Buford remains in the memory of students of the battle of Gettysburg. This was a Patreon episode that our members got see enjoy months ago. Be an active participant in the AG community by becoming a Patron today. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg #johnbuford #aaronbjerome #gettysburg162 #gettysburghistory

📍 **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** 📅 **July 3, 1863** 🎙️ **Featuring: LBG Jim Hessler** 📍 Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center Join us for a powerful and engaging **Addressing Gettysburg Town Hall**, where **YOU**—the audience—are the **star of the show**. 🎤🧠 In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the climactic **Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg**, with insights and analysis from Licensed Battlefield Guide **Jim Hessler**, alongside passionate, informed commentary from the live audience. 🗣️ 🔥 **Highlights include:** • What **Robert E. Lee** may have hoped for on July 3 📜 • More fighting over Culp's Hill 🤯 • The deafening Hell of the **cannonade before Pickett's Charge** 💥 • The brutal reality of the **infantry advance** during Pickett's Charge ⚔️ • JEB Stuart and Custer • The legendary debate: **Jeffrey vs. Geoffrey** 😂 • Day 3 MVP 💬 At **Addressing Gettysburg**, we believe history is best understood when **everyone's thoughts, questions, and interpretations are welcomed**—that's why our audience isn't just part of the conversation… they **GUIDE** the conversation.** You saw it here first. ➡️ **Join our mission on Patreon**: https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ☕ **Support battlefield education and preservation**: https://www.dhpioneers.com 🫘 **Order your bag of Little Ground Top coffee**: https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe #Gettysburg #CivilWar #JimHessler #PickettCharge #TownHall #AmericanHistory #SeminaryRidge #AddressingGettysburg #BattlefieldTalks #HistoryPodcast #July31863  

📍 **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** 📅 **July 2, 1863** 🎙️ **Featuring: Our audience and LBG Lewis Trott** 📍 **Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center** Join us for a powerful and engaging **Addressing Gettysburg Town Hall**, where **YOU**—the audience—are the **star of the show**. 🎤 🧠 In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the bloody **Second Day of the Battle of Gettysburg**, with insights and analysis from Licensed Battlefield Guide **Lewis Trott**, alongside passionate, informed commentary from the live audience. 🗣️ 🔥 **Highlights include:** • What **Robert E. Lee** knew prior to concocting his plan 📜 • The mystery of **Dan Sickles** and his infamous advance 🤯 • Longstreet's Assault 💥 • "Pap" Greene's heroic defense of Culp's Hill ⚔️ • MVP for Day 2 💬 At **Addressing Gettysburg**, we believe history is best understood when **everyone's thoughts, questions, and interpretations are welcomed**—that's why **our audience isn't just part of the conversation… they **ARE** the conversation.** --- 🙏 **Thank you for watching!** If you enjoyed the show, please **LIKE**, **SHARE**, and **SUBSCRIBE** to support our mission to bring Gettysburg to the people. ❤️ ➡️ **Join our mission on Patreon**: https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ☕ **Support battlefield education and preservation**: https://www.dhpioneers.com 🫘 **Order your bag of Little Ground Top coffee**: https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe #Gettysburg #CivilWar #JimHessler #PickettCharge #TownHall #AmericanHistory #SeminaryRidge #AddressingGettysburg #BattlefieldTalks #HistoryPodcast #July31863

Interview referred to with Jeff McCausland and Tom Vossler BATTLE TESTED! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons- With Authors Tom Vossler and Jeffrey McCausland https://youtu.be/2LS1N-zXcTQ 📍 **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** 📅 **July 1, 1863** 🎙️ **Featuring: LBG Jim Pangburn and Historian Codie Eash** 📍 **Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center** Join us for a powerful and engaging **Addressing Gettysburg Town Hall**, where **YOU**—the audience—are the **star of the show**. 🎤🧠 In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the hectic **First Day of the Battle of Gettysburg**, with insights and analysis from Licensed Battlefield Guide **Jim Pangburn and Codie Eash**, alongside passionate, informed commentary from the live audience. 🗣️ 🔥 **Highlights include:** • The teamwork of Reynolds and Buford 📜 • The chaos after Reynolds' death 🤯 • The dearth of Leadership 💥 • The Confederates overwhelming of the Union line and subsequent retreat ⚔️ • Day 1 MVP 😂 💬 At **Addressing Gettysburg**, we believe history is best understood when **everyone's thoughts, questions, and interpretations are welcomed**—that's why **our audience isn't just part of the conversation… they **ARE** the conversation.** --- 🙏 **Thank you for watching!**   If you enjoyed the show, please **LIKE**, **SHARE**, and **SUBSCRIBE** to support our mission to bring Gettysburg to the people. ❤️ ➡️ **Join our mission on Patreon**: [https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg) ☕ **Support battlefield education and preservation**: [https://www.dhpioneers.com](https://www.dhpioneers.com) 🫘 **Order your bag of Little Ground Top coffee**: [https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe](https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe) #Gettysburg #CivilWar #JimHessler #PickettCharge #TownHall #AmericanHistory #SeminaryRidge #AddressingGettysburg #BattlefieldTalks #HistoryPodcast #July31863

Join us for this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, "14th Connecticut Repels Pickett's Charge" featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Chris Army. 🎙️ In the pivotal moments of Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment played a vital role in defending Cemetery Ridge against the Confederate forces. ⚔️ Commanded by Major Theodore G. Ellis, they fiercely engaged troops from the 13th Alabama, 14th Tennessee, and 26th North Carolina Infantry Regiments. Their bravery resulted in the capture of the colors of both the 1st and 14th Tennessee Infantry, and they faced losses of around 60 men killed or wounded. 🙏  As always, your support helps us create more great content!  🎉 Remember, Super Chats of $10 or more help feed the crew and are READ ON THE AIR. Plus, don't miss your chance to Ask A Gettysburg Guide a question by calling 717-420-1978 FOR FREE—just wait until the commercial break to call in! 📞 If you enjoy what we do and want to access premium content, consider joining our Officers' Club at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg. 💪 You can also make a tax-deductible donation at www.dhpioneers.com to support our expansion into producing more documentaries, TV-style shows, and our Get Out of the Car Tours. Thank you for your support! 🙌

🔍 This week on "Ask A Gettysburg Guide," we dive-deep into a fascinating question: Did Major General Daniel Sickles' controversial move to the Emmitsburg Road line at Gettysburg stem from his experience at Chancellorsville? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Hessler as we unpack this common belief! 🎙️ Many historians suggest that Sickles's decision to advance and capture the Peach Orchard was influenced by his hard lesson learned at Hazel Grove during the Battle of Chancellorsville. After holding this key artillery position, he was ordered to withdraw and then swiftly attacked by Confederate forces. The prevailing thought is that Sickles aimed to prevent the Confederates from gaining what he deemed another advantageous position. However, interestingly, there are no written accounts from Sickles himself or his staff supporting this theory!   🤔 So, where did this idea originate? Tune in to find out!   📚 If you're passionate about Civil War history and want to support our mission at Addressing Gettysburg—"of the People, by the People, for the People"—consider joining our Officers' Club on Patreon at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg OR by making a tax-deductible donation at www.dhpioneers.com. Your support allows us to continue exploring and sharing history with authenticity! And, as always, warm your cockles with a piping hot (or ice cold) cup of Little Ground Top www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe Grab some of our hundreds of designs on T Shirts, mugs, doggie bandana and more at www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop DON'T MISS our new REGIMENTAL Merch!  🙏 Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe for more engaging content on Civil War history! Let's keep the passion for history alive together! #Gettysburg #CivilWar #historymatters Come tour Brandy Station with our very own "Six Questions" Lentz and Tracy Baer as guides! June 21, 2025. Grab your tickets here! https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/addressinggettysburg/items/631938/availability/1751657246/book/?language=en-us&full-items=yes&back=https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/get-out-of-the-car-tours/

**"Ask A Gettysburg Guide 108: THE LOUISIANA TIGERS with LBG Mike Rupert"**  🔥 Join us in this LIVE episode of "Ask A Gettysburg Guide" as we dive into the legendary Louisiana Tigers, a unit that made a significant impact during the Civil War! 🎖️ In 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign, Hays's Brigade distinguished itself with a pivotal win at the Second Battle of Winchester, where they captured a crucial fort and forced Union General Robert H. Milroy's troops to retreat. As they advanced into southern Pennsylvania, many locals expressed fears of the notorious reputation of these spirited Louisianans, often associated with rowdy behavior. 🌍 At the iconic Battle of Gettysburg, Hays's Brigade took bold action on the second day by charging East Cemetery Hill and managing to capture several Union artillery pieces. However, they had to withdraw when they did not receive the necessary support from fellow Confederate units. 📜 If you're passionate about uncovering the rich tapestry of our history in all its complexity, we invite you to support Addressing Gettysburg's grassroots effort. Join our Officers' Club at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg or make a tax-deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com. Your contributions help us continue exploring history without the varnish! 🙌  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell 🔔 for more historical insights. Let's keep the spirit of history alive together! #Gettysburg #CivilWar #LouisianaTigers

Watch this interview here https://youtu.be/CfZAHMQFdnc   Brought to you by the Gettysburg Museum of History Foundation, we happily present to you an episode from a series of shows that we usually keep for our Patreon subscribers only. It's called "COMBAT STORIES". Typically, I interview someone affiliated with the show (Eric "The Producer" or Colby Sumner) or a listener who has experienced combat and leave those episodes on Patreon. I do this because I want to de-romanticize war, as I think too many of us fall prey to the "hurrah-ness" of war movies. That is, we DID, up until Saving Private Ryan came out. Due to the good-nature of Gettysburg Museum of History owner Erik Dorr, I was able to sit down and interview a man who not only experienced combat, but a man who has made sure that film audiences experience it too. He is Captain Dale Dye, Vietnam Vet, founder of Warriors Inc, writer, filmmaker, actor and all-around great guy to talk to. This interview has information that he rarely speaks about in the myriad interviews available online and, for that, I am grateful, and I hope you are too. So sit back and have a chat with the legendary Captain Dale Dye. Support the Gettysburg Museum of History Foundation- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com Help Addressing Gettysburg grow- www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg for our premium content and more or www.dhpioneers.com to help us fund our videos projects.   **This episode begins with our discussions off-mic. The interview itself morphed from our traditional warm-up banter into the interview itself once I realized that our conversation flowed so effortlessly that to stop it in order to officialy begin the show would have killed the momentum. Once I realized we were in it, you will hear my voice come in clearly. - Matt

LBG Larry Korczyk joins us for our first LIVE Ask A Gettysburg Guide to talk about the famed Iron Brigade in the Battle of Gettysburg. The Iron Brigade sustained 1153 (61%) casualties out of the 1885 men they brought into the fight.  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel because Ask A Guides and now livestreams every other Tuesday at 7pm EST. Don't worry, I'll still upload the audio to this feed. Anyway, we want you to interact with our guides, so here's how it works: Super Chats of $10 (US) or more will be read on the air. You can call in with your battle analysis (keep it to the topic at hand), question or whatever at 717-420-1978. You can leave a voicemail there too. Be sure to wait for the commercial break before dialing. We'll answer calls after the break. Money raised from Super Chats goes to defray the cost of buying our guest and crew dinner, since they're kind enough to come here after work. If there's anything left from your Super Chats, that money goes to pay Addressing Gettysburg, LLC's bills. Thanks in advance for your support. Be sure to pick up one of our several Iron Brigade designs at www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop and, of course BECOME A PATRON here www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg