Winfield Scott Hancock: The Superb | Full Biography

Watch this full biography of one of the American Civil War's most famous commanders, Winfield Scott Hancock. The Pennsylvanian rose through the ranks of the United States military, fought in the Mexican-American War, stationed in California and Florida, commanded the Second Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the Civil War, named the savior of Gettysburg for the Union Army, commanded a department during Reconstruction, and oversaw the protection of the country at his post on Governor's Island in New York. His entire life is represented in this full biography/documentary. Hear his miraculous story.

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[steamgent]

I grew up near where Handcock is buried it was a short bicycle ride as a kid. Worked to restore the mausoleum which was covered in brush you couldn't see it and trash everywhere as a Boy Scout. We knew he was a important war hero. Stuff all over the town was named for Revolutionary and Civil War heroes and those important at those times. One of the things I loved about where I grew up. Everything was named after important and famous people in History. We had no 5th st or anything named plainly or after someone who wasn't very important historically. Every street, park, school, public building etc was named for a Great American. Hancock has a school, street, and Firehouse in his name. So it shows how important he was considered by people over the years. No one else is thusly remembered. But this program is the first I've ever seen that goes to such detail on Handcock the man and shows why he was so important to the town folk. To most he's just that Civil War General that nobody knows much about if they are aware of him at all. Great program the best I've seen on Handcock and I'm glad someone felt he deserved to be remembered besides myself.

[doreekaplan]

He lived 100 years before I was born. My Dad lived to be 96, making that seem not so long a time. My cousin was named Winfield. My first book of adventure stories is about his adventures. All closely connected. Stonewall Jackson is our ancestor, an uncle. As was abolitionist John Brown. I'm already 76. Times wizzes past non stop.

[jonrettich]

The deep personal relationships created by shared military experiences makes our Civil War that much more poignant. So many of these people knew and cared deeply for each other and frequently had family intermarried on both sides. Your Winfield Scott series represents this extremely well. Thank you

[caustic]

truly you have such an amazing channel. Much love from the UK!

[andrewscott]

Thank you!! For putting this together. I really appreciate General Hancock even more now!!

[donnhall]

Very nicely done! I taught Early American History through the Civil War at a community college for 20 years and I just watched this entire presentation, which I have enjoyed very much! Thank you, I am a subscriber so I will be able to continue watching your excellent work!

[restock_]

What a fantastic biography. This was put together great, and I truly enjoyed this. Watching the movie Gettysburg, General Hancock always stood out to me. He was a true American hero.

[gallantcavalier]

It’s like watching Civil War Journal, except it’s better somehow. It’s a much deeper dive into the life of the Thunderbolt of the Army of the Potomac. I have to say that I am impressed and I love this whole thing. Top marks, this is amazing and I love it, can’t wait to see more of General Patrick Cleburne.

[tommyvanbecelaere]

I enjoyed every minute of this series. Hancock was already a standout when I was first getting interested in Civil War history, but this series made him my favorite Corp Commander

[TommyTheWalker]

Wow what a man, wish I knew about him before, went to Gettysburg last year, passed by his statue and some of the locations where he fought.

[fatheremmons]

I really enjoyed this. I see now why so many people deem him their favorite General. Thank's for taking the time to put this all together. I learned alot.

[BuckeyeFan-tyvr]

Love your channel. Really enjoyed work on Hancock. Looking forward to seeing what you put together on your next.

[davidbowman]

Hancock the Superb: One of my favorite Civil War generals.

[ashleighelizabeth]

I've always felt that Hancock was among the most under appreciated of all all Union Generals. He all but saved the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg and was one of the few competent generals that reached corp command in that army. In the end he was done dirty because of politics and his name is almost unknown outside of Civil War History scholars and fans. Given how much the man did to serve the country he fought for he was done pretty dirty IMO.

[martinflanigan]

Excellent presentation! Full of facts and interesting trivia! i will watch this one again just to make sure i get what i missed the first time thru. lol!

[grantfrew]

Expertly narated and extremly informative. Fantastic video editing makes this very engaging. Thank you!

[glenkelley]

Thank You So Much for a fine-in-every-way presentation. I am an instant subscriber!

[octavian]

as a gung ho southerner i have to say that i have more respect for hancock than any other commander from both sides of the war

[johnboyd]

Your videos are great. Even though I have been reading Civi War fo 60 years, I learn much from videos.

[DamonNomad]

I always said that if I had been in Lincoln's place at the start of the war, and without the benefit of knowing in advance how each general would turn out, Hancock would have been my first choice to command the Army of the Potomac.