ACW: Jackson's Valley Campaign - 'Stonewall on the Loose' - All Parts

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Starting in early November, the rising star in the Confederacy, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was ordered to the Shenandoah Valley in order to protect in from Union occupation, steal attention of Union forces away from McClellan's Peninsula Campaign, and disrupt federal plans in the area. Starting with a token force of 4000 men, Jackson's reputation and his forces will grow increasingly bigger after his daring attacks and expertise maneuvering that kept both his Union opponents and Abraham Lincoln himself focused on him. After his initial loss at First Kernstown, Jackson went on to score 5 major victories that bolstered the flagging morale of the Confederacy after a dark winter of 1862. Jackson will solidify himself in the laurels of Military history of his expert commanding of his outnumbered troops versus a numerically superior foe.

First Battle of Kernstown 0:00
Battle of McDowell 24:18
Battle of Front Royal 35:02
First Battle of Winchester 49:46
Battle of Cross Keys 1:01:06
Battle of Port Republic 1:19:41

Sources:

Shenandoah 1862: Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign by Peter Cozzens

Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign: From November 4, 1861 to June 17, 1862 by William Allan

Stonewall Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign: War Comes to the Homefront by Jonathan A. Noyalas

Kernstown specific:

We Are in for It: The First Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 by Gary L. Ecelbarger

Front Royal and Winchester specific:

Three Days in the Shenandoah: Stonewall Jackson at Front Royal and Winchester by Gary L. Ecelbarger

Cross Keys and Port Republic specific:

Conquering the Valley: Stonewall Jackson at Port Republic by Robert K. Krick

Script written by J. Woody

Historical Consultant - Jesse G

Background sounds by Cajun1862

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[marknace]

I consider the valley campaign as Jackson's best campaign of the war, he used the terrain perfectly and masterfully confused and defeated the northern armies.

[VloggingThroughHistory]

Appreciate you mapping out the First Battle of Kernstown. My great great great grandmother's brother Fred Stillwagoner was killed there with the 1st West Virginia, fighting alongside 3 of his brothers.

[nathanappleby]

Port Republic was indeed the bloodiest fight of the 1862 Valley Campaign, Jackson's remark in the aftermath is well founded. Fremont should have been relieved of command immediately afterward for what he did.

[truettjohnson]

General Jackson was as Masterful a tactician, as we have every had, for ever live Stonewall!!

[Matzah]

I’m from Harrisonburg VA. and my ppl have been in the Shenandoah Valley since the late 18th century and my great papaw was in the 33rd VA. infantry in the Stonewall brigade and he fought in the valley campaign and later at Sharpsburg and Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville and Gettysburg and was present at Appomattox for Lee’s surrender. Our family farm was burned down during Sheridan’s scorched earth campaign in the valley in 1864. We have the Turner Ashby high school in my hometown which is where he died

[Giuseppe-Verdi-Official]

This Jackson fellow is a decent commander, hopefully he has a long career.

[whoareyouyouareclearlylost]

The way Jackson died is just crazy... A nightwatch that couldn't recognize his comander...

[briancook]

Excellent video, sir. My cousin, General John Echols, commanded part of the Stonewall Brigade. He was wounded severely at First Kernstown. He was a colonel that day, and was promoted to brigadier general as a result of his bravery. General Jackson called him "the noble leader" in his battle report. Old Blue Light also mentioned their mutual subordinate in that report: General Patton's granduncle, Lieutenant Colonel John Mercer Patton, Jr.

[mt_baldwin]

The best military campaign fought by any american general in any war. This is coming from a yankee.

[kerriclemmons]

It's only my personal opinion and I will make a good argument for it but I think this battle at kernstown guaranteed Garnett's death in the war which would come at Gettysburg.. it's known that he took risks and commanded in a "different" way from here on out and I think his high opinion and regard of Jackson even still after the fact speaks for itself. He still even after demonstrated his ability to lead and command time and time again and had nothing to prove even Lee spoke well of him.. anyway He had had a horse related injury before Gettysburg and was having big difficulty walking so hence the horse during the charge on the third day at Gettysburg. And deciding to ride at the head instead of walk or even stay behind which would have been completely ok with no loss to honor, he was even asked and refused to give in, thus his need to "prove" himself even after Jackson's death showed how that aftermath at Kernstown effected him as a man and officer. Anyway I'm done rambling now! It's just a thought

[joshthemediocre]

As an Ohioan it's so hard to understand how we were ever at war with Virginians, we're practically the same people. As a guy i always wonder how i would have done in the civil war, i'd hope i was half as brave as most of these men.

[davemartin]

Fantastic episode. I always enjoy the long episodes, full of information and constant entertainment

[idraven]

Although Jackson would prove his prowess at 2nd Manassas and Chancelorsville, Commissary Banks, Fremont and Shields weren't exactly the "most feared of opponents"...still, during the Valley Campaign Jackson's use of intelligence, maneuver, use of Calvary screening his intentions, and massing at the point of attack are textbook quality...great video...as a hobbyist of military history I find the animated maps very useful, and yours are very nice...great work, and fine detail (unit IDs).

[slymanpoor]

Was very pleased and surprised to see your work on Shiloh viewed by Chris (Vlogging Through History). I follow both intently (I have a passion for the American Civil War myself). Glad to see WarHawk getting the attention they/he deserves.

[ianblake]

I send my respect and reverence for the Confederate Generals

[paulceglinski]

This is probably the 4th or 5th time I've watched this video. Such a well done vid. Excellent. Love this channel. It's the only US Civil War military operations channel out there. Been following the 7 Days Campaign since the start and I'm waiting for the next vid on that series. Plus the teaser about Cedar Mountain, brutal. But the direction the videos is flawless. Outstanding!!! Bonnie Blue Flag forever!

[callidus]

It's almost incredible how much Jackson's campaign scared Lincoln and his cabinet in DC. His manoevers and operations in the valley were brilliant and are in my estimation one of the most important reasons (toghther with J. E. Johnston's wound at Seven Pines) Richmond wasn't captured. Lincoln easily could've sent 20k men to McClelland and it would have been very difficult to save the Confederate capital. Jackson was the perfect diversion.

[bobert]

Fantastic video, these videos are very very useful when reading about these battles, your video on pea ridge is the only reason i could understand the book I was reading about it for a civil war class

[WVzombie]

Sweet! All together in one place. I always have happy thoughts when I get the notification that theres a new Warhawk video. Gracias amigo.

[pb]

Thank you! The single best explanation of The Valley Campaign