Civil War series - Episode 2 - Jackson in the Shenandoah

Jackson in the Shenandoah is an account of Stonewall Jackson's classic 1862 campaign. Written and hosted by Nationally Known Civil War Historian and pre-eminent Jackson Biographer James I. Robertson, Jr. Stonewall Jackson : The Man, The Soldier, The Legend, Robertson's book, is considered by some to be one of the most well researched and well written biographies, period. Jackson applied audacity, speed, and surprise brilliantly that spring of 1862. Professor Robertson retraces the 600 miles Jackson's "foot cavalry" covered to fight 5 major battles and numerous skirmishes with odds of 3 to 1 against them. In the process he defeated three Union Generals and caused total dislocation of the Federal Offensive on Richmond. The South was in need of victories and heroes, they found both in Jackson in the Shenandoah. @BlueRidgeStreaming

[robwernet]

Stonewall Jackson's campaign in the Shenandoah Valley was absolutely masterful. What a true tactician and audacious general.

[hambam]

robertson and shelby foote two of the best historians

[TonyWud]

Strongly recommend Mr. Robertson's biography of Jackson. 'Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend'. Brilliantly researched and written.

[LeeF]

I could listen to this man speak all day! Love his piedmont virginia accent!

[toddlough]

Glad to study, when i can, under this Teacher. Such a great history that some folks can tell the truth. Make no mistake .

[madliberal]

Shelby Foote will be missed as a great scholar of American history.

[drVoss]

VMI Grad here. I grew up on the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley, not far north of New Market. I graduated from high school in Woodstock, Virginia and attended the Institute. Needless to say, I grew up on the legend of this man and walked in the echoes of his footsteps as a cadet. It’s shameful that in recent years his memory has been so sorely mistreated. His statue, that we cadets saluted as rats on the way out of the arch in barracks that bore his name, stands guard over the battlefield at New Market. I salute it to this day. Rah Virginia Mil, Rah Stonewall

[jandmchavez]

Excellent video. A must watch for young Americans interested in our country's history.

[Bingbing]

Wow! This was fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this video. As a Virginian who was born and raised in Arlington, I have visited Manassas battlefield many, many times and gazed upon the statue of Thomas Jackson imagining how it must have been on that fateful day when he was given his immortal nickname. He will always be my favorite General.

[denisestrickland]

This man was wonderful 😁
Can’t wait to start ready the 3 volume books The Civil War by Shelby Foote. It’s a shame these days you have to look for the true history. This is a wonderful video series of the civil war. Sad that this man and Shelby Foote are gone from us.

[thegiftluis]

Exceptional! educational and much appreciated! Thanks for sharing and God bless!

[kevinherring]

Great video! I’ve lived in Winchester all of my life, it really hits home.

[johngore]

I enjoy all the videos your apart of
God bless you and your family

God bless America and stonewall was a beast. I respect many things about stonewall. Learning history is fun
I think more Americans should
I think many are lost and only believe what’s told to them

Thank you

[butterfly.]

I love your accent! It reminds me of my grandparents who were from Roanoke. I still miss them however I am happy that they are not here to see what has happened to Virginia and to our country. FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!

[mikeray]

I had the pleasure of operating the original Union issue rifle- did well at range....the man next to me offered his excellent copy of the Confederate issue rifle, I hit bullseye after bullseye with it like it was that day I get so much more from this important History.

[rebelrobjackson]

"Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees."

[alexeubanks]

Amazing presentation! I am from South Carolina but I have relatives from Virginia with that sound similar in accent and i enjoy hearing that old southern dictation/dialect especially when it is an amazing history lesson about One of Dixies greatest heroes! One of My ancestors fought under stonewall in AP Hills light brigade (14th SC under Maxcy Gregg), I have Others that rode in Wade Hamptons Legion cavalry and others that were in Beauregard’s light artillery and 1st SC rifles (Orrs). God save Dixie! May God shine his light eternally on the land Where our ancestors fell In defense of liberty, their loved ones & their homes
Deo vindice !

[ArmenianBishop]

James Bud Robertson Jr (1930-2019) 89 years old.

[mnpd]

If anyone wants to talk like Robertson, the key is to silence any "r" that follows a vowel (a, e, i, o and u). I think Virginians call it a "tidewater" accent. I never could understand how such a relatively small, sparsely populated area could have developed such a unique speech pattern.

[mnpd]

Seems the commanders of those three U.S. armies were so intent on finding Jackson, they completely forget that he might also be looking for them instead of retreating his tiny force; as any lesser man would have done. As a former Regular Army officer I know that no engagement is worse than an unexpected one, and that's what Jackson brought to the table. Superior enemy numbers are not superior when divided piecemeal, especially in an age when communication and coordination moved at the speed of a horse. Of course a smaller, lightly equipped force under unified command has the advantage under those situations. Had the three Federal forces been together under a single commander, even Jackson could have done little more than harass them.