July 2nd Line of Battle | Gettysburg 161

Devil's Den and Little Round Top usually dominates the discussion about the July 2 fighting at Gettysburg, but today we focus on the battle for the farms of the historic Emmitsburg Road. Join us as we walk along the Union 3rd Corps line of battle from the Wentz Farm to the Codori Farm. #gettysburgtour

[wcoonradt]

I must say, I visited Gettysburg several times as a child with my parents and thought I had a certain level of appreciation for the complexity of this battlefield. It wasn't until I brought my own family, after having served in the military, that my eyes really open up about this historical event.

[blakebufford]

I really love Col. Dowds presentation. So much energy and concise descriptions.

[ZippyDoda-sszb]

You are keeping us sane .in old England europe. Thank you

[alanjones]

As a Southerner, what amazes me is how fast you folks can talk ! Sometimes my mouth outruns my brain and sometimes just the opposite . Keep up the good work, as most of the time I can sort of keep up, with closed captions .

[mikeelliott]

Hopefully, I will make it to Gettysburg, maybe next July. Of course I'm an old Texan so I will be scouting out the other side....I love watching your videos because they explain so much.

[jimdunigan]

Time to go LIVE and feature those "Mad" Georgians of Wright's Brigade!😎

[terryeustice]

Garry and Col. Douds and The Harrisburg Museum artifacts. Makes it even more personal. Kris your knowledge is invaluable. Thank you for your dedication! 💯👊👍

[InVinoVeritas.]

Love Gettysburg 161...kudos to all!!! ❤👍

[blakebufford]

I've been on and watched a lot of park ranger tours and I'm REALLY sorry to say they could learn a LOT from you guys. If I'm on a tour and it's hot I don't need a lot of long, slow, folksy humor, slow talkers, rambling, or standing in one spot for 20 minutes. You guys do NONE of that. You're the best I've seen!

[mikeG-cwgh]

Look forward to ABT yearly Gettysburg tour thanks for all you do

[rnnr_as]

Watching this on July 2nd while I watch the movie. One of the greatest war movies of all time.

[richardfish]

No one cuts through the fog and chaos of battle, and gives us a clear explanation of the battle on the terrain, like Col. Dowds! I see he’s on the video, I’m there!🍿

[Legend_Randy]

3 of my Cyphert ancesters fought against Barksdales men at the Sherfy farm on Emmitsburg road. 1 with the 63rd as skirmishers. And 2 were in the 105th wildcat regiment under Col. Calvin Craig fighting alongside the 57th and the 114th Zouaves..

[MACKLipps]

You guys are awesome 👏
Keep up the great work

[travisbayles]

My great great great uncle Captain Wesley Mellard Co H 13th Mississippi Infantry Barksdales brigade fought at the Peach Orchard July 2 1863 near Gettysburg A sad and a terrible day for both sides 😢

[bobgolfs]

Great presentation as usual! That picket fence at the Roger’s farm has a bit of meaning for me. I and several others were assigned to scrape the chipping paint off the fence so that NPS can spray paint it a few weeks later. Not a fun job, but rewarding nonetheless. As a volunteer for a week, I had a bunch of other good manual jobs though (fence construction, brush removal, etc). We actually found a regimental marker that had been covered for some period. Makes one appreciate all the work that goes into maintaining this hallowed ground!

[MorgansRaiders]

Just got Tom McMillan's book "Gettysburg Rebels" to read about Henry Wentz, Wes Culp, and the Hoffman brothers from Gettysburg. It begs the question, why didn't Longstreet and the Confederate Army employ these soldiers to help Longstreet get into position on day 2 without doubling back into position late in the day.

[terryl]

I like the Col Dowds suggestion of attack. Vietnam taught us to a reserve in case we had a breakthrough. The was welcome sight when the call was made. The reserve could also help us secure the forward position. In the heat of battle our position at times was extremely difficult but we were ordered to hold at all costs. I would have thought that serving with the Colonel would have been a pleasure. Hoorah!

[roberthurley]

kinda like that dude's baseball stich watch banc

[simpleman]

Love the content. Can’t wait to visit again soon. Btw Sarah is a cutie lol