A Bloody, Muddy Swamp Battle of the Civil War | History Traveler Episode 204

If you've watched the movie "Lincoln", then you might be familiar with the opening scene that depicts a vicious Civil War battle being fought in the mud and rain. The battle shown in that opening scene was from the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, which was fought in Arkansas during the Red River Campaign in 1864. In this episode, we're traveling to central Arkansas to explore this battlefield that is often overlooked in the history of the Civil War. In the follow up, we'll be pulling out our metal detectors and joining @digginonfaith531 to unearth some rare artifacts from the fighting that took place there.

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[VloggingThroughHistory]

I'm probably a bit biased as a Civil War guy, but this is one of my favorite videos you've done. Thanks for bringing us to Jenkins Ferry!

[genmanion]

i love civil war history this is the 1st i've heard of this place. thanks

[relichogs]

Awesome video JD! Thanks for including Dad!

[Gravelgratious]

My Great Great Grandad Nathan Williams was in the 1st Kansas colored at age 19. Meanwhile his father Gaston was an Army Engineer building Baileys dam on the Red River. Thank you once again for visiting these sites JD! It’s a blessing that you are telling their story!

[matthew-jyjp]

I also wanted to thank you for the professionalism in what you do. And that you are always respectful of these historic moments and of the people that struggled through them.

[skimmer]

I am so looking forward to the metal detector results. You told and showed this very well. Thank you

[ModernTurtle]

Probably the most underrated channel on YouTube. As a history buff from Wales your videos have such a great insight into so many historical scenes that I feel are so underappreciated! Having difficulty visiting these locations myself you always give great insight and knowledge of everywhere you show us.

[justplanebob]

Shortly after moving back home to Arkansas and after nearly 30 years of living out of state, my wife and I traveled down to see the battlefield and park at Jenkins Ferry. At the time though, the Saline River had flooded and overtaken it all. Thank you for reminding us to return and try again. :)

BTW, The Armory where the Union troupes mustered for that campaign stands as a museum at MacArthur Park in Little Rock. Memorabilia from the Civil War, both world wars, the Japanese internment camps in Arkansas, and Gen. Wesley Clarke. We were there on a day that saw a military vehicle show, an unexpected surprise.

[swampyankee]

D-Day, Ukrainian refuge support and the American Civil War... you've got this old brain spinning... love everything you do, the filmography and content is fantastic. Keep it coming JD!

[scottmcphee]

Love your vids & the music is wonderful as well...

[mayflower]

Im a WW2 girl myself but since that topic has felt a bit to close for comfort, ill dip my toes into the civil war lol

I also want to point out that others may be experiencing similar, having a hard time viewing war content when the holocaust is literally happening again for another group of people... it hurts to see, it was easier to take in these facts when it felt a million miles away.
This is the only reason in my mind that your channel would have taken a dip on views. You guys have amazing content, a genuinely wonderful host and fantastic editing and music choices, I'd hate for y'all to think we couldn't see that.
We're glad to have you back as well!

[stanlloyd]

JD, another great story with outstanding drone and camera work! So glad you and your son are home safe and sound!

[DougThacker]

Outstanding! I love Lincoln as well and I had no idea of the battle. Our history is amazing! Thank you

[blaircorl]

Thank you for documenting this American history.

[jspence]

Fascinating. Thank you JD. I grew up in the south and wasn't familiar with this battle.

[theboyd]

Back after a break from YouTube and loving catching up with your videos that I have missed

[xxjj]

This was really AWESOME!!! I can not believe that SOME part of the Battlefield hasn't been preserved. Disgraceful.

[steves]

Man, I'm glad you're back. I love the way you present these battlefields. Never cared about them when u was younger. As an ex-military person, I have a new appreciation for the history. I live very close to Kennesaw Mountain. I love hiking there and checking out the trench lines. Beautiful example of defense in depth I've ever seen.

[debbiewilson]

Oh my goodness.... my gg grandpa was wounded there. "Whig"Isaac Jefferson Rogers !
Thank you for the video