Battle flags held significant importance for several reasons during the Civil War and earlier conflicts:

Practical Purpose: In the noisy and smoky environment of battle, large flags served as a visible rally point for soldiers to maintain formation and communicate. As mentioned in the video, a f...

Out of all the popular actions of the Battle of Gettysburg, none was fought for as man hours as the fight for Culp's Hill. Charlie Fennell is back with the follow-up to July 2nd's Culp's Hill episode.

Explore the history and legacy of one of the most renowned military units of the American Civil War—The Irish Brigade. This episode examines the experiences of the Irish immigrants who fought for the Union, their motivations, challenges, and the key battles that defined their service. We even tak...

What was Robert E. Lee really thinking on the pivotal third day of the Battle of Gettysburg? How did he adapt his strategy when the reality of the battlefield set in? And what does his decision-making tell us about his leadership style? In this episode of Ask A Gettysburg Guide, Licensed Battlefi...

Stu Dempsey, a licensed battlefield guide, shares his personal connection to the brigade, as two of his ancestors served in the 73rd Ohio Infantry and died at Gettysburg. He provides historical context for the brigade, detailing its formation, regimental composition (55th Ohio, 73rd Ohio, 136th N...

This video features a discussion about Archer's Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg, featuring two guests: LBG Charlie Fennell and AG Patron Matt McClanahan.

The conversation covers:

Formation and Background: How Archer's Brigade, primarily composed of Tennessee and Alabama units (like the 7th ...

This program focuses on the role of baseball during the American Civil War. Guest host Michael "Mikey B." Barycki, Lewis Trott, and Jeff Pasnik discuss how the game provided camaraderie, boosted morale, and offered a sense of home to soldiers.

"Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120 - Civil War Railroads," features Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr discussing the crucial role of railroads during the American Civil War.

Here are the key takeaways from the discussion:

Railroads' Crucial Role: The Civil War was the first major conflict w...

Meet General Henry Jackson Hunt — the Union’s brilliant Chief of Artillery at Gettysburg. His tactical genius with massed artillery fire shaped battles from Malvern Hill to Pickett’s Charge. Discover how Hunt’s steady hand and innovative strategies helped secure Union victory in the Civil War.

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