Hi Folks, Just a general update to let you know that I have started loading videos into the queue. Civil War battles and people you should know will be rolling off the line this week (the Battle of Round Mountain comes out tomorrow - May 24th). I have decided to also start working with iTunes … Continue reading General Update
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TYSK CWB: 3/13/16 Update
The next few battles pose some additional research. Here is an explanation why its taking longer than expected.
1861-30 Battle of Ivy Mountain (Nov 7-9, 1861)
https://youtu.be/MCyOqyHo0vs A special thank you to armymastersgt who clarified I actually had the wrong county for this battle. I appreciate all feedback! William "Bull" Nelson is certainly strong willed. Season 3 Episode 6 (Published 2/28/16)Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few … Continue reading 1861-30 Battle of Ivy Mountain (Nov 7-9, 1861)
TYSK Update 2/25/16
A quick update for February 25, 2016, explaining the unexpected death of my father a couple weeks ago put everything here to a halt. I am sorry about that. We are starting up again, it just may be a slow picking up of speed.
1861-29 Battle of Belmont (Nov 7, 1861)
https://youtu.be/7IC4PHMheUM Battle of Belmont (Nov 7, 1861)Season 3 Episode 5 (Published 1/31/16)Website: https://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links: Wikipedia: Battle of Belmont https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_BelmontMissouri Civil … Continue reading 1861-29 Battle of Belmont (Nov 7, 1861)
1861-28 First Battle of Springfield (October 21, 1861)
https://youtu.be/fSaI6ywS1C4 The Z man is in action! Season 3 Episode 4 (Published 1/24/16)Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links:Wikipedia: First Battle of Springfield https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_SpringfieldWHP: First Battle … Continue reading 1861-28 First Battle of Springfield (October 21, 1861)
1861-27 Ball’s Bluff (October 21, 1861)
https://youtu.be/YxU1xCr01BM Doesn't end well, especially for a Senator. Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/strangewhispers71 Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links: Civil War Trust: Ball’s Bluff http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/ballsbluff.html Wikipedia: Battle of Ball’s … Continue reading 1861-27 Ball’s Bluff (October 21, 1861)
1861-26 Camp Wildcat (October 21, 1861)
https://youtu.be/f7UPMUYbgOo Back with General Zollicoffer and General Thomas as they duel around Camp Wildcat. Website: https://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/strangewhispers71 Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Camp_WildcatCamp Wildcat … Continue reading 1861-26 Camp Wildcat (October 21, 1861)
1861-25 Santa Rosa Island (Oct. 10, 1861)
https://youtu.be/PZaOjrbraL0 The first American Civil War battle that we are covering in the Confederate state of Florida. Season 3 Episode 1 (Published 1/03/16) Website: https://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/strangewhispers71 Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) … Continue reading 1861-25 Santa Rosa Island (Oct. 10, 1861)
ACW Extra 2: Biography T Bailey Brown
Today we will talk about T. Bailey Brown who had the unfortunate distinction of being the first Union soldier killed in the American Civil War. Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag?sub_confirmation=1&feature=iv&src_vid=EDmEzX4uBLQ&annotation_id=annotation_4046306907 Research links: I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference: … Continue reading ACW Extra 2: Biography T Bailey Brown
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