1861-05 Battle of Big Bethel (July 11, 1861)

https://youtu.be/BgpQbmQ6CL8 The fifth battle, real casualties and a bit of the friendly fire. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ 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:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Big_Bethelhttp://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va003.htmhttp://www.historynet.com/battle-of-big-bethel.htmhttp://ehistory.osu.edu/world/BattleView.cfm?BID=112http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/CivilWarEast1861/p/American-Civil-War-Battle-Of-Big-Bethel.htm The intro/exit sound is from: https://archive.org/details/1360121 … Continue reading 1861-05 Battle of Big Bethel (July 11, 1861)

1861-04 Battle of Philippi (June 3, 1861)

https://youtu.be/2D3Wqc7jemA This fourth battle is the first land based battle of the war, sadly it would not be the last. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ 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 … Continue reading 1861-04 Battle of Philippi (June 3, 1861)

1861-03 Aquia Creek (May 29-June 1, 1861)

https://youtu.be/6cVdRSj0w5Y The third battle for the Civil War was once again a small naval/land engagement, its just a precursor to future events. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ 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. … Continue reading 1861-03 Aquia Creek (May 29-June 1, 1861)

1861-02 Sewells Point (May 18-19, 1861)

https://youtu.be/z3WBL4SpzFc Welcome to the second battle of the American Civil War. In a desperate bid to secure naval shipyards, the Confederates take over Norfolk naval yard and set up Sewell's Point. The Union starts probing their defenses. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are … Continue reading 1861-02 Sewells Point (May 18-19, 1861)

1861-01 Fort Sumter (April 12-14, 1861)

https://youtu.be/PcJyfRnLrso Here is the first video for my new series on the individual Civil War battles. The series will take the battles themselves and look at them on an individual level. There are about 384 engagements and battles (plus another 10,000+ smaller actions). We will stick within the smaller 384 grouping. I still have a … Continue reading 1861-01 Fort Sumter (April 12-14, 1861)