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)

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

Irena Sendler

Irena Sendler, responsible for rescuing 2,500 Jewish children out of Poland during World War II. Season 1 Episode 5 (Published 8/31/15) Website: https://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.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 Research links: Life in a Jar: http://www.irenasendler.org/ Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irena_Sendler PBS: http://www.pbs.org/program/irena-sendler/ The Righteous Among Nations: http://www.yadvashem.org/yv/en/righteous/stories/sendler.asp Jewish Virtual Library: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/irenasendler.html The … Continue reading Irena Sendler