Tag: civil war

1864-10 — Battle of Henderson’s Hill

https://youtu.be/SPUgj3cSZck Date(s): March 21, 1864   Location: Rapides Parish, Louisiana  Coordinates: 31.32° N, 92.46° W  Henderson’s Hill — Cutting Off Taylor’s Cavalry 1864 (Published 2026) TYSK WebsitesWebsite: https://tysk.org/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thingsyoushouldknow 📚 Bibliography — Standard (Expanded & Linked) Official Records of the War of the Rebellion, Series I, Vol. 34, Part I, reports on operations in Louisiana. … Continue reading 1864-10 — Battle of Henderson’s Hill

ACW Extra Edition #3 Military Organizational Structure

https://youtu.be/PUyMwtdHaoU I know you wanted to know the differences between a company and a brigade... of course you did :). ACW - Extra Edition 3 (Published 01/01/2023) //CHANNEL LINKS Website: https://tysk.org/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thingsyoushouldknow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK ⚠ DISCLAIMERS This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the … Continue reading ACW Extra Edition #3 Military Organizational Structure

1861-23 Battle of Blue Mills Landing

https://youtu.be/xoBOWznNg2s Colonel Scott and General David Rice Atchison Season 2 Episode 4 (Published 5/24/15)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:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Libertyhttp://www.civilwaronthewesternborder.org/map/battle-libertyhttp://www.americancivilwar.com/statepic/mo/mo003.htmlhttp://www.windingriver.com/battle_of_blue_mills_landinghttp://www.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo003.htm Thank you civilwarmusic.net for … Continue reading 1861-23 Battle of Blue Mills Landing

Robert Smalls, ex-slave, sailor, congressman

Robert Smalls, an ex-slave, Union ship captain and congressional leader. A great man in many ways. Season 1 Episode 2 (Published 5/01/15) 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 Research links: • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls • http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/which-slave-sailed-himself-to-freedom/ • http://www.robertsmalls.com/history.html • http://www.biography.com/people/robert-smalls-9486288 • http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/civil-war-hero-robert-smalls-seized-the-opportunity-to-be-free/2012/02/23/gIQAcGBtmR_story.html Thank you Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/Terms_of_Usefor) for the use of music "New Rembetika … Continue reading Robert Smalls, ex-slave, sailor, congressman

1861-20 Wilson’s Creek (Aug 8th, 1861)

https://youtu.be/W2qXv2cVGwE Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. One of the largest battles of the war up until this point. Season 2 Episode 2 (Published 4/26/15)Website: https://tysk.org/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 … Continue reading 1861-20 Wilson’s Creek (Aug 8th, 1861)

1861-19 Carthage, MO (July 5th, 1861)

https://youtu.be/D4ftu8GTV5E We are starting season 2, Carthage MO on July 5, 1861. Season 2 Episode 1 (Published 4/19/15)Website: https://tysk.org/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:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Carthage_(1861)http://www.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo002.htmhttps://mostateparks.com/park/battle-carthage-state-historic-sitehttp://www.americancivilwarstory.com/battle-of-carthage.htmlThank … Continue reading 1861-19 Carthage, MO (July 5th, 1861)

1861-10 Greenbrier River (Oct. 3, 1861)

https://youtu.be/qoGZVIm4ofU Welcome to the 10th battle of the Civil War, the battle at Greenbrier River (aka Camp Bartow). Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGZVIm4ofU 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_Greenbrier_Riverhttp://www.americanwars101.com/battles/611003.htmlhttp://www.fsu.edu/~ewoodwar/wvgreen.htmlhttp://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/CWSII/WestVirginiaBattlefieldProfiles/Greenbrier%20River%20to%20Kesslers%20Cross%20Lanes.pdfhttp://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv007.htm Special Thanks to … Continue reading 1861-10 Greenbrier River (Oct. 3, 1861)

1861-06 Battle of Rich Mountain (July 11, 1861)

https://youtu.be/zYc31o4TU8M The Sixth battle, the battle of Rich Mountain. 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:Rich Mountain Battlefield: http://www.richmountain.org/history/battleofRM.htmlCWSAC Battle Fields: http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv003.htmhistory.com: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-rich-mountainSon of the South: … Continue reading 1861-06 Battle of Rich Mountain (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)

1861-02 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)