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• Ask A Gettysburg Guide #118- The 20th Massachusetts- Ralph Siegel and Zack Fry

  Step into the world of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry — the famed "Harvard Regiment" — as we explore their gripping story at the Battle of Gettysburg in **Ask A Gettysburg Guide #118**. This regiment, composed largely of Harvard-educated officers and Massachusetts volunteers, marched onto the fields of Gettysburg not knowing how decisively their courage would be tested ([https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/the-harvard-regiment/] Arriving with roughly 301 men when they went into action, the 20th Massachusetts suffered devastating losses during the battle: about 30 killed, 94 wounded, and 3 missing ([https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/union-monuments/massachusetts/20th-massachusetts/] Their colonel, Paul Joseph Revere — grandson of the Revolutionary-era patriot Paul Revere— was mortally wounded on July 2 and died on July 4; command shifted rapidly as officers fell, passing from Revere to Lt. Col. George N. Macy (wounded), then to Capt. Henry L. Abbott. On **July 3**, during Pickett's Charge, the regiment held a critical section of Cemetery Ridge near the famed "Copse of Trees." As Confederate troops advanced toward the Union center, the 20th Massachusetts rose from their shallow rifle pits and delivered fierce, disciplined volleys that helped smash the Confederates' assault — playing a vital part in defending what many consider the turning point of the war ([https://www.nps.gov/places/20th-massachusetts-monument.html). Their steadiness under overwhelming fire, even after nearly losing their commanding officers, stands as a testament to their valor and sacrifice. In this episode, LBG Ralph Siegel and historian Zachery Fry take you through the regiment's harrowing journey — their approach march, the brutal chaos of July 2 and 3, the loss of leadership, the feel of earth trembling under artillery, the smoke, the fear, the honor — and ultimately their role in one of the most defining clashes in American history. If you love learning about the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War storytelling, or want to understand what these soldiers endured in their own words and through the terrain itself, this episode is not to be missed. --- 🔥 **SUPPORT THE WORK THAT KEEPS GETTYSBURG HISTORY ALIVE** Join our Patreon at **[www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg)**, or *scan the QR code in the video* to gift a membership to the Gettysnerd in your life. 🎁 As we approach year-end, please consider a **tax-deductible donation** to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at **[www.dhpioneers.com](http://www.dhpioneers.com)**. Your support fuels Addressing Gettysburg and helps launch **Addressing History** in 2026. ---    #Gettysburg #CivilWarHistory #20thMassachusetts #HarvardRegiment #BattleOfGettysburg #AmericanHistory #HistoryChannel #Documentary #GettysburgHistory #MilitaryHistory #America250 --- [1]: https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/the-harvard-regiment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The \"Harvard Regiment\" | Gettysburg Battlefield Tours" [2]: https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/union-monuments/massachusetts/20th-massachusetts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Monument to the 20th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment" [3]: https://www.nps.gov/places/20th-massachusetts-monument.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "20th Massachusetts Monument (U.S. National Park Service)"

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• The Gettysburg Address: Then, Now, and For All Time | with Bob Steenstra

  🇺🇸 **The Gettysburg Address: Then, Now, and Forever** 🇺🇸 In this powerful episode of **Addressing Gettysburg**, Licensed Battlefield Guide **Bob Steenstra** joins Matt and Mikey B for an in-depth exploration of Abraham Lincoln's timeless masterpiece—the **Gettysburg Address**. 🔥 **What did Lincoln really mean in 1863?** 🔥 **Why do his 272 words still resonate today?** 🔥 **How did the weight of the war—and the death of his own son—shape the President who delivered them?** Bob and Matt break down the brilliance of Lincoln's language, uncovering layers of meaning that speak not only to the Americans of the Civil War era but to *all of us living today*. Along the way, the crew looks beyond the battlefield to the **human cost of the war**—the soldiers who survived, the families who mourned, and a Commander-in-Chief who carried the nation's grief as he carried his own. It's an episode steeped in Gettysburg History, bringing you closer to the heart of the battlefield and the enduring power of Lincoln's words. 📜 ✨ 👉 **Support Addressing Gettysburg!** Help us continue making high-quality, independent Civil War history content: 💙 Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg** 💙 Make a *tax-deductible* donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation: http://www.dhpioneers.com 🔔 **Like, subscribe, and share** to help us keep the memory and meaning of Gettysburg alive. #GettysburgAddress #AbrahamLincoln #CivilWarHistory #Gettysburg #BattlefieldGuide #AmericanHistory #AddressingGettysburg #LincolnSpeech #USHistory #HistoryPodcast

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• Sleep Deprivation at the Battle of Gettysburg | Dr. Craig A. Miller, M.D.

  Dr. Craig A. Miller joins us to talk about his latest article in Gettysburg Magazine (Issue #73) about how sleep deprivation affects the human body, specifically, the human bodies at Gettysburg. Read the article here https://nebraskapressjournals.unl.edu/issue/9000034802977/gettysburg-magazine-73/ Check out Dr. Miller's work here https://www.drcraigamiller.com/publications-media-and-events

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• Ask A Gettysburg Guide #117 | THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION | Tracy Baer and Mike Lentz

  **Ask A Gettysburg Guide #117 — The Battle of Brandy Station with Tracy Baer & Mike Lentz** 🎖️🐎 Join us as we explore the dawn attack on June 9, 1863 at the largest cavalry battle ever fought on North American soil. From Beverly's Ford to Fleetwood Hill, Tracy and Mike break down the surprise crossing, the fierce clashes, and how this moment reshaped cavalry warfare and set the stage for the Gettysburg Campaign. In this episode you'll discover: * The bold tactics that launched the battle * Key terrain and locations: Fleetwood Hill, Buford's Knoll * How the fight impacted the men, the horses, and future campaigns If you enjoyed this dive into cavalry combat, please support *Addressing Gettysburg* by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg — more exclusive episodes and Patron-only events await. 🙏 And since year-end is here: please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation at https://www.dhpioneers.com so we can keep producing high-quality history films and content. 💙 Thanks for watching — like, subscribe, comment your questions, and share with fellow history fans. 👋

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• Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116- Army of the Potomac After Gettysburg- with Lewis Trott

  Get ready for a deep-dive ride! In Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116 Lewis Trott and I trace the story of the Army of the Potomac **after** Gettysburg — from the tense pursuit across the Potomac to the grinding Overland Campaign, the siege around Petersburg, and the final Appomattox Campaign that helped end the war. Tune in for crisp storytelling, surprising turns of command, and the decisions that kept "Mr. Lincoln's Army" fighting through 1863–1865. 🇺🇸 ⚔️ Key points include: • Post-Gettysburg Movement (0:56): Both Union and Confederate armies returned to Virginia, with the Union Army going to Warrenton for resupply and regrouping. • Command Changes (1:25): Notable changes included William French taking over the Third Corps and Gouverneur Warren leading the Second Corps due to casualties like Sickles and Hancock. • Union Army Challenges (3:46): The Union Army faced significant issues, including the implementation of the Conscription Act, leading to draft riots in New York City. Units were also depleted by casualties and expiring enlistments. • New Recruits' Impact (24:00): The arrival of conscripts and substitutes, many of whom were foreigners with little commitment to the cause, created morale problems, with instances of desertion and thieving. • Lee's Army Challenges (40:23): The Confederate Army also struggled with manpower and supplies, and a significant portion of Lee's army (Longstreet's Corps) was sent west to Tennessee. • Bristoe Campaign & Mine Run (52:16): The video details the Bristoe Station Campaign, a Union victory where A.P. Hill made a tactical blunder, and the Mine Run Campaign, which saw much movement but little significant fighting before both armies settled into winter quarters. • Leadership and Morale (1:05:00): The hosts discuss Lincoln's frustration with Meade's perceived lack of "alacrity" compared to Grant's more aggressive approach, despite Meade's tactical successes. The demoralizing experience of returning to a war-torn Virginia after a victory on northern soil is also highlighted. 📺 Watch now: Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116 — with Lewis Trott 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe so we can keep bringing you expert conversations from the fields of Gettysburg! Support the show (we can't do it without you) • Become a patron: [www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg](http://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg) — exclusive episodes, early access, and bonus material. • Make a tax-deductible donation to the Digital History Pioneers Foundation: [www.dhpioneers.com](http://www.dhpioneers.com) — help preserve and produce public history. Follow & connect Instagram / Facebook / Twitter — @AddressingGettysburg Questions for Lewis? Drop them in the comments and we may answer them on a future episode! Sources & further reading (quick picks) * Overview of the Army of the Potomac. * Retreat from Gettysburg and Lee's crossing of the Potomac. * The Overland Campaign and Grant-Meade coordination. * Richmond–Petersburg campaign (Siege of Petersburg). * Appomattox Campaign and Lee's surrender. Thanks for listening — see you on the battlefield (figuratively..or is it?)! 👋 

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