The Bloody Angle - Union Attack at Spotsylvania | Overland 160

I, like many others I'm sure, continue to be amazed at the sheer amount of historical perspective all of you gentlemen (and Sarah) put into these videos. All of it without a laser pointer and a rostrum, on site where the action happens, and not without a little drama -- Kris' encounters with the trucks, for example, on the Brock Road. Very glad to see Chris M. back in the saddle (missed him in the first few videos), though Kris and especially Dan Davis are extremely knowledgeable. I have learned more about the Overland Campaign in these few short videos than I ever knew before. Well done, Lady and Gents!

Back in 1973, I was a 13-year=old kid, exploring my grandmother’s attic in Vermont. I found a cocoa tin, pulled off the cover, and I found a bunch of old, old letters, the first of which was dated July 6, 1863–Gettysburg, PA. I rediscovered my great great grandfather’s Civil War letters. He never came home. We never knew where he died, though. So the next spring break, my Mom and Dad took my brother and I to northern Virginia to see if we could find out. I don’t remember all the details of that trip, but I do remember our excitement as the Spotsylvania Courhouse Park Official (park ranger? I don’t remember) came back to us with an answer. This is where Thomas Brown fought and died. Battle of the Bloody Angle. Years later, when I was in my 30s, I transcribed the letters we had—about 53 of them. I haven’t looked at them lately. I’ll have to do that now that I know what a “picket” is! We donated the original letters to the Vermont Historical Society.

You folks hit it out of the park, once again!

You all always do an amazing job. Thank you gang for all you do.

Best description of the Mule Shoe battles I've ever heard - great work by the ABT team! You can't get this level of understanding by looking at maps, this is minute-by-minute coverage

You guys are AWESOME!! I love your enthusiasm!! ITS CONTAGIOUS!! Thank you for the education! 👏👏👏

Both Chris's rock at explaining the battle mechanics! Dan too! This must have been video'd in early April, no tree foliage.

Amazing perspective of the beginning movements of the bloody angle engagement that will be pure carnage and relentless fighting for hours upon hours Team Trust!

Chris and Dan as well Kris .Leave the snakes lie. There was a lot of strategy in the battle of the wilderness. Really enjoying your 160 anniversary of this battle. Thank you men for sharing! ❤️💯👊👍

Great to see Chris!

I appreciate all the hard work you all put into this I have not miss one of them and learn so much I plan walking Spotsylvania this June

Loving this, thanks everyone. (enjoying Andys little editorial comments!) 😉

My ancestor was in the previously jones brigade in the 48th Virginia on the lambert road doing picket duty the night of the grand attack he wrote that they ran around the mule shoe to the right of it looking at a map because they were afraid the main confederate line would shoot them. I’m glad he was spared during most of this terrible attack

Excellent video, the importance of topography and the rivers in the area definitely played a large part in the battle.

What we've all been waiting for.

Another great job...many thanks

An excellent video. I wouldn't be too hard on the CCC. If not for them, we wouldn't be seeing anything today. Just flat ground.

guys, you are brilliant. thank you

Great job covering these battles! Keep up the good work!

What a missed opportunity for the Union army. Twice they had broken the line. Twice they couldn’t push far enough. On the second time, things were going well overall for the Union, but Warren failed to make his assault. Giving Lee just enough of a space to stalemate the muleshoe. Had Warren attacked with his full force…this could have been a seriously decisive battle. The Confederates sure had the advantage of luck over and over again.