Todd's Tavern - Revolutionary War and Civil War on the Same Ground | Overland 160
Published 2024-05-08
As the Union and Confederate Armies moved South from The Wilderness to Spotsylvania Court House, they briefly clashed at Todd's Tavern, fighting for control of the Brock Road (again). 83 years earlier on the same ground, the Marquis de Lafayette camped with 3,000 Continental soldiers on their way to Virginia to being the Revolutionary War to a close.
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All Comments (21)
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Excellent, also fun. Special kudos to Dan Davis for his Revolutionary War perspective, also for reminding us that Sheridan was probably the biggest humbug of the war.
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Many kudos to Andy for his camera work, and to the whole crew for pronouncing Catharpin correctly! Didn’t realize there was so much Revolutionary War history also connected to the site, but the entire Central Virginia area was strategic in both wars.
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"The original Todddddds Tavern" Garry's been hanging around Tim Smith Again. In all seriousness, I love these videos. I've never studied the Overland Campaign beyond the major actions. The 1864 Army of the Potomac bore so little resemblance to the 1863 Army of the Potomac, it's sometime difficult to remember this was just 10 months after Gettysburg.
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This has become my daily Civil War fix - great job everyone!
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Another excellent video. You guys are THE BEST. Learning so much from all your incredible wealth of information. Absolutely intend to connect with y'all and get involved once I move to Gettysburg this summer. A heartfelt thank you to Garry, Kris, Sarah, Dan, Andy, and anyone else I forgot to mention, for your dedication to keep our history alive and preserved for future generations.
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Finished rereading Sheridan’s biography. He commanded a cavalry regiment and later a brigade in Mississippi before commanding an infantry division
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It is a GOOD day when you can stand on ground that we Preserved Forever!
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Your videos are the next best thing to being there. Thanks
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I really have to get down there, haven't been to this site yet. I really wish the Tavern was still there though. :( Great job again everyone, but you did not answer the main question I had when I was going to watch this video. Who was Todd? :) No seriously, I want to know! :)
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👍👍
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Nice work team Trust!
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just down the road here!
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A comment to help boost the YouTube algorithm!
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Fantastic! Thanks
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Glad this site has been saved! Thanks for the info about the action around the tavern. Used to pass by this area a lot when I was a kid.
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Happy to see another post today! Thanks guys!
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I love all you guys AND girl are doing to bring us these awesome videos! Please don't think it's not being appreciated because it IS!! Your knowledge helps us to understand even more the battles you bring to us. So PLEASE keep the videos coming!! :)
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Outstanding synopses of the engagements at this historic site!
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Great
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Watching Franklin now. Marquis was an interesting character.
