ACW: Battle of Savage's Station - “Sumner’s Rearguard”
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Published 2022-07-28
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After having an all-too-brief brief day to rest and recuperate on Saturday, June 28th, the Union and Confederate armies are on the move once again. General McClellan establishes a strong rearguard position around his former supply base and field hospital at Savage's Station. On Sunday, June 29th, 1862, Confederates from Major General John B. Magruder's Command pursue the Federal rearguard at Savage's Station, following orders from General Lee's complex plan of pursuit, where men from Brigadier General Edwin V. "Bull" Sumner's II Corps must make a stand long enough for the Army of the Potomac to continue its escape towards the James River.
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if im ever feeling bad about myself, i like to look into the mirror and say "well at least im not the 53rd Georgia at Savage's Station" and then i feel much better.
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It's unfair for Lee to place so much blame on Magruder, The plan was complicated, ever changing, and ultimate unsupported unbeknownst to Magruder. If Lee wanted to be aggressive, he should have committed Jackson and Huger to the fight from the beginning.
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Thank you for the detailed accounting with Kershaw's regiments. An ancestor of mine, Lt. Col. Garlington who was the executive officer of the 3rd SC at the battle, was killed while pushing the Philadelphia Brigade during the afternoon. Also, JB Macgruder would be transferred out west after the campaign and would lead the successful recapture of Galveston from Federal forces in 1863 which is only 24 miles from where I live. Macgruder is buried in Galveston.
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I really enjoy this series. The whole Pennisula campaign was something I never read particularly closely about. It was a much closer thing than I previously appreciated.
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Love this channel! Warhawk is the premier Civil War channel, IMHO. Whether a casual observer or hardcore fan, Warhawk has something to offer to all. Outstanding! Thanks for the excellent videos. Cheers.
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Just finishing up Magruder's report on the Seven Days' in the Official Records. He had some uncomplementary words for the "Young Napoleon" and his withdrawal from the battles to the James River. Savage Station has always amazed me---how could an entrenched, overwhelming force be made too abandon 2500 sick and wounded there?
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This is one of the most frustrating modern-day battlefields. The epicenter of the battle is directly underneath where two major interstates cross each other. There's a spot with interpretative panels, but it's looking out over fenced off private land with massive solar panels. The area where Kershaw's brigade approached is less developed, but there's still some houses in that area. The spot where the railroad battery was brought up is still there, though.
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My 3rd Great Grandfather, Pvt. James Estus was killed during this battle. Company D, 5th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He left behind his widow Malinda, 22 years old, daughter Julia 10 and son Allen 5.
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You know it's going to be a good day when Warhawk drops a new video. Amazing video as always, keep up the good work brother.
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Ahhh shit here we go again😎. About to bust out some popcorn and cold coke for this video lol
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This turned out to be one of my favorite video's, Warhawk. In my youth I lived in Camden, KERSHAW County, S.C. and this video only now brings so much more meaning to that county that I spent my youth enjoying bass-fishing and dodging cotton-mouths and the occasional gator (ULTRA-adventure for a mere 10-year-ol' lad - with great curiosity but very minor common-sense . . . <sigh> !)
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These videos are very well done. It's hard sometimes when reading about a battle to visualize how the various units moved about the battlefield. The animation really helps. I've read a lot about the Civil War over the years, but watching these videos it real strikes me how incredible it was that men were standing upright, in lines, shooting at each other, sometimes for hours. How they were able to do it is unimaginable.
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Can’t wait for you to cover the battle of Antietam
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Great video! It appears as if the rear guard should have been pinned down and destroyed. Too many parts of Lee’s army remained inactive. If Huger had moved east in concert with Jackson forcing a crossing, they might have been able to cut off Sumner’s line of retreat.
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Another great video. I look forward to each of your installments with great anticipation.
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great work as always. can't wait for 2nd Manassas and Antietam campaign
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I’m excited for this one! Thanks Warhawk!
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Absolutely going to amazing! Can't wait! The Seven Days is my favorite of the war!!
