Attacking the Wheatfield at Gettysburg | Eyewitness Account

The Irish Brigade vs Kershaw's South Carolina brigade in the Wheatfield is a legendary story.

You are my favorite presenter of civil war stories..wish you well.

I know this very well my third great grandfather's farm was right around the corner from there

My reenactment group is the 3rd Arkansas who fought at the Wheatfield. I've been blessed to reenact this part of Gettysburg before.

I have always found Harrison Jeffords the most interesting story of the Wheatfield.

Dr. Wilder, the 4th and 5th Texas were at Little Round Top. Do it, Texas! 👊🏻✊🏻💪🏻

Dr. Wilder, since Shelby Foote, no historian has stirred my soul as have you. Your methodology and research develop content that, presented in your inimitable style, evoke the feeling of the people involved in our shared history. I have read and viewed many accounts of Gettysburg. As a retired artillery officer I particularly appreciate your depictions of this oft neglected branch. Army training manuals present a dry depiction of facts and often use Chamberlain's defense of Little Round Top as an example of vertical and horizontal bonding of leaders and soldiers. Your work helps me to better feel and understand the people, on both sides, who engaged in this awesome and terrible struggle.

The letters from soldiers are so interesting. Happy 4th of July

Amazing to follow Kershaw as the BDGE marched to the Stony Hill and fought the flanking guns on Wheatfield Road. Appropriate recognition given to US Regulars. After all that fighting, the Kershaw Brigade ended the night west of Emmitsburgh Pike

This video is excellently narrated and dramatic but I’d recommend some improvements. What is the identity and position of the narrator? Also, some maps identifying the positions of the various units mentioned would add clarity. This is one of the most interesting and powerful episodes of the battle and I’d like to see this story even more improved.

I would also like to know who authored this narrative. I really appreciate all your perspectives on the War, your research is always impeccable and your presentation is refreshingly even handed. It is the bravest man that makes a jest in the face of certain death, or perhaps that's just human nature in the midst of overwhelming anxiety. In memory of Private Aaron H. Starns, Co. D, 3rd South Carolina Inf. Regt. July 2, 1863. RIP

no chance against a moated castle, foolish