Overland 13: Hat in Hand

Overland 13: Hat in Hand

From War Yankee - Overland by Kyle M. Bondo

May 6, 2023 · 1h 15m · Season 2 · Episode 13

About this episode

The episode discusses the events of May 5th, 1864, during the Civil War, focusing on Grant's orders and the challenges faced by his generals in The Wilderness.

In This Episode It's 1:00 PM on May 5th, 1864 -- Grant has had enough of both General Meade's and General Warren's excuses and has now directed them to send Griffin and Wadsworth's divisions forward and pitch into the enemy at once. Unfortunately, Grant does not yet know that General Sedgwick's 6th Corps, overcome by the tangles of The Wilderness, will not arrive on Griffin's RIGHT flank for hours. Worse yet, Wadsworth's men are also stuck trying to push through the dense Wilderness. When the order comes to march, Griffin's men will be stepping out into an open cornfield to confront the enemy... alone. Notable Quotes “[moments before the fighting began, the men], for those few minutes lay there and faced the possibilities of tragedy then inevitable.” -- Wrote a Zouave Soldier, after the Battle of Saunders Field "Suspense and dread and hope which possess men during such minutes cannot be adequately told in words." -- Zouave Veteran “Stand up…forward, double-quick, CHARGE!” -- Col. George "Paddy" Ryan, 140th New York "Zouaves" Regiment Support the War Yankee Podcast Every episode is a work of passion that requires a lot of coffee. I research, read, visit, host, mix, edit, and…

People in this episode

Host: Kyle M. Bondo

Topics covered

  • Civil War
  • Military Strategy
  • The Wilderness
  • Historical Battles
  • Leadership

Keywords

  • Grant
  • Meade
  • Warren
  • Sedgwick
  • Wilderness
  • Civil War
  • military orders
  • battle strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 140th New York "Zouaves" Regiment

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