Overland.14: The Wild, Wicked Roar

About this episode

The episode discusses the intense battle at Saunders Field during the Civil War, focusing on the charge of the 140th New York Zouaves.

It's 1:00 PM on May 5th, 1864 -- Grant had given the order, Warren had given the signal, and now Griffin and Wadsworth's divisions are emerging from the eastern edge of Saunders Field to pitch into the enemy. However, as the bugles sound and the men rise to their feet, a "wild and wicked roar" erupts from the Confederate defenses just as Col. Paddy Ryan and his 140th New York Zouaves charge forward and race across 400 yards of open ground. Notable Quotes “Stand up…forward, double-quick, CHARGE!” -- Col. George "Paddy" Ryan, 140th New York "Zouaves" Regiment "[The] wild, wicked roar of musketry” -- Wilderness Veteran "Down the slope we rushed…killed and wounded men plunging to the ground." -- Zouave Veteran "It might be better if we bring up artillery and fire back!" -- General Ulysses S. Grant 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 produce every episode myself. I would greatly appreciate it if you could do two things for me: First, COFFEE! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting the show by buying me a cup of coffee (or two)! Second, FEEDBACK! Please give this…

People in this episode

Host: Kyle M. Bondo

Topics covered

• Civil War
• Battle strategies
• Historical events
• Military history
• Personal accounts

Keywords

• Civil War
• Saunders Field
• 140th New York Zouaves
• Col. Paddy Ryan
• General Ulysses S. Grant
• battle charge
• Wilderness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Battlefield Trust, 140th New York Zouaves

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