Overland.15: Yelling Like So Many Demons

Overland.15: Yelling Like So Many Demons

From War Yankee - Overland by Kyle M. Bondo

July 13, 2023 · 1h 25m · Season 2 · Episode 15

About this episode

The episode discusses the events of May 5th, 1864, during a battle involving General Warren's division commanders and their efforts against enemy forces.

In This Episode It's 1:00 PM May 5th, 1864 -- General Warren has ordered his division commanders Griffin and Wadsworth forward to pitch into the enemy now lurking on the opposite side of Saunders Field. While General Ayers's 140th New York Zouaves are the first to be bloodied, another of Griffin's brigade commanders -- General Joseph J. Bartlett -- moves across the field with enough momentum to smash a hole into the teeth of the rebel defenses. Will it be enough to carry the day? Notable Quotes "When the order was given to advance all three brigades started on the double-quick with a yell, driving the enemy in confusion back upon his reserves." -- Samuel L. Miller, a veteran historian of the 20th Maine "They were splendidly in line. Moved rapidly, their colors all unfurled, and formed as they advanced one of the finest battle pictures that I can remember." -- Soldier from the 1st Michigan "A red volcano yawned before us and vomited forth fire, and lead, and death" -- Soldier from the 20th Maine "What a medley of sounds. The incessant roar of the rifle; the screaming bullets; the forest on fire; men cheering, groaning, yelling, swearing, and praying! All this created an experience…

People in this episode

Host: Kyle M. Bondo

Topics covered

  • Civil War
  • military strategy
  • historical battle
  • leadership
  • soldier experiences

Keywords

  • Civil War
  • General Warren
  • battlefield
  • 140th New York Zouaves
  • military history

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