If there was one, almost all cavalry battle, that won the praise and confidence of the Union Army, it was the Battle of Brandy Station in June 1863. From the silence of morning dew to the melee of men on horse, the battle raged for fourteen hours. It would occur just prior to the Battle one month later at Gettysburg, it proved that the Union cavalry could go toe to toe with Confederate cavalry. Take a walk and talk across this wonderfully preserved land with narration and talks by the spectacular rangers of Culpeper county. My thanks to them and all. Additional narration by Jason Donovan. Please stay to the end. Yes, it is long. And consider subscribing to our Youtube channel or stopping over at our website where new articles pop up every week on the Civil War and all american history. Read more history - https://americasbesthistory.com Read more about - https://americasbesthistory.com/abh-culpeper.html Youtube channel - https://youtube.com/@americasbesthistory

Join Dr. Chris Mackowski, Greg Mertz and Dan Davis atop the pivotal high ground of Buford's Knoll as we detail the opening actions of the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. #brandystationtour #civilwar #cavalry This video is part of our coverage commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station. To view the full set of tours, visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1tO13sXTvl8o_jDAEwoqQci&si=O6Iip4-l_qmAdI_f The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

Our anniversary coverage concludes on Fleetwood Hill, forever saved by members of the American Battlefield Trust in 2014. Dr. Chris Mackowski, Greg Mertz and Dan Davis are back to detail the final actions at Brandy Station. #brandystationtour #civilwar #cavalry This video is part of our coverage commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station. To view the full set of tours, visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1tO13sXTvl8o_jDAEwoqQci&si=O6Iip4-l_qmAdI_f The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

On June 9, 1863, the largest cavalry battle on American soil erupted in Culpeper County, Virginia, as Robert E. Lee's Army began making its way north towards Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Battle of Brandy Station is widely regarded as one of the keys to the beginning of the Gettysburg Campaign, and we are here to bring you coverage of the 160th anniversary. Join Dr. Chris Mackowski, Greg Mertz and Dan Davis. #brandystationtour #civilwar #cavalry This video is part of our coverage commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station. To view the full set of tours, visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1tO13sXTvl8o_jDAEwoqQci&si=O6Iip4-l_qmAdI_f The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.