Git Subtree merge not showing history

Asked Nov 20 '17 at 16:39

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I'm trying to merge one repository into another, as a subdirectory. The goal is to keep the history.

I've tried the top 3 methods here: How to import existing Git repository into another?

While they all complete successfully, when I do a git log myfile I only ever see my merge commit. I never see the full history of the file. However, if I do a git blame myfile I see all changes.

Maybe I don't understand the subtree merges, but shouldn't I see all the history for a file afterwards?

asked Nov 20 '17 at 16:39

Allen Fisher

Does `git log --follow -- myfile` work? I'm thinking that the most recent change to the file may be moving it to a new path – Mark Adelsberger Nov 20 '17 at 18:00
`git log --follow -- myfile` gives me no output. Straight `git log -- myfile` gives me my one single commit. – Allen Fisher Nov 20 '17 at 19:56

Git Subtree merge not showing history

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