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Princeton Tea Burning - Commemorating January 1774
In January, 2024, the good citizens of Princeton, NJ held a tea-burning to commemorate the actions of Princeton students who, 250 years ago, in January 1774, burned all the tea at the school in support of the patriots of Boston, who held a famous Tea Party of their own the previous month. And so it’s official: New Jersey has joined the Revolution! @revolutionarynj @revolutionnj
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Battle of Monmouth 2022 Reenactment
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The 244th anniversary reenactment of the June 28, 1778 Battle of Monmouth commemorated the longest one-day battle of the American Revolution. The 2022 reenactment brought large crowds after a two-year hiatus due to Covid.
The Skirmish! Haddonfield 2022
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On June 4, 2022, the British invaded Haddonfield and were challenged by Continental troops, just as they were before the June 1778 Battle of Monmouth. This commemorative event included Redcoats on horseback, musketfire and harassment from the Continentals on and around Kings Highway. The daylong reenactment event was open to the public and also included yelling contest, colonial dancing, pillor...
Women at Winter 1779-80 Morristown encampment.
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The Winter 1779-80 Morristown encampment at Jockey Hollow included women and children who performed essential camp chores. Local church records indicate that babies were also born at the camp.
Volunteers make the American Revolution come alive
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Countless numbers of volunteers from all walks of life bring the American Revolution come to life for historic site visitors and students of all ages. Listen as an educator describes how his experiences as a historical interpreter help him make the connection between the 18th and 21st centuries for his students.
Crossroads of the American Revolution April 2022 Annual Meeting
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Crossroads of the American Revolution's April 2022 Annual Meeting included highlights of the organization's work in the past year and plans for the year ahead, including its growing smartphone-based audio tour, its branded signage program and Heritage Partner program. Much of the session was devoted to guest speakers in preparation for the 250th anniversary commemoration. Heritage tourism consu...
Crossroads interpretive sign unveiled at Van Horne House
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Visitors to the Van Horne House now have 24/7 access to the site's connection to Revolutionary history thanks to new interpretive signage recently unveiled at the Bridgewater, NJ historic site. The sign offers capsule accounts of the Battle of Bound Brook and Middlebrook Cantonment. Somerset County officials joined Crossroads, the Heritage Trail Association and sign sponsor NJM Insurance Group ...
Crossroads unveils new signage at Morristown National Historical Park
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Morristown National Historical Park's welcome signs now include Crossroads of the American Revolution's branded markers. During a March 9, 2022 unveiling ceremony at Washington's Morristown Headquarters, dignitaries reflected on New Jersey's Revolutionary heritage and the compelling stories visitors can discover throughout the Crossroads area.
Crossroads smartphone-based audio tour
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Crossroads of the American Revolution's smartphone-based audio tour series helps people connect to New Jersey’s rich Revolutionary-era heritage, on the road or at home. Download a tour to your smartphone, and as you drive, embedded GPS coordinates will activate brief audio stories of people, places and events. Built-in audio wayfinding provides turn-by-turn directions to keep travelers on the p...
Crossroads introduces its Ten Crucial Days smartphone Audio Tour
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Travelers are increasingly looking for new experiences and ways to safely explore new destinations. Introduced to coincide with the December 25 reenactment of Washington’s historic 1776 Crossing of the Delaware River, Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area’s new Ten Crucial Days audio tour is the first in a planned statewide network of downloadable audio tours that bring s...
Crossroads sign unveiled at Caldwell Parsonage in Union, NJ.
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Union County's Four Centuries in A Weekend event was the setting for the unveiling of a Crossroads-branded interpretive marker at Caldwell Parsonage on October 16, 2021. The marker tells the story of the death of Hannah Caldwell, wife of Patriot chaplain Rev. James Caldwell during the June 1780 Battle of Connecticut Farms. More info: revolutionarynj.org/crossroads-signage-unveiled-at-caldwell-p...
Crossroads Heritage Tourism App
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Learn more about Crossroads' planned statewide Revolutionary heritage tourism app, with information from Crossroads Executive Director Janice Selinger and Trustee Patrick Murray, our technology partner TravelStorys and heritage tourism expert Cheryl Hargrove.
Social Media for Historic Sites
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Public health regulations in the age of COVID have prompted many historic sites to take to the internet to share their stories, events and exhibits with the public, students and supporters online. Social media, smartphones and hand-held devices have made it easier than ever to connect and interact with current supporters and new friends. Old Barracks Museum Historical Interpreter and Social Med...
Crossroads Trustee Iris M. Delgado
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Crossroads Trustee Iris M. Delgado shares insights on ensuring that members of New Jersey's diverse population can see themselves in the history of America.
Creating a "Linger Longer" Experience
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Heritage tourism affords New Jersey a great opportunity to advance economic revitalization post COVID-19, but only if sites are ready to host visitors with compelling and valued experiences. Hosted by Crossroads of the American Revolution, this webinar expands on recommendations outlined in the New Jersey's Revolutionary War Site & Visitor Readiness Assessment. Learn what visitors value today, ...
Crossroads 2020 Annual Meeting / NJ Revolutionary Heritage Site & Visitor Readiness Report
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Crossroads 2020 Annual Meeting / NJ Revolutionary Heritage Site & Visitor Readiness Report
Crossroads kiosk unveiled at Liberty Hall Museum
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Crossroads kiosk unveiled at Liberty Hall Museum
Revolution NJ logo unveiled at Second Battle of Trenton reenactment, Dec. 28, 2019.
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Revolution NJ logo unveiled at Second Battle of Trenton reenactment, Dec. 28, 2019.
Crossroads signage unveiled in Elizabeth
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Crossroads signage unveiled in Elizabeth
Celebrating New Jersey's Revolutionary Heritage at Tusculum, John Witherspoon's estate
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Celebrating New Jersey's Revolutionary Heritage at Tusculum, John Witherspoon's estate
"A Day in the Life of..." May 2019 Crossroads Heritage Partners Workshop
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"A Day in the Life of..." May 2019 Crossroads Heritage Partners Workshop
April 2019 Battle of Bound Brook Reenactment
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April 2019 Battle of Bound Brook Reenactment
Crossroads salutes NJ Legislative leaders for contributions to Revolutionary NJ heritage
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Crossroads salutes NJ Legislative leaders for contributions to Revolutionary NJ heritage
New Crossroads signage installed at Trent House
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New Crossroads signage installed at Trent House
The Art of Period Trades and Crafts: A Taste of the Trades
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The Art of Period Trades and Crafts: A Taste of the Trades
Crossroads-branded signage premieres at Old Barracks Museum
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Crossroads-branded signage premieres at Old Barracks Museum
The Art of Period Trades and Crafts
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The Art of Period Trades and Crafts
Meet Your Revolutionary Neighbors: William Franklin
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Meet Your Revolutionary Neighbors: William Franklin
2018 Revolutionary Spirit Night
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2018 Revolutionary Spirit Night
Art of Period Dress - November 2017
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Art of Period Dress - November 2017

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Chabal117
    @Chabal117 8 днів тому

    My ancestors. 💜

  • @albertp-w4d
    @albertp-w4d 10 днів тому

    Legendary men do legendary things 🫡

  • @TiffGannt-x7i
    @TiffGannt-x7i 3 місяці тому

    Yeah!! Never Ever Forget. Love the Music❤❤

  • @haroldeckert7927
    @haroldeckert7927 3 місяці тому

    Grew up in Northern NJ - Teaneck many hikesto Fort Lee and Palisades .

  • @haroldeckert7927
    @haroldeckert7927 3 місяці тому

    Grew up in Teaneck a few miles west of Fort Lee. When kids we would hike to the Palisades and Fort Lee and walk the trails. Historical grounds ,🗽🇺🇸

  • @RGM4000
    @RGM4000 5 місяців тому

    クッソかっけえ!

  • @NickyDiesel
    @NickyDiesel 5 місяців тому

    Shane Gillis’ breakdown of this is running through my head 😂

  • @LOVERSANDLIES
    @LOVERSANDLIES 8 місяців тому

    I had a dream of Hannah Caldwell spirit so I’m researching her

  • @JOHN-vr4og
    @JOHN-vr4og 9 місяців тому

    Washington must've been a gambling man...

  • @PatrioticSouthernEdits
    @PatrioticSouthernEdits 9 місяців тому

    RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  • @MrBrennanmoriarty
    @MrBrennanmoriarty 9 місяців тому

    British or French ? (Equivalent to East vs. West) Who's side was George Washington on?- The actual question is, who was more in denial? EVERYONE. it was purely about SPICE_money and technologically advanced trade ambition. Both sides refused to safely incorporate and secure George Washington's ultimate influence until they had ultimate_loss. GRACE is the opposite of POLITICS. Both sides could have simply said: "Kindly, George Washington (or #JFC! 🫠 ) really/honestly we need you, and you will succeed in #sober_WISDOM with us. Okay? #OKAY ! As though Michael Jackson Prince and Kobe Bryant were still #ultimately_alive and well.

  • @matthewbrown3081
    @matthewbrown3081 9 місяців тому

    My guardian Angels brought me here. 🇱🇷❤

  • @LeComtedeSaintDomingue
    @LeComtedeSaintDomingue 9 місяців тому

    Where is a movie about this man

  • @malapolska3842
    @malapolska3842 11 місяців тому

    BATTLE OF TRENTON 2023 @ ua-cam.com/video/cgG9qDvD8Ts/v-deo.htmlsi=sNSf-gmwc2Zwbqm7

  • @joeymedina5659
    @joeymedina5659 Рік тому

    *WHAT THE FUCK IS A KILOMETER* 🦅🇺🇸

    • @TiffGannt-x7i
      @TiffGannt-x7i 3 місяці тому

      Hysterical... Luv the Rebellious Spirit🎉😂😂❤❤❤

  • @Chasejolsen
    @Chasejolsen Рік тому

    I’m from Louisiana it amazes me how I can stand near possibly where Washington stood simply a honor

  • @raymondwoodard7707
    @raymondwoodard7707 Рік тому

    Hat 🙏please 🙏

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 Рік тому

    I would Ike to visit battlefield in Trenton nj

  • @johnresto1603
    @johnresto1603 2 роки тому

    Washington didn't relieve him of command at the battle.

  • @joegonzalez6241
    @joegonzalez6241 2 роки тому

    I don't think it was a big gamble. It was more like. Damn those red coats as Washington breath freezes in the cold . While looking across the Delaware at a warm looking town. What you going to do about it someone says. I will tell you exactly what I am going to do. I am going over there and have a beer 🍺. Washington say angrily. Get the boat. What should I do in the mean time. Some one says. Ahh I suppose ferry the men across aswell and rotate them out for a beer but quitely. Finally across. Washington says. Should we wait for more. No say Washington but you stay here and wait for more to arrive. while the rest of us brb 🍺. A couple of hours later. I am not going to pay you for this says Washington I am fighting for you freedom. Sir quite down a litte . I think he went to go get the British. As someone pulls Washington away and out of the bar. They run into some red coats and a brawl ensues. Do you know who I am you redcoat basalt. I am George Washington. Shooting starts and the troop coming to shore storm the city.

  • @barnpostmedia
    @barnpostmedia 3 роки тому

    You can be outnumbered and outgunned, but strategy is the real key to success. Statistically the newly Founded America didn't stand a chance against the British. At this point in history Britain was the number one superpower of the world. So how did America win her independence and freedom? The battles were won with dedication, sacrifice, a willingness to sacrifice everything (including one's own life), and strategy. Where does strategy, such as the stealth of Washington as his army crossing the Delaware come from? It comes from confident leaders that stir inspiration in those around them. Leadership requires partnership, not dictatorship. Leadership is built on trust, not demands. Leadership only works when pride, entitlement, and power are set aside for respect, honor, and integrity. Washington was able to lead a stealth mission and gain the upper hand through true leadership. Washington had the respect of his men because Washington was a man of integrity. Washington was not above his soldiers, he served with them. That is a leader. That is how America was born. It is only with this type of leadership that America will continue to stand tall as the #1 world superpower. I can continue with this History lesson, but I don't think I need to. Britain did not lose from a lack of strength. The British held the title of #1. That was also the downfall of the British army under Cornwallis. His pride cost him an entire war, and a new prosperous Country was born. USA 🇺🇸

  • @AwesomeBeatles
    @AwesomeBeatles 3 роки тому

    The world owes so much to General Washington and his army of Patriots.

    • @raul1899
      @raul1899 Рік тому

      The world? XD The fuck... You mean the United States

    • @Jeremy-wh4di
      @Jeremy-wh4di Рік тому

      Yeh don't say the world lol. America is just another country like every other country.

    • @tfyk5623
      @tfyk5623 Рік тому

      @@Jeremy-wh4dithe only footprints on the moon are American. Every new age of humanity will be pioneered by Americans. Hell this app is American.

    • @ethanmichel5882
      @ethanmichel5882 Рік тому

      @@Jeremy-wh4di you mean the internet, automobiles, computers and everything you take for granted today...yeah that America. Your welcome oh btw youtube is also an American creation. lol

    • @Dennisrader-ff9gv
      @Dennisrader-ff9gv Рік тому

      ​@@Jeremy-wh4diit is not like any other country.

  • @low-keyrighteous9575
    @low-keyrighteous9575 3 роки тому

    What a bunch of amazing men ... It's just incredible to visualize this taking place .

  • @davidlyons6235
    @davidlyons6235 3 роки тому

    James Caldwell is my first cousin 8 times removed. What a tragedy that she died that way.

    • @Missy-Leigh
      @Missy-Leigh Рік тому

      My 3rd cousin 8 times removed. ❤️

    • @HANDHELD_HISTORY
      @HANDHELD_HISTORY Рік тому

      James Caldwell is the younger brother of my 6x Great-Grandfather, making James and Hannah my Great Uncle and Great Aunt six times removed

  • @chrislauterbach8856
    @chrislauterbach8856 3 роки тому

    I think UA-cam presented me this link because I shoot reenactment videos from various eras. I was at Monmouth for the 240th, Saturday's event. I sat right behind the cannons and the cannonade was impressive. The procession and the advance of the Brits was quite a spectacle. I like your brief video of the history and added a like to the list.

  • @annfox2063
    @annfox2063 3 роки тому

    my 5th GGF was Phlip Van Horne and the battle of Bound Brook was here that in the neutrality zone he hosted both sides. My 4th GGF General Stephen Moylan escaped Simcoe here. I lived in NJ for 9 years and had no idea that my forefathers now that I am in DAR fought for us here in NJ

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    @663rainmaker 3 роки тому

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    @663rainmaker 3 роки тому

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  • @663rainmaker
    @663rainmaker 3 роки тому

    Incredible History USA 🇺🇸 and incredible People who made it Possible for our USA 🇺🇸 and our Continental Navy and boats 🛶 Kensington and and Manuel Eyre and Benjamin Eyre built the Frigates and boats 🛶 ordered by the Chain of Command

  • @Uzinameprodakshn
    @Uzinameprodakshn 3 роки тому

    На 0:54 почему второй солдат странно перезаряжает свое ружье? Посмотрите что делает крайний слева и посмотрите что делает второй. И при этом этот второй далее делает ещё выстрел. Как это все работает?

    • @Daniel_B131
      @Daniel_B131 3 роки тому

      Походу у второго осечка была из-за чего он не стал перезаряжать

    • @dylan4964
      @dylan4964 2 роки тому

      The flint had to be wiped maybe because of a misfire or it had to be realigned

  • @bobm9509
    @bobm9509 3 роки тому

    And as it turns out, americans like to be ruled.

  • @bryanjackson67
    @bryanjackson67 3 роки тому

    Thank you brother

  • @Bountyhopper
    @Bountyhopper 3 роки тому

    This is my educated guess but I think they put redcoats in is because there’s so few hessian re-enactors to have a comparable number to the Americans. So the redcoats my just be space fillers

  • @newatit665
    @newatit665 3 роки тому

    Aim at the BLM scum. Victory over these vermin.

  • @izza2909
    @izza2909 3 роки тому

    hmm. i want to tell, is that a real musket?

    • @dylan4964
      @dylan4964 3 роки тому

      yes they are loaded with black powder

  • @LordWellington15
    @LordWellington15 3 роки тому

    They know their drills pretty well that’s for sure

  • @neiltomkins4713
    @neiltomkins4713 3 роки тому

    Hmmm. No redcoats there you say ? No matter, a mere technicality.

  • @wojsport
    @wojsport 3 роки тому

    Dynamic

  • @knight0fren551
    @knight0fren551 3 роки тому

    Hilarious! there were NO redcoats at trenton in 1776

    • @genkill3617
      @genkill3617 3 роки тому

      Don't worry... 99.9% of Americans are ignorant about their own history.

    • @knight0fren551
      @knight0fren551 3 роки тому

      @GenKill if that is your comeback directed to me Try Harder LOL

    • @genkill3617
      @genkill3617 3 роки тому

      @@knight0fren551 not at all... I didn't mean you... on the other hand, I'm impressed. I have studied that battle for as long as I can remember and even travelled to Marblehead, Mass to partake on the Col John Glover day up there. I'm a great fan of Gen Washington and have devoted all of my academic career to his life.

    • @knight0fren551
      @knight0fren551 3 роки тому

      @@genkill3617 my apologies than and Glover was a Incredible Man and his marbleheaders were incredible! but the fact is there were NO redcoats at trenton as in the battle and ive Never heard of Any second battle of trenton And i have a ancestor whom served in Ralls Hessian regiment at trenton

    • @knight0fren551
      @knight0fren551 3 роки тому

      also i have another ancestor who served in The British legion and fought at Kingsbridge in 1778

  • @robertoorrego4374
    @robertoorrego4374 3 роки тому

    This was terrible. Nobody took hits for 1 and 2 the British were not present at that battle it was between the Americans and the hessians.

  • @ernieenesi448
    @ernieenesi448 3 роки тому

    Now, teach that in your classrooms Great video!!!!

    • @ataattosbt
      @ataattosbt 3 роки тому

      I an 3rd generation New Jerseyan so I know this story well. Washington’s troops departure from Washington Crossing, PA down the Delaware River to the state capital of Trenton, NJ is re-enacted every Christmas Eve. Never to forget their commitment to freedom and the founding of this great republic experiment.

    • @sunkintree
      @sunkintree Рік тому

      this is taught in classrooms everywhere, lmao.

  • @TheAngryGamer8393
    @TheAngryGamer8393 3 роки тому

    I know, I was there

  • @oscarchan2624
    @oscarchan2624 3 роки тому

    All you need is one accidental musket bullet actually loaded and all the fun will be over when someone’s head blow wide open by a golf ball sized bullet (Yes I know they skipped a few process on the loading but imagine that, there wouldn’t be any reenactment forever)

    • @thetroodon9482
      @thetroodon9482 3 роки тому

      There have been occasions... that is why we skip them that’s why we don’t even draw ram rods lol

    • @oscarchan2624
      @oscarchan2624 3 роки тому

      @@thetroodon9482 not gonna lie. If that happens... gonna be on the news for weeks

    • @thetroodon9482
      @thetroodon9482 3 роки тому

      @@oscarchan2624 yup lol

  • @sisifosagitarious5322
    @sisifosagitarious5322 3 роки тому

    A gran escala seria muuuy genial

  • @keithmallory5228
    @keithmallory5228 3 роки тому

    None shall die 'that' day.

  • @anti-loganpaul7827
    @anti-loganpaul7827 3 роки тому

    Wait until this gets recommended to everyone

  • @Dickxie_Kanna
    @Dickxie_Kanna 3 роки тому

    Hey, wait a minute. I think the real battle was between the Hessian forces against the Americans. not England against America

    • @knight0fren551
      @knight0fren551 3 роки тому

      yup 100%

    • @shelty3178
      @shelty3178 3 роки тому

      Yea, I am right near where Washington crossed and it’s kinda cool

    • @MBCDC1
      @MBCDC1 3 роки тому

      Yeah, the redcoats are a little out of place here. But we also have to be a bit more precise in telling of who fought whom. At the beginning of the revolutionary war the British crown was very short on soldiers. On the other hand, a whole lot of rulers of the many German principalities (remember at that time Germany was not a nation, but devided into a myriad of sovereign principalities) were short on money, but had good trained and equiped armies. And - as it is so often the case - demand met supply and since the inhabitants of such principalities were subjects to their rulers (as were the inhabitants of Great Britain) it was simply an act of selling a product to a customer. In this case about 30.000 troops from 6 different German principalities were "leased" by the British crown and shipped to the american colonies to fight for the King of England under British command against that "bloody rebels" who didn´t accept their status as subjects to the King. Most of all we have to be aware of the fact that an overwhelming majority of the troops were not voluntarily in America. Most of them came from very poor life situations with no perspective. Many were pressed into service against their will, came out of prisons or had the choice between gallows or to be a soldier. We see the "lack of motivation" in the high rate of desertions (about 6000 men at the end of the war) So we can say not "the Hessians" fought there, but a bunch of "items" from the "warehouses" of some German principalities were bought to do the fighting.

    • @t._____keane
      @t._____keane 3 роки тому

      Marvin, basically what happened is on Christmas Eve, Washington and the Continental army crossed the Delaware River in the fog. While the Hessians were sitting down, singing Stille Nacht, being German, the Americans surprise attacked them, forcing the Hessians to retreat.

    • @MBCDC1
      @MBCDC1 3 роки тому

      ​@@t._____keane Of course the Hessians were taken by surprise by Washingtons "all in" attack, which was his desperate attempt to save the revolution. Without his succesful attack, the area around Trenton would most likely still be British territory and you subject to the king. But one thing is for sure - the Hessians were not singing "Stille Nacht" as this song was composed not until 42 years later. And one more thing - "being German" is also not a correct term in connection with the year 1776. There was no Germany at that time and no one there felt like a German. If you want to emphasize the mentality you have to say "being Hessian", "being Bavarian", "being Prussian", "being Saxonian" and so on. But honestly, I don´t know how our Hessian mentality was back in 1776, but I would say that the Hessians celebrated christmas as most of us in the western hemisphere would do - unless we have urgent business to do...

  • @mrhawk2051
    @mrhawk2051 3 роки тому

    lol but no one is dying at all

    • @Bountyhopper
      @Bountyhopper 3 роки тому

      Would you?

    • @gabrielegenota1480
      @gabrielegenota1480 3 роки тому

      imagine waiting an entire year for an event. You go in all kitted out, you spent so much money and you waited for so damn long. Then you decide, "I think i'll die in the first 5 minutes."

    • @Bountyhopper
      @Bountyhopper 3 роки тому

      @@gabrielegenota1480 exactly! You gotta wait atleast 10 minutes before the muskets start malfunctioning😂

  • @drewhendley
    @drewhendley 3 роки тому

    Fortune favors the Brave! 🇺🇸

  • @01sapphireGTS
    @01sapphireGTS 3 роки тому

    General Washington made his share of tactical mistakes, but he pulled off victories (and/or escapes) when he absolutely needed them.

    • @TACTOM01
      @TACTOM01 3 місяці тому

      Bro was what we call clutch 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅