French and Indian War: Episode 5 - Pontiac's War 1763 | Empire: Total War Cinematic Military History
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Pontiac's War was a native rebellion led by the powerful Odawa chief Pontiac in 1763, fuelled by grievances over mistreatment, territorial expansion and British policies.
Over the violent and bloody course of the war, hundreds of soldiers were killed in the four key engagements, with another few thousand settlers massacred.
The long-term impact of the war led to the Royal Proclamation of 1763 - a direct catalyst to the events causing the American Revolution, twelve years later...
00:33 Siege of Fort Detroit
01:45 Battle of Bloody Run
03:05 Siege of Fort Pitt
04:19 Battle of Bushy Run
What a brilliant little episode this is. I used to teach the Seven Years War to my history classes.
Made my Christmas. This war is almost forgotten yet had an undeniable effect on history leading to the American Revolution.
Looks amazing even though Empire's 15 years old!
Cheers mate! The whole point if this channel is really to document forgotten or extremely niche wars. They are also easier to do, as less people were involved.
Well, that was something. A war that was overlooked. Felt like I was watching The War That Made America.
Good cinematic perspective
Great video! Bushy Run was a significant battle because it showed that British troops had learned from their experiences during the French and Indian War. They not only held out against the natives in an ambush but even routed them. Bushy Run is also interesting because of the unusual and diverse array of soldiers who fought on the British side: Highlanders from the 42nd and 77th Foot, the "Royal Americans" (led by mostly German and Swiss officers) and Bouquet himself, who was Swiss!
The quality is outstanding for a small channel... thank you for sharing lesser-known history.
Our pleasure!