@@eewhopp4925 My son accidentally wrote that comment a year ago while we were studying the American Revolution. We absolutely love the history of our great nation.
Arnold got shot again in the leg in the battle of Saratoga. Many said if he had only been shot in the heart instead of the leg he would still be a hero to this day.
I used the speech that Arnold gave before a battle in Braveheart, the speech Mel Gibson gives to the Scottish army before Stirling. It remains one of the most inspiring ever spoken in English.
I live in southern MA and can totally see how people born in the wilderness that the country was back then would have had a massive advantage in unconventional warfare. Anyone who hasn’t traveled the country much can’t really comprehend just how absolutely MASSIVE the land is. It’s huge. Even just the 13 colonies at the time was a MASSIVE amount of real estate, mostly all wilderness, mountains and swamps.
I know the upstate as well and am more at home in the mountains of NY, PA and VA than NYC. In the mountains we carry our guns with us in plain sight. In NYC they hide them and are bad shots. My friends and I can pick a squirrel off at 300 yards with no scope and we rarely if at all miss. God Bless our Nation. Without our 2nd Amendment we would have been conquered long ago.
Can we govern ourselves? For a long time yes, until now we are pissing it away because nobody knows, or cares about our history so they can know any better. We are clearly becoming overrun with those who don't like who we are and want to change everything and have a government who overreaches far more than the British ever did. It ain't right. Keep producing these videos I just wish those who need to know, would know but don't care enough to know.
That’s what happens when you start banning books, banning teaching of slavery and objective history, try to turn schools into Bible-classes. “Those who not learn history are doomed to repeat it” Literally EVERY time in human history there’s been massive book burnings, it was ALWAYS oppressors and tyrants and murderers doing the burning - yet we have all these CLOWNS running around with their little flags and little red hats, chanting about patriotism while burning books and invading capitol buildings. Completely clueless that they’re following in some _VERY_ dangerous fascist footsteps.
I would argue that Benedict Arnold's plan wasn't to defeat the British navy at valcour Island but to slow them down and force the British to march south rather than sail. In this he was successful
Well, let me clarify few things. There is an article from The Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution ( SAR ) called ‘Spain and the Independence of The United States.’ After reading the article cannot be a surprise to know than Spanish Commander Bernardo de Galvez has the same honour of be Honorary Citizeship of the United States like Laffayete…
I realize this a short overview of northern battles. You give Stark all the credit for winning Bennington but the Green Mountain Boys were critical to the success of that battle by defeating a reinforcement column that appeared in the afternoon.
What isn't well known are the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. We desperately needed French assistance and money. Full independence in late 1775 early 1776 was only desired by about 1/3 of the population. (and mostly in New England) The French monarchy informed us "We're not helping you if you're going to just kiss and make up. We need a commitment for a full divorce" thus the initial justification for the Declaration.
The only reason these late battles were in the south is because there were more loyalists in the south, and the British had been driven from all northern areas except NYC. Cowpens was a very significant win for the colonists.
The shot heard round the world refers not to the shot of unknown origin in Lexington, but the first time a Colonial officer ordered the firing on Regular troops in Concord. Also, militia and minute men are not interchangeable contrary to the implication of this video.
True. Minutemen were a very specific segment of the militia. I grew up near Boston so I’ve had the pleasure of being able to see many of the same buildings and homes that were central to the revolution. Just seeing the same steeple that they hung that lantern is a site to behold… looking up and seeing the same site these folks saw nearly 250 years ago.
Benedict Arnold actually stopped the British from moving south to Albany with a rag tag little fleet of small ships. It was no failure whatsoever. In fact it was an important win in this regard. The British fleet returned to Canada. It was successfully stopped.
This video is excellent. It scates over the wider causes of the conflict and makes no mention of the division that existed among the colonies over cessession from Britain, but to be fair, that wasn't the objective. As a British person it seems very fair and illustrates defeats as well as victories. Often this kind of video just show one side's victories, which hides the determination of the revolutionary leaders and fighters who continued in the face of adversity. More could have been made of the fact that Spain, as well as France, declared war on Britain (definitely for their own reasons which were nothing to do with freedom for ordinary people) and that Thomas Paine was English and that his views were widely supported by British people, if not by the Crown. Overall, a very useful video that could be shown in classes on both sides of the Atlantic.
Didn’t Washington leave Harlem heights because of the British movements at pells point and throggs neck? I recall that the skirmish at Harlem heights succeeded in stalling them. Great video though!
Unfortunately almost 300 years later, we are still fighting the British! Checkout Matthew Ehret's books, The Clash of the Two Americas: Volumes 1, 2, & 3.
The Shot Heard 'round the World was not the first shot fired at Lexington, it was the first shot the Americans fired at the British at the North Bridge in Concord.
@5:00 the narrator states that "despite crossing frozen rivers" Knox was able to bring Ft. Ti's guns to bear(Dorchester Heights)! What idiot would try this feat in any season other than New York/New England winter? I don't think the "post road" aka Rt.2 was paved back then? hahaha
impact of george rogers clark in west in american revolution 1779 and double the size of nation is still to recognized after 250 yrs in us history . is totally missing here.
The summary was excellent until the last paragraph. The USA of 1789 did not have any more historical liberty than ancient greek city states and less than the Swiss Republic before Napoleon invaded the country. So it's in no way an extraordinary experiment due to the longevity of it's existence. It had to fight bitterly with blood and tears over each step towards universal representation and in many ways still has not arrived at that lofty goal. Don't promote the nationalistic, selfrighteous myth of American Exceptionalism, when it the nation is anything but.
Ideas matter. The video stated @17:45 - "began the most important experiment." The "spirit of '76" was and is revolutionary. By the time the constitution took effect, you are right to say many ideas had been compromised away, but the ideas of the revolution have shaped America through today. Those ideas, continually shape the nation to create, "A more perfect Union." It wasn't perfect day 1 and it isn't perfect today, but it a unique nation that gives hope to the world, through revolutionary ideas.
I absolutely love history, especially history about the American Revolution.
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@@eewhopp4925 My son accidentally wrote that comment a year ago while we were studying the American Revolution. We absolutely love the history of our great nation.
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Exceptionally well done. Thank you
Arnold got shot again in the leg in the battle of Saratoga. Many said if he had only been shot in the heart instead of the leg he would still be a hero to this day.
I used the speech that Arnold gave before a battle in Braveheart, the speech Mel Gibson gives to the Scottish army before Stirling. It remains one of the most inspiring ever spoken in English.
I love these animated battle map videos.
These videos are always so great! I'm glad we got a new one!
I grew up in Albany. I know these woods. The Hudson is in my bone marrow.
I live in southern MA and can totally see how people born in the wilderness that the country was back then would have had a massive advantage in unconventional warfare. Anyone who hasn’t traveled the country much can’t really comprehend just how absolutely MASSIVE the land is. It’s huge. Even just the 13 colonies at the time was a MASSIVE amount of real estate, mostly all wilderness, mountains and swamps.
I know the upstate as well and am more at home in the mountains of NY, PA and VA than NYC. In the mountains we carry our guns with us in plain sight. In NYC they hide them and are bad shots. My friends and I can pick a squirrel off at 300 yards with no scope and we rarely if at all miss. God Bless our Nation. Without our 2nd Amendment we would have been conquered long ago.
I use these in the military history courses I teach...so helpful!
This is youtube gold. Thankyou for the channel, and these first class vids!
Can we govern ourselves? For a long time yes, until now we are pissing it away because nobody knows, or cares about our history so they can know any better.
We are clearly becoming overrun with those who don't like who we are and want to change everything and have a government who overreaches far more than the British ever did.
It ain't right.
Keep producing these videos I just wish those who need to know, would know but don't care enough to know.
That’s what happens when you start banning books, banning teaching of slavery and objective history, try to turn schools into Bible-classes.
“Those who not learn history are doomed to repeat it”
Literally EVERY time in human history there’s been massive book burnings, it was ALWAYS oppressors and tyrants and murderers doing the burning - yet we have all these CLOWNS running around with their little flags and little red hats, chanting about patriotism while burning books and invading capitol buildings. Completely clueless that they’re following in some _VERY_ dangerous fascist footsteps.
Excellent job! I love this short and sweet snippet of History!
These are so well done.
Thank you for these videos. Brilliantly done!!
Great video as always. Absolutely fantastic!
More of these! More, more, more!
I would argue that Benedict Arnold's plan wasn't to defeat the British navy at valcour Island but to slow them down and force the British to march south rather than sail. In this he was successful
Well, let me clarify few things.
There is an article from The Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution ( SAR ) called ‘Spain and the Independence of The United States.’ After reading the article cannot be a surprise to know than Spanish Commander Bernardo de Galvez has the same honour of be Honorary Citizeship of the United States like Laffayete…
I realize this a short overview of northern battles. You give Stark all the credit for winning Bennington but the Green Mountain Boys were critical to the success of that battle by defeating a reinforcement column that appeared in the afternoon.
Bennendict Arnold actually delayed the British fleet at valcour island till the next year
Good job, thank you!
Round two , coming up ! 🙂
What isn't well known are the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. We desperately needed French assistance and money. Full independence in late 1775 early 1776 was only desired by about 1/3 of the population. (and mostly in New England) The French monarchy informed us "We're not helping you if you're going to just kiss and make up. We need a commitment for a full divorce" thus the initial justification for the Declaration.
The war was won in the south at the battles of King's Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse which led to Cornwallis retreating to Yorktown.
The only reason these late battles were in the south is because there were more loyalists in the south, and the British had been driven from all northern areas except NYC. Cowpens was a very significant win for the colonists.
Outstanding.
great upload!
No Man's Land in NJ was also refered to as the Hornet's Nest.
Let us NEVER FORGET the sacrifice!!!!!
Good stuff.
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The shot heard round the world refers not to the shot of unknown origin in Lexington, but the first time a Colonial officer ordered the firing on Regular troops in Concord. Also, militia and minute men are not interchangeable contrary to the implication of this video.
True. Minutemen were a very specific segment of the militia. I grew up near Boston so I’ve had the pleasure of being able to see many of the same buildings and homes that were central to the revolution. Just seeing the same steeple that they hung that lantern is a site to behold… looking up and seeing the same site these folks saw nearly 250 years ago.
Benedict Arnold actually stopped the British from moving south to Albany with a rag tag little fleet of small ships. It was no failure whatsoever. In fact it was an important win in this regard. The British fleet returned to Canada. It was successfully stopped.
Bout time, ive been waiting for more animated battle maps! Nice
This video is excellent. It scates over the wider causes of the conflict and makes no mention of the division that existed among the colonies over cessession from Britain, but to be fair, that wasn't the objective. As a British person it seems very fair and illustrates defeats as well as victories. Often this kind of video just show one side's victories, which hides the determination of the revolutionary leaders and fighters who continued in the face of adversity. More could have been made of the fact that Spain, as well as France, declared war on Britain (definitely for their own reasons which were nothing to do with freedom for ordinary people) and that Thomas Paine was English and that his views were widely supported by British people, if not by the Crown. Overall, a very useful video that could be shown in classes on both sides of the Atlantic.
And the American spirit is born
Wait, there's no mention of the Battle of Schrute Farms.....
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Didn’t Washington leave Harlem heights because of the British movements at pells point and throggs neck? I recall that the skirmish at Harlem heights succeeded in stalling them. Great video though!
Unfortunately almost 300 years later, we are still fighting the British! Checkout Matthew Ehret's books, The Clash of the Two Americas: Volumes 1, 2, & 3.
The Shot Heard 'round the World was not the first shot fired at Lexington, it was the first shot the Americans fired at the British at the North Bridge in Concord.
Thank you -Hooray USA
What was the animation for the river crossing at @9:19 ? Was that made just for this video or is that from something else?
It was made for our Revolutionary War animated maps
@5:00 the narrator states that "despite crossing frozen rivers" Knox was able to bring Ft. Ti's guns to bear(Dorchester Heights)! What idiot would try this feat in any season other than New York/New England winter? I don't think the "post road" aka Rt.2 was paved back then? hahaha
Just want to point out the battle of Bennington actually happened just over the border in NY.
Breed's Hill.... NOT Bunker Hill
How do you not talk about cowpens Guilford courthouse Camden
I think you misread the title. Here's the droids you are looking for: ua-cam.com/video/M3jNh3D57gQ/v-deo.htmlsi=xJ5yxdf9-YpYFwDv
impact of george rogers clark in west in american revolution 1779 and double the size of nation is still to recognized after 250 yrs in us history . is totally missing here.
Your map has Philadelphia in the wrong place!! at 11:30. You have it about 20 miles NE of where it really is! Inexcusable. 😒👎
"You must hate a Frenchman as you hate the Devil!"
Lee didn’t blunder the assault.
Is it too late for England to take us back? Please?
And now we have another lousy government in place.
Stop European genocide 2023❤
13:26 merci la France
I am most interested in civil war history
QUESTION JUST HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOUS LOST THE WHITE HOUSE AND WHAT COUNTRY DID THAT TOO YOUS ANSWERS IN PLANE ENGLISH PLEASE 🙄.
Banning firearms and weapons was very important to the British...seems a familiar tactic of tyrants
britain was nowhere near tyrannical but okay lol
Only uncivilized and savage countries allow unfettered access to weapons of war. Ban all firearms except muskets.
Ask the native Americans what happens when you give up your guns and forced to depend on government
Did govern themselves until now.
Ask the native Americans what happens when you give up your guns and depend on the government for everything
Hmmm. Looks pricey
What if the Americans had agreed to give up their guns?
The would be like Canada
Ask the native Americans
The summary was excellent until the last paragraph.
The USA of 1789 did not have any more historical liberty than ancient greek city states and less than the Swiss Republic before Napoleon invaded the country. So it's in no way an extraordinary experiment due to the longevity of it's existence. It had to fight bitterly with blood and tears over each step towards universal representation and in many ways still has not arrived at that lofty goal.
Don't promote the nationalistic, selfrighteous myth of American Exceptionalism, when it the nation is anything but.
Ideas matter. The video stated @17:45 - "began the most important experiment." The "spirit of '76" was and is revolutionary. By the time the constitution took effect, you are right to say many ideas had been compromised away, but the ideas of the revolution have shaped America through today. Those ideas, continually shape the nation to create, "A more perfect Union." It wasn't perfect day 1 and it isn't perfect today, but it a unique nation that gives hope to the world, through revolutionary ideas.
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