von Steuben despite being abrubtly discharged from the Prussian army as a Captain and then not being entirely truthful about his past to Washington, is considered one of the fathers of the US army. His contributions to drill and military regulations are still the basis for many US army regulations today. Notably the modern drilling technique he taught the continental army instilled staying power and a sense of élan when attacking, which was sorely missing in previous battles. Dude spent a total of 23 years in 2 different militaries, absolute legend. Also was taught directly by Frederick the Great.
Valley Forge currently is a very nice place to visit. Along with its historical background there is a bike trail, a beautiful monument, and green meadows. I even spotted a fox at the field Steuben trained the soldiers.
My 6th great-grandfather endured the winter at Valley Forge and then fought at Monmouth Courthouse. That was the last of the major engagements he was in, after he was at the siege of Boston, the tail end of the Quebec campaign, Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga. His grear-great-grandson wrote down what little his grandmother told him about her grandfather’s memories of Valley Forge, including his observations of Washington there. He had enlisted in the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment a day after Bunker Hill.
My 7th great grandfather was in the 9th Virginia at Valley Forge. He was transferred to the 13th Virginia after Germantown wiped out most of his regiment. His name was Pvt. George Reed Sr.
Charles Lee also talked enough smack about Washington after the battle that two of Washington’s lieutenants, John Laurens and Alexander Hamilton, decided to duel him, at which point Lee was shot but survived.
I have an ancestor who I am pretty sure was a Hessian soldier for the British. He was captured by the Americans, and chose to desert rather than return home after the war. I don’t know the details, except that he is buried in Pennsylvania. He may have been captured at one of the battles in this video, but I don’t know for certain.
I love these videos, I wish UA-cam would notify me like they’re supposed to. These remind me of the history channel before it was a reality show network. The maps of the battles really help visualize things
This is an absolutely fantastic series. Looking forward to the rest. I'm hoping you'll do a video on the fighting between the French and the English down in the Caribbean so we can see why d'Etang kept jerking Washington around for 2 years before finally showing up at Yorktown. From the American perspective, it's only peripherally related, but from the European perspective, The Islands were the far more important theater.
Will you be covering the Florida campaign between Spain and Great Britain? No other youtuber has done that and I think it's a very important part of the war
@@HistoryRebels That sounds really cool! I know it may fall outside of the scope of the series since they happened outside North America, but it would be nice if you could mention (even if by passing) other important battles and campaigns in the European and Asian theatres. Naval battles such as Ushant (1778), Cape St. Vincent (1780), Cuddalore (1783), the siege of Gibraltar, the 1779 Franco-Spanish Armada that tried to invade Britain, the war in India... I think they're important to show that what started as a fairly localized rebellion went on to become a full assault on all fronts of the British Empire, a bigger picture that is not often talked about.
@@alexgaelsotorodriguez3870 That's a really good point. I've made a note of this - I think a segment on one of the upcoming videos could and should cover the global aspects of the war. Thank you for the great input!
Great content! I am one of the animators from a channel called King's Generals, and am currently working on a series about the American revolution aswell. Your detailed work has helped me a ton. I wondered if there is some way I can contact you.
Will you be doing a video on the Battle of Wyoming aka the Wyoming massacre and its an event in the revolutionary war that I know very little about and the only things I really know is that it triggered false rumors of a widespread massacre of women and children and these rumors helped to start and encourage a mass evacuation known as the big runaway which saw the American evacuation of the West Branch Susquehanna Valley however the Wyoming massacre also led to an event known as the Sullivan expedition.
Von Steuben not only misrepresented himself, he had not been anywhere near a general's rank, but instead he was a mere captain. And he's been drummed out of the Prussian Army. Why? Well... uh... ya see... well... Dang! Truth is he's been caught in a homosexual affair, damn it! Yeah, I'm talking about the drill master often called "The Father of the American Army. Now I'm a disabled veteran and I'm proud of my service in the badass USA Army. But the best war machine in history's daddy was gay!🤣 But his contributions were badly needed by the Continentals and he delivered on his word. So how did one man train thousands? First he inspected the ranks and drew from them the best and brightest troops, a small number about platoon size. These men he trained personally until they thoroughly got his lessons. Then they trained the rest of the troops.
@@erikm7608 I am a real person and the fing problem is the black people in line with the white people in the video. When you are showing people history don't lie. It's important to show true history not lies and I was hesitant to post this because of this day and age you all will be like omg racist what does it matter. But it does.
@@kulio1214 not a troll post I explained what it was. I was hesitant to say anything because people don't care when history is being rewritten. It's literal things like that will stick in people's minds even subconsciously. Say omg what does it matter but it does .
When Good Queen Alysanne Targaryen died on the 1st day of the 7th moon in 100 AC, she was not entombed in stone nor buried in the cold soil; instead her remains were burned on a funeral pyre for she was the blood of the dragon and their end is writ in fire.
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Thanks!
Thank you @oberstnordland that's really generous! I'm glad you enjoy the videos
@@HistoryRebels No, thank you for providing such detailed content on the American Revolution. I’m eagerly looking forward to the new episodes!
von Steuben despite being abrubtly discharged from the Prussian army as a Captain and then not being entirely truthful about his past to Washington, is considered one of the fathers of the US army. His contributions to drill and military regulations are still the basis for many US army regulations today.
Notably the modern drilling technique he taught the continental army instilled staying power and a sense of élan when attacking, which was sorely missing in previous battles.
Dude spent a total of 23 years in 2 different militaries, absolute legend. Also was taught directly by Frederick the Great.
Valley Forge currently is a very nice place to visit. Along with its historical background there is a bike trail, a beautiful monument, and green meadows. I even spotted a fox at the field Steuben trained the soldiers.
@@DSS-jj2cw I love walking and driving Valley Forge. It is a very nice place to visit
Lol "spotted a fox..I once saw a skunk in Vermont it was quiet the memory
@@richardvacca5580 I like foxes
Nice to have a Revolutionary War channel with good narration, map illustration, and battle scenes. Keep up the good work.
Instantly my new favorite history channel! As an American and Philadelphian it’s extra special to imagine the time these events occurred.
My 6th great-grandfather endured the winter at Valley Forge and then fought at Monmouth Courthouse. That was the last of the major engagements he was in, after he was at the siege of Boston, the tail end of the Quebec campaign, Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga. His grear-great-grandson wrote down what little his grandmother told him about her grandfather’s memories of Valley Forge, including his observations of Washington there. He had enlisted in the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment a day after Bunker Hill.
My 7th great grandfather was in the 9th Virginia at Valley Forge. He was transferred to the 13th Virginia after Germantown wiped out most of his regiment. His name was Pvt. George Reed Sr.
@kathyastrom1315 that's awesome, I love it
That's pretty fascinating how you can track your family history that far especially being a part of one of the greatest wars
Nice
I can't wait for the Southern campaign. It's such an underrated part of the war
hell yeah, HR is back!
Yeyeyey
Charles Lee also talked enough smack about Washington after the battle that two of Washington’s lieutenants, John Laurens and Alexander Hamilton, decided to duel him, at which point Lee was shot but survived.
Love the series please continue
Another excellent video. Narration and animation is very impressive
Excellent work, really appreciate you covering this campaign in such depth, outside of Valley Forge itself, it's very poorly known
I have an ancestor who I am pretty sure was a Hessian soldier for the British. He was captured by the Americans, and chose to desert rather than return home after the war.
I don’t know the details, except that he is buried in Pennsylvania. He may have been captured at one of the battles in this video, but I don’t know for certain.
Fantastic work man
Nice! I forgot I was waiting for this... thanks!
I’ve said it before I’ll say it again, the best documentaries on this subject. Well done and thank you!
I love these videos, I wish UA-cam would notify me like they’re supposed to. These remind me of the history channel before it was a reality show network. The maps of the battles really help visualize things
Great work keep it up
Nice!
Great episode
Wonderful! Been waiting for this one. Bloody marvelous work! Thanks for the video. Cheers from Tennessee
This is an absolutely fantastic series. Looking forward to the rest. I'm hoping you'll do a video on the fighting between the French and the English down in the Caribbean so we can see why d'Etang kept jerking Washington around for 2 years before finally showing up at Yorktown. From the American perspective, it's only peripherally related, but from the European perspective, The Islands were the far more important theater.
Looks like the revolution has just grown dramatically, and without a undefeated general. Things just might take a turn for the worst
the drills and tactics that Von Steuben became the Blue book, which to this day is the American Army Infantry bible
Will you be covering the Florida campaign between Spain and Great Britain? No other youtuber has done that and I think it's a very important part of the war
@@alexgaelsotorodriguez3870 yes we will! The next episode starts the Southern theatre of the war, and I will make sure to include this
@@HistoryRebels That sounds really cool! I know it may fall outside of the scope of the series since they happened outside North America, but it would be nice if you could mention (even if by passing) other important battles and campaigns in the European and Asian theatres.
Naval battles such as Ushant (1778), Cape St. Vincent (1780), Cuddalore (1783), the siege of Gibraltar, the 1779 Franco-Spanish Armada that tried to invade Britain, the war in India... I think they're important to show that what started as a fairly localized rebellion went on to become a full assault on all fronts of the British Empire, a bigger picture that is not often talked about.
@@alexgaelsotorodriguez3870 That's a really good point. I've made a note of this - I think a segment on one of the upcoming videos could and should cover the global aspects of the war. Thank you for the great input!
@@HistoryRebels That's great to hear! Thanks to you for the effort you put in making this great series
Great content! I am one of the animators from a channel called King's Generals, and am currently working on a series about the American revolution aswell. Your detailed work has helped me a ton. I wondered if there is some way I can contact you.
@@historyrhymes1701 thank you! I’m glad it’s helpful - and sure thing, my email address is thehistoryrebels@gmail.com
Any new videos coming?
Yes! Two currently in the works - one should be out in about one weeks time
Ok no sleep for me then
Same
Do more
Just as a suggestion, have you ever considered putting your sources in the description? I think that would be helpful.
I hadn't but that's a good idea - thank you, I'll add them for future videos
@@HistoryRebels Could you also add them to all the past videos?
@@JasterViewer no prob, I’ll add what I can to each video early next week
@@JasterViewer Main sources have been added to all videos! Many thanks for the suggestion
Will you be doing a video on the Battle of Wyoming aka the Wyoming massacre and its an event in the revolutionary war that I know very little about and the only things I really know is that it triggered false rumors of a widespread massacre of women and children and these rumors helped to start and encourage a mass evacuation known as the big runaway which saw the American evacuation of the West Branch Susquehanna Valley however the Wyoming massacre also led to an event known as the Sullivan expedition.
17:32 Does anyone have information on the flag shown?
It’s called “Dansey Flag” used by 1st Delaware Regiment.
@@JohnnyJSmith584 Thank you.
We need Sheldon Coopers "Fun with Flags" show. I'd watch it, lol. I'm also interested in the flags they used.
yo whats the song at 1:40?
Von Steuben not only misrepresented himself, he had not been anywhere near a general's rank, but instead he was a mere captain. And he's been drummed out of the Prussian Army.
Why? Well... uh... ya see... well... Dang! Truth is he's been caught in a homosexual affair, damn it! Yeah, I'm talking about the drill master often called "The Father of the American Army.
Now I'm a disabled veteran and I'm proud of my service in the badass USA Army. But the best war machine in history's daddy was gay!🤣
But his contributions were badly needed by the Continentals and he delivered on his word. So how did one man train thousands? First he inspected the ranks and drew from them the best and brightest troops, a small number about platoon size. These men he trained personally until they thoroughly got his lessons. Then they trained the rest of the troops.
BTW if you really wanna impress your French viewers, dont pronounce the "s" in "Marquis" source: my ancestor was one. so more like Mar-Key
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I have to unsub. Some of the pictures you used is propaganda and i bet others wont even see it.
propaganda for the...battle of monmouth lol?
@@williamcarter1993it’s just a dumb bot
I have to respect the troll post. You have everyone commenting and the channel owner even read it.
@@erikm7608 I am a real person and the fing problem is the black people in line with the white people in the video. When you are showing people history don't lie. It's important to show true history not lies and I was hesitant to post this because of this day and age you all will be like omg racist what does it matter. But it does.
@@kulio1214 not a troll post I explained what it was. I was hesitant to say anything because people don't care when history is being rewritten. It's literal things like that will stick in people's minds even subconsciously. Say omg what does it matter but it does .
When Good Queen Alysanne Targaryen died on the 1st day of the 7th moon in 100 AC, she was not entombed in stone nor buried in the cold soil; instead her remains were burned on a funeral pyre for she was the blood of the dragon and their end is writ in fire.
Random fire and blood comment?
Sir or ma'am this is american revolutionary war youtube channel 😂