At first I was like "Damn, these re-enactors are good" - then I slowly realised that they were actual servicemen. I absolutely love the fact that they're keeping their traditions alive and remembering their origins.
@collin jett that is blatantly racist and irrational. it doesn't matter about skin color, or how much melanin someone has. What it really comes down to is culture. We shouldn't be trying to keep people out based on skin color, it should be based on *culture*. Our immigration policy does need reform though. We need to focus much more on *assimilating* immigrants to *our own* culture rather than letting the bring in their own. One does not need to be white to adopt an American culture.
I'm a reenactor. Let me assure sir as drill every Saturday and Sunday mornings . infantry , artillery cavalry. We are well disciplined. We are not a bunch of uniformed clowns hot dogging all over the field as you might led to believe. A lot of us tar veterans .
I was in this unit, Alpha Company, The Old Guard. Stationed at Ft. McNair in Washington DC from 87-91. We did re-enactments of Yorktown and others. 11B
I’d love to join this! Military Revolutionary War Re-enactments? Sign me up! How does one do so? Go through basic Army boot camp and then request to be moved?
@@nobutternotes Well it isn't just re-enactments and its actually one of the hardest regiments in the US army to get into. I don't know all the details but I'm sure you could find a video about it on UA-cam
It's my understanding from some books that I'm currently reading that the Continentals did not have bayonets, especially at Lexington, Concord and Bunker/Breeds Hill
@@michaelbarron8153 If you listen to the announcer, this is the Continental Army later formed according to the Congress - not the irregular militiamen that met the British during the first engagements in Massachusetts.
@@AgressorNation Why would he roll? He'd stop everything and cuss them out in his native tongue, lol. But learning two distinctly different manual of arms is explicitly difficult. Consider that the average soldier can barely remember how to march in formation in step, reflecting from personal experience. Now consider that the Old Manual of Arms asks for a distinctly different way to march, issue orders, and maintain their formation. I think for what it's worth, they've done a good job and there's always room for improvement.
Hahahaha, yeah it took him 30 seconds to reload, they are obviously not up to the standards of 18th century professional musketeers. 2 rounds per minute that so poor even as of 1760s onwards.
@@aperson1139 Fredrick the Great's Prussians could fire 4 rounds per minute, elite Battalions could manage 5. This was the skill level Baron von Steuben brought with him. The Baron would be rolling in his grave at the sloppy execution of drill displayed here.
Really guys, you have to distinguish between exercising and battlefield conditions. Loading a musket rifle is not really as easy a switching a mag. Getting off two shots per minute under battlefield conditions is really not an easy task.
The traditions of this is era ARE kept. By EVERY military force in the world. It's called DRILL. The purpose of the formation, drill and march was the line infantry of the old days. When war modernized, the formation and line movements were moved to drill training for ceremonial purposes.
14:15 I love how armies would shout in unison whenever they were given the order to "charge bayonets." Must have been one of the most intimidating things ever to see and hear coming at you.
Yep. I used to be a bugler in this unit, 1975-1980. One of our best regimental demonstrations was “sound fix bayonets.” Way cool. Wow, that was a long time ago…..
Very impressive! I’d imagine these actual active servicemen and their competency in 18th century field tactics would be much like watching hessians drilling 250 years ago
Not all German troops that fought in our revolutionary war were Hessians. There were approximately 34,000 German troops who were rented to the British. About 18,000 were from Hesse-Kassel. There were also troops from other states/principalities such as Hesse-Hanau, Anhalt-Zerbst, Anspach-Beyreuth, Hannover (King George was also Hannoverian royalty), Waldeck, and Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Many of the rank and file troops did not return to Germany after the war, but settled in Central Pennsylvania as there was already a large German population in that area. I cannot and do not want to go into all of the history involved, but if you’re interested there is a myriad of documentation/information to be had on line and it is VERY interesting.
The 3rd Infantry regiment is the only active duty regiment older than the 5th infantry regiment, the one I served in. It’s a proud thing to have served in such a prestigious unit. A republic if we can keep it.....
When they were far away you could see a delay because the light information was reaching the camera faster than the sound information was. Pretty neat.
Yes! It always looks like men are out of pace with the drums when they're far away. It's something I only noticed when I started putting out videos like this. Good catch!
My son is related on his mothers side to a Patriot who did multiple tours not only in the US Revolution but most of them were in the Life Guard for Washington. Guy just kept signing up for more! I am glad we have it documented which my wife did a few years ago when she did her DAR membership. Great to see the US Army acknowledging and carrying on the tradition!
As an amateur historian, I found this glmpse of a unit (Washington's Guard) I was unaware of, to be facinating. The Cavalry defense was also a nice added bonus!
There's a massive difference between civilian reenactors, and professional servicemen sworn to defend the constitution, who take the utmost pride in thier service . I was in awe. The only thing this was missing was thier British regular counterparts.
Unfortunately the actual portrayal and drill of this group is not terribly historically accurate. Their drill standards are fantastic, but the actual drill is very modern and not from the 18th century. I made a full video going through what they did accurately and what is modern invention.
@@BrandonF True. The colonials actually on the field that day at Lexington were non professional local militia (raggedy farmers) armed with a mix of muskets they brought from home.
awesome! i was just thinking the other day how id like to march from New York to Yorktown on the same path that the lighting march took, see if i could do it in the same time Washington did!
When I were y were younger, I was in a group like the old guard, and was honored to be able to play with them at several masters though out New England.
It's funny how when the camera changes it's perspective to the man speaking for the Old Guard, it's like there's an HDR effect similar to that of Napoleon: Total War with a depth of field.
Extremely impressive. Thanks to these people for keeping the Spirit of 1775 alive!! How do you know when and what time this is done each year? I would love to see this live. Subscribed!
Brown Bess musket was standard weapon during American Revolution... but for British... Continentals used whatever they could get... French Charleville muskets were as common..
It was interesting seeing the colors naturally coming to the point as the flanks fell behind a little during the charge. I'd read about this phenomenon, but I hadn't seen it happen in reality until now.
+Garret LeBuis It makes sense since the colors are the guiding point of a unit, but it is also a bit illogical. The color bearer is literally the one person in a unit that can’t immediately defend himself, yet theoretically would be first to meet the enemy line (provided he survives the charge).
They are all active servicemen in the United States Army, specifically chosen for that Honor Guard Unit. They wouldn't be there if they weren't well trained.
I've wanted to see their wall locker inspection, uniforms dress right dress, ACUs, Field Jackets, Dress coat, Blues, Regimental uniform, hey wait a minute....
Beautiful display. On a side note Brandon can you do an episode about the sergeants spontoon,aside from what was discussed, i would like to know the history and symbolism it bears. Just a suggestion.
@@ouiouibaguette4011 The director filmed an entire battle between the French and Prussians (the battle before Waterloo), but for some reason they edited that out and only showed the end where Blucher and the Prussians retreat. Nobody has that version.
The drum and fife was used for many purposes. For example they would March into town to call them men back from the taverns. The jingling Johnny, drum and fife and bag pipes will give chills to hear them like this.
I wonder when the old guard adopted it's famed nickname? I find it interesting how there have been two famed Old Guards (Napoleon's and this) one of which still exists today
The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army. It currently has three active battalions, and is readily identified by its nickname, The Old Guard, as well as Escort to the President. The regimental motto is Noli Me Tangere (from Latin: - "Touch Me Not"). The regiment is a major unit of the Military District of Washington (MDW). The regiment is the oldest active duty regiment in the US Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784.[5][6] It has been the official ceremonial unit of the US Army since 1948.
Brandon, the speaker brought up something that I found interesting. According to what he said, musicians were considered non-combatants. Something I've read regarding the Thirty Years' War is that drums were valuable war trophies (the next best thing to a unit's colors) and that soldiers were expected to defend them at all costs. I haven't seen or read anything about them being non-combatants, so I'd be curious to know when (or if) that changed. Do you have any information that might point me in that direction?
I think the musicians also serves as their chearer in the battle field. Just like the mongol invaders' shamans. Those shamans were using drums to scare their turk enemies long time ago.
There's one thing that's been bugging me for a while. Why did the Americans adopt the command "Take Aim" to level their weapons, instead of the British "Present"? Was it the direct translation of the period's Prussian manual of arms?
It possibly could have been, as the person who put together the US's first manual of arms was Baron Freidrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a former Prussian general.
The Prussian command (in German) would have been "Schlagt an" which does not refer to aiming but to pressing (lit. slamming) the gun butt against your shoulder. I suppose "take aim" SOUNDS more similar to it than "present", although both can be shouted as looooong-SHORT!
This one you video is the 3rd us infantry regiment also known as the old guard and this one is the commander in chief's guard company a and the us army old guard Fife and drum corps
I find it kinda funny that Ensigns were junior officers back in the day but they gave it to a Specialist (though to be fair, it’s about the same or more time in service than Ensigns of the day but enlisted instead of an officer)
This is neat. Brandon, i have a question though: in a real battle situation did they had the time to fully execute the orders if a cavalry attack was headed against the regiment? I'm referring especially to the square formation, wasn't it dangerous to take that time ? thank you as always for the very informative videos! If american troops were this disciplined i can immagine the British troops.
Giacomo Pandiani Cavalry wasn't as prevalent in the American Revolution in North America. But you have to remember that cavalry didn't charge at full speed the entire distance. They'd need to maintain unit cohesion in order to achieve maximum impact. As such, they'd gradually build up speed, only charging for the final hundred yards or less. So it makes sense to drill at this speed to build precision, with the understanding that in battle it could be done at a quicker pace, hence the importance of the drummer.
It's a sign of rank, officers mostly carry melee weapons during that team, to show that they were dignified enough to not have to carry a rifle and also to rally troops with an easy to spot object. It also aided them greatly in bayonet charges as they were the ones leading the charge, and therefore needed a greater melee weapon to ensure survival of the charge. Most of the time it would be a cavalry sword or rapier used though. Slowly as pistols would get better they would adopt those as well.
I would be interested to know how much of the drill & regulations the continental army kept from the British. (Assuming most of the serving officers & ranks of the continental army also served the British before the revolution/civil war)
They really ought to keep their firelocks out a second longer after they shoot. This is highly important for the purposes of safety, given that some, although not many, muskets can and will hang-fire at significantly delayed rates, especially on more humid days.
I'm curious if anyone in charge of this formation has actually read the drill manual for the time period? Seems like they mixed several different manuals here, none of them appear to be right for the era....
You trying to tell me that today even with your machine guns, if you had a wall of thousands of these charging at you, you wouldn’t just break and run? Balls of goddamn steel to fight like that.
It's the way it was done. Each side actually took turns. The Americans won partly because they didn't follow the rules and instead used guerilla tactics.
@C caymer I assume your agreeing with the above commenter. If you're not however. I must inform you that proper way to pronounce it is most certainly not Haitians and or hes-ee-aans.
They are shouting 'snap' but this is not actually an 18th century command. There will be a video on the same topic soon, actually! Probably by the end of the week.
My 4th great-grandfather, Caleb Haskell, was just twenty when he marched out of Newburyport as fifer in Captain Moses Nowell's militia company to answer the Lexington Alarm on April 19th, 1775. They had left too late to encounter any British that day, but they did make it to Cambridge. After a couple of days the Newburyport Committee of Safety wrote to General Artemis Ward asking that the militia be returned, because there was a panic that the British would attack near the mouth of the Merrimack River. The company returned home and Moses Nowell became commander of the defense on Plum Island. On May 5, 1775, three days after turning twenty-one, Caleb joined up with Captain Ezra Lunt's Company after a patriotic sermon by Jonathan Parsons in the Old South Presbyterian Church to march back to Cambridge and join Colonel Moses Little's regiment in the Army of Observation. Caleb was at Bunker Hill, and in September went on detached duty and joined a bunch of Rhode Islanders in Captain Samuel Ward's Company in Lt. Col. Christopher Greene's Battalion to march to Quebec on Colonel Arnold's Expedition. In Canada he caught smallpox and he and his company were court-martialed and threatened with receiving stripes when their enlistments expired at the end of the year if they didn't reenlist. On May 5th, 1776, he was finally given a pass to leave Quebec. He made it home to Newburyport safely by the end of the month. In March, 1815, his son, also named Caleb married a girl from Saint John, New Brunswick (Fanny Matilda Betts, the daughter of Loyalists who had fled political persecution from New York in 1783) in Digby, Nova Scotia. They both eventually moved back to Newburyport. Their son was in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia defending Salem Harbor against Confederate invasion for 90 days in 1864.
My great great great something Grandpa (Alexander Scammell) was one of George Washington’s most trusted colonels. At the beginning of the war he was put in charge of the third New Hampshire regiment and was the highest ranking officer to die in the final battle of Yorktown. I’m incredibly proud of my Heritage and I’m probably gonna name one of my sons after him
I just relooking st this video and really noticing how they do not do the proper drill for continentals, and I think that even makes their loading even slower cause of it and carrying at the advance, odd to say the least. The officer in the corner at 11:48 got his legs so far apart, looks like he was riding an indivisible horse.
And the rest of the day the regiment got to scrub their muskets till they shined again. Black Powder is a major pain to clean up. Nice work tho. Thanks for publishing this.
The fact that these are the real soldiers make this whole event really thrilling! Trained and skilled to fight in real battles they make you seeing them in another light. In some sense, we do see real soldiers of that time and it is...ohh!
There should be thousands of citizens watching this event as I cannot express enough the importance of understanding the 1775 sacrifice these great American Patriots gave to give us today 🇺🇸🙏🏼♥️
Is this an actual depiction of an American Revolution War battle? When did the colonists ever wear uniforms? (outside maybe the latest interation in the Continental Army) Just cause some National Guard officer who drew the short straw to MC it doesn't lend it credence. Anyone studied in this care to educate me
@@BrandonF yeah, I don't mean to jump ya, but I hate this crap paraded as history when the average guys in common dress with a hunting rifle founded a nation, and those that died doing so got largely discarded
@@BrandonF one more, I'm studied on this enuff to know, if colonist fell on battle field, and the British advanced past point where the guy lay, he would get bayoneted into hamburger. There's some hard history for ya. Give it a look
10:06 The Cease Fire song sounds so god damned happy. It could be the end credits song to a sitcom based in the Shire in Middle Earth. "Oh Gandalf! Normally I'd label you a disturber of the peace, but I suppose you could send up a few more fireworks, if n it please you sir!" *the hobbits cheer* - *freeze frame* - *queue the song*
This unit really amazing. It went from being the de facto way to be a soldier in the 18th and early 19th century. It actually fought for the South in the US civil war and afterwards the entire unit was given an official pardon to continue on as the unit we still know it as today. I love this shit
The Old Guard (3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment) NEVER left the Union Army or "fought for the south" in any way. In fact, it spent most of the war as part of the Army of the Potomac, fighting in battles like Bull Run, Siege of Yorktown, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Appomattox. A quick internet search will prove as much! The fact that anyone would feel the need to make up such a lie is TRULY Pathetic! Please, take your lies elsewhere!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
First Sgt's were in the rear to also prevent soldiers from panicking and retreating when they weren't supposed to...You turn to run away and you have a dude with a halberd pointed in your face.
I actually screamed out loud when i heard the annoucer said "Maximum Effective Range of 75-100 yards" like I understand its a very common misconception but MY LORD
At first I was like "Damn, these re-enactors are good" - then I slowly realised that they were actual servicemen. I absolutely love the fact that they're keeping their traditions alive and remembering their origins.
braeduin ; maybe when they either retire or finish there service they could become reenactors.
Jose Vicente Jr Meneses agreed
@collin jett that is blatantly racist and irrational.
it doesn't matter about skin color, or how much melanin someone has. What it really comes down to is culture. We shouldn't be trying to keep people out based on skin color, it should be based on *culture*.
Our immigration policy does need reform though. We need to focus much more on *assimilating* immigrants to *our own* culture rather than letting the bring in their own. One does not need to be white to adopt an American culture.
I'm a reenactor. Let me assure sir as drill every Saturday and Sunday mornings . infantry , artillery cavalry. We are well disciplined. We are not a bunch of uniformed clowns hot dogging all over the field as you might led to believe. A lot of us tar veterans .
I realized that they were not re-enactors when none of the guys were overweight
I was in this unit, Alpha Company, The Old Guard. Stationed at Ft. McNair in Washington DC from 87-91. We did re-enactments of Yorktown and others. 11B
I’d love to join this! Military Revolutionary War Re-enactments? Sign me up! How does one do so? Go through basic Army boot camp and then request to be moved?
Also, thank you for your service!
11bravo weapons sergeant
nice
@@nobutternotes Well it isn't just re-enactments and its actually one of the hardest regiments in the US army to get into. I don't know all the details but I'm sure you could find a video about it on UA-cam
Damn, that bayonet charge was badass.
Haha lol
AHHHHHHH
It's my understanding from some books that I'm currently reading that the Continentals did not have bayonets, especially at Lexington, Concord and Bunker/Breeds Hill
@@michaelbarron8153 If you listen to the announcer, this is the Continental Army later formed according to the Congress - not the irregular militiamen that met the British during the first engagements in Massachusetts.
@@michaelbarron8153 the regulars did, the militia who were armed with civilian arms like long rifles would not have.
Thank you General Von Stueben.
Yes, its thru..👍
Yes Sir, its thru...
Von Steuben would be rolling in his grave if he saw how awful these guys are marching.
@@AgressorNation Why would he roll? He'd stop everything and cuss them out in his native tongue, lol. But learning two distinctly different manual of arms is explicitly difficult. Consider that the average soldier can barely remember how to march in formation in step, reflecting from personal experience. Now consider that the Old Manual of Arms asks for a distinctly different way to march, issue orders, and maintain their formation. I think for what it's worth, they've done a good job and there's always room for improvement.
@@mokomothman5713 he'd roll because he is dead and in his grave, and he'd dissaprove of this clusterfuck.
I was happy to see no fat reenactors, good gear and actual marching. Then I realised, they are no reenactors.
Same
They did not have any Jaba The Huts back then!
@@tomprosser8958 they did...just would never see them on the field of battle. They would gladly send others out to die in their place
They were actually servicemen
Because they actually active duty serviceman.not surprised why there's no "fat Reenactor"
Man, it really has to be embarrassing to be the last one finished reloading...
General Jack Ripper Not really... It's worse if you miss the barrel and have to restart.
General Jack Ripper johnstamos
Hahahaha, yeah it took him 30 seconds to reload, they are obviously not up to the standards of 18th century professional musketeers. 2 rounds per minute that so poor even as of 1760s onwards.
@@aperson1139 Fredrick the Great's Prussians could fire 4 rounds per minute, elite Battalions could manage 5. This was the skill level Baron von Steuben brought with him. The Baron would be rolling in his grave at the sloppy execution of drill displayed here.
Really guys, you have to distinguish between exercising and battlefield conditions. Loading a musket rifle is not really as easy a switching a mag. Getting off two shots per minute under battlefield conditions is really not an easy task.
this is so important to keep traditions, as they go away very fast...
Marching with muskets was around for quite a while
@@justvincent555 lol right? I'm like "Traditions"???????
The traditions of this is era ARE kept. By EVERY military force in the world. It's called DRILL. The purpose of the formation, drill and march was the line infantry of the old days. When war modernized, the formation and line movements were moved to drill training for ceremonial purposes.
All it takes is one generation that doesn’t care enough
@@boomdos4265 traditions like celebrating the ones who brought democracy, they had to fight you know? Course you don't know.
Sitting in a train right now, watching the display. Right on the word of command "March!" the Train moved as well. Nice coincidence.
How was the ride?
Ok. I arrived home safe and sound. Thank you.
Cool story my guy.
Just yell March! And that train will move! I yell March when a train is at a standstill and it starts moving 9/10 times
14:15 I love how armies would shout in unison whenever they were given the order to "charge bayonets." Must have been one of the most intimidating things ever to see and hear coming at you.
Yep. I used to be a bugler in this unit, 1975-1980. One of our best regimental demonstrations was “sound fix bayonets.” Way cool. Wow, that was a long time ago…..
Very impressive! I’d imagine these actual active servicemen and their competency in 18th century field tactics would be much like watching hessians drilling 250 years ago
For sure,the Hessians trained the regiment thankfully.
Not all German troops that fought in our revolutionary war were Hessians. There were approximately 34,000 German troops who were rented to the British. About 18,000 were from Hesse-Kassel. There were also troops from other states/principalities such as Hesse-Hanau, Anhalt-Zerbst, Anspach-Beyreuth, Hannover (King George was also Hannoverian royalty), Waldeck, and Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Many of the rank and file troops did not return to Germany after the war, but settled in Central Pennsylvania as there was already a large German population in that area. I cannot and do not want to go into all of the history involved, but if you’re interested there is a myriad of documentation/information to be had on line and it is VERY interesting.
The 3rd Infantry regiment is the only active duty regiment older than the 5th infantry regiment, the one I served in. It’s a proud thing to have served in such a prestigious unit.
A republic if we can keep it.....
When your military is so disciplined it can perfectly reenact other time periods
When they were far away you could see a delay because the light information was reaching the camera faster than the sound information was. Pretty neat.
Yes! It always looks like men are out of pace with the drums when they're far away. It's something I only noticed when I started putting out videos like this. Good catch!
This is THE Old Guard. George Washington's most loyal unit, still in active service today.
And fought for the US in every war. HUA!
My son is related on his mothers side to a Patriot who did multiple tours not only in the US Revolution but most of them were in the Life Guard for Washington. Guy just kept signing up for more! I am glad we have it documented which my wife did a few years ago when she did her DAR membership. Great to see the US Army acknowledging and carrying on the tradition!
As an amateur historian, I found this glmpse of a unit (Washington's Guard) I was unaware of, to be facinating. The Cavalry defense was also a nice added bonus!
There's a massive difference between civilian reenactors, and professional servicemen sworn to defend the constitution, who take the utmost pride in thier service . I was in awe. The only thing this was missing was thier British regular counterparts.
Unfortunately the actual portrayal and drill of this group is not terribly historically accurate. Their drill standards are fantastic, but the actual drill is very modern and not from the 18th century. I made a full video going through what they did accurately and what is modern invention.
@@BrandonF True. The colonials actually on the field that day at Lexington were non professional local militia (raggedy farmers) armed with a mix of muskets they brought from home.
That was freaking amazing! Compliments from The Netherlands
Hou je bek lul
Thank you. From America.
This was truly wonderful, much respect from France. Glad we helped you during this period !
I realized halfway through the video where this was and that I’ve been to this exact spot.
Aiden Gallagher oh wow
awesome! i was just thinking the other day how id like to march from New York to Yorktown on the same path that the lighting march took, see if i could do it in the same time Washington did!
You may have some difficulty with modern road systems, though!
As a career Soldier in the US Army, this is really cool to see. Awesome video!
I was in the commander in chief gaurd from 1979 to 1982 I was the armorer and living history leason
Super cool. Thanks for your contribution and keeping the traditions alive!
Greybeard eh...thanks for serving America (am Singaporean)
I love these videos showing how well trained and we'll practiced example of this army
love and respect, from Manipur, North East India 🇮🇳. God Bless America🇺🇸
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5:10 actually the French Charleville was the standard issue musket for the continental army
I thought the French pattern musket was the norm as well.
@@jonathanhodgson2142 the charleville is the French pattern
@@Bountyhopper that's exactly what I said "I thought the French pattern musket was the norm as well".
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@@sirknight6283 yay
When I were y were younger, I was in a group like the old guard, and was honored to be able to play with them at several masters though out New England.
That volley tho it's the cleanest volley I ever heard from other roleplay battles.
It's funny how when the camera changes it's perspective to the man speaking for the Old Guard, it's like there's an HDR effect similar to that of Napoleon: Total War with a depth of field.
there is only one single Old Guard, that of Napoleon
Extremely impressive. Thanks to these people for keeping the Spirit of 1775 alive!!
How do you know when and what time this is done each year? I would love to see this live. Subscribed!
@Jonathan Williams lol. turning one of the most oldest and respected US States into a shit show. And I'm from California.
Brown Bess musket was standard weapon during American Revolution... but for British... Continentals used whatever they could get... French Charleville muskets were as common..
I loved the part where they played Moon and Seven Stars while marching into the defend against cavalry formation.
It was interesting seeing the colors naturally coming to the point as the flanks fell behind a little during the charge. I'd read about this phenomenon, but I hadn't seen it happen in reality until now.
+Garret LeBuis It makes sense since the colors are the guiding point of a unit, but it is also a bit illogical. The color bearer is literally the one person in a unit that can’t immediately defend himself, yet theoretically would be first to meet the enemy line (provided he survives the charge).
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Great footage brandon. Very will trained men. Huzzah!
Indeed they are! I'd love to see their use of square against some cavalrymen of equal skill!
They are all active servicemen in the United States Army, specifically chosen for that Honor Guard Unit. They wouldn't be there if they weren't well trained.
I've wanted to see their wall locker inspection, uniforms dress right dress, ACUs, Field Jackets, Dress coat, Blues, Regimental uniform, hey wait a minute....
in the 19th century "platoon"wasn't a subdivision of a company, but the firing body an infantry regiment!
The cadence when marching was inaccurate but that's okay.
Beautiful display. On a side note Brandon can you do an episode about the sergeants spontoon,aside from what was discussed, i would like to know the history and symbolism it bears. Just a suggestion.
Maybe if I ever get my hand on one of them, it'd be a fun thing to discuss in more detail.
Brandon F. I'm a blacksmith. If you email me photos I could try my hand at making you one.
It comes from the 1600's...Mercenary officers carried them....Locotenants in the Landsknechts.......
Have you seen Waterloo,1970?
I've actually never sat down to watch the whole film in one go, but I've seen most of the film here-and-there, I'd say. It's absolutely brilliant.
do it!!!
Its great. Wish the rumoured 4 to 6 hour version was available
Gebhard Von Blucher what is the 4-6 hour version
@@ouiouibaguette4011
The director filmed an entire battle between the French and Prussians (the battle before Waterloo), but for some reason they edited that out and only showed the end where Blucher and the Prussians retreat.
Nobody has that version.
The drum and fife was used for many purposes. For example they would March into town to call them men back from the taverns. The jingling Johnny, drum and fife and bag pipes will give chills to hear them like this.
I wonder when the old guard adopted it's famed nickname? I find it interesting how there have been two famed Old Guards (Napoleon's and this) one of which still exists today
The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army. It currently has three active battalions, and is readily identified by its nickname, The Old Guard, as well as Escort to the President. The regimental motto is Noli Me Tangere (from Latin: - "Touch Me Not"). The regiment is a major unit of the Military District of Washington (MDW).
The regiment is the oldest active duty regiment in the US Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784.[5][6] It has been the official ceremonial unit of the US Army since 1948.
It was a part of the Legion of The Untied States
Very smooth and clear footage, great job!
Very beautiful video,very nicely explained. That makes America greatest country in the world.
I want to see a period correct film with this good of formation, and bayonet charge
Brandon, the speaker brought up something that I found interesting. According to what he said, musicians were considered non-combatants. Something I've read regarding the Thirty Years' War is that drums were valuable war trophies (the next best thing to a unit's colors) and that soldiers were expected to defend them at all costs. I haven't seen or read anything about them being non-combatants, so I'd be curious to know when (or if) that changed. Do you have any information that might point me in that direction?
Robert Fisher IAW U.S. Army tradition, div. band members become litterbarrers during combat.
I think the musicians also serves as their chearer in the battle field. Just like the mongol invaders' shamans. Those shamans were using drums to scare their turk enemies long time ago.
There's one thing that's been bugging me for a while. Why did the Americans adopt the command "Take Aim" to level their weapons, instead of the British "Present"? Was it the direct translation of the period's Prussian manual of arms?
James Koach interesting thought
Because they're rebel scum lol
It possibly could have been, as the person who put together the US's first manual of arms was Baron Freidrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a former Prussian general.
"General" I belive he was only a captain in prussian service.
The Prussian command (in German) would have been "Schlagt an" which does not refer to aiming but to pressing (lit. slamming) the gun butt against your shoulder. I suppose "take aim" SOUNDS more similar to it than "present", although both can be shouted as looooong-SHORT!
Brandon, what do you say about wearing the hat? The cocked hat's point is pointing directly forward.
I came to see the Napoleonic old guards. Not expected to see this. Its a surprise, but a welcomed one
Thanks for posting.
This one you video is the 3rd us infantry regiment also known as the old guard and this one is the commander in chief's guard company a and the us army old guard Fife and drum corps
I find it kinda funny that Ensigns were junior officers back in the day but they gave it to a Specialist (though to be fair, it’s about the same or more time in service than Ensigns of the day but enlisted instead of an officer)
This is neat. Brandon, i have a question though: in a real battle situation did they had the time to fully execute the orders if a cavalry attack was headed against the regiment? I'm referring especially to the square formation, wasn't it dangerous to take that time ? thank you as always for the very informative videos! If american troops were this disciplined i can immagine the British troops.
Giacomo Pandiani
Cavalry wasn't as prevalent in the American Revolution in North America.
But you have to remember that cavalry didn't charge at full speed the entire distance. They'd need to maintain unit cohesion in order to achieve maximum impact. As such, they'd gradually build up speed, only charging for the final hundred yards or less.
So it makes sense to drill at this speed to build precision, with the understanding that in battle it could be done at a quicker pace, hence the importance of the drummer.
Oh i see, thank you very much sir!
Great video Brandon, thanks!
Magnificent, the Old Guard looks magnificent
Can you make a video about why the officers carry spears or halberd, it confuse me so can you clarify this.
It's a sign of rank, officers mostly carry melee weapons during that team, to show that they were dignified enough to not have to carry a rifle and also to rally troops with an easy to spot object. It also aided them greatly in bayonet charges as they were the ones leading the charge, and therefore needed a greater melee weapon to ensure survival of the charge. Most of the time it would be a cavalry sword or rapier used though. Slowly as pistols would get better they would adopt those as well.
Too busy doing other things to be distracted by loading and shooting a musket.
@@juicynarwal6272 certainly on British side later in war i believe often carried muskets too..partly to avoid being picked out by snipers etc
Too keep cowards from deserting the line and running. Sergeants were positioned behind the ranks to discourage shirkers and keep the line disciplined.
@@foulanchor9537 Called "File Dressers"
How can anyone dislike this video?
The Brown Bess Musket was very inaccurate so British troops did not use the command Aim, instead the commands were Make ready, Present, Fire
Laurie Coker that why American continentals used the Kentucky rifle
Light infantry won the war for the Colonies
I would be interested to know how much of the drill & regulations the continental army kept from the British. (Assuming most of the serving officers & ranks of the continental army also served the British before the revolution/civil war)
IIRC the continental army started to diverge almost as soon as it formed. That said doctrine didn't really begin to diverge until the 1820s.
Woo, great content man, love tge channel, i would love it if you could show us some re enactments of battles, its would just make my day
You're going to get alot of veiwers and subs from this.
Well, that's the hope!
its so sad seeing so little ppl watching this and everyone just walking by, while the reenactors are far more than viewers themselves
They really ought to keep their firelocks out a second longer after they shoot. This is highly important for the purposes of safety, given that some, although not many, muskets can and will hang-fire at significantly delayed rates, especially on more humid days.
Perfect formations, nice job guys
6:22 u wouldn't be laughing if that thing starts shooting at you now would you?
If they could they probley would but they probley wouldn't be able to because they would be dead
I'm curious if anyone in charge of this formation has actually read the drill manual for the time period? Seems like they mixed several different manuals here, none of them appear to be right for the era....
Aha, funny you should say that....ua-cam.com/video/iLhVtHD6H3o/v-deo.html
You trying to tell me that today even with your machine guns, if you had a wall of thousands of these charging at you, you wouldn’t just break and run? Balls of goddamn steel to fight like that.
It's the way it was done. Each side actually took turns. The Americans won partly because they didn't follow the rules and instead used guerilla tactics.
Also did this man seriously pronounce hessens *Haitians*
Its actually spelled Hessians and the are German not Russian
@@oliviadavis5030 I wasn't sure on the proper spelling for it so thank you. Also he was using Russian as a example for the proper way to say it.
@C caymer I assume your agreeing with the above commenter. If you're not however. I must inform you that proper way to pronounce it is most certainly not Haitians and or hes-ee-aans.
He did say Calvary instead of cavalry more than once
they are from haiti now
They kicked ass then and they still kick ass today. God Bliss Our Troops. God Bliss America.
Darn tootin bro! (tryin to keep it clean lol)
What's the command right after they fired? I'm having a hard time understanding it.
They are shouting 'snap' but this is not actually an 18th century command. There will be a video on the same topic soon, actually! Probably by the end of the week.
Thank you, I shall look forward to it with great anticipation!
In the distance of the beginning of the video thing you can see a lbtq flag
Never forget our roots🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Your roots 🇬🇧
@@englishdefenceleague3821 😂
Your roots yankee 🇬🇧
When is the next one I want to see this
I don't know if the Old Guard will be there, but if so, Patriot's Day weekend is April 13-15!
My 4th great-grandfather, Caleb Haskell, was just twenty when he marched out of Newburyport as fifer in Captain Moses Nowell's militia company to answer the Lexington Alarm on April 19th, 1775. They had left too late to encounter any British that day, but they did make it to Cambridge. After a couple of days the Newburyport Committee of Safety wrote to General Artemis Ward asking that the militia be returned, because there was a panic that the British would attack near the mouth of the Merrimack River. The company returned home and Moses Nowell became commander of the defense on Plum Island. On May 5, 1775, three days after turning twenty-one, Caleb joined up with Captain Ezra Lunt's Company after a patriotic sermon by Jonathan Parsons in the Old South Presbyterian Church to march back to Cambridge and join Colonel Moses Little's regiment in the Army of Observation. Caleb was at Bunker Hill, and in September went on detached duty and joined a bunch of Rhode Islanders in Captain Samuel Ward's Company in Lt. Col. Christopher Greene's Battalion to march to Quebec on Colonel Arnold's Expedition. In Canada he caught smallpox and he and his company were court-martialed and threatened with receiving stripes when their enlistments expired at the end of the year if they didn't reenlist. On May 5th, 1776, he was finally given a pass to leave Quebec. He made it home to Newburyport safely by the end of the month. In March, 1815, his son, also named Caleb married a girl from Saint John, New Brunswick (Fanny Matilda Betts, the daughter of Loyalists who had fled political persecution from New York in 1783) in Digby, Nova Scotia. They both eventually moved back to Newburyport. Their son was in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia defending Salem Harbor against Confederate invasion for 90 days in 1864.
My great great great something Grandpa (Alexander Scammell) was one of George Washington’s most trusted colonels. At the beginning of the war he was put in charge of the third New Hampshire regiment and was the highest ranking officer to die in the final battle of Yorktown. I’m incredibly proud of my Heritage and I’m probably gonna name one of my sons after him
What was the fife tune at the end when they were marching away called?
13:43 he said fire locks not arms. Even though they had bayonets fixed.
Tis heresy
1:55 what yon hand held device doth that skirmisher have in his hand?
I just relooking st this video and really noticing how they do not do the proper drill for continentals, and I think that even makes their loading even slower cause of it and carrying at the advance, odd to say the least.
The officer in the corner at 11:48 got his legs so far apart, looks like he was riding an indivisible horse.
And the rest of the day the regiment got to scrub their muskets till they shined again. Black Powder is a major pain to clean up. Nice work tho. Thanks for publishing this.
The announcer looks like a sentinel of the tomb of the unknown soldier. We need a march like this on washington
Always good to see your vids.Keep it up.
5:06 me showing off my new Airsoft gun, 5:16 when someone asks where my mask is.
The fact that these are the real soldiers make this whole event really thrilling! Trained and skilled to fight in real battles they make you seeing them in another light. In some sense, we do see real soldiers of that time and it is...ohh!
There should be thousands of citizens watching this event as I cannot express enough the importance of understanding the 1775 sacrifice these great American Patriots gave to give us today 🇺🇸🙏🏼♥️
Is this an actual depiction of an American Revolution War battle? When did the colonists ever wear uniforms? (outside maybe the latest interation in the Continental Army) Just cause some National Guard officer who drew the short straw to MC it doesn't lend it credence. Anyone studied in this care to educate me
It is not very accurate. I actually have a video all about the history in this display!
@@BrandonF yeah, I don't mean to jump ya, but I hate this crap paraded as history when the average guys in common dress with a hunting rifle founded a nation, and those that died doing so got largely discarded
@@BrandonF one more, I'm studied on this enuff to know, if colonist fell on battle field, and the British advanced past point where the guy lay, he would get bayoneted into hamburger. There's some hard history for ya. Give it a look
The speaker has a dope voice
All credit to Von Steuben.
10:06 The Cease Fire song sounds so god damned happy. It could be the end credits song to a sitcom based in the Shire in Middle Earth. "Oh Gandalf! Normally I'd label you a disturber of the peace, but I suppose you could send up a few more fireworks, if n it please you sir!" *the hobbits cheer* - *freeze frame* - *queue the song*
Me still watching this from 2021
*The british stubbornly typing in chat*
bayonet charges seem scary, now imagine being on the battlefield having to face that
This unit really amazing. It went from being the de facto way to be a soldier in the 18th and early 19th century. It actually fought for the South in the US civil war and afterwards the entire unit was given an official pardon to continue on as the unit we still know it as today. I love this shit
The Old Guard (3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment) NEVER left the Union Army or "fought for the south" in any way. In fact, it spent most of the war as part of the Army of the Potomac, fighting in battles like Bull Run, Siege of Yorktown, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Appomattox. A quick internet search will prove as much! The fact that anyone would feel the need to make up such a lie is TRULY Pathetic! Please, take your lies elsewhere!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can only imagine the noise when all those muskets were fired at once.
Noooo....18th C megaphones were much bigger than this and ran on larger batteries!
The announcer had a voice incompatible with his rank and stature. Well Done!
After the tricorn (Ok, I forgot the name, I'm sorry) video the other day... Why aren't theirs turned?
I beleive you mean cocked hat
This is why I’m moving up north, older style of America, I love the old culture, and history. South Florida is meh
True. History lovers have to be up North. Although the anti-American northerners make it a bit disappointing.
Yaelra R. Yea sadly.
First Sgt's were in the rear to also prevent soldiers from panicking and retreating when they weren't supposed to...You turn to run away and you have a dude with a halberd pointed in your face.
beautifully precise
I actually screamed out loud when i heard the annoucer said "Maximum Effective Range of 75-100 yards" like I understand its a very common misconception but MY LORD
Switching to your sword is faster than reloading.
I'm glad to see US tradition still protected from post-modernism and neo-liberalism. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸
I would love to use these guys in Empire total war.