Forgotten Revolutionary War Battlefield Skeletons Discovered | Battle of Camden
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- 'Forgotten Revolutionary War Battlefield Skeletons Discovered | Battle of Camden'
History Hit has been up close to a remarkable story from the American War of Independence, exploring the history and attending the commemorations for the dead of the bloody battle of Camden, 1780.
Travelling to South Carolina for this special film, Dan Snow investigates some exceptional historic and archaeological discoveries that reveal the course of the battle, meeting key historians, archaeologists and forensics experts.
The excavations have uncovered 14 of the fallen - men buried in shallow graves where they died on the battlefield. They have been carefully exhumed, ready for formal memorial. Dan attends the moving services for these men and boys from both sides of the conflict - many of the dead were just teenagers when they died. We witness them being given military honours on the battlefield where they fell.
Dan also finds out about the southern sector of the Revolutionary War, a decisive but often forgotten theatre of that conflict, out of which emerged the United States.
In making this film, we were very pleased to film interviews with experts from the South Carolina Battleground Trust, the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of South Carolina and the Richland County Coroner’s office.
If you would like to find out more, useful information can be accessed through the South Carolina Battleground Trust website:
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My 4x Great Grandfather was killed at the Battle of Camden. His 14 year old son survived which is why I’m here.
That's fantastic. If he only knew what Camden would turn into 250 years later.
@@exdemocrat9038not New Jersy
How many red coats did he take with him?
@@COWBAYOUBADASSyou assume he fought for the usa maybe he fought for the British
They're both part of why we're all here. I'm thankful for their service. Thank you for sharing.
As a retired US Army officer, past National Commander of the Scottish-American Military Society, and historian of the American War of Independence please accept my sincere gratitude for the quality of your production and the respect shown our fallen comrades.
I’ve been a fan since watching you and your father on the BBC many years ago.
Out with you, you tory King’s Man! 😜 Just kidding sir. SAMS is a great organization - I was able to listen to one of your members speak when I was on a recent cruise.
Thanks for serving.
I really enjoyed this show. It was fascinating to learn about a battle that we don't really hear about in school. While I am a proud American, I am also of Scottish descent, so the re-interment really made me stop and think about the sacrifices on both sides.
Thank you for your service sir 💪🇺🇸
Tim, thank you for sacrificing your time, body, and mind for me. Veterans and Servicemembers like you allow me to raise my family in safety and peace. May you continue in health and joy-fullness for all of your days. ❤
Fallen soldiers from both sides , now allies and friends , rest in peace.
Now this is what l call a history documentary. Beautifully accurate presentation. Thanks Dan & team.
Yeah schools only talk about the boring parts of the war. I personally love hearing about the action.
As an American soldier l cannot fathom going into a major conflict without a British allie along side;its ironic that the revolutionary war gaves us our freedom but at the same time
brought America and Britain closer togather as allies.May these soldiers rest in peace both sides.
well Mack get over that, 60% of Europe/Britain would not want to ally with the US if a war broke out with China. Two world wars in Europe and this is what you get as a thank you. It' s always kinda of been a lopsided arrangement.
I agree….as a veteran my fondest memories serving in the military was training with our British counterparts
As a proud British veteran, I have total respect for my American brothers in arms. One time enemies but now the strongest of allies. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
After WW2 Germany and Japan became some of our best allies. Go figure.
The British and Australians I had the opportunity to handle business with, were some of the finest people I’ve ever worked with. Like the ones above have said, they’re an asset for battle.
So, I'm a Civil War reenactor.
This July, I'll be part of a ceremony moving a Civil War soldier from where he lays to a monument in the town he founded. As I see it, this is one of the duties of a reenactor... the preservation of memory and reminding people that history is made by human beings like you and me, not statues.
If you've never been part of a ceremony where you give a man his name back in front of his descendants, well, it's one of the most poignant and significant things one can do as a historian.
I also am a Civil War reenactor. Tell us more details. What is his name, unit and the town he founded.
@@johnmoreno9705 His name was Pvt James Randles and he founded the town of Randle WA. He served in Co. E, 2nd Tenn. Vol. Inf.
Yeah and BLM will probably try to destroy his monument.
I do Rome in the UK. The Romans have a saying "Speak my name, and I shall live", we all use names taken from grave stele of members of the Legion we represent XIIII GMV. We hope we do justice to those men.
@@carlhicksjr8401when?
A proper burial for both the American forces and the British. May their souls finally find peace. Well done.
I find it wholesome that they're acknowledging this war. Most people nowadays forget about it entirely unless history classes cover it. Then they know about it they just get bored. My history teacher showed us the patriot and I was like okay now I'm paying attention 😂
On either side of a vast ocean a mother stood weeping.
Well said
or celebrating, depending on how crazy the mother was
I was part of the cortege that day in Camden. Your presentation of the battle and the funeral was extremely tasteful and accurate. I remember seeing you in the attendance crowd and thinking you looked familiar. You are, like myself, somewhat distinctive by altitude.
Rain threatened all morning, but we only received a brief shower at 8AM when the procession elements were assembling.
Both of ya'll need to get your head out of the clouds. This is thought to every US grammar student .
@@jamesdeen3011 what are you talking about Deen. Are you replying to the correct thread you indended? The context of your reply doesn't match a single comment praising this short video program.
Possibly just a post meant for somewhere else. I've never been to Camden but have read much on the battle. Many have criticized Gates for his decesions leading up to the battle- along with the formation of troops for the battle itself- but indeed, soldiers on both sides fell that day. Its a shame if you were to ask the average person on the street re the Battle of Camden, they wouldnt know what you were talking about. Thanks for a wonderful video.
'Somewhat distinctive by altitude' is just about the best way I've seen it described
This is such a special and touching story. Very well done. My fifth great-grandfather, John Parker of Lewes, Delaware, fought at Camden. He was a soldier of the Delaware Continentals from the beginning to the end of the American Revolution. His Delawares lost so many soldiers that they were merged with the Marylanders. He fought at Camden in the Marylanders and survived, retiring on the land the government gave him in payment for his service in 1783. He died in Hancock County, Georgia in 1793. Thank you for producing this. It helped me understand what they all endured and how incredibly brave they all were and allowed me to see the battlefield.
May he RIP
Thankyou for sharing this story from your family history.
This would have been like serving about six years in Viet Nam ,I thought one year was enough,aways in the back of my mind was how grand father many times removed served three years in the Virginia Militia serving in more than a dozen minor fights
He died in Alabama at age 83 he is remembered in Virginia as Philip Hammann the man who's scouting
ability saved a village from a combine Indian, Red Coat raid,only member of my family to have his own historical marker on the side of a road.
@marbie77077 John Parker of Lewes, Delaware is also my fifth great grandfather! I guess that makes us cousins!
@@deanmason5900thanks…I am in awe when I learn of personal family history, of people who gave us our country and liberty to start.
Absolutely adore that the Scottish soldier was given equal respect as someone fallen fighting for their country. From foes to inseparable. ❤
What do you mean? The Scottish soldier was fighting for the British side, the victors. Why shouldn't he be given respect?
It makes me wonder if he was a Piper. Pipers were always treated like royalty and buried respectfully no matter who's side they were on.
@@JBS2018 what are you on about? The Scottish guy would be fighting for England. So why would the British, who won the battle, not bury one of their own properly? Do you realise what Britain actually is??
@@bsdetector6908 Precisely......he fought for the Crown, just the same as the English, Welsh and even Irish soldiers.
@@JBS2018 The UK not just England or Scotland are our allies. The UK is made up of different dominions in the realm.
Fun fact: the city where I live, Charlotte NC (60 miles north of Camden) has the nickname "The Hornet's Nest" and hosts the NBA team the Charlotte Hornets, who got their name from General Lord Cornwallis referring to the area in a letter as "a hornet's nest of revolutionary activity"
That is a fun fact 😊
Even some NC soldiers of the Civil War wore buttons with a hornets nest on them.
I had no idea! Thanks for sharing that piece of history!!
I almost expected the Scottish regiment to return the bodies home to bury there. But glad it was seen to reinter at the site of their deaths and honored as war veterans from both sides of the conflict, even though they lost. Such as it is with our Civil War vets on both sides.
Traditionally (UK) Soldiers are normally buried near to the battlefield - most of WW1 cemeteries are I France and Belgium for example.
@@colinprice712I knew that they were near the battlefield but I didn't know it was like a tradition that's pretty cool... I hate i cant go out there id love to pay my respects to all the Americans especially that went over there in ww1 an ww2. It sucks that our troops aren't buried here though like the rest of them like our revolutionary war soldiers or our Union an Confederate soldiers... I think that will always be a thing for Americans especially the ones that actually do care about the kinda of stuff.
This video made me cry. I'm glad people want to honor the fallen soldiers hundreds of years ago, not only American, but the Scottish soldier.
My 6th great grandfather was a Light Dragoon with Armand's Legion, he was captured at the Battle of Camden and spent 3 years as a prisoner of the British. Fantastic documentary, thank you!
Cool my 4th great rode with Martin Phiffers North Carolina light Dragoons
Wow! I bet you are proud your family is part of history.
May he RIP
I SALUTE! Your Ancestor🇺🇸
Respect to them all rest in peace to your grandfather from across the pond Carlisle Cumbria England 🇬🇧
Very well done. My family came here (Virginia) from Scotland (indentured) in 1646 courtesy of the British. They were more than happy to fight the British one hundred plus years later. And we have taken part in every war since then.
Tom Boyte,
GySgt. USMC, retired
Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Thank you for your service, Sir .
Thank You...
Thank you to you and your family for your enduring service to this country. 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!
Also, for your heroic ancestors.
I’m a veteran of the USAF.
🙏🏼🙌🏼👏🏽
Wow, I’m impressed what a great family history.
What a great tribute to all of the soldiers who died in this battle and finally received a proper burial. Not ashamed to admit it brought a few tears to my eyes.
Yes I also found several pieces of grit in my eyes watching this.
Yep
To the people who organised and saw the whole process from finding to burial with honours: well done, it was beautiful and touching. Having served in unit that had pipes & drums, and also having buried young soldiers, it was so fitting for the pipes to be played at the grave.
“At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
We will remember them.”
Even today as a regular feature of military burials in the USA, because so many of us are of Irish or Scots ancestry, the pipes are heard and are always fitting tribute.🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧🏴
And many are of Ukrainian descent as Ukraine falls. But God bless the Americans and British. Scots too!
As a Yank, I found it interesting to hear from the perspective Brit on a Revolutionary War battle. Excellent program
Dan and the History Hit team are to be commended for their dignified and respectful presentation of this history documentary. Now, this is what a history documentary should be. I hope documentaries like this motivate others such myself to learn more about the world history that helped shape who we are today. Well done Dan!
Great video as always. We recently had a similar ceremony in Ridgefield CT in 2022 where several bodies (2 Continental and 2 British) from the battle of Ridgefield were discovered during a home renovation under the foundation. It was a privilege to be able to participate in the ceremony
I recall that amazing discovery in Ridgefield--but then heard no more about it, so assumed the remains were still being analyzed. Good to know the town held a ceremony. As a military history buff living in Stamford, sincerely wish I could have attended (had I known). RIP soldiers🇺🇸🇬🇧
This is truly incredible of how both sides are given a ceremonial service in honour of their service and sacrifice for their respective countries. I wish I was there to see the full ceremony .
My 5th great-grandfather, Joseph McReynolds, participated in the Battle of Camden as part of the North Carolina Militia.
He received a life crippling wound (at age 21) from a British musket ball when he made a stand with De Kalb rather than flee the battlefield = while the majority of the militia did indeed flee the battlefield without firing a shot, one brigade of the NC Militia stationed alongside the Delaware Regiment (which included my ancestor) made a stand alongside the Continental regulars.
His father (my 6th great-grandfather) Robert McReynolds, was a recruiting officer for General George Washington, and my 6th great-grandfather Teter Nave was an Overmountain Man who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
I am proud of all my ancestors.
As you should be! What a proud ancestral history you have!
What a wonderful family heritage... thank you for sharing it with us.
I"m happy that y'all got to participate. That's great, seeing all the folks from Scotland, France, England and Germany in attendance. Thanks much!
Fantastic video. This puts most of the historical TV programmes in the UK in the last 15 years to shame, HH are knocking it out of the park.
Dan's expertise in and enthusiasm for this period is well evident in this wonderful film. Nice one Dan and team! 🌟👍
Dan is like that with EVERY PERIOD OF HISTORY. He and his Dad were a great team on a previous series also. He and his mother, make another great team on more recent History: explaining the History surrounding Our Late Queen, and the Traditions and Military elements we were seeing during Queen Elizabeth's Funeral and the pageantry of the day's processions.
It’s good to remember that some of the American soldiers may have been of Scottish blood as well. The Carolina’s had a pretty large Scottish population and many American regiments had recruits from different states. This Maryland regimented may well have had men from the area.
As an American retired soldier may I say thank you for the respect and quality of your documentary. Well done from a proud Ranger to the producer of this show.
Fabulous tribute to the fallen soldiers from long ago. It is for them, that we shall never forget. Kudos Dan Snow.
My father’s family was from South Carolina at that time, and they were Loyalists. I was told one of the children made his way to New Orleans to try and spy for the British during the battle of NO during the War of 1812. The family moved to Alabama for some reason, and not North.Later, some in the family fought with Confederacy, so that possibly the English could come back and control at least the Southern States. Never hear these type stories, but there were rare outliers , I suppose.
Outstanding documentary.
Thank you, to the people of Camden for treating all the dead the same.
Thank you for this documentary. The war in the southern colonies is often overlooked. I live within easy driving distance of several revolutionary war sites. Camden, Cowpens, and King's Mountain and also smaller battles like Ramsour's Mill, which was fought entirely between militia men and loyalists. Some of the opponents were literally family members. We hear a lot about the Civil War being fought between brothers. Thank you for highlighting the fact that, in some instances, the same can be said of the Revolution.
This was excellent - informative, but respectful and moving. And I'm very glad that the organizers of the funeral paid appropriate respect to the Scottish soldier by requesting that the relevant military provide appropriate honors for him alongside our US Military.
I know there's no way that we'll ever really know who those soldiers were, but maybe one day someone will be able to figure it out.
As a born and bred resident of North Carolina, I want to say "Thank You" for creating and sharing this wonderful documentary for the world to see. As a veteran of the United States Army, it really got me in the feels at the end where the services was shown.
This video made me cry like a baby! To see peace in the middle of a past place of major conflict and tragedy was beautiful!
If people could just keep quiet with rude comments it would be a miracle for sure!
The respect shown to these men, honestly made me cry. Rest Easy.
Beautiful, thank you for sharing this parade and history. I wish I could’ve seen it in real time. Been there. I love the inclusion of the 71st Scottish group too.
What a remarkable tribute - and a superb documentary. And what sacrifice from these brave men. I wonder if they had any inclination of the impact they would have on todays world. May they all now rest in peace.
i was glad to see the UK took part in the ceremony
This was the BEST history documentary that I’ve ever seen, by far. Superbly done. I can’t believe that I lived in SC - just 120 miles from Camden - for 25 years, and never knew most of that history. The ending parade and reinterment touched me deeply.
Our Freedoms were fought for, by these men and children. I salute these fallen soldiers. They are no longer unknown but forever remembered.
This brings the 'stories' we were taught to life and makes it more real. That is was people of all ages fighting for their country, whichever side they were on. Those young people had a rough life, yet somehow today's kids think life's not fair.
I honestly think it's a wonderful thing to do for these fallen men laying them to rest with respect and to show that this battle will never ever be forgotten and shouldn't be forgotten. R.I.P. to these soldiers
This is an excelent documentary. One of the best I've seen. I live in Camden and got to see the fallen soldiers it was so moving. defenitley a once in a lifetime event. I am glad to have been there and treasure them memories. y'all did them justice Thank you.
Once again the History Hit team gives us an accurate representation of an important event. I am happy to see that they were able to find a British Regular to finally have the honors that he deserved. If there are others buried there that they could not find this man stands in their stead.
What a beautiful gesture that ceremony was. Not for the big names but for the common soldier that fought and died for what he believed was right and just. Ceremonies and other reenactments of those times are great ways to teach young and old about that time and maybe some of them get inspired and end up interested in more history and maybe even study in history.
I am sure the kids will remember this for the rest of there lives. I grew up in Minnesota, and in 91 got to meet one of the main gun crew-members from USS Ward. He told me how she responded to reports of a sub fallowing a ship coming into Pearl Harbor and she ended up firing 3 shots with the 3rd hitting at the base of the conning tower at/just above the water line mark. He also taken time to tell me what all the post for the gun was and how the person operated the gun. Then 2003 I think it was they found the IJN mini sub right where the Ward reported firing and then dropping depth charges on it.... That was one of the most moving days of my life... I can not fathom how it will effect the kids who was in Camden to watch the days events of the remains of the fallen solders memorial...
35:14 Flowers of the Forest will always tug at the heart stings and stir emotions for my family who fell in the fight for Freedom, from 1014 and The Battle of Clontarf, through to 1943 and WWII.
Mine too, and I'm a Yank.
"In some faithful heart are you always 19?"
From another song, "Wille McBride"
@@eric2500 That would be "Green Fiekds of France" by Eric Bogle.
"did they beat the drums slowly
did the play the fife lowly
did they sound the death march as they lowered you down
did the band play the last post and chorus
did the pipes play the flowers of the forest"
Can you explain what you mean?
This is great. Too many soldiers back in the days didn’t get proper burial, sad to think about it, so many of them are even trapped in hostile foreign nations.
the dead don't care....
And who's fault is that?
@@HULLGRAFFITI yes my friend. It does matter. If that were your brother or father would you not want thier remains? US soldiers to this day will fight tenaciously to recover thier brothers in arms.
@@HULLGRAFFITI "lumps of meat"
I'm atheist but I think you might be possessed. 💀
that is the reason why the DPAA was formed (Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency) . Their job is to retrieve remains of American servicemen from all over the world. My cousin serves in okinawa and they have had dealings with their office in HI. Not a lot of people know that Vietnam MIA' bodies were mostly given location by their Vietnamese counter parts, as an example. That office has so many skeletal remains of servicemen for decades, they wont stop until there is absolute identification thru DNA etc.
Its so amazing that the soldiers from both sides are treated with such respect. Good on all of you
My ancestor, James Veach, died 29 OCT 1780 after succumbing to injuries and disease (starvation) following the battle of Camden while in the custody of the British. Thank you for additional insight into a devastating event for so many.
Great history lesson. I'm in SC & had many ancestors who fought in these battles. I'm saddened that I wasn't aware of the ceremony, for I would loved to have witnessed it any paid my respect to the fallen. Thanks for all your efforts in making this & sharing.
me too i heard nothing about it
I agree. I did not know about it and would have definitely been there if I had known. I'm also in SC.
I do not normally like documentaries, too boring. This was awesomely done, held my attention every second.
Thank you to those who fought.
And Prayers and Thank you to those who died making us Free.
I have an ancestor from North Carolina who fought at Camden as it turns out. I was watching this documentary and thought I’d check his military records only to find my hunch was correct.
He was a Col of a militia regiment and survived the War. He was a delegate from North Carolina to the Continental Congress and served as Speaker of the NC House of Commons.
But he also married his first cousin so that explains my family somewhat 😉🙄😂
It would be kinda difficult not to marry a relative then!
May these fallen soldiers finally rest in peace through the dignity and honor they were finally given with proper military honors. I hope that with more research they are able to find more of the fallen at Camden and get the honors they also deserve. Thank you to all involved in doing this for these men from both sides of the pond.
There needs to be something more than a 'like' button. Thank you for an amazing piece. I had many Colonial Revolutionary War ancestors in both the Continental Army as well as Militia, but somehow I've yet to find one who fought in the British troops or Loyalists.
This made me weep. Imagine how many peoples lives have been affected by these brave men on both sides
Nicely presented. One of the key take aways is that there is never a wrong time to show respect.
I think modern American historians miss a very important point about the war of independence. The british descendents fought on both sides. USA wasn't founded officially until AFTER the war. So the british descendents would have part of both sides. for some reason some modern americans never seem to admit to having british colonist ancestry.
The USA was indeed founded during the war…as it was recognized officially by France, Spain and Poland in the mid 1770s after the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was grudgingly recognized by GB in the Treaty of Paris ending the war.
I had ancestors on both sides and in the civil war. I see my american family every year. They live in south carolina.
I have traced numerous ancestors from this time to England and Scotland. I'm proud of my ancestry. I wish I knew more about them. The details are lost in the 400 years since they came to the US
This is more than entertaining, An honor to watch and feel such a moving hostorical moment. THANKS SO MUCH.
Well done! This funeral and respectful reburial, the historical research, archeological research, everything; it was all well done! Top notch! I believe that every individual who had any part in this project was honestly respectful, sincere in their motivation, and honestly trying to do right by these 14 men, who had died on this antiquarian battle field. Honor by honor. Thank you
What an extraordinary documentary and what an amazing event. Thank you for handling this in such a sensitive way. And the people of Camden are to be commended. It was so touching, there were misty eyes. Thanks for a great video, more please.
Some great books to read about the southern campaign are : The Quaker and The Game Cock , The Sprit of 76 ( the latter has letters written by Patriots and British as well as civilians on both sides . ) Rip to the brave men on both sides who fell at this battle .
Yes, all respects are due to these fallen men. The comments that I've read are insulting and I have responded In kind.
Another good book on the Southern fighting is Jimmy Carter's The Hornet's Nest.
One of the most moving History Documentaries I have ever watched. God Bless the People who honored the fallen in this solemn and honorable way and to those who made this Documentary. And may the fallen rest in Peace with God. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 ✝
Thank you, History Hit! Thank you most kindly!
I live in Camden and I was upset I wasn’t able to make it to the commemorations that went on. I wish I could’ve seen Dan too!
There is a cemetery connected to a church in Shepherdstown WV. It has several revolutionary war soldiers' graves. While visiting I met a very old lady who was tending to it since her ancestor is buried there. She said the current congregation, AME, wasn't interested in the upkeep so she continued her work. That was 15 years ago.
Unfortunately, this is a common attitude in many parts of the US. Because of the poor way that history is often taught in our schools-mostly lists of dates and names rather than trying to understand the people, the background, people’s motivations for their beliefs and actions, the culture they lived in and other salient factors that influenced ways that individuals, communities and entire cultures thought, believed and interacted with each other. I was blessed to have truly exceptional history teachers in school and a dad who instilled a deep love of history in my sibs and me. As a result, I have been able to pass this love of history on to my own children, the students I taught in upper grade school plus my nieces, nephews and friends.
“Flowers of the Forest”.....truly the Lament of Laments and it raises a tear every time that I hear it. 😢
God bless the good people of America and may we stand together forever.....history binds us with ties that remain strong today, although frequently tested....so Stand Fast Brethren, Stand Fast!
🇺🇸🦅🇮🇪🇬🇧🏴
This really made the battle more real to me. The history I learned in books tells about battles by armies but never showed how individuals were fighting hand to hand.
Thank you for a very well presented story about the Battle of Camden. I travel the road the battlefield is next to on a regular basis. It’s really amazing to watch a British produced documentary that was recorded in a place I’m familiar with. I’ve only stopped there once, I guess I need to give it another look. Maybe Dan could return to the US and create a documentary on the Battle of Saratoga. I’m a bit partial to that battle since I grew up in the area it happened.
An entire series of videos about the build up to the Revolutionary War, the war itself and the aftermath for both Britain and America would be a great addition to the History HIT lineup. How I wish that there’d been videos like this when I was a student and when I taught American History to 10-11 year olds in elementary school! It’s one thing to hear or read about history, but it’s important,if possible, to actually SEE the places, relics, etc. where and how history was made because it makes history real.
This is one of the best exhumations and studies of Revolutionary war veterans I've ever seen. Please continue with your great scholarship of these tremendous finds and share them with the rest of the world as you have with this invaluable discovery.
Proud to say my home is in Camden SC and I was there to actively witness snd be involved in this amazing event ! 👍👍👍🥰❤️
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If I remember my history correctly, approximately 1/3 of the colonists were for separation, 1/3 were against separation (the loyalists) and 1/3 were neutral. I, as do a great many Americans, had ancestors who actively fought in the Revolution. One of my 6th ggrandfathers was a sergeant at the Battle of Bunker Hill. In the retreat he lost his great coat.
Be interesting to see how many people in the uk are related to soldiers of the revolution .
And ever since that retreat he only had a mediocre coat.
@@davehoward22 Yes, it would. Modern DNA testing mixed with genealogy can provide very interesting results.
So...
What are saying is 1/3 of the US kick the the brits ass?
@@jamesdeen3011 No because that was mostly the French.
I finally saw this view and thank you for making this! I LOVE the procession and the ceremonies. I wish I could have been there. De Kalb is my favorite Rev War figure. I was there at Camden in 2005 for their 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Camden reenactment event and we reenactors had a VERY rare reenactment upon the battlefield. I was told by many other reenactors from the area that the whole battlefield acreage was scattered with the dead from Battle of Camden, perhaps hundreds of fallen soldiers. When I saw, months ago, they found 14 skeletons, I was rocked to my core and that rumor from reenactors was made very, very real and an absolute fact! I'm glad the area is better cared for than it was a couple decades ago. There was a major push back then to get the many acres protected and everyone knew it was a race against time. 20 years later, those efforts ARE paying off! Huzzah! And I hope more are found and given the proper respects. I hope more efforts are made to preserve the battlefield. I hope visitors please tread cautiously on the Battlefield because it could very well be a soldier's grave.
We need more of these programs to learn about our own Revolution.
BTW, why do I always tear up?
I agree!
These Soldiers deserve our respect !!!!
I remeber seeing you out walking through camp and filming, was great seeing this getting the coverage its been needing.
I took part among the reenactors following the coffins all the way to the Battle Ground.
that ceremony was surprisingly moving for casualties of a battle 243 years gone. rip.
very well done!!as a Marine and a retired high school American History teacher, events like this one make our past come alive. the Southern campaign was as much about a civil war between carolinians who supported the Crown and those who supported the Patriots....no quarter was given on both sides.
I remember watching this on the news. So glad you were there to share it with us in your own special way
I live about an hour and a half from Camden (Went to visit today) And the reenactment of the battle of Camden had the sharing of the big news of the bodies found recently. South Carolina is very good at preserving its Revolutionary history. Georgia on the other hand. Sigh....
As a former Georgian, I’m afraid my home state is headed in the wrong direction in a lot of ways.
I love History and it was one of my favorite Subject in School and it still my favorite.
The Gentleman who organized the Funeral Services did right by these Men. Well done Sir & Thank You.
EXCELLENT documentary !! Thank you SO much for offering this on History Hit and posting it on UA-cam! :)
Truly amazing....The respect and dignity that was finally received by these soldiers is heartwarming. God bless them all for the sacrifices they suffered for our country. Thank you so much for documenting this important discovery.
The ceremony was so moving ... here I am with tears in my eyes.
As a history buff, I found this video fascinating yet sad. The emotion and respect for the forgotten fallen soldiers from a battle long ago during a war that many would want to forget was wonderful. Also, the history presented to generations of young people is so very important. The involvement by the American, the British and the Scottish military made the sacrifice of the fallen men feel current as well as very real. I am grateful the dead were properly laid to rest. History, all of it, is important and relevant even today.
I salute my Scottish brother who died for what he believed....
This was amazing! I loved the history and the more in depth coverage about HOW they found the burials.
So very well done on this Dan, the Folks you chatted to and the funeral procession and those taking part was wonderful.
Thanks to all who recognised the sacrifice made on both sides of this conflict and what a wonderful town has grown up out of the past.
It has been said to me that Britain would not have lost America if it was not for British short-sightedness and greed, how true I do not know, but thankfully we are great allies now. Brilliant video and RIP to all the fallen on both sides.
Thank you for the history lesson. I’m from Massachusetts and never even gave any thought about our southern brothers and sisters in our fight for freedom. Keep up the great work!!!
This was just amazing to watch, and it moved me so much to think of all the lives lost. We take it for granted today so much how these countries started very heartbreaking to hear of people, so young, fighting and die before they even had a chance to live war is such a waste.
Beautifully done Dan. Outstanding job!
This brought tears to my eyes, americans have so much affection and respect to their History, different from where I live, people here make fun about what happened in the past, we don't even mark our 18/19th century battlefields where our great grandparents died. My country is so mindless that if a cerimonial service like that happened, people would make jokes about reburying a "pile of bones", others would be listening to loud music and not paying respect. Because of that, our heroes are still there, resting where they fell...
Keep your History alive my friends.
Greetings from Brazil!
This was a truly moving tribute and I thank History Hit for producing this video.
Huge fan of History Hit channel. The family and I visited Camden a couple of months ago. It is so interesting to see ya'll doing a show from my neck of the woods. Keep up the great work.
My mother made history relevent to me when she took us to see the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and pointed out to us that our great-grandmother, who was still alive, was born to parents who had living memory of the Civil War. It really struck home when, once at home, she pulled out the citizenship papers for the great-great-grandparents, dated 1865.
I got to see the gun that spilled his last thought!good times!
I was born and currently live in Camden, SC. It’s so rich in history here! I love it and honestly couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. It was quite the experience that Saturday to witness the ceremony. The city also had the soldiers tombs on display at “historic Camden” for two days leading up to the ceremony. Experiencing seeing the soldiers lying repose at the Kershaw-Cornwallis house was definitely an unforgettable experience that I’ll never forget.
I am a military veteran who lives 30 minutes from Camden, and I regret missing the funeral procession for these fallen hero’s. Thank you for this documentary, it has given me a greater understanding and respect for what took place in the battle of Camden. We feel fortunate to live so close to such an amazing historical sight, and will soon visit to pay our respects.
Extremely moving. Thank you to all the people who put this all together. This is a bench mark in commemoration of extraordinary historical events.
I cannot help but wonder where the others killed an action are buried. They cannot be too far away.