American Revolution: Battle of Lexington & Concord 1775

[@WhatTheSamHill7303]

The gentleman quoted as saying "An Englishman's home is his castle" was Jason Russell. He was killed on his doorstep along with 11 other militia members and two Grenadiers. The house with several musket ball holes still stands and can be visited here in Arlington.

[@jacobqyv]

And a Reenactment is going to occur in 3 days

[@cambs0181]

Those Jehovah Witnesses back then were hardcore!

[@davidmersault2658]

@@cambs0181 Probably not fond of people knocking on their own doors... 😂

[@curlyfries2956]

This is amazing! As an American, I really appreciate this, keep going brother 🇺🇸

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks, really appreciated! More to come soon!

[@curlyfries2956]

@@HistoryRebels no problem, and happy 4th of July to all Americans here and to everyone who loves the country 🇺🇸❤️

[@covertops19Z]

Actually, Happy Independence Day is more appropriate...

[@wimpymcsteel4458]

This is the first time I've seen such a detailed breakdown of the battle of Lexington & Concord. I did not realize that the Colonists had such an organized defense that early in the conflict.

[@michaelscherer6416]

I’ve read a few books on this day. The minute men and militias were so ready! I didn’t realize before either about how much they drilled each week and were prepared for conflict! Before, I imagined it just being a skirmish that broke out, but now I learned how much the locals prepared and organized for such an event

[@thatsthewayitgoes9]

@@michaelscherer6416and our current government HATES us citizen militia. The citizen militia prominently recognized in the U.S. Constitution. Government refuses to recognize they are under the people. Government HATES a people who are above them, control the government and every government employee and every property being owned by the people. Current government has multiple Bills they want to pass against The People and The People’s Militia. Government has unfairly demonized the citizens militia because it represents the ultimate authority over the government. The people have natural rights government can not ‘take away’ and government HATES that.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

@@michaelscherer6416 And remember, members of the current Congress want to try and outlaw that same kind of training and preparation. That should scare anyone with half a brain.

[@centurion7993]

Most of the local officers were either local notables or veterans of various wars and conflicts of the preceding years, the commander on Lexington green for example war a 7 year’s war veteran

[@williamdarnstaedt3118]

A well regulzted Malitia.

[@benjaminmorris4962]

"Colonel Barret, we've successfully taken the bridge. What do we do next?" "I don't know. I didn't think I'd get this far..." 😂

[@kingcole_thered]

Good one!😂

[@Bobbyo60]

My 4 times great grandfather Captain James Neal fought in the Revolutionary War on the side of the Colonies. He also helped settle Charleston, Virginia, which is now West Virginia. The settlement was called Fort Neal, or Neal’s Corner.

[@shred5]

That’s super cool.

[@nicholas2827]

This is an incredible narration! Even as an American, my heart goes out to the British mindset of WTF just happened!?! (After the first shot) and the terror of knowing the militia are rushing through the woods ahead of you before getting ambushed on the road. My emotions rose with the patriot mindset of (it’s on now, no turning back). Real people with real lives.

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you! And absolutely - someone commented that they could make a Black Hawk Down style film of it which I thought was spot on :D

[@kfaolain8623]

If they did: I hope the Reserve a scene for Samual Wittman!

[@ethanpf449]

Glad I found this channel. Really good animation hope to see more!

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks! Next episode on the Invasion of Canada

[@kfaolain8623]

:D "Who wants to Volenteer to go north! We must fell trees and make Our own Roads so the Boats we bring can be carried through the wilderness!?!" [Non-Verbatum]

[@chrisfedder3680]

have you seen Warhawk channel? amazing and much more content an even better animation

[@Artur_M.]

It's nice to find a channel covering the American Revolution/War of Independence in such detail and quality. As a Pole, I'll be keeping an especially keen eye for the posible appearances of Kazimierz Pułaski and Tadeusz Kościuszko in the future videos. 😉

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you! I’ll make sure to cover Kazimierz saving Washington, at least!

[@JackmG87]

Props to Poland for turning into a European Texas. Poland is doing great at being a speed bump with sharp teeth. Never again. ❤

[@shannonhondo260]

As an American I must say this was brilliantly put together!! I’ve always loved history and this was great and should be taught in schools

[@anzaca1]

So glad to see another channel in the same style as Bazbattles, Kings and Generals, Epic History TV etc. Love your stuff so far!

[@jasonscottjenkins]

HistoryMarche is worth checking out. if you are into WWII then World War 2 with Indy Nidel is excellent. he does a weekly overview of the events of every week of the war. He is in September 1944 right now. He and his team did WWI prior to that and other historical events as well.

[@louiscasteran6298]

I agree, only Warhawk is doing similar videos on America's history (the Civil war), really glad i just discovered this amazing channel !

[@kevinmarrett9532]

The words of John Parker bring a tear to my eye every single time I hear them quoted.

[@maxortillo1264]

This is a surprisingly good quality video Can't wait to see more. Good job keep it up😊

[@HistoryRebels]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it, and more on the way

[@Falkirion]

Redirected here by another history channel I watch and damn you guys did awesome work. Keep it up, we need more channels focusing on history

[@huskydude1244]

Ditto

[@atreides4497]

What channel sent you here?

[@DreamIt.PursueIt.AchieveIt]

Likewise #VTH

[@commandergree113]

This is a really high quality especially for a first video

[@xezazase]

Well. I did have plans today, but now I'm going to have to watch this whole series. Er, thanks?

[@HistoryRebels]

Hope you enjoyed it! Next episode will release in about 4 weeks

[@xezazase]

@@HistoryRebels I was expecting to come to your channel and find a 10 part series but it's still coming out lol. I subscribed, and managed to get things done today after all.

[@revere0311]

Amazing video! Love the information and transitions, good work!

[@DisposableHeroDayZ]

If this is the quality of video that can be expected from this channel, I look forward to seeing more show up in my Subscription feed.

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you! Next video should be out in about a week :)

[@petervollheim5703]

As a former member of the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute (1970s),who marched to re-enact Sudbury's effort to support Concord in 1975, I rejoice in viewing these videos. They are extremely well done. Live Free or Die!

[@knightspearhead5718]

Here from Vlogging through History great video.

[@colton2680]

Same here! Subbed

[@seanmccracken6855]

Fantastic video!

[@CovfefeDotard]

Happy I found this channel

[@BillCody931]

Came to you through Vlogging Through History. Excellent content

[@MossoAyre]

Hot start guys, subbed

[@fangexploring]

First video and the quality is already right up there with the best history channels on youtube. I didn't know much about the revolution and you made everything clear and easy to understand. The graphics and animations are top notch too. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@evanater13]

Subbed and looking forward to the growth of this channel. I really appreciate your introduction and the way you even depict the brewing arguments *within* Great Britain and its parliament instead of just glossing over the buildup to the war.

[@cseivard]

Well told. In high school, I often rode my bike to Lexington. It was a place of significant history. The power of the historical significance was often palpable.

[@spencertherren6806]

Man, great job. I wish you the best. Instant sub.✌️🇺🇲

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you, really appreciated!

[@zipzip5807]

This is an awesome channel. The graphics really help my visual brain to understand the logistics of the revolution. Thank you!

[@sebastiancorleone]

History Marche sent me here and I’m glad 😊

[@tedgreen6]

Awesome presentation. Writing, editing, music and graphics all give the story of April 19th a thrilling treatment. Perfect choice of the announcer, too. Thank you!

[@FreeFallingAir]

Im really going to enjoy this series!! Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@8cladgamer210]

Hi from VTH. I loved this vid! Can’t wait to watch this channel grow

[@icemanmatty8889]

great job!

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks!

[@notnile1062]

Great job sir, i hope to see alot of great content in the future! And the quality is like… really really good.

[@notthefbi7932]

Looking forward to this series and the many series to come 😀

[@lgsg65]

Vlogging Through History sent me here. Great video, liked, subscribed.

[@PhillyPhanVinny]

What an amazing underrated channel you guys are! I hope your channel takes off soon and you guys become really successful! Best videos I have seen on the American Revolutionary War on KZbin that I have seen that covers the war in detail. First goal is to get you guys to take off with your coverage of the American Revolutionary War which is insanely under covered on KZbin. But from there you really could cover so much more the way you guys are doing this. 18th century warfare is so under covered on KZbin and you guys do it amazingly well! From I'd like to see you guys do this for the US Civil War, Napoleonic Wars, the war of 1812, 7 years/French and Indian war, the *British Civil War*, British and East India Company wars with the Indian Kingdoms/Princedoms and more! You guys are filling such a massive whole in the YT history industry! Great job guys, keep up the great work! You guys will take off soon if you keep up coverage like this!

[@zulfihuzaimi]

Great channel sir,

[@xjuliussx]

this is a high quality channel history! Wish you put more videos and get the recognition for your work done!

[@hairydave82]

Great stuff. Very reminiscent of HistoryMarche and Warhawk. Keep up the good work.

[@samcukanow6188]

Watching from Pennsylvania one of the original thirteen, great video and channel.

[@williamwalbridge3895]

HUZZAH, well done, your video was an excellent account of the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The animations really did well to illustrate what occurred. I subscribed and eagerly look forward to seeing your next video.

[@robertknowles2699]

Warmonger industry of firearms today, 2023, should be reversed. Do you see anybody terrorizing your village, town, city ? No ? “ The Second Amendment, ( or Bill of Rights ) ratified in 1791 “ A well regulated militia, being necessary to the Security of a free state……” need against fellow citizen ? Obvious hunters have rifles they hunt with. Seems handguns are products of mounting cowardness, racial misunderstanding, and lack of 10 Commandments of July 4, year 300 BC taught to younger, middle aged, and older folks. “scientific material madness,” as Jim McGuinn sang in a Byrds song, or, “Saturday night gun special,” sang by Ronnie Van Zant .

[@boydjohnson3231]

Good luck on your Chanel.

[@HistoryRebels]

Appreciated!

[@E_Poltz]

It would be cool to see a map with constant names, because as a foreign I get lost on were is "Yorktown" was or "Lexington" and so on. Anyway, great video, thank you for sharing it.

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks very much for the feed and glad you enjoyed it :) I’ll make sure to have clearer labels in future videos

[@anzaca1]

You know Yorktown and Lexington still exist, right?

[@antorseax9492]

​​@@anzaca1 You know they're not from the US and don't know where two random towns are, right?

[@undercurrentpatrol]

This is an excellent and informative video. Well thought out, great production.

[@kfaolain8623]

Well done! I am over-thrilled! This is a great 20min over-all that included a lot of finer detail! Such as: the Militia reaction of "They are burning and plundering Concord! We must Save the People!" [Non-Verbatum] - but a detail that is crucial, and often never mentioned. Look forward to the Rest of the Series! - and for Equal Scales- I learned of Your channel through a comment of Epic History - and i Am so thankful, because this was wonderfully done!

[@MyLinguine]

Just watched this masterpiece and I can’t wait for your next upload!!!

[@holyfreak8]

Great video! I´m from Argentina so I don´t know many details of the military campaigns of the US Revolution.

[@alexserrano8733]

Fantastic Animations. Keep up the good work, this is fantastic!

[@robertknowles2699]

Should cartoon we saw on Saturday morning TV, ‘Quick draw McGraw’ or Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Wile E. Coyote, - be allowed to open a gun store ? Have to think animals don’t need or require modern ‘NRA’ - 200,000,000nd amended words to James Madison original Second Amendment . How can an Animal have his/her Say if she/he is no longer here ?

[@tzink6740]

This is amazing thank you!

[@Nednerb14]

Awesome job. The only thing is that I heard the people there today consider the shots at Concord and the shot heard around the world because it was the first time Americans were ordered to fire on the British. Amazing job and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next!

[@tedgreen6]

That's an ongoing argument, whether Lexington or Concord fired the first shots of the war. To me, it's Lexington that earned the credit. That's where the "mysterious" shot was fired that started an exchange of bullets. Many believe it was Sam Adam's who fired that shot; he always was a trouble-maker, and a member of The Sons of Liberty. Glad that we're all friends now and enjoy a "special relationship".

[@pirs9736]

Please make more of these on the revolution your so good at it

[@monicamacias6155]

Amazing narration, and thank you for educating us!!

[@TheChrisroc]

This is fantastic work, keep it up!

[@peterallen4605]

Interesting to see the British perspective on this. Left out that the British were marching to disarm the militia of a cannon. That's why the militia knew where the British were headed. Also interesting to hear your take on the Boston Tea Party. They weren't protesting the increased price of smuggled tea, they were protesting the tax on tea. One other observation: I question your depiction of the British striking into the woods to address militia that was "hiding behind walls". The road and the walls are still there in some places. The walls the militia were hiding behind were no more than 20 feet (3 meters) from the British column. Not much chasing into the woods to be done. However, if you stop to engage, more will get shot as fighting against this kind of uprising is like trying to push the ocean back. The farther and longer you push, the wetter you get.

[@StephenLuke]

RIP To the 49 American militiamen and 73 British troops who were killed in the Battles of Lexington and Concord

[@davincimemes3631]

Thanks for your videos! They're awesome! :)

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Found this channel via Vlogging Through History. Really like what I'm seeing. You've got a new subscriber here. Keep up the good work!

[@abialo2010]

at 17:48 that is the battle at Jason Russell's house. 25 of the 49 americans lost in Menotomy died on that farm. still stands today. great museum. everyone should go if theyre in town

[@shred5]

I dig this channel. Some good history here.

[@a-bakermedicine2023]

It is great job i wish you will continue until cover the American war of independence and other historical issues Best wishes!

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

Thank you for bringing William Pitt's comments before Parliament to my attention! I didn't know about them. Excellent video!

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

Seriously good stuff! Liked and subbed

[@chucaruba109]

Magnificent!

[@userequaltoNull]

"Concorde" is a French supersonic jet airliner. "CONkerd" is the town where the battle took place. Source: I'm a local, it's as grating as calling the city of Worcester "war-chester" or the steak sauce "war-chester-shire"

[@HistoryRebels]

I will never roll my eyes at "war-chester-shire" again, thanks for pointing it out!

[@hughwoatmeigh6999]

Local names are always interesting, Lima, OH (Lime-a) vs Lima, Peru (Lee-ma). Newark (New-Urk) vs Newark (New-Ark), etc. I still have no idea when to say Louis (Lew-Iss) vs (Lew-ee), like Louisville.

[@Fez4ever]

Best video and info on these actions Ive ever seen! MORE MORE MORE!!! (please....when you get a chance). Thanks!

[@13JAMLAND]

Great channel, great documentaries, really well done thank you!

[@riverbluevert7814]

This is an excellent video and well balanced with views of the conflict from both sides. One important detail shown here that I never fully realized: The Colonial Militia in Lexington did not block the road. Both sides were being drawn to war while holding back in small ways.

[@equusquaggaquagga536]

Remember in Black Hawk Down when the soldiers ran alongside the rescue convoy to safety while getting shot at the whole way? L&C was its 18th equivalent

[@HistoryRebels]

Haha! I really want to see the Ridley Scott version of this battle now. With the same style and music as Black Hawk Down

[@murmillo42]

I just found this video after reading The French and Indian War by Walter Borneman. This fits perfectly for a real great job, just like Epic History TV & Kings & Generals and the other history channels. The same attention to detail, you just got a new subscriber.

[@N_Sbn_Ur]

Epic History TV is getting offsprings!! Well done sir!!

[@ShottyBear]

Vlogging through history showed me this channel - easy subscribe ✅

[@dylanb265]

The “one if by land two if by sea” thing only made sense to me once I saw that boston used to be a peninsula before the bay was filled in

[@Sabotage_Labs]

Gave you a sub as encouragement to continue your series and create more videos. As a Son of the Revolution, I'm interested in everything American Revolution! Well done videos. Keep it up!

[@robertknowles2699]

Daughters or Sons of American Revolution be proud ! Yet are you a ‘conceal and carry ‘ Barlow knife, switchblade, Baseball bat, knuckle duster, violin case, firearm fad termed a handgun ?

[@jeff2178]

This is really good, I can't wait to see the whole series..

[@ComfortsSpecter]

John Parker The First American Combat Commander Incredible History Immaculate Freedom Amazing Animation Wonderful Oration Beautiful History Work

[@nathanielmartinez3075]

never knew that about Pitt honestly

[@1201batman]

Awesome video 👍

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Vlogging Through History sent me over. Good video.

[@OldGuy555]

Have read several versions of this battle. This is well-told.

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you

[@jaewok5G]

Just terrific! Great content, great detail, and even as a Baystater and avid reader of the Revolution, you've included things I wasn't aware of. I really enjoy retellings of the war and period from u.k. sources as they don't seem penned in to include american 'lore' of versions of history that we were given in elementary school.

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks very much Jae! Comments like this really motivate me forward :). I really hope the series can capture an honest and even handed perspective of the war. Look out for the next episode on the Battle of Long Island! Coming in about 4 weeks time

[@jaewok5G]

​@@HistoryRebels Long Island? I hope you're not going to skip Saratoga!! I feel like it's a pivotal moment in the development of the character of what it is to be American; visavis “… the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army who was desperately wounded on this spot … winning for his countrymen the decisive battle of the American Revolution and for himself the rank of Major General.” with that victory, reluctant allies [namely france] determined the rebel cause was worth supporting. … and keep up the good work!!

[@HistoryRebels]

@@jaewok5G completely agree! I can’t wait to get into Saratoga, it definitely won’t be missed. I’ll do Long Island and then Trenton/Princeton for 1776, and then we’ll get right into Saratoga :)

[@jaewok5G]

@@HistoryRebels 👍

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

National myths and "lore" exist for a reason. Most countries have their own versions.

[@richardpcrowe]

My wife's ancestor was a Minute Man and was killed by the first volley of British shots at Concord Bridge. One of my ancestors, fought in the Southern Theater and was a Lt. Colonel in the North Carolina Militia at Kings Mountain and Cowpens. A little known fact of the Amrican Revolution is Britain's need for cash after the virtual bancruptcy of the British Eash India Company,

[@cambs0181]

No, it was the virtual bankruptcy of the seven years war, which they had fought for the colonies and the British governments hesitation to advance Westerly to take lands which belonged to France.

[@jasonvega9942]

what a well done video. thank you for sharing

[@66gtb]

Really well done 👍

[@brianbailey4577]

We have random Revolutionary war vet graves all over New Hampshire. I found one down the street from my house right next to the side of the road on a walk in day. Just a lone grave all by itself about 10 feet in the woods. I cleaned it up, and place a wreath on Christmas and flag on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. We owe these men who sacrificed to fight for freedom. Like our state motto says…..Live free or die!

[@Tombonzo]

Most excellent, this is awesome!! Subscribed

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

Hi I just subscribed and just saying but I can’t wait to see the battle of Monmouth and I can’t wait to see it because I grew up and still live in Monmouth county and when I was growing up I never knew anything about the battle but I also can’t wait to see the episodes with the 42nd regiment of foot and I can’t wait to see those episodes because you see I play the tenor drum in a bagpipe and drum band that is named after the 42nd regiment of foot aka the BLACK WATCH and if you don’t mind me asking but can you do a video on what life was like in a pow camp during the revolutionary war and I am asking because during the revolutionary war my 6th and 5th great grandpa’s John Andrew and George Weikert were guards at a place called camp security outside of York pa.

[@markfutchll8141]

This is what I have been waiting for😊

[@Xino6804]

Found you through Vlogging Through History, you got mu sub.

[@ldroland]

Fantastic channel

[@MintyLime703]

Instant subscription

[@davidnemoseck9007]

Nicely done. Great details. You got yourself a new sub.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Thanks to this video, I did a quick read on William Pitt. I like him. Seemed sensible. I'm also American. I wonder what his reaction of American Independence would've been had he lived long enough to see it.

[@user-fe1mc6dx6v]

This is so underrated keep it up

[@crazynelson97]

simply amazing!

[@nozzer2002]

good history channel....well done ! :-]

[@Deszigames]

Anyone else reminded a bit of the Teutoberg forest there at the end? A disciplined force of regulars on a road slowly getting picked off by a lesser armed but determined group fighting in their home woods?

[@williamcarter1993]

damn i just found this channel and it's fantastic!

[@LibertyPrime6969]

Love the video❤🎉

[@gruffythrone988]

really enjoyed this