American Revolution: The Fight for New York - Battle of Long Island, 1776

[@FieldMarshalYT]

It's amazing how many times Washington was arguably saved by Howe's reluctance in this campaign. He did take advantage of it, though and keep his ragtag army alive.

[@HistoryRebels]

Absolutely right. It's fascinating how close the war came to ending before it truly started. Washington's going to really excel in the next episode too, with the Ten Crucial Days!

[@FieldMarshalYT]

Can't wait! @@HistoryRebels

[@revere0311]

Sly as a fox.

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

@@revere0311 yep and speaking about that term I know someone who is writing a book on that term.

[@jeremytibbetts3576]

It's thru out the whole war how lucky Washington was. Lost more campaigns than he won. He just happened to win the right battles. Not to discount how it the global conflict effected the war for America

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

It's really nothing short of miraculous how Washington wasn't utterly annihilated in this catastrophe

[@ifbfmto9338]

Let’s hold a group of islands against the most powerful navy in the world, what could POSSIBLY go wrong with that?!

[@jacobgivens7906]

I have a feeling that this will be more than 12-15 episodes and I am here for all of it

[@HistoryRebels]

Ha I'm beginning to have that feeling too...

[@V9bct7]

History teacher here - thanks for making high quality vids I can show in my classroom

[@HistoryRebels]

This makes me really proud, thank you!

[@andrewsytaccount]

Don’t be lazy

[@gavinsepicgaming9835]

@@andrewsytaccount Why come up with a way to discuss all the crap when the videos already exist its not like teachers get paid 100 dollars an hour to make up each lesson from scratch

[@allencollins6031]

​@@andrewsytaccountExactly, leave the citizens dumbed-down.

[@dbf1dware]

@@andrewsytaccount Please do not denigrate a teacher clearly looking for ways to engage his students. Hey, let's see YOU get into the classroom and do better. Seriously, get in there and do better if it bothers you so much.

[@simondrury7941]

Washington was there to fight, peace... that was down to congress. Howe's role as peace commisioner and being sympathetic to the Americans stopped him from striking the killing blow. A balanced and well produced presentation.

[@jacksongallo1414]

Just finished reading ‘1776’ this was perfectly timed. Watching this and the Siege of Boston video was a great complement to a great book. Thank you!

[@loyalpiper]

The fact that 5 men were sent to defend a single pass is shocking. I'd have sent at least a 100 as a skeleton force.

[@ifbfmto9338]

There was no possible way for Washington to successfully defend NY from the British, if you’d sent more men to Jamaica pass it wouldn’t have changed that It would’ve (probably) alerted you much quicker though, to the British flanking maneuver, but really the defense of Brooklyn and NYC was doomed from the start

[@charlesiragui2473]

Perhaps Howe held back because he thought this would help him accomplish his true goal of bringing back the colonists into the British fold. This was effectively a civil war between British subjects and his goal was not to kill as many colonials as possible but rather to reconcile them to rule by their benevolent monarch.

[@ct5766]

Howe was at Bunker Hills where the british just marched straight into colonial lines and would have been defeated if they were just a bit more organized. It probably left him overestimating the colonials abilities and made him overly cautious.

[@blakelester1776]

Great stuff… Keep it up! A perfect and simple description of a battle that most Americans know nothing about. It was sheer luck that the Continental army was not overrun. Washington was no Napoleon or Caesar but upcoming you will no doubt show his boldest and most successful campaign of the war. Thought by his subordinates to be suicidal, and I can’t deny that at the time I wouldn’t have been in their camp.

[@alitlweird]

When you say “ what most Americans know nothing about” roughly what percentage are you thinking? 98…99%?

[@blakelester1776]

@@alitlweird I mean hard to say… I’m gonna say at least 90% don’t even know it occurred but that could also be very wrong because a lot of people are born in NYC and I’m sure they talk about it more because it happened there… I mean hey if everyone knew about history it’s would make us history buff and scholars not unique… I love history and take a sense of pride in the amount I have studied. Even so I know so little.

[@Hillbilly001]

Well done,Sir. Well done indeed. I think it's quite ironic that a British creator has done such a magnificent job showing the American War for Independence. Bloody outstanding! I've watched each of the vids in order and I'm gobsmacked how well they are done. I can't wait for more. Cheers from Tennessee

[@samcukanow6188]

Criminally underrated content.

[@codydavis8014]

This channel 100% needs to be promoted by the algorithm. This is one of the highest quality series on the American revolution I’ve found so far. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and also the video about the battles of Lexington and Concord.

[@lawsonbrady2586]

hell yeah keep up the great work

[@jamesbarca7229]

Just sitting here trying to wrap my mind around how the war would have played out if Washington had burned NYC and denied it as a base to the British. Thaks for another great episode. I look forward to the next, as always.

[@twinzzlers]

Yeah, it'd make him look terrible

[@cybergal99]

This is an excellent video, I was born in the middle of this battlefield in Brooklyn and went to school down the block from Prospect Park where Sullivan was captured. I literally knew nothing about this battle until I saw Hamilton! I guess they didn't want to tell us about it because the American's lost but it would have made a good field trip if they'd actually explained why there was a monument on Monument Hill in the park! I assume it was for Sullivan!

[@giod6266]

Very nice, watched all 4 series you made so far. Looking forward for more! Thx!

[@subsidingjoshua9354]

good video! 👍

[@Aszod96]

Awesome work! Thanks for all the fantastic detail you put into these. I was never taught in school how many loyalists, defectors, and escaped slaves went over to the British side. I was never told villages and cities celebrated liberation by the British. Something not talked about in American education is the division between the Revolutionaries, and the loyalists. Cant wait for me. Keep it up!

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

History is written by you know who

[@Dan-jp8jr]

More like you didn't pay attention

[@Aszod96]

@@Dan-jp8jr History was my favorite class. I paid attention astutely. They did not teach this. You are wrong. It is rude to make assumptions of other people

[@Dan-jp8jr]

@@Aszod96 ok

[@drumspleasefab4789]

Man this was soo good! These cliffhangers making me want more! Thank you

[@xxclarky661xx]

As with the previous videos, excellently done brother

[@CrumptonGaming]

Been waiting for you to drop again 😂 the algorithm gon catch this shi soon I swear it’s too high quality

[@history_by_lamplight]

So beautifully presented.

[@pimhoff]

NY may have been the place where Washington learned the hard lessons on how to command and who to trust. Sometimes a defeat is where the seeds of victory are planted.

[@kingofcards9]

Love your work.

[@jacobayers2391]

Great job in mentioning in mentioning William Alexander the Lord Stirling who doesn’t get talked enough in the revolutionary war. Also it’s hilarious he was so mad that the British didn’t accept his claim that he refused to surrender to them and only surrendered to the hessians

[@TKainZero]

Your videos are of an Amazing quality.

[@mixxy5973]

My history teacher always puts up your video's for out sixth grade class and is helps so much, thank u pooks

[@HistoryRebels]

I’m really pleased they are helpful! Thanks for sharing :)

[@Bearjew2995]

Yes! I've been waiting for this.

[@jefferynelson]

you have a new subscriber, I am enjoying your content sir

[@NoxIF34]

Great video!

[@cjrudd]

Excellent video! I appreciated the effective use of the map and your narration skills are very impressive. I never knew that Howe had made so many blunders or that Washington had retreated so far north before heading south towards New Jersey.

[@NordicHyperborean]

I’m so glad I found your channel I’ve always wanted to study the war in detail but no other channel had done so in anyway meaningful way up to this point! But now I need to find some on the civil war it has the same problem sadly

[@josww2]

One of the best presentations of the American Revolutionary War, keep it up, can't wait to see the rest!

[@jeffersonarruda944]

More episodes, more education, more history!!!! This channel is given me a bloody stiff long moist 5.2 inch...... Heart ❤ for these videos Thank u.

[@medievalgaming8754]

Can’t wait for the next one

[@davidnemoseck9007]

Interesting fact about how the population divided during the war. It was about even. With about 1/3 for it, about 1/3 against it, and about 1/3 neutral. And thanks again for making this wonderful series.

[@michaelscherer6416]

Amazing work! My family and friends are watching your videos together!

[@HistoryRebels]

This makes me so chuffed - thank you!

[@jeddkeech259]

Love this channel.

[@armyman-ig7qs]

Been waiting eagerly keep up the good work

[@19MAD95]

Great video. Can’t wait to see the whole series play out

[@marcelbeck6865]

Thanks again, a great presentation.

[@anzatzi]

Wonderfully told--the amazing graphics make this a must-see documentary

[@1995Pdr]

I hope you and Epic History TV collaborate on the American War for Independence someday. I would love to see how that would turn out.

[@HistoryRebels]

I'd love to do that!

[@cbbees1468]

​@@HistoryRebelsHave you ever watched that series, Turn: Washington's Spies? You may like that. I just finished reading books about the Battle of Bunker Hill and Yorktown.

[@dansmith4077]

Excellent video

[@dennistoufexis5790]

Very good work!

[@dindu1613]

Love your videos! Wish I could afford to give more. You're doing an awesome job, and I hope you can continue to make content. God bless sir!

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you very much - the support is honestly really appreciated

[@ianurbina9777]

Ty so much for this content ❤

[@nozzer2002]

this channel is excellent ! more please!

[@Austin152-S]

Excited for the next one!

[@alexanderszymanski3901]

Another great video!

[@chucaruba109]

I love the care out into these!

[@alitlweird]

This is fantastic! Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@NoOne-rl2ol]

I can't thank you enough for this excellent content. Cheers.

[@codydavis8014]

Absolutely loving this series so far. Please keep it up!!!

[@TheChrisroc]

Keep up the great work, this content on the revolutionary war is great

[@rq83]

Thank you very much for your interest in the American Revolutionary War and this awesome program. I can not wait until your next few, my favorites, Trenton and Princeton. Additionally, The was from the Battle of White Plains and from a story that the Headless Horseman was born.

[@Dagnabitt28]

Thanks for the great content!

[@anthonyprivy]

Thanks!

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you Anthony, really appreciated!

[@johnosborne1873]

Listening to an Englishman recall the events of the revolutionary war. Our forefathers would be proud.

[@revere0311]

Love it! Keep up the great work

[@HistoryRebels]

Thank you! (And I agreed with your point about Dunmore's Proclamation!)

[@asteroidmonger]

Subbed. Great video!

[@223yuk4]

I've learnt the advantage to winning any war is having local farmers on your side

[@Ihrun]

Never been that interested in the American Revolution, but these videos get a gold star! Very enjoyable, very informative.

[@holyfreak86]

Great video man! Greetings from Argentina!

[@HistoryRebels]

Buenas! I used to live in Argentina, I miss it a lot!

[@holyfreak86]

@@HistoryRebels Really! Wow! You should do the South American wars for independence someday. You'll love the history😎.

[@HistoryRebels]

@@holyfreak86 100% I'd love to do that!

[@polygonalfortress]

appreciate your work, keep it up! can't wait for more :3

[@Steven-dt5nu]

I'm enjoying your series. Thank you

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

This was a great surprise for me since I was just at mount Vernon.

[@japhfo]

Good video. Succinct, dynamic, clear. A small point about Harlem Heights: the soldiers in trouble were an over confident picket of Light Infantry who pursued an American patrol out of range of their supports. The Highlanders (in that wildly inaccurate C19th print) were part of the force sent to cover their retreat, suffering the heaviest casualties in the process.

[@monicamacias6155]

Keep it up!

[@cjdyhouse2640]

Great series

[@brianszuszwalak4300]

really good shit

[@RichardTaylor-y2w]

My Grandmother told me we were descendants of a British General who defeated Washington in a big battle in New York

[@TheRandomchannel582]

Wow that’s amazing!😮

[@dalebutler626]

My 4 great grandfather, David Baxter, was a Sargent in the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. He received Crown land in Bertie township for his loyalty to the crown.

[@ajemma78]

Love love love these!

[@erichendricks8748]

Again I absolutely love the videos good sir. I've read numerous books regarding the Revolution but I'm more of a visual learner so this helps enhance my knowledge tenfold. Can't wait for some of the later battles in the war.

[@frank8534]

As I read "1776" this video helps me to visual see what the author is explaining. thank you.

[@HistoryRebels]

Oh by David McCullough? That's a great book, I really enjoyed it. And thank you, I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@rochrich1223]

Washington snatched defeat from the jaws of catastrophe! Twice!

[@HistoryRebels]

Great way to phrase it!

[@AnthonysOutdoors]

Love the series. I think the Continental Marines and Navy need some love in this series.

[@DaveSCameron]

#SCOUSE ☘️😎🤣incredible how such fates create our present. #OurHistory 👍 ☘️

[@alunderwood5903]

Well done . I have read all about this but the animated maps really help Balanced perspective as well and great narration. As soon as I can remember my password I will donate!

[@Maltaman51]

Excellent - makes sense of my reading

[@ZainuDeen-os6ck]

Nice history of American war of independence.extremely patriotic.

[@13JAMLAND]

Great episode and great series thank you! 👏🏻

[@Vercingetorix525]

Yo, this is awesome. Thanks for making it!

[@MiloSolomon-i2b]

Kudos to you for this amazing video, haven’t seen a series on the revolution this good… well, ever. If anyone in the comments is interested in some more info on this battle, the book “Memoirs of the Long Island Historical Society, Volume 3” has very good primary sources and general information on this battle. I think it’s on internet archive.

[@matthewkuchinski1769]

It is quite interesting that Washington and Greene both broke the rule of war not to divide one's force when facing a numerically superior foe. Yet, through some great ingenuity, strategic insight, and plain luck, Greene and his chief lieutenants Morgan and Huger were able to pull off two of the American Revolution's great masterstrokes with the Battle of Cowpens and the Race to the Dan. Furthermore, the terrain differences between the islands of New York City and the Carolinas arguably contributed to the defeat of Washington's army and the victory of Greene's, respectively.

[@pygmy.]

You should do a series on Marlborough's campaigns in the War of Spanish Succession. No channels like this have done it.

[@HistoryRebels]

@FieldMarshalYT is a brilliant channel that covers this content, I really recommend it!

[@aaronrowell6943]

The best thing that ever happened to the Revolution was the Howe didn't do more. He was an unstoppable force despite not wanting to fight.

[@bootlegfootballdisciple3253]

Great content! Found your channel thanks to vlogging through history and I’ve been binge watching your videos

[@tomcooke8558]

Really appreciate the detail and breakdown. But why was your battle map not oriented North to South?! Seems like an odd choice

[@HistoryRebels]

Yeah that's a great point, I did want to have it oriented north-south, but that would of meant having to draw a much wider/larger map (because of the 1920x1080 screen). So it was just a practical reason in the end sadly

[@ScarlitWidow]

Just found your channel and love the content! ❤

[@longdogmcbarky1457]

Is there a next video? This was fantastic.

[@HistoryRebels]

The next episode is being released later today!

[@RedStar439]

Howe truly was the wrong man for the task at hand...

[@xxpettineo23]

as an american, this was fantastic

[@paulgaskins7713]

1:10 why am I not surprised that New York was a loyalist state

[@liamphillips4370]

Great content as always! Do you know what music you used in this video?

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks! It is all from Artlist and Filmstro :)

[@liamphillips4370]

@@HistoryRebels Thanks! Do you know the name of the one that starts at 0:32?

[@HistoryRebels]

@@liamphillips4370 Yes no problem! It's Warlord, by Ben Hayden

[@liamphillips4370]

@@HistoryRebels Thank you very much for the info!

[@mitchellline4242]

Good video but you need to turn the music down abit.

[@HistoryRebels]

Thanks for the feedback! Noted for future episodes

[@telmahkcir]

My 5th great grandfather is Captain Abraham Remsen. He and his brothers fought in this battle. I have a musket that’s been passed down through my family and etched in it is written 1776. Always wondered if maybe it was his. His black powder horn exists if you google it so would be cool if the musket I had was used by him. I’ll never know unfortunately

[@gavinsepicgaming9835]

You guys need to not make this because it takes long to make and I am dying waiting because its so goodddd

[@HistoryRebels]

Ha thank you! Not long now at least - the next episode is being released on Friday

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

I can tell that the next video is going to be about The 10 crucial days which includes 3 of my favorite battles of the revolutionary war and those battles are the battle of Trenton, Second Trenton and Princeton and the 10 crucial days also includes one of my favorite paintings of the revolutionary war and that painting is the painting of George Washington Crossing the Delaware and I like the battles of Trenton because i never knew about the second battle but I eventually learned about it by watching an animated map called the winter patriots and I like the first battle of Trenton because I got to go to the old barracks which is where the hessians slept during the attack on Trenton and I like the battle of Princeton because among the casualties on the continental side during the battle of Princeton was a man who really interests me and his name was Hugh Mercer and he was a veteran of the battle of culloden and the battle of fort Duquesne and he also interests me because among his famous descendants was his great great great grandson the famous ww2 General George Smith Patton Jr and I also like Hugh Mercer because he is my fellow Scottish brother and what I mean by that is according to ancestry I am 4 percent Scottish and I am not full Scottish but instead part Scottish and even though I am part Scottish I consider anyone full or part Scottish or anyone with a tiny bit of Scottish in them my fellow Scottish brother or sister.

[@HistoryRebels]

Hi Chase, you're absolutely right. We will do the 10 Crucial Days next and cover all of those battles. I think you'll like it! They might be my favourite battles too, and I'd love to one day visit the old barracks in Trenton. Thanks for sharing about Hugh Mercer, I hadn't heard of him before. And great that you have some Scottish in you, all the best people do! (Including myself)

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

@@HistoryRebels well If you do visit the barracks it’s totally worth it because when I went it was very interesting to know that they slept with their weapons in the bed and in their uniform so that they can be ready when the alarm would go off to get into formation.