I was just sitting here in my adopted home of NC thinking about going to see family in August and the annual trip to Lake George. Since we stay in Hague, I am going to make it a point to go to the fort this year. Thank you for your dedication. Our family has some history in the area. I will bring some notes and get up with you if you are not busy then.
@FrontierTradingCompany3 жыл бұрын
Great video series, glad you made one on Ticonderoga.
@garebear17123 жыл бұрын
Been there 2 times definitely planning on going back. Im a Monmouth Battle Field local
@conorbowen33603 жыл бұрын
Went here on a field trip in 5th grade. I grew up in Bennington and got to play Ethan Allen in our little class reenactment. One of my favorite memories
@georgewashington52503 жыл бұрын
and now Ticonderoga makes the best #2 lead pencils
@colbyt99672 жыл бұрын
If you guys are ever in Vermont, you should make a video on the Battle of Hubbardton on July 7 1777 the rear guard action that possibly saved the war for independence. Which led to the victories at Bennington and Saratoga.
@jonathanowen99172 жыл бұрын
Great history of Fort Ticonderoga. I knew about the connections with the French and Indian War and the Boston Campaign during the War of Independence. I was unaware of the role the fort played in the Saratoga and 1780-81 campaigns.
@zachdrejza8515 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the story of Mount Defiance, the hill that overlooks the fort, and how Kosciuszko, John Trumbull, and (I think) John Stark all knew how important of a spot it was and advised St. Clair and Schuyler to put American fortifications up there, but were ignored, only for the British to immediately put their own up there upon arrival in the area, causing the Americans to have to abandon the fort almost before the battle had even begun. They also botched the retreat, leaving MUCH artillery and weapons behind for the taking. Both Schuyler and St. Clair were removed from their commands not long after.
@davidtuck85843 жыл бұрын
Great memories of a fantastic site I have visited. Recommended as a trip destination. Keep up the great work. Dave TUCK Grimsby England
@paulatighe70738 ай бұрын
Fantastic job- thank you
@rc591913 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool how important fortifications still remained very important during the age of cannons.
@David-lu4gq3 жыл бұрын
If I was an American, that would be a place I'd make as my base if stuff ever hit the fan.
@LexaKnight Жыл бұрын
Great Chanel 👍
@StonePillar818 ай бұрын
This is cool. The Fort is 2 minutes from my House. I live in TICONDEROGA.
@chancewebster79533 жыл бұрын
Forget how close Ticonderoga and Sarasota are.
@andy414173 ай бұрын
0:46 Battle of Wabash casualty rate officers 88%, soldiers 97%. 25% of small US Army destroyed.
@dogontherun88984 ай бұрын
Interesting! It’s a star fort.
@trevorbonfiglio99603 жыл бұрын
Went here recently, so interesting, unfortunate Ticonderoga didn't really play a role after the revolution
@moonpaws13 жыл бұрын
So, it's possible to bring a warship from St Lawrence River all the way south to Ft Ticonderoga? I noticed there is a small river maybe 300 feet wide that feeds into Lake Champlain. Richelieu river?
@JohnStark722 жыл бұрын
Only the Green Mountain Boys. Arnold was inconsequential and was overwhelmed by Ethan Allen's take-charge attitude.
@deteon14182 жыл бұрын
Arnold was still one of the best commanders of the war.
@JohnStark722 жыл бұрын
@@deteon1418 His successes were tainted by his rashness and insubordination. He couldn't stand that Allen captured Ti before he could muster his forces to attack. Ultimately, he committed treason and that erases all of his accomplishments.
@deteon14182 жыл бұрын
@@JohnStark72 His achievements as a battlefield commander on both sides of the war cannot be overlooked. He was one of the most skilled in the war. His loyalty and personal aims are a separate issue.
@JohnStark722 жыл бұрын
@@deteon1418 Really? Is that why he lost the attack on the Plains of Abraham?
@deteon14182 жыл бұрын
@@JohnStark72 You are biased because he was a traitor. If you read about his battles you will see that he was very skilled.