Brandywine Wargame: "Professional Historians vs. Professional Wargamers"

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

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[@anonymousshawn9996]

Retreat in an orderly fashion to Dilworth but halfway to the city, have the separate groups draw straws on who has to stay behind to stall the enemy chase while their main forces combine at the city. The stall tactics should provide enough time to entrench and reinforce the city.

[@elmogreen107]

Yo this is soo cool can you guys get more going? If possible it looks like a lot of work. But fun. lol

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

@@elmogreen107 Check out the Little Wars TV channel for tons of videos!

[@brettanymichellelawson-top5197]

@americanbattlefieldtrust general william Howe was a fifth viscount

[@kongfeet81]

referee: *HOW DID THAT SQUAD OF ULTRA MARINES GET ON THE TABLE?*

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

Drop pods probably

[@SlocumJoe7740]

"General Washington it appears the Orks have committed to a Waaaaghhh at our flank"

[@logoseven3365]

Heavy flamers

[@MRTHECOLONEL10000]

Heresy DETECTED!

[@Monkeyshaman]

@@SlocumJoe7740 roll for animosity.

[@bumponalog5001]

"General Washington, who are those giant metal men tearing apart the Redcoats?!" "Son, the Emperor protects."

[@magicmanscott40k]

Nice

[@MrTwiglet]

Emperor George III?

[@etherealhawk]

@@MrTwiglet based

[@Tiwaz81]

The emperor would be on our side..

[@SonsOfLorgar]

*Samus is the man beside you...* The XVII Legio Astartes has arrived...

[@sintua]

Feeding the Algorithm. This was genuinely delightful, and then You hit with me with the two endings!? **chef kiss**

[@Soul-Clutch-Man]

Not sure how I got here but….

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Fall back to Dillworth. Maintain the line of retreat. Then, call in an F/A18 Strike to regain the initiative.

[@curtisbrown547]

Don't forget to deepstrike your terminators W/ lighting claws behind enemy lines to cause disruption

[@SonsOfLorgar]

@@curtisbrown547 at night, in their camp... *Ave Dominus Nox*

[@RLKmedic0315]

@@curtisbrown547 I prefer the Thunder Hammer and Shield option to the claws. And sometimes you can use a few well placed Bike Squads can cause just as much disruption. (I am a White Scars player :) )

[@Glorfindel_117]

NO JOKE: I thought this was a video for the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game doing a scenario at the Brandywine Bridge in The Shire. But I guess I'll watch anyway??

[@furimindustries3410]

That would be something I would watch

[@OTwrath]

Same lol. But they have actually done an amazing job with this video!! I love the snippet of history and background at the beginning.

[@blackfoot1178]

That's where I know brandywine from, love battle for middle earth 2 age of the ring

[@grozwald]

This is how I know I'm getting older. When I start to move from the Warhammer table to the historical table.

[@lazarusdesboix9940]

Is it really sutch a bad thing? I mean look at how much fun their having lol

[@richc7338]

I love the alternate history options you incorporate into these wargames. Keep this series coming!

[@billcaldwell2755]

Dang it Garry, you're ruining my life. I barely get done on your Gettysburg walks and now I have to see the Brandywine Wargame. I guess I'll play Ultimate General while I'm waiting...

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Antietam 159 coming Thursday through Saturday!

[@Alex-ej4wm]

Hope ultimate general comes out with a revolutionary war game soon. I remember hearing there's one in the works.

[@flyingsquirrel1135]

Which version of ultimate General?

[@ANZACJugger0]

@@Alex-ej4wm That would be fun. Im currently stuck on the second day of shiloh. Completely run out of ammo and steam. Cant take the union on but cant sit idly by

[@Alex-ej4wm]

@@ANZACJugger0 Yeah that one's a slugfest and so early in the game. Good luck👍

[@g0lgrim1]

Realy nice concept for a tabletop game... the historical background with the alternate history choices born from vote and reactions to this from the other players with historical true troop counts and terrain. Love it.

[@Lucian1227]

I did my undergrad internship at the Brandywine battlefield. It was awesome.

[@jossypoo]

As a military history major and warhammer gamer, i subbed after 35s. Great quality, amazing balance of concept in gaming and history. Excited to dig into your backlog!

[@stuartpriest8868]

Loved this, great idea and nicely done. As a Brit the whole What If thing is intriguing. Keep up the good work.

[@rinzler9171]

This is actually pretty cool. I'm going to pause it and come back later because I feel the video and intelligence involved requires full attention and right now mine is divided.

[@jczanorrax6365]

This is actually so cool, basically boomer warhammer

[@goatman9998]

Lol ill give boomers a point for this one

[@francislelievre5172]

I really hope you realise that wargames predate boomers and that warhammer is a parody of earlier scifi wargames.

[@kuragh]

Big Warhams player here, but I can tell you now, these guys are hardcore. I've played similiar scale historic wargames... and it is way more intense in its own way than 40k /AOS. Id love to have a run with these boomers, especially with the historic knowledge in the room.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

Warhammer sucks...

[@tombkings6279]

I thought Warhammer was also for boomers

[@IXSICNESS]

This is a fascinating concept. Just found this channel and if this type of content is a consistent part of the channel I'm definitely subbing.

[@0larue0]

Thank you guys for making this. Absolutely loved it. Felt like I was there with you guys, having a great time!

[@mr.e1944]

Greg, what a great set of videos! You have done a excellent job. Great location, great players and amazing looking game boards and miniatures. Keep up the great work!

[@starrmont4981]

This was a really well put together video. I'm not really into historical games myself, but I could tell everyone was having fun, and that made it fun to watch.

[@renegadewolfhound8786]

So fun! I wish the tables had a North arrow to easier orient myself when looking at the maps.

[@thunderccr5056]

How many Teddy bears were slaughtered making four battlefields???😉 great game chaps!

[@fuzzblightyear145]

After watching several of Brandon's videos on the War of Independence, it's such a fascinating period of history miltarily and politically. But this is what the school books lack when they say "X won the battle of Y", in the details of the actual tactical engagement. Great video guys, thanks

[@cyberdwarf-ng1gf]

this is so well made, i cannot believe it. thank you

[@traviswebb3532]

This is so cool. Went and subscribed to little wars tv right after i finished this battle video. I hope to see more of this kind of video along with the other great videos you guys make.

[@paulpeterson4216]

I was a tabletop gamer for many years, though not for a while. I was mostly into Napoleonics, but MOL the same era as this. The problem that the historians will have is that the gamers will know the intricacies of the game mechanics far far far better than they will. It would be like me vs. Ernie Banks at 1960s era fantasy baseball. He may know the players far better than me, but I know the game system and he doesn't. It would be (almost) as unfair a contest as he vs me in a home run derby.

[@202rancher]

In these matches with a referee, they try and keep it cool. Of course you point still stands correct. But the referee tend to advise and explain about game mechanics during play as to give more info on how to deal with it. Making it not that much one sided.

[@flyingsquirrel1135]

THERE ARE PROFESSIONAL WARGAMERS? MARTHA GET THE KREIGSPEIL SET!

[@Lilitha11]

I feel like leaving several of the fords completely undefended kind of negates the point of using the river as a defense.

[@FimiliarGalaxy9]

I guess there weren’t enough corps

[@Sapoman2211]

They didn't have enough troops, just like IRL

[@cryamistellimek9184]

Well spreading yourself out covering a multitude of points that could be broken through with a concentrated force is a worse decision then just relying on the river. If you don’t have the troops spreading yourself thin is an even worse option.

[@nickmcg]

That historian is such a nerd. I love it, reminds me of me.

[@julianbrown8572]

I served with a British regiment that the Brandywine battle honour on their beret.

[@hoosieryank6731]

I thought the Brits didn't count battles fought against the Yanks for battle honors.

[@marleymatthews7633]

@@hoosieryank6731 I'm British not actually sure I'll have to look that up don't really learn about the war of independence at school

[@hoosieryank6731]

@@marleymatthews7633 Clarification: The War for Independence. I'm certain they included the War of 1812! :-) I was told that the AWI didn't count as it was technically an "insurrection."

[@marleymatthews7633]

@@hoosieryank6731 I'm really going to have to do my research because both wars aren't taught in British school so I'm really not familiar with this subject but I am interested init though recently

[@julianbrown8572]

@@hoosieryank6731 I don’t think on regimental colours, this was a red cloth triangle sew on the beret behind the regimental badge.

[@soylentg6270]

After Living in Delaware near Cooch's Bridge and working in Philly for 6 years all of this is really real for me. Been to many of these places. Cool channel.

[@aidenbodycoat3681]

Awesome video that randomly popped up well worth the watch

[@jc3791]

im happy that this was recommended to me, im always intrigue with strategy games/battles even tho im not good at it

[@VL1975]

Love that miniature wargaming is still played. Used to play DBA back in high school 30 yrs ago.

[@Morgabr1]

What a great way to look at a historical battle!

[@JimJonesKoolaid]

YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME!!!!!! I love both channels!

[@markcrampton5549]

Gary's working that Tricorn!

[@dylansager6854]

yalll are so friggen nerdy for history I LOVE ITTT

[@gagaplex]

Aw, I thought there'd be a tabletop about the area surrounding the Brandywine in the Shire.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

This gave me so many ideas for future projects! Thanks so much! 😊👍

[@spectredeadgaming7874]

I don’t even play table top strategy games and was still entertained

[@Gomgo22]

Brandywine is threatened every year. To my perception the only thing saving it is a petition called Save The Valley Initiative.

[@dominicvucic8654]

I would love one of these for the Antietam

[@aaronread-delossantos5155]

Really interesting video and concept 👌

[@jaysartori9032]

I love history at this part I'll with order and orderly fashion retreat so that we live to fight another day. P.S Keep this series going"!

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Now this is a interesting video. I like historical military battles and I play military table top and board games myself. You have my curiosity to see what else is on your channel.

[@spaceface8885]

Middle school teachers who know table top war games!!!? Where were youuuuuuu when I was in school

[@Funkman3140]

why is this so awesome? please do more like this!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Check out the Little Wars TV channel for endless wargaming!

[@stephennutt4083]

Great stuff bobbleheadgeorge - Im a history teacher in the UK and your stuff is great

[@minsapint8007]

Great wargame and I loved the commentary.

[@johnurbanek94]

This was great! Please make more of these!!

[@ThePatriot1123]

I’ll say the US Army subscribes to the theory that this was not a “humiliating defeat.” Washington’s army-not the city- was his center of gravity. It survived, so the tactical loss didn’t turn into a strategic loss

[@ryuaki8413]

This is phenomenal. What an amazing channel

[@kbforme]

Washington was great at grand strategy, not so great at battlefield tactics. I'm honestly not familiar with the decision that Washington made but a general retreat with a rearguard action seems like the only choice to make here.

[@troybroderick9065]

good for you guys. happy to subscribe and bring more attention to an educational history youtube channel. you all seem really great! keep it up!

[@PenumbranWolf]

I cannot in good conscience leave a compatriot to die, I declare aid for Sullivan.

[@alarin612]

Did the British side know that the Americans had such poor intelligence compared to their own? If so, it would be a considerable and probably unfair advantage. Knowing things the enemy doesn't is one thing - knowing the enemy doesn't know them is even better but seems unlikely in this situation.

[@chandlerg179]

love the optional ending! very cool video!

[@druid_zephyrus]

Oh gods. The pressure. This is so much easier when I am the DM. Okay, we can't get pincered. But flank is holding. We gotta pull pack and hold that town. We have to play dirty. Guerrilla tactics initiated. We shall fight street by street and window by window! ONWARD MEN!!!!

[@FrankWolfeUDL]

Love the team aspect, makes the battle massive

[@donkoltz1]

This is awesome, thanks everyone!

[@placebo5466]

this is the nerdiest thing i think I've found on youtube and I love it.

[@mr.cracker3085]

I lived next to the brandywine river four a few years

[@Gomorragh]

a tactic used by the romans, caltrops (tribulus) on the fjords of the rivers where they could be completely missed and cause massive losses while in treacherous terrain. This is something that is mainly forgotton on early to mid gunpowder wars.

[@Alex-ej4wm]

If you can make it to the Brandywine Battlefield it's beautiful this time of year.

[@fds7476]

Fun fact: When measured by length or number of soldiers deployed, the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War was... the Siege of Gibraltar in Spain. It lasted three and a half years and involved nearly 80,000 soldiers. Which just serves to show that at the end of the day, the American Revolution _was_ a global conflict.

[@barowt]

This was super neat y'all! Any chance y'all could do the battle of 1812?

[@DiegoTorres-mh3mv]

The voice acting is such a nice touch!

[@Davis12249]

Such a cool idea wish I could smash like more than once!

[@deathmagnetic300]

This is amazing! One question, how did you resolve a battle at a Ford that isn't on a table?

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

Was thinking the same

[@Monkeyshaman]

Winner gets naming rights just like they did in the before times. Hence _harried son Ford_ rather than _killiam Al ford_

[@raaven616gaming6]

Your friend there Greg.. has the profile of Abraham Lincoln. Put a beard on him and a stove top hat.

[@boevoy_homyachok]

Wow! It's fabulous!

[@ximbabwe0228]

17:18 I love this 😂

[@gowensbach2998]

I love your interactive idea.

[@TheRendar]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.

[@antonius6344]

divide the southern army into a main force to send north and a contingency force to scout and prepare dillsworth

[@CodyChepa88]

Glad this popped up in my recommended

[@brodi4894]

Wow, great video, well done!

[@roblangada4516]

1:18 It's actually not that innovative. As I'm sure you know, the Prussians were wargaming centuries prior to the publication of this video. As for historical reenactment of battles with a wargame for recreation instead of military training, that's almost a century old itself. Great video though, loved this.

[@Takeshi357]

And unless I'm mistaken, the first published tabletop wargame rules were by none other than HG Wells!

[@queebles3183]

I can’t wait for virtual reality gets advanced enough to be able to reenact this battle from the first person

[@Nick-yw2no]

If I remember correctly, Howe was ordered to move toward Philadelphia, by one lord Germaine, from within England.

[@crabobserver]

Cool Consept, great execution

[@philipm4585]

"so my first Battalion shoots at your Dreadnought and does......no Damage because it's a Giant Mech...wait this isn't Historically Accurataaaaand he won"

[@gregorym7588]

I drive by this every day!

[@senoreverything6366]

Woah Joel Mchale???

[@marekpetr2905]

I saw brandywine and was like "is this the battle in shire from lord of the rings?"

[@Primalconservationist]

This is like adult action figures and I’m all for it

[@Waluigi_Wahp]

Huh. Neat. Nathaniel Greene was my *some number of greats* grandfather. Wasn't expecting to see him crop up in a random youtube suggestion.

[@shinodamasaru7945]

Now I'm invested in this battle.

[@MrGUYWITHFACE]

So cool thanks for posting

[@daedalusmedia]

Was one of the background tracks the French National Anthem?

[@Josh-fj9hi]

Now this is what I've been waiting for, Boomer Warhammer!!!

[@EasyEight3674]

I wonder how it would have played had the American players decided to do an assault on the British rather than a broad defense -- tables turned, perhaps??

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

That’s a very napoleon play, engage them in sections before they can communicate and while they are marching away from eachother to begin the broad assault

[@vanpallandt5799]

I doubt the Revolutionary Army of 1777 was capable of an attack on British regulars

[@cryamistellimek9184]

@@vanpallandt5799 It may have been possible if they were drilled enough and had accurate maps. The issue was that they simply didn’t have enough coordination at the time.

[@vanpallandt5799]

@@cryamistellimek9184 thats what i said...they lacked the training and coordination.

[@karenowen9365]

Why does George Washington sound like Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

😀

[@natewatts195]

I’m ok with it. Although wouldn’t it be crazy if war movie actors played as their characters in a war game. Martin Sheen as General Lee. Jeff Daniels playing as George Washington. James Isaacs plays as Colonel Tavington (Tarlton). I could definitely see Mel Gibson showing up and playing as Benjamin Martin.

[@xannyofficial]

I don't know why I watched this, but im glad.

[@russellhodgkiss7494]

This was great! I was surprised that the opposite of my choice worked out the best. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@toocompettoochill7716]

What an excellent idea!

[@pedroorpheus]

Love this!

[@Petrichorscreen]

I see none of your troops fight for the Emperor of man... Am i detecting heresy? Because, you wouldnt like me when I'm detecting heresy.

[@deece1482]

Cringe.

[@Arelak]

This is really cool!

[@sebby324]

September the 11th doesn’t like America does it 0:46

[@kazama6245]

Those reenactor always look well fed!😂🤣😂🤣