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[@robashley8216]

Some country touches our boats US: "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man?"

[@kylejohns2288]

This was the first time and people have not learned

[@cgilleybsw]

@@kylejohns2288 so you remind them. And again. And again.

[@gregleal9586]

"now he's gonna kick my butt!"

[@steventyler3582]

When it happened in ww2 we turned that nation from the "land of the rising sun" to the "land of the rising suns"

[@fantasticmrmonk]

⁠​⁠@@steventyler3582more like the “land of dropped suns”

[@donaldwantola5800]

The Barbary War was the first time the the US demonstrated "Peace Through Strength".

[@jhilal2385]

Si vis Pacem, para Bellum

[@marybarnes6407]

my dad got a shirt that i have now "peace through superior firearm's" with a Ak-47 on the bank. he serve through desert storm and the berlin wall falling. i have most of his military's stuff.

[@DytchWytch]

​@@marybarnes6407gawd, that makes me feel so fkng old. I was out of college a year, when the Berlin wall fell, and you're talking about your old man's war gear like its ancient relics. Fs.

[@johnstockley6976]

Pasha: "he won't dare..." Thomas jefferson:"FETCH ME THEIR SOULS!!"

[@soulreaver8466]

And the enemy fell prey to the hounds of hell.

[@sweettantle8455]

This

[@JIMBEARRI]

NOTE : One of the six frigates that was ordered in 1794 is now the oldest warship still afloat -- the USS Constitution.

[@grumblesa10]

..and still in commission

[@billfilios2677]

...and; it's homeport is here in Boston harbor, at the Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown MA. It's worth a visit!

[@markmontagna7637]

Isn’t the victory the oldest commissioned ship?

[@garysexton344]

Been there seen that loved it but hated the people... So rude if your not a local... Probably my worst visit on leave... In uniform just because my southern accent I was constantly disrespected Boston is not the city of brotherly love...

[@linkerthejedi2575]

@@markmontagna7637yes its the oldest ship but the uss constitution is the oldest vessel sill in commission and sailing

[@Norbrookc]

One of the other historical coincidences is that it seems that when someone touches our boats, the "find out" ship turns out to be named USS Enterprise.

[@A_Name_]

Even the Klingons... I'll see myself out now

[@terrimobley6067]

​@@A_Name_ best comment. 😂

[@cornbread12987]

ENGAGE

[@elaniarkady7351]

​​​@@A_Name_i needed that laugh today. Thank you. 😂🖖

[@steeljawX]

Well I'm just a little disappointed more of our main ships haven't been named "Democracy" and "Freedom". . . . You know, because that's what 'Murica's all about. "We're gonna bring 'Freedom' and 'Democracy' to your doorstep. They just happen to be also packing 32 pdr cannons/16 inch guns/a 90 plane attack wing/an assorted suite of 150 vertically launched missiles of varying levels of destruction and the preface 'USS'."

[@user-nr5ux7gr2g]

America entered both world wars because someone messed with our boats

[@gregdavidson670]

And Spanish American War.

[@Rhett_Kierbow]

And it will be the same thing for the third

[@dylnfstr]

@@Rhett_Kierbow If that were true we'd have demolished Israel when they attacked the USS Liberty in 1967 and never even said so much as an "oops, my bad".

[@Googers503]

@@dylnfstr ​​⁠Israel thought it was an Egyptian ship they were at war with Egypt during the six days war when the event took place. and they also paid us a couple mil to the families of those who passed. I believe what they paid us is the equivalent of 30mil in todays money. They then Also paid a couple mil to those who were wounded. No one else that has touched our boats have done that. We are cool with Israel.

[@michaelsmith2123]

@@Googers503Israel knew it was a US ship 1 hour before they attacked it.

[@kylesummers1565]

Barbary pirates took over a million slaves from the "West" during the ages. That topic gets buried. Peace, Love!!

[@davechristianson1802]

Yep, more than western nations (by a lot) took out of Africa.

[@six-gunsound1145]

But somehow the two nations which used their active duty militaries to shut slavery down get blamed for the practice of slavery, which predates both of those nations. It's almost like only the nations which can afford reparations are guilty...

[@DytchWytch]

​@@six-gunsound1145there's an estimated 40 million + people enslaved, today, right now; more than were ever enslaved, throughout recorded history, but nobody talks about them.

[@gk5891]

Someting I like to point out in reactions to this video... Seventeen cities in the USA are named Decatur. Now you know why.

[@johncentamore1052]

In the early days of our presidential elections, the winner became President, runner up became VP. Needless to say, they didn't often see eye to eye, and there was no official loyalty. So an election challenge by the VP was pretty much expected. Because of this, it was changed to loser goes home, winner picks their own VP, which stands to this day.

[@robert-cd4nd]

Good example Johnson after Lincoln.

[@darkamora5123]

The process had changed by the time Lincoln was president. Andrew Johnson was his chosen VP. So, what did you think it was an example of?

[@RaderizDorret]

@@robert-cd4nd Andrew Jackson is the one who started the Spoils System in use today for Presidential Elections.

[@joshsmith4512]

​@@darkamora5123burst his bubble😂

[@Kosen88]

Good times

[@cornbread12987]

The U.S. Navy should make their motto "Don't touch our boats"

[@johnvaccaro7022]

And... "Don't tread on me!"

[@cornbread12987]

@@johnvaccaro7022 well, unless your Jesus then your not gonna walk on other peoples boats. I need to go back to church. I hope he liked my joke.

[@kylenathe8041]

I think it's emplied

[@morganrowell1373]

​@@kylenathe8041yes it's very implied with the amount of corpses and sunk ships the Navy had sent to the other side.

[@keithcharboneau3331]

I prefer, "Go ahead and touch our boats, PLEASE,"

[@revjohnlee]

Your Admiral Nelson was actually quite impressed with what Decatur accomplished.

[@davechristianson1802]

And said so out loud. I believe he called it the smartest cutting out operation he had heard of. Well, he should have known!

[@Psalmster023]

Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome is standard Marine Corps Tactics…

[@WookieWoman]

Semper Gumby. 😂

[@anlydaly5726]

As an American I send this message to everyone who sees this comment. DON'T MESS WITH OUR BOATS, TRUST ME YOU WILL LOSE. AND WE WILL ENJOY THE COUNTLESS DOCUMENTARIES THAT WILL BE MADE ABOUT HOW EXACTLY YOU LOST.

[@DavidEckard]

The first two lines of the Marine hymn. From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; The Marines to this day honor those battles. And they took place more than 200 years ago.

[@stanshearer7343]

He said that the Mameluke sword was the sword used by the Marine Corps, and it's true for officers. The enlisted uses the cavalry sword style. Another fact about the battle of Montezuma concerns the origin of the red stripe wore by Corporals and above. During the battle in Mexico City, all of the Corporals and above were killed, and the battle was continued and won by Lance Corporals and below. That's why the red stripe is referred to as the "Blood Stripe".

[@alaxbird4954]

9:18 thats the USS Constitution. its still around in Boston Harbor

[@charlesmayberry2825]

Indeed, Old Ironsides is very much still there, and part of the second largest navy in the world... the fleet of American Museum ships lol

[@maxr4448]

I had the pleasure to go aboard the USS Constitution! The Navy crewmen were polite, and cordial. They are actual NAVY! Which I didn't know, dumb me. It was really hot that day in the '90's. Those Navy crewmen were sweating their bodies off. I asked one of the crewmen who was a Female. (mind you they are dressed is actual 1900 US Navy attire, (wool), Aren't you hot?) She said>>>"Sir, it is my privilege to serve aboard US Constitution". I learned later in the US Constitution Museum; you are granted to serve aboard the US Constitution. You must be the best. I also learned that US Constitution IS an Active Navy Ship! It sails completely the entire globe, every year! Every American needs to see the US Constitution! One last thing... the Constitution looks like NEW! You could your lunch off those wooden decks. Makes me proud of the Navy!

[@charlesmayberry2825]

@@maxr4448 about the same time, I also got to go aboard it. It was definitely in the 90s, makes me feel my age a bit realizing it was that long ago lol

[@crazyguy_1233]

I was aboard a few years ago. I got a flag flown on the ship and a cool metal coin thing. The ship really is worth a visit when you are in Boston.

[@augustcanyon3438]

Keep in mind that quote at 7:02 mark is exactly how they think today and exactly what they are doing to western countries. Let that sink in.

[@Justsomeoneelsesproblem]

That's not how all Muslims feel. That is a bastardization of islam

[@skyhawk_4526]

Enemies of the West for hundreds of years. Nothing has changed except the people in charge. If Washington and Jefferson were in charge now, we might see better results. I can only imagine how they'd deal with the Houthis in the Red Sea compared to Biden and Blinken.

[@jamesplymire5342]

💯 😡

[@GimbleOnDew]

Really needs to be taught in school. Why do I know more about American history because of a fat electrician than from my public education.

[@brandonthedestroyer7649]

​@@GimbleOnDew Because public education isn't about teaching you anything other than how to listen and follow directions.

[@christophermckinney3924]

The US Marine Corps hymn starts with the lyrics, “From the halls of Montezuma” to the shores of Tripoli. This is a part of American history that doesn’t get a lot of attention anymore.

[@dankoehler3157]

STOP TOUCHING AMERICAS BOATS

[@gregorysiegel1178]

It always starts with the damn boats

[@marieneu264]

His videos are my absolute favorite history lessons EVER!!!

[@valeriegiunca6018]

Where can I find more of his history videos?

[@nickjohnson198625]

​@@valeriegiunca6018 he has his own channel. The Fat Electrician. He's started making way more history related videos. He used to do military equipment, vehicles, weapons etc. But his running commentary and jokes make them all entertaining. Lol

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

This is the main lesson in Marine Corps Boot Camp history class. Presley O'Bannon and his Mamaluke sword and all that.

[@quentinboswell6720]

Like to point out those people who've said we didn't used to be like this. YES WE HAVE!

[@kimchi2780]

Yeah we've always defended ourselves just like every nation.

[@quentinboswell6720]

I meant more about the role our special operations have played in our interfering in other governments who annoy us and our willingness to spend astronomical amounts of money on defense. @@kimchi2780

[@scotthill1600]

@@kimchi2780not every other nation defends itself

[@brigidtheirish]

@@scotthill1600 The ones that survive do.

[@jishani1]

@@brigidtheirish idk, in the case of poland and france post ww2 it seems like they resist, gave up, got saved by other people and then rebuilt by other people. but your right, no country has ever survived when they couldn't defend themself, right?

[@George-ux6zz]

That seems to be a common theme over the centuries. Dont mess with American boats. 🤣🤣

[@skyhawk_4526]

Another common theme over the centuries involves the hubris of the followers of a certain religion in a certain part of the world. Just move this history lesson from the 18th century Barbary Coast to the 21st century Red Sea and it's very obvious that nothing has changed in that part of the world except the technology now being used to commit their barbary.

[@George-ux6zz]

@@skyhawk_4526 I agree! Their goal is to rule the world and rid the world of any other religion.

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

NEVER TOUCH OUR DAMN BOATS!!!! WHY DO WE HAVE TO KEEP TEACHING PEOPLE THIS LESSON??!!!! If you see an American boat….. don’t touch it. You can look at it. But don’t touch it.

[@user-nr5ux7gr2g]

Look at it from a distance they don't like when you get close either

[@budgreen4x4]

*except the houtis

[@user-nr5ux7gr2g]

@@budgreen4x4 depends on the president, Adams with the Barbary pirates Clinton with the bin laden and potato Joe with the houtis

[@saureco]

If you pay admission, you can touch it... delicately.

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

@@saureco 😂

[@bethm5791]

As an American even we don’t know why we get so mad about our boats. But we do. Just don’t touch the boats 😂😂

[@PALINDROMA.]

We love our boats!

[@neoroland952]

They are our boats. No one gets to touch our boats. Why would we let anyone mess with our boats?

[@EnigmaSixx]

Idk why but I'm thinking of that scene from finding Nemo where they're all scared and say oh no he touched the butt.

[@MentalMeds]

Probably because the boats was out ticket here when we fled from Britain

[@neoroland952]

@@MentalMeds that's actually a really good point. Didn't think of that lol

[@landoeugenesatt5845]

As a Naval Veteran I can assure you that if you even come close to our ships while we are underway you’ll find out quickly.

[@Ameslan1]

U.S. Navy has had to help International cargo ships to fight against Somali Pirates today!

[@amazinggman4353]

Thats why you need good leadership that can think on their feet, just remember no plan ever survives contact with the enemy

[@michaelschemlab]

10:30 There have been several Vice Presidents who have become the President later on: John Adams (George Washington’s VP) Thomas Jefferson (John Adams’ VP) Martin Van Buren (Andrew Jackson’s VP) John Tyler (William Henry Harrison’s VP)* Millard Fillmore (Zachary Taylor’s VP) Andrew Johnson (Abraham Lincoln’s VP) Chester A. Arthur (James A. Garfield’s VP)* Theodore Roosevelt (William McKinley’s VP)* Calvin Coolidge (Warren G Harding’s VP)* Harry S. Truman (Franklin D. Roosevelt’s VP)* Richard Nixon (Dwight D. Eisenhower’s VP) Lyndon B. Johnson (John F. Kennedy’s VP)* Gerald Ford (Richard Nixon’s VP) George H. W. Bush (Ronald Reagan’s VP) Joe Biden (Barack Obama’s VP) *William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Chester A. Arthur, William McKinley, Warren G Harding, Franklin D Roosevelt, and John F Kennedy all died or were assassinated in office, so their VPs succeeded them under the Presidential Succession Act

[@sqrlmonger]

And the vast majority of them have been terrible presidents with some notable exceptions.

[@benjamies4136]

It's amazing because these people live in immortal in city names so across america. I didn't know that Decatur was someone until this though. So many of our cities are still born from the greats only a couple hundred years ago

[@garycamara9955]

Really, you didn't know who Decateur was. Didn't they teach history to you guys.

[@beegee1960]

I knew the story. We learned about it in American History. I am sure I learned about Decatur, but since I am 82 years old, that was a LONG time ago and I guess I had forgotten.

[@Pops-km8xt]

I actually live on Decatur st.

[@gregdavidson670]

The names of some of those boats have been passed on to our ships today. Like the Big “E” Enterprise in WWII. Also for you Brits on space ship Apollo 15 was named after your Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour. Even spelling it your way in Cook’s honor.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

This whole story was great, but I especially liked how he made sure the pirates would get snitty by sending a super speedy insulting insta-message to precede the "tribute" to ensure a fight.

[@_maqpie_]

You're calling - refusal of extortion - an insult 😂😂🤣

[@RipOffProductionsLLC]

​@@_maqpie_ to people running a protection racketeering operation, telling them "no" is a grave insult.

[@George-ux6zz]

The War of 1812 was when our Star Spangled Banner was written. Theres another song about the War of 1812 called, The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton. Its satirical song , the lyrics are quite funny. Check it out.

[@notimportant3820]

I love that song. Used to listen to it with my dad. ❤

[@George-ux6zz]

@@notimportant3820 COOL 😎

[@Kemp1730]

Although I've watched all of his videos I do enjoy watching your reactions, much love, and cheers

[@wallybismarck4328]

In the treaty Lock made with the Pirate king, we give him 60,000 and they give us the Philadelphia. The same ship we destroyed by fire?

[@annfrost3323]

There are plenty of books about the wars of 1812. There was the War in Europe against Napoleon that kept the British more concerned than fighting a minor war with the US over the invasion of York in Ontario Canada. In 1814 with the defeat of Napoleon the British freeded troops that were sent to the East Coast of the US. The British entered Washington burned several federal governments buildings and burned down the White House. Also continued to the port of Baltimore and attacked Ft. McHenry where the National Anthem was written during the battle.

[@tersse]

America was a new nation in the world, it had to do something like this to secure the respect it thought it deserved.

[@mikef2813]

Now you know the reference in the Marine Hymn: From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.

[@mikef2813]

I typed that before the end. Lol

[@lynnerussell1440]

Fun fact: both John Adam's and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826.

[@Darth_Lunas]

That's right. Don't touch our butts...wait...boats.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

😅😅

[@user-go4vz2ir6r]

Both! lol

[@christophermckinney3924]

In the early days of the US, the second place candidate became vice president. This was always the person from the other party. Which is why Jefferson ran against Adams almost immediately. For many years both men despised each other, but they ended up reconciling in their old age and both men died on the same day July 4, 1826. The 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which Jefferson wrote and Adams edited.

[@toddpurcell26]

There were no "political parties" in the first election under the Constitution. It was a forgone conclusion that Washington was going to be POTUS under the new government. They asked John Adams, one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence and leaders during the Revolution to serve as VP. HELL, JEFFERSON WAS SECRETARY OF STATE. In fact, Washington in his farewell address stated "However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion." Washington was against political parties

[@toddpurcell26]

Jefferson and Adams served in Washington's administration. It was Jefferson's dislike for Hamilton and some of the policies that favored New England industries implemented by Adams that pushed Jefferson to run.

[@rtek777]

History lesson to teach your kids. Stand up to bullies or they will keep being bullies. Always hit 10x harder and never give up.

[@revjohnlee]

Now, the US vice president is chosen as a running mate with the presidential candidate. That is a relatively recent innovation. Originally, the vice president was the person who came in second place for the presidential election. Of course, this meant that the president and VP were usually political opponents. This was.... awkward.

[@prettybullet7728]

Sounds like a political disaster. Can you imagine how that would work now? They would be at each other's throats.

[@SeanP7195]

To me, this is one of the Marines three greatest triumphs. Along with Guadalcanal and 1 division of Marines essentially fighting the entire Chinese Red Army for 8 months.

[@srsmedic8285]

My great uncle was at the Chosen reservoir

[@JEREMY99218]

NEVER negotiate with terrorists!

[@davechristianson1802]

The trouble with paying the Danegeld is that you never get rid of the Dane.

[@vindigregorio6697]

This story would make an amazing Limited Series to watch.

[@Steve-hq4fm]

I mean, we couldn't have done it without France, but the pirate nations didn't need to know that!!

[@georgegarvey7338]

The Beesleys ~ our beloved singer Toby Keith just died last month. He went to heaven to be with God. He sang the song: Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue. We are profoundly sadden here in Oklahoma.

[@anthonyd507]

Complete gentleman he was. I was with a group of marine corps friends at a concert. My only time seeing Toby Keith. He invited all current and former military to walk on the stage so he could shake their hands and thank them. My buddy literally had a puppy named “Toby” at the time. Watching him star struck right after coming home from Iraq was a memory I’ll never forget.

[@georgegarvey7338]

@@anthonyd507 Your're starting to make this hardcore veteran tear up. Thank you so very much.

[@annebishop9634]

😢

[@ZartanDread]

Fun fact - In 1777 Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah of Morocco wrote letters informing European nations that United States ships were recognized by his country. One of the first nations to recognize the US, in 1836 both countries signed Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship which is still in effect today and are considered a major non nato ally of the United States.

[@snickle1980]

I DO like it when the brits tell us we're doing a good job.

[@libertywolf93]

@2:45 And that's why you watch his ad reads. Believe me. I dislike some ad reads also. Love you guys! Have fun and stay safe on your trip!

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

I always enjoy these.

[@DavidEckard]

The wife's burn gets the thumbs up 😅😅😅

[@jbcoker]

I think we should add a motto to our flag, " DO NOT FUCK W OUR BOATS!"

[@hiddentruth1982]

It took place along the Barbary coast is why it's named the Barbary wars.

[@crazyguy_1233]

One of the ships that was a part of this is still around today. The USS Constitution which is the oldest floating commissioned warship in the world. I was aboard a few years ago and got a flag flown on the ship and a cool metal coin thing. The ship really is worth a visit if you are in Boston. The ship scared a British vessel into backing down from a fight and it managed to completely disable a British ship in battle without taking any damage. The cannonballs shot at it bounced off the sides doing no damage leading to its nickname Old Ironsides.

[@kida12]

Adapt and overcome when plans don't work out.

[@Pops-km8xt]

Gunny Highway, Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.

[@ClantonTomlin]

The whole nine yard actually is derived from a phase fighter pilots in WW2. The amount of rounds held in the wings were on a belt feed design, which we laid out flat measured 9 yards so to give them the whole nine yards initially meant that a fighter pilot had fired all his rounds at an enemy.

[@FrogmanAnime]

Okay, the deal with the president and the vice president back when America was founded was that the loser of the previous election became vice president so essentially you had the presidents opposition as vice president. It was only later that they chose a running mate to become vice president alongside their president.

[@azeizolnope4329]

That electrician guy is a funny dude.

[@jandecoleman1]

You guys need to do more Fat Electrician's reactions! This guy is the G.O.A.T. of American history!

[@adaelion3772]

I love that the siege was started off by "Ramming fire" (firing the ramrod) lol

[@nosliwec]

The War of 1812 happened largely (if I recall my US History correctly) because Britain was blockading ships from supplying France during Napoleonic Wars. Because France was helpful to the colonies in their war against Britain for our independence, we were helping Napoleon with supplies. So US declared war on Britain while Britain was engaged in a European war by attacking British strongholds in Canada. This provoked Britain into also attacking the US while simultaneously fighting France. It ended up being a war with no real winners or losers. The only thing it really did was show the US wasn't a push over. We beat the British once and held them off a second time, which at the time was the greatest military in the world.

[@DemitriVladMaximov]

It wasn't the blockade. It was that the British were taking US sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy in what was called impressment. The British refused to acknowledge the sovereignty of the US and the rights of US citizens.

[@CaptainFrost32]

I am glad that you took the note to watch it the whole way through TFE's videos. Cheers!

[@roflberrypwncakes8195]

The Fat Electrician is an absolute legend. Nobody explains the who's who and lore of the US's most legenday military regiments better.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

Much as I love watching The Fat Electrician, I love watching your reactions to his videos.

[@priscillamoore5736]

This reminds me about the time that Somalian pirates held the captain of a U.S. flagged ship hostage. (April 2009, Maersk Alabama) and the Somalians *actually* thought they were going to "negotiate" with the U.S. Navy. When I heard that on the news, I thought, "They *REALLY* think the U.S. Navy is going to negotiate with them??? They just bit off more than they can chew."

[@Marky-Mark1337]

Didn’t they make a movie based on that?

[@priscillamoore5736]

@@Marky-Mark1337 - Yes; the movie is, "Captain Phillips", with Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. It came out in 2013

[@aurisaptientiael4938]

It's not uncommon for a former vice president to run for president. The difference is that the sitting president, in this case, had only served one of his potential two terms.

[@gk5891]

True... of course this was when the VP was just the #2 finisher in the Presidential Election and not a running mate. This election was the reason for Amendment 12 which was passed and ratified during Jefferson's first term.

[@larrydlam]

At this point in history, there was no limit to presidential terms. The current President could be elected indefinitely.

[@beegee1960]

America at that time was an unknown quantity around the world,

[@IcyMan143]

Our first war as a country ended up almost overthrowing a country… then go back to threaten it years later. 😁foreshadowing😁

[@ChurchNietzsche]

America:: "Dont Touch Our Boats" England:: "Dont Throw Our Tea In The Harbor"

[@willymac5036]

NATO was formed on June 4th 1949, more than 1 year before the start of the Korean War, which began on June 25th, 1950.

[@RaineJT]

As a Marine I can tell you one thing: It doesn't matter how many planes, tanks, or infantry the US has. The favorite branch of the US military has always been and will always be the Navy.

[@CaptainFrost32]

Glad that you finally watched all the video.

[@bobprivate8575]

Prior to passage of the 12th Amendment in 1803, whomever received the most votes was President, and the runner-up was Vice President. So, Thomas Jefferson actively campaigning against John Adams isn't surprising, as they had always been political rivals.

[@andrewshaughnessy669]

The Barbary pirates were the territories of Northern Africa from Morrocco to Tripoli in the southern Mediterranean sea.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Hurrah for my favorite British couple reacting to another awesome video from my favorite American historian! 😀 And an ouch for the sickest burn I've seen Mrs. Electrician drop on TFE. 😀 They may be scripted exchanges, but they are awesome anyway. 😛 Also, most cargo pants now come standard with a cellphone pocket, so they are my preferred pants.

[@OnePrideRideOrDie]

War of 1812, Spanish American War, Barbary Wars, WW1, WW2, Vietnam War, and even the bombings in Libya all were set off by someone messing with America’s boats.

[@OnePrideRideOrDie]

At least they were the reason the US joined the war in some cases.

[@ratlips4363]

The US of A has always been slow to anger. But once that line has been crossed, watch out! That still goes for today

[@yugioht42]

The Barbary wars were not exactly the US’s strongest showing in a war. Basically the entire point was to stop piracy along the coast of Africa except it didn’t exactly work out. The problem was we didn’t actually have a real navy at the time and hence we knew nothing about sailing. The battles were fierce just when we did kill a well known pirate captain it wouldn’t matter as another infamous pirate would take their place in quick succession. It was a revolving door of pirates and it just wouldn’t stop. Literally it went on for four years before America withdrew from the area and found a much better route to get cargo to where it needed to go. Basically we left the Barbary coast alone and the pirates never bothered again. Literally it shoot a few guns withdraw and do it again at every battle.

[@brigidtheirish]

Except we did get agreements and concessions at the end. Plus the Barbary states faded into history because the US inspired everyone else to fight back.

[@lindaclark7868]

That was awesone!

[@stormwulf117]

DR;TL version: Don't fuck with a country that has vast forests of timber & iron to build an absolute shitload of ships & cannons.

[@grimdesires]

And eventually seal team 6 was made

[@tdstellar5218]

There’s another Cajun (Louisiana) song from war of 1812- here’s partial lyrics, don’t know artist Weeee fired our guns and the British kepta coming, There weren’t quite as many as there were a while ago! We fired once more and they began to runnin, on Down to Mississippi (river) to the Gulf of Mexico! Full song with cute graphics⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HCmoV_mN2msJI&pp=ygUQU29uZyB3YXIgb2YgMTgxMg%3D%3D 🎶well they ran though the thickets and they ran through the briars, they ran through the bushes where a rabbit wouldn’t go😂😂😂 Thank you for learning about American history. Very interesting to see your reactions!!

[@BlueGoblin1]

We ended up paying tribute cause Yusuf was gonna retreat to a palace in the middle of the desert with the american prisoners. Attacking this forttress. We had no way to bring artillery to that site and not nearly enough marines to get the job done. Let alone supply them deep in the desert. This also meant we went back on our deal with Yusuf's brother and left him high and dry.

[@shadownor]

It is a great book, Just six frigates, the epic founding of the US Navy by Ian Toll.

[@kylebarton778]

I've alrady watched this quack bang video but i had to see you two react. Semper Fi.

[@KTKacer]

For me, many, many, many times....

[@anthonyfoltz2534]

Thomas Jefferson and my seventh great grandad were fellow vestrymen.

[@presidentjoethudbrandon7074]

"NO TOUCH-A...DA BOAT!"

[@fredalwatkins4506]

They're back at it

[@doncacique2769]

we still actually have a naval ship from them days to this day, the usss constitution still exist

[@praxisvoiceworks]

I believe this is the only time in American history a vice president literally runs against the sitting president.

[@TenebrisVeritatis]

It was a power move, meant to put Jefferson personally “in his place”. This was, after all, the Sultan of the whole Ottoman Empire.

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Very Nice 😎👍

[@Adiscretefirm]

24:00 no plan survives contact with the enemy

[@lindacrowley1405]

Love this history lesson

[@Fun.Guy.Forager]

You should check out the fat electrician video of "American KC 135 pilot trolls Russia" video about the plane that does the refueling in air. The video " 450 men vs. Imperial Japanese Navy". " A1 sky raider trolls enemy with toilet" and my favorite " infamous eager beavers and the custom B17 bomber called old 666". The old 666 story I think has his S.T.E.A.L. quote in it.

[@shawnb4938]

The National Anthem was written during the War of 1812 at the Bombardment of Fort McHenry. There's a video about it that you may have already seen.

[@sbcbaits994]

Everyone here should read the book “Jefferson's War: America's First War on Terror 1801-1805”

[@anthrobug]

Different times I think thats why the Pasha sent that letter asking for more money. After all, the Ottomans thought they were going to move in on easy prey, at the time they were a powerful empire even as they declined.

[@evelynbare1975]

The American motto should be, "F around and find out."

[@djj9675]

You should do the one on the “angry old man takes on 700 red coats”