The Raid

[@JonThomspon54]

Utterly brilliant video, 10th! Truly one of your finest. The tension and action made it an absolutely cracking watch. What really stood out, however, was the sheer speed and aggression in your manoeuvres. I genuinely feel your tactics and execution showcase the remarkable capabilities of our soldiers. Very few reenactment units manage to convey the physical prowess of soldiers so authentically, so hats off to you all-job well done. Yours sincerely, A Brit

[@HM10thFoot]

We’re honored to hear such kind words, and it truly means a lot that you spent the time to let us know. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@ronaldfox3405]

@@HM10thFoot I would ask this; they seem to do a lot of shooting with their bayonets fixed. I thought that affected the accuracy of fire.

[@HM10thFoot]

@@ronaldfox3405 Hi there, great question! Bayonets are affixed to the outside of the barrel so they wouldnt have an effect on the system itself. However it makes the musket heavier, and more front heavy which the soldiers may not be used to, thus it could make them less accurate due to lack of training with firing with bayonets. Hope this answered your question and thanks for watching!

[@GTomFitzpatrick]

"Hey, that bush clicked!" Awesome! Great fast-paced video.

[@HM10thFoot]

Had to keep that golden moment in there ;) Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@leoscheibelhut940]

Stirring! An excellent portrayal of the cold, danger and excitement for small actions in winter.

[@HM10thFoot]

Your comment made our night! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@HM10thFoot]

Hope you enjoy the video! As always, please let us know your thoughts in the comments, and if you deem worthy give us a like and subscribe! Watch with headphones for the best immersion! 4k available by clicking the gear icon in the bottom right of the video window! GSTK

[@British-v1h]

Call of duty 1775

[@stephencockett9959]

From Great Britain with love: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSlo36wnrt5fbssi=LGb0tn0-JgJNkt4p

[@HM10thFoot]

@@stephencockett9959 Great tune! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@anselmdanker9519]

😊 magnificent demonstration of fire and movement!Thank you, great job.😊

[@HM10thFoot]

We are so glad you enjoyed and were able to pick out the tactics! Thanks for watching!

[@Fortress60]

What a splendid video. Re-enacting at its finest!

[@HM10thFoot]

We appreciate your comment! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@tachankasoupcannon]

The cinematography is really good on this one. Noticing a lot of my favorite historical content is getting much better at that aspect, always great to see.

[@HM10thFoot]

Your comment made our evening! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@MyelinProductions]

EXCELLENT!!!! Well Done! Love the ARW Genre! as an Independent film maker your Unit did a fantastic job! Thank You ~ We need more of these. Most people have no idea how difficult and the logistics problem it is to make even a short like this. Good job folks! ~ Be Safe out there folks ~ Peace & Health to Us All.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, your comment made our morning! We hope to do more of these and grow them as well! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@colinsarah120]

This was fantastic. No bias. Just portraying an event. Well shot. Not overdone. Modern film could learn alot from this. Well done all. Be lovely to see other reenactors do something akin.

[@M_Montalvão]

From a fellow light infantry reenactor in Portugal, well done!

[@HM10thFoot]

Huzza! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@MyAlexh123]

Outstanding. Very well done!

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@andrewthorpe2539]

What a great idea for a short film! Well done! I’m in the process of taking the Kings Shilling joining the UK based 4th Bn RA. (Although can just about remember you chaps at Audley End House back in the 1980’s, when I were nahbut a lad in the 21eme (a bunch of Brits recreating the Napoleonic line infantry).

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Andrew, your comment made our day! Wish you well on your journey with the new unit. If you watch our Holiday Message Video, or our 250th preview, you’ll see some shots from Audley end! We will be releasing longer form videos on our UK trips in the coming months! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@andrewthorpe2539]

@ if you can find it the BBC kids programme called Blue Peter filmed at Audley End with their three presenters all getting involved. The late Karen Keating joined the 17th Light Dragoons, Yvette Fielding joined a British based naval group firing cannon providing the artillery for the dastardly rebels and Mark Curry joined Lafeyettes Light Infantry (if memory serves me). You should be able to spot some older members when they were young strapping lads! After all it’s 38 years ago.

[@gerardhogan3]

Greetings from Australia. Great reenactments. It was good to get young skinny blokes. Great orders. The attention to detail was good.

[@HM10thFoot]

Your comment made our morning! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@adamrhoda8482]

Loved this, good to see something out there that showed some skirmishing and small unit action! Bravo gentleman.

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!!

[@richardglady3009]

My heart is pounding! Great video. We see so few looking at the American Revolution (to use the American-friendly term), from the view of the English. We often forget that courage existed on both sides and a raid into enemy country was very risky. Thank you for this very professional video.

[@HM10thFoot]

Thanks for the awesome comment! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! GSTK!

[@JamesCampbell-g9k]

Great video and reenactment unit! Hope to see more.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi James, thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@johnmoreno9636]

I was impressed with the speed and aggression you showed. Haven't really seen that even in Civil War reenactments. So often our officers would not allow us to run. Interesting and entertaining to watch. It makes a big difference when you have room to maneuver. South Carolina Loyalist Militia. God Save the King!

[@HM10thFoot]

Your comment made our morning! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! God Save the King!

[@stephenpotts832]

Outstanding and thank you from Lincolnshire home of the 10th Foot👍

[@HM10thFoot]

Huzza! The recreated 10th has visited Lincoln twice! We hope to go back soon in the future. Have you ever considered coming across the pond to see your regiment in person? ;) Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@stephenpotts832]

@@HM10thFoot Definitely let me know when you are coming back to Lincoln, we have so much history in Lincoln. It would be great to give you a guided tour👍

[@johnkeviljr9625]

Nicely done! Young,lean, fit reenactors.

[@HM10thFoot]

Definitely does help! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@daviddavies2072]

Good video, very well done, and interesting 👍🇬🇧♥️🇺🇲

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@jonahzaslow2472]

The death at 10:06 is superb

[@HM10thFoot]

;) hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@shauntimberlake9308]

WOW!!! You guys are awesome at bringing history to life!

[@Firefighter_211]

Man I wanna get into reenacting so bad, but I don't know where to start. Anyways this was an awesome vid!

[@HM10thFoot]

We can help you! What state are you in?

[@Firefighter_211]

@HM10thFoot I'm in South Carolina.

[@andrewthorpe2539]

Have a look at both the Brigade of the American Revolution, the British Brigade and the North West Alliance, I believe those might be pertinent for you? Theres a wide variety of things you could do, not all wielding a musket. I myself am starting to put everything together for a gunner in 4th Bn Royal Artillery, here in UK. There are some great artillery groups stateside like 7th Company 3rd Battalion Royal Artillery and Lambs Artillery if of the rebel disposition….the 10th have been going a while, we encountered some at Audley End House about 30-40 years ago or thereabouts when I did Napoleonic reenactment.

[@HM10thFoot]

@Firefighter_211 Hi there, sorry we missed your reply! Andrew's comment hits the nail on the head, the BB and BAR are both umbrella organizations that have standards so you can ensure you are joining a relatively good unit. From our knowledge, the regiment that stands out around you is the 7th Regiment of Foot. They are a great outfit bringing over 40 soldiers up to Lexington/Concord this year! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@Firefighter_211]

Thank you for the suggestions, I will certainly look at the options!

[@PickItUpToEleven]

this is sick. bravo

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@jacobkeppler1984]

another great video keep post them

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@oshlampart2895]

Great Video!!!

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@Armchair_Commanders]

great video guys!

[@HM10thFoot]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed and thanks me for watching!

[@petermillist3779]

He would have said “3 miles” not 3 kilometers.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Peter, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@petermillist3779]

@ thanks for your honest response. Enjoy your sight!

[@stephanl1983]

​@@HM10thFootalso the metric system was just introduced 20 years later in france

[@roderickreilly9666]

"2 miles " actually

[@whirlington]

The French sent a large quantity of metric rulers to aid the Americans but their ships were intercepted by the Royal Navy.

[@windalfalatar333]

Wonderful!

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@RichardBaker-h5y]

Nice to see some of you Yanks giving the much-maligned Brits a bit of support!

[@HM10thFoot]

The finest soldiers with even finer uniforms deserve some love across the pond. 80+ members of the 10th and many more in other regiments feel the same! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@stonemarten1400]

@@HM10thFootYes, it was a Civil War, not just a War of Independence - many proud Americans were loyal to King and Country and respect is due to them and their beliefs and convictions for which many sacrificed their lives.

[@larry648]

Sorry, can’t do it, I’m Scotch-Irish. Never had much use for the English 😂😂 I’d be the hillbilly in a tree with my squirrel rifle😅

[@KR72534]

@@stonemarten1400 some historians say that 1/3 of the population was sympathetic to the British, 1/3 was indifferent and 1/3 were supporters of the revolution. If that is so, the supporters of the British were amazingly ineffective.

[@Bushwawh]

Not sure if they are yanks. I think I heard canadian accent.

[@outdoorlife-j4h]

I really enjoy the way you have recreated this history. I only wish some of the younger generations would indulge in it so they could learn.

[@HM10thFoot]

We agree and truly are grateful for the 30+ members we have under 30! It truly makes a difference when portraying soldiers! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@muskett4108]

Very nicely portrayed. Now just need to quadruple the number of troops for such an adventure. British Light Companies were experienced and played to their advantages. Being professional soldiers, hard nuts, generally came off the better against all but the most determined opposition. They knew what they were doing and how to fight. Heck, even the officers knew how to direct proceedings. Unlike today, l suspect very little covering fire went on, though plenty of concentrated fire when the opportunity presented itself. The British were well known for getting up close to be most effective. And they could shoot straight, as good, if not better, than most. Effective engagements, other than pitch battles, such as in woods, streets, were probably at 25 to 65m. Darn close. Bayonet charges common, as was running away to fight another day. Very much don't take on more than you can chew. A block of regular line troops once close enough was formidable, so few might stick around to get in their way; that takes similar numbers and formation. By wars end everyone knew how to play the tactical games. All good fun.

[@HM10thFoot]

Some great points, though we would dispute your point on the ranges of engagements. 50m and under was really reserved for only bayonet charges! Take a look at our last video! We hope to build these tacticals to be larger in the future. The 10th as a whole has almost 70 uniformed members! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.

[@muskett4108]

@@HM10thFoot Engagements are far more messy than that, which is why I put 25-65m. As a Rifleman, former Green Jacket, then I'm familiar with light infantry tactics. Terrain, around a corner of a building, just means things can get uncomfortably close. Skirmish order wasn't so open, but still enough to make a bayonet/sword charge risky. Far more the part of a tactical norm for line infantry where their mass might carry through and break an enemy, whereas skirmishers might not gather the same shock momentum. Try it. Have 70 charge you in close order, or ten in skirmish. The former will make you feel uneasy even when done for fun, the latter you might think you had a chance. Having said that, light infantry did move fast enough and could easy sweep a wood or village of any irregulars very effectively. In the use of bayonet then best used in twos, threes, or fours, as a team. For rifle fire then someone generally had one ready to fire always; working in pairs. These soldiers knew their stuff, worked as a team, and used cover and frankly any advantage they could; they weren't playing. They would also share any rich pickings... Such chats are for the camp fire/pub. 70! Sounds like you almost have a full team.. excellent.

[@squidgypoppet]

Well done 🍻

[@HM10thFoot]

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@tgcahill]

Very well done. On;y negative comment I have is that the soldiers were giving distances in meters, which was not developed as a unit of measure until the 1790's, a number of years after this presentation takes place.

[@Characterdevelopment101]

What a lovely video! Thus is the reason I’m getting into politics and games about countries. Absolutely brilliant.

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@aprussianhussar]

Very well done video and a great Inspiration for some of my next videos! keep up the good work and greetings from WW1. :)

[@HM10thFoot]

Greetings! Glad you enjoyed, hopefully we’ll see some of your content in the future! Thanks for watching and GSTK!

[@aprussianhussar]

@@HM10thFoot If you guys stop by, for sure! ;)

[@Stuart-e6y]

Cede nullis light bobs wonderful stuff

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@outpostraven]

Amazing work!

[@HM10thFoot]

Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@longtabsigo]

I had no idea parts of our “I quit” you war was caught on GoPro’s!

[@TomasFunes-rt8rd]

Great stuff !!! The Great Treason of 1775 can be so fascinating when you get past all the silly stereotypes.

[@HM10thFoot]

True indeed! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@knight0fren551]

Amazing lil video! god save the king!

[@HM10thFoot]

We are glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! God Save the King!

[@christopherclarke3022]

I liked the filming and motion and tactics but where were the rebellionists I saw only only one chap in blue who seems impervious to musket fire. Entertaining never the less.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Chris, indeed you saw one. The aim of these events is to practice and video authentic tactics. The film is a vehicle we use to make this content more digestible for our viewers. In the future we may focus on making a more realistic film! Glad you otherwise enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@Nullthehistorian]

What cameras did you guys use to get all these shots?

[@HM10thFoot]

We use a few! Most of the video was shot on a Canon R6 Mk II, some on a Canon R8. For reference, the R6II shot the primary clips for the musket accuracy video while the R8 had the target closeups. We also have a third camera, the Panasonic S5II, though none of those shots ended up in the final video! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@porckchopz5680]

Dudes running through the woods louder than a tornado, Rogers would throw a fit!

[@HM10thFoot]

Why don’t you join the 10th and teach us how it’s done ;) hope you otherwise enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@TimothyCannock]

An interesting piece of re-enactment. But did the British army use kilometers and meters as measurements in the 1700's?

[@AndreasVonLindemann]

brilliant !!!

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@TheNorfolkman]

With all of the shots fired, nobody was seen re- loading their muskets.

[@HM10thFoot]

Don’t worry, there was plenty of reloading, just doesn’t play well into the film studio ;) hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@johnwadsworth5369]

Pretty good, but the composition shingle roof, the concrete foundation of the building, and the garages built for motor vehicles? Good work, and I admit that I am critical of details.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi John, the house is from the 1760’s and the garage is a barn, not a garage. Yes the shingles have likely been replaced, but for a private home it still maintains a lot of its original features! Hope you otherwise enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@richardprescott6322]

Based on a Bernard Cornwall short story?

[@HM10thFoot]

Not intended to be, but we love his works, we sense some of “Sharpe’s Skirmish” or “Sharpe’s Sword” influence! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@richardprescott6322]

@HM10thFoot I enjoyed it anyway matie. Good to see little known stories in history. Perhaps Rogers Rangers raid next.? Regards from an Englishman

[@marciocorrea8531]

Great uniforms.

[@HM10thFoot]

We agree ;) hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@jameswedgeworth5300]

Wonderful video Gentleman! In fact, the absolute only thing I might say would make it ANY better, would be British "accents". Other than that, and even without, AWESOME!

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi James, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Believe it or not, reenactors don’t use fake British accents because we actually don’t know how soldiers sounded back then. The earliest recordings of Victorian English dialect are so different from modern English that some argue it’s actually closer to American dialect. Because of this, we avoid guessing and simply speak in our normal voices. I hope this clears things up, and thanks again for watching!

[@TrueSonOfOdin]

Meters? Kilometers? ?? Is this by any chance a *Canadian* production? 🙂

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, its an American production! This is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@carrott36]

Is the “squad” an actual unit of light infantry used at the time?

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, great question! Yes, ‘squad’ is a historically documented term referring to a group of 6-8 soldiers. It represents the smallest formally designated unit! This is from a period text that describes training outside Boston: “The Regiments to Exersise every fine day; | and to be frequently practised in firing ball, singly, by | squads, and platoons (particularly the young soldiers) in | all directions.” Hope this answers your question! Thanks for watching!

[@dchivers9092]

3 Kilometers? (not miles)?

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: “This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!”

[@Nodice055]

Awesome! I think it would be better if you kept out the modern military vernacular - but cool stuff none the less.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Nodice, We apologize that you caught on to this. Several individuals in this video are active or retired military personnel, and as such, this vernacular is natural for them. While some terms, like "squad," were historically accurate and used during the period, we’ll make an extra effort to watch for inaccurate terminology in future edits. Thanks for your feedback-we’re glad you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thank you for watching!

[@mattrt9333]

Fun to watch, overall very entertaining. But the musket had an effective range of 100 yards and was usually shot within 50 yards. Starting the raid off by firing from just outside the wood line (400 meters) was suspect. Also I think they used cartridge boxes instead of powder horns.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Matt, You bring up some great points, many of which are common misconceptions about British soldiers of the time. First, soldiers were highly proficient at 100 yards. Generally, engagements often began at ranges upwards of 300 yards, where skirmishers shaped the battlefield. At 200 yards, armies would commit, and 100 yards marked the decisive phase of battle. Engagements within 75-50 yards or closer were typically reserved for bayonet charges. If rounds were fired at these ranges, it was almost always immediately followed by a bayonet charge, as exchanging fire at such close distances was too deadly for a sustained engagement. Regarding cartridge boxes (more accurately referred to as cartridge pouches), in 1775-the year this video portrays-powder horns with ball bags (the leather pouch above the horn) were standard issue for 10th Light Infantry--this is well-documented. Additionally, the belly box on the front of a soldier could hold an extra nine rounds. Cartridge pouches, were not introduced to the 10th Light Infantry until later in the conflict. We hope this clarifies things! If you're interested in learning more about this topic, check out our most recent video on musket accuracy. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@BruceK10032]

Did they measure distances in meters and kilometers at that time? I don't think so.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Bruce, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@paulargent1003]

Good work guys ,please keep it up . Just drop the term squad .

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Paul, believe it or not ‘squad’ is a historically documented term referring to a group of 6-8 soldiers. It represents the smallest formally designated unit! This is from a period text that describes training outside Boston: “The Regiments to Exersise every fine day; | and to be frequently practised in firing ball, singly, by | squads, and platoons (particularly the young soldiers) in | all directions.” Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@paulargent1003]

@HM10thFoot Squad is not a British military term ,it is US

[@warrenbeans8495]

Was this actually how 17th century rifle units fired and maneuvered?

[@Testmp-eg6ip]

most historians say yes but i think they’d be more careful and not just advancing at the enemy

[@Testmp-eg6ip]

but as shown here, the advancing forces did make space between them and dividing into groups of two

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, contrary to popular belief, it indeed was! While the line battles you are likely envisioning did play a role in larger scale battles. Smaller engagements, skirmishing prior to larger battles and flanking engagements would have looked closer to what you see here! Check out our video on British Light Infantry for more details! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@thomasbaagaard]

Good work. the language in a few places do get rather modern military. During the briefing it do sound a bit too much like modern one and when the tempo gets high its obvious again. But I do that myself sometimes with (command) language and also with my own drill Sure when in a historical formation, I have no issue with sticking to the period drill and orders. (both what I do personal if in the ranks, and as the commander) It is not helping that the orders for modern parade drill in the Danish army is not surprisingly rather close to the 1863 way of doing close order drill. But there are some very obvious changes. I usually remember when in command. But when the tempo gets high I sometimes forget. And when Iam in the ranks (when doing acw) and we do things like having to fight around and in buildings, it very hard to avoid the body just doing things like it have been training to do in the modern military. Last time me and another had to clear a barn he was active duty and I just transferred to our homeguard... and lets just say that it was done the modern way without us thinking about it until after it was done.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this is a great point, and it likely shows when 30% of the participants are active or former military. ;) However, it raises an interesting point about filling in knowledge gaps with certain tactics. Take your example of clearing a building: to our knowledge, there isn’t a documented 18th-century tactic comparable to the modern military’s approach to this maneuver. That said, we have to apply some common sense when portraying soldiers-recognizing that they weren’t inexperienced or reckless and would have aimed to execute such actions in ways that minimized casualties. However, there’s likely some variance when these gaps are interpreted by modern military members. Hope this helps and that you enjoyed the video!

[@daveh1869]

Were the British using the metric system at that time??

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@MaxwellsSilverHammer-]

Once they ran out of tea, all hope was lost.

[@HM10thFoot]

We’d beg to differ ;) Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@Ebash-Banderu]

7:24 It turns out that tires were invented in the 18th century)))

[@HM10thFoot]

Good catch! This site is 99% perfect with no modern installations with exception to that and the propane tank;) hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@LeapinLet]

Nice job but next time you will want to lose the crickets for winter scenes.Keep up the good work, lads.

[@HM10thFoot]

Good point! Glad you otherwise enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@SodaPrezsing]

SEAL Team Tenth Regiment of Foot

[@HM10thFoot]

What can we say, we move with some tenacity and aggression. Dare we say, in the manner of which soldiers would have fought ;) Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching.

[@MrYfrank14]

This appears to be modern military tactics. I do not claim to be an expert in this time period but I do believe they would have approced the house like that and hugged the wall. They would have formed a line and marched up to the house. I have never tried it, but I would guess the rifles are too long to hug the wall while you go around a corner.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this is a good point. British soldiers were taught to “cover themselves with trees, large stones, broken enclosures, *old houses* or any strong feature that presents itself upon the face of a country” -George Townsend, 1772. While we don’t have exact tactics on how they would have maneuvered around a house, British Soldiers were highly intelligent and would not subject themselves to unnecessary danger. This is our interpretation, however there is no way to know exactly how they would have moved in a fluid dynamic environment such as this. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@MrYfrank14]

3 kilometers? I didn't realize the British were that advanced.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this is a good point that has been brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@roderickreilly9666]

great video! But "3 km?" No metric system yet back then.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Roderick, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We are glad you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@roderickreilly9666]

I see the other comments. It's a great little video. Great reenactment.

[@MrYfrank14]

There is no one to shoot at or advance on , but they fire and advance. They fixed bayonets just to run with them to the next postion? Was this common in the British Army at this time? I thought all countries used bayonets for stabbing people.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, Great question! First, there was an opposing force-you can briefly see him when we break the treeline, as well as firing from behind cover as we advance toward the barn. Historically, battles were fought with bayonets fixed from start to finish, as soldiers couldn’t afford to waste precious time fixing them in the midst of combat. For the sake of the video, we fixed them at the very beginning of the battle, which is still more accurate than fixing them just before a final assault. Hope this helps clarify, and thanks for watching!

[@bruceullman4769]

Kilometers in 1775? Come on! When do you think the Metric system was adopted?

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Bruce, good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments!: “This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in Britain until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of meters in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!”

[@mariabertolaccini7278]

👍🏻

[@HM10thFoot]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@lighthorseman7294]

this shows the difference between indie vs real film makers, night vision like blue film camera ...

[@HM10thFoot]

We don't have night vision cameras in the 10th, however even if we did we wouldn't use them--it detracts from the authenticity of the film ;) Hope you otherwise enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@nickjennings8757]

British Officers briefing in metric in the 18th century?

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Nick, this is a good point that has been brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: “This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!”

[@MrYfrank14]

Squad leader? Did the British have squads and squad leaders? Is this some kind of cos play thing ? Whatever it is, I'm confused and out of here.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, great question! Yes, ‘squad’ is a historically documented term referring to a group of 6-8 soldiers. It represents the smallest formally designated unit! This is from a period text that describes training outside Boston: “The Regiments to Exersise every fine day; | and to be frequently practised in firing ball, singly, by | squads, and platoons (particularly the young soldiers) in | all directions.” Hope this answers your question! Thanks for watching!

[@Sonny-m1f]

Gat dang lobster backs with their pointy sticks an marvelous head gear. U didnt get my GGGGGG Grand pappy Joseph Jefferson Gravely tho now did ya tea bags!!!!

[@HM10thFoot]

We can't really decipher your message, but we'll send the following retort: Go Off Fam! No cap, we'd drop a bag on that, bc its Bussin AF, low key. (IYKYK) Sincerely, -Your Friends at the most Sigma Regiment of them all: HM 10th Foot. GSTK 🇬🇧

[@Sonny-m1f]

@HM10thFoot U got it completely wrong. I'm not talking new slang weirdos. I'm speaking old slang. Gat dang. Does that sound like something some track suit wearing urban sissy would say? I'm southern. This is how we talk. I bet u can't understand broad Scots either cannae? Want tae write it doon fur iz?

[@HM10thFoot]

Ahh solid copy. Apologies that we confused our slang. Here’s what we meant to say: Well shoot, partner, we ain’t sure we got the foggiest what you’re hollerin’ ‘bout, but here’s what we’re gonna say: Y’all better watch out ‘cause us lobsterbacks are fixin’ to show how it’s done, tea bags or no tea bags. We might just grab your ol’ GGGGG Grandpappy’s hat for good measure, bless his heart. Yours truly, Them fancy redcoats at the HM 10th Foot, still struttin’ with our pointy sticks and mighty fine headgear. Now how’s that? ;) Hop you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@BruceK10032]

The weird noises (music?) make the narration nearly inaudible.

[@HM10thFoot]

We are sorry you had this experience. Please check out other videos on the channel!

[@notwocdivad]

I would suggest that back in 1775 the measurements would be in YARDS and MILES NOT METRES AND KILOMETRES? Also, To open fire with a Brown Bess musket at the range shown here would only serve to give away your presence and give defenders time to sort a defence of the building! IMHO

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, you bring up some valid points. As for ranges of a musket, this is a common misconception about British tactics on the American continent. Its also a great opportunity to share more context with our viewers! The British often began skirmishing at distances upwards of 300 yards; the maximum seen here is closer to 200. If you’re curious about musket accuracy and effective ranges, we recommend checking out our video released two weeks ago, which dives deeper into this topic. In this fictional scenario, when the soldiers first broke tree-line, they were engaging a sentry in the field. Otherwise, yes they likely would have moved closer to the building. To the metric system, this was a mistake that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@hinefamily7565]

Apart from not advancing in pepper pot formation over open ground and using kilometers instead of miles, because the English used their own imperial measurement system at the time. (Something I find funny that the Americans hold onto and the English now use the metric system). Over all not bad.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: “This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip.” We are glad you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@charliemoon4394]

The metric system was not created until after the French Revolution. Distances should be stated in miles not kilometers.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Charlie, this is a good point that has been brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@robertramsdale4983]

The proper command when attached is "Stand-to" not "guards".

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Robert, thank you for expressing concern. If you are talking about the command yelled at 1:39, Cpl Salfiti yelled "To Arms" which is a historically accurate command for all men to get equipped as quickly as possible as there is an imminent threat. Please let us know if this is what you were referring to. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@robertramsdale4983]

@HM10thFoot excellent video. I misheard the command. Apologies.

[@PatrickKniesler]

Thanks for bringing us along... Excuse my innocence of military terms, pray what is a "meter?"

[@HM10thFoot]

This was an oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in Britain until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of meters in a slip. For reference, 1 meter equals 3 feet 3.37 inches. We hope you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!

[@georgewashington3393]

Yeah I don't think they gave mission briefings like that back then lmfao🤣

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi George, You're absolutely right that the vernacular of the time was different. However, mission briefs were certainly given. For instance, consider the orders from General Gage to Francis Smith, who led the expedition to Lexington. A key section of that order or "brief" reads: "Seize and destroy all Artillery, Ammunition, Provisions, Tents, Small Arms, and all Military Stores whatever." While the wording reflects the period, the intent is unmistakably clear. For the sake of our viewers-and because this isn't a reenactment of an exact historical skirmish with a documented order-we modernized the vernacular to ensure the video is more accessible and understandable. We hope enjoyed the video otherwise and that this reply clarifies our intent. Thanks for watching!

[@williamhames-vz7oe]

British troops, at the time, used the English mile and not kilometers!

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi William, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@jimmclean9312]

WTF are they shooting at ?

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this was at a private tactical where the primary goal is to practice and film tactics. The storyline is an afterthought to make the content more digestible to our audience. In this scenario, there was one opposing soldier-if you look closely, you can spot him. In the future, we plan to include more opposing forces. However, to reiterate, reenacting a specific engagement is not the primary mission of these events. Hope you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!

[@jimmclean9312]

@@HM10thFoot Thanks for the explanation. I saw the other guy hiding behind the tree, Sneaky bastard ! Hope you got him

[@HM10thFoot]

@@jimmclean9312 Not a problem, that we did ;) Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

The British army did not use kilometers in 1775.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi David, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

@HM10thFoot I've lived all over the world. Spoke several languages. Some native. I've worn several uniforms, including my time in the military and public safety. Most of my children were in military service, all but one in the United States Marines, injured and combat wounded. Some now law enforcement. The others in the trades as master electricians (university does not pay as well, as one son said). I was raised with British military nearby, and my only tie-in with U. S. Military were civilians and former O.S.S. who were native guerilla trainers and leaders formed in 1950, forerunners of the U. S. Army Special Forces, formed in 1957. Dad is a legend in the gurilla warfare and espionage worlds. My mother's, father's, mother's-in-law and father's-in-law ancestral lines go back to the American Revolution. Including Lexington and Concord. Setting aside the native Indian tribes already here that married in, we were here in Jamestown, 1607, 1610, and the Mayflower and Plymouth Colony 1620. We killed a lot of Britishers.

[@larry648]

Kilometer? At that time they still used leagues, miles and furlongs.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Larry, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@larry648]

@ well, I was in the service in the 80’s. We used metric terms, but we ment them in standard measurements. 100 meters, yards, 1 kilometer, half a mile or so. Boomer kids. We never learned metrics 😂😂

[@sirfoxbat4978]

The enemy exists in their imagination.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this was at a private tactical where the primary goal is to practice and film tactics. The storyline is an afterthought to make the content more digestible to our audience. In this scenario, there was one opposing soldier-if you look closely, you can spot him. In the future, we plan to include more opposing forces. However, to reiterate, reenacting a specific engagement is not the primary mission of these events. Hope you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, this was at a private tactical where the primary goal is to practice and film tactics. The storyline is an afterthought to make the content more digestible to our audience. In this scenario, there was one opposing soldier-if you look closely, you can spot him. In the future, we plan to include more opposing forces. However, to reiterate, reenacting a specific engagement is not the primary mission of these events. Hope you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!

[@vikingblood0408]

UEL's still thrive in CANADA!

[@HM10thFoot]

Great country which our regiment has been to many times (Hopefully again this year!) What part of Canada are you from? Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@TheSoling27]

Well done Gents, God Save the King from Capt Turrall King's Royal Reg't New York. see you in the Valley

[@HM10thFoot]

Elmira? We'll see you there! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@Richard500]

The Royal Lincolnshire Regt. 1685 - 1960

[@HM10thFoot]

Indeed! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching! GSTK!

[@WhiteStar762]

groovy

[@HM10thFoot]

We assess that we are, in fact, groovy with it ;) Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@PrecisionStrikeGamer]

wait, this isn't the gruesome action film...

[@HM10thFoot]

That it is not ;) Hope you enjoyed regardless and thanks for watching!

[@PrecisionStrikeGamer]

only playing. ​@@HM10thFoot very much amused by this knowing the lack of quality reenactment films pertaining to small unit tactics of the day. More life

[@robertramsdale4983]

And they didn't use metres much either.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Robert, this is a good point that has been already brought to our attention! Our response to the other comments: This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip. We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@robertramsdale4983]

@HM10thFoot an excellent video. My comment wasn't meant to be critical, more levity.

[@Psalm144.1]

Meters and kilometers is definitely not British in the late 1700s. Try yards and miles 😊

[@HM10thFoot]

Indeed, our response from a different commenter! “This was an oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in Britain until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of meters in a slip. For reference, 1 meter equals 3 feet 3.37 inches. We hope you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!”

[@brianpeele311]

Kilometres in 1775? And an American accent. I’m finding this hard to follow. 😂

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, you raise some valid points. Regarding language and accents, as there were no voice recordings in the 18th century, we have no definitive way of knowing how soldiers spoke. In fact, Victorian English differed significantly from the modern British accent we hear today. With regard to the imperial system, this is true. We replied to other comments that brought up the same concern: "This was an editing oversight on our part. Historically, the British would have used the imperial system during this time (feet, yards, etc.). The metric system wasn’t adopted in the British Army until the 20th century. In contrast, the modern U.S. military uses the metric system, and several members at this event, including the one who led it, are in the military. This led to the incorrect use of the metric system in a slip." We hope you enjoyed the video otherwise, and thanks for watching!

[@talleman1]

Shoot and scoot

[@HM10thFoot]

No one does it better ;) Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@mike-rl9jc]

Don’t mean to rain on your parade but you’re not playing to red coat sympathizers. My great great great great grandfather got 500 acre land grant for fighting against the British.

[@HM10thFoot]

Thank to your grand father for allowing us to continue our hobby today! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@user-xe9sh4sj6g]

That was awesome but they should speak with English accents

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there. This is a common misconception. Because there were no voice recordings in the 18th century, we have no definitive way of knowing how soldiers spoke. In fact, Victorian English differed significantly from the modern British accent we hear today. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@Invinitee]

👁👄👁

[@HM10thFoot]

👀 👀

[@itssnothhadi]

HUZZA

[@HM10thFoot]

Huzza! Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!