The Revolutionary War: Animated Battle Map

Check out our Animated Map focusing on the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War! • The Revolutionary War ...
Enjoy learning about our nation's Revolutionary War against Great Britain, the conflict that gave birth to the United States of America.
Our collection of animated maps bring battles of the American wars to life, complete with troop movement animations, narratives, reenactment footage and more.
0:00 The War Begins at Lexington & Concord
3:30 American Resolve Strengthens
5:55 The Declaration of Independence
6:49 The British Return and attack New York
8:44 Washington Crosses the Delaware River
10:35 The British Northern Strategy Fails
11:40 France signs an alliance with The United States
13:29 The Southern Offensive
15:59 Cornwallis Surrenders at Yorktown
17:05 Americans win Independence

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

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[@richschaum8050]

Will the American Battle Field Trust tell the truth of what really happen just after the war when all was lost. Tell all, what Cornwallis told Washington 1781 about what is to become of America. and there was no rebuttal from George. Tell all, that Washington, and the 3 percenter never created a Doctrine of Conquest claiming their spoils of war. Tell all, it was the 1783 King's Treaty of Peace that ruled over Washington and the 3 Percenters. Therefore , the Colonist and the 3 percenters lost all that they fought for, and remained Citizen subjects and debt slaves as they were before the war. They lost the right to choose their Rule of Law form that all 13 colonies agreed to. Lost the right to choose their own banking and currency system, Lost the right to own their lands with free and clear title (Allodial Title or Land Patent) The chants of "Don't Tread on Me" "No taxation Without Representation" were never honored. The Kings Treaty gave them peace in not to be shot at. All were silent on the King's Treaty including Washington. Therefore, that silence was their acquiescence.

[@fraziermilak1931]

My god. They were all over the place. Watching this made it alot easier to understand, rather than reading it on paper. So grateful for my ancestors courage and fortitude. They were the foundation for the Amercian spirit.

[@senorcorente]

On a serious note, I have ancestors that were in the Revolutionary War. Garret Serven was a scout with the New York State troops from the beginning to the end of the war. He was 21 when he enlisted. He was assigned to the Highlands of the Hudson where he had been born and raised. He was greatly familiar with the lay of the land. He had had direct contact with General Washington and many of the higher ranked officers in the area. He was my great-great-great-great grandfather. He became a Judge in in Orange County as a Superior Court Judge for the State of New York. He had written a poem about his service during the war and we have copies of it. My grandfather, who had a resemblance to George Washington portrayed him (GW) in what was called the local pageants which were staged at the Hinchcliffe Stadium and at the Dey Manor during the Sesqui-Centennial and Bi-Centennial periods. I really should apply for the Sons of the Revolution.

[@richschaum8050]

@@senorcorente I agree as you are one of the Sons of the Revolution. My question that has never been answered, why didn't G. Washington create a Doctrine of Conquest along with the 3 Percenters representing an agreement for their claims of the Spoils of War? Instead all they got was the King's Treaty of 1783 as a Trilateral agreement among themselves ceasing hostilities. Those that fought against the King lost the right to own their lands with free and clear title (Allodial Title or Land Patent),. Lost their choice of Rule of Law form that all 13 Colonies agreed to, and lost the right to have their own form of Currency, Banking and Commerce. Plus what impact did the chants of "Don't Tread On Me" and "No Taxation Without Representation" have?

[@johnrussell267]

Great Britain should have just used a central bank to impose a currency on the colonists. Way easier than direct taxation.

[@Langvar]

I'm French. Congratulations from your oldest ally. You opened the door to revolution. Thank you.

[@adeyf.7168]

Yeah the thing about a revolution is that it is 360 degrees; so basically you overturn one elite ruling group and replace it with another elite ruling group

[@JW-xj1yf]

Thank you, and the French rocked the best looking uniforms of the war...

[@RobertJohnson-th2yf]

@Are Sounds Electrik? The colonies were originally part of the British empire, there were not allied to them. You can't be allied to yourself. After the colonies declared their independence and became a separate country their first ally was France. Just because you are an ally of another country does not mean that you adopt their language, I don't know why you would even think that. Who's the idiot now! LOL

[@qyongehan6130]

The Revolution Lives On!

[@its_drez]

Are Sounds Electrik? oh you dumb dumb

[@poppingpenquin2172]

Bruh why can’t teachers just play this to teach about the revolutionary war? I learned more from this one video than an entire 6 years of school.

[@unknownartist6210]

only people that love America would teach this.

[@jeffwaltrip5979]

Ya you won’t learn much if you drop out in 6th grade bruh

[@Bone2187]

For real man I've learned more after school than during

[@astan26]

@@Bone2187 I think everybody can agree to your comment. LOL

[@rewardunkind4541]

They want you to make you think they know everything when they just give false information

[@christianhodson1396]

As a historian and history teacher, I would like to clarify that the famed "shot heard round the world" took place at North Bridge in Concord where the first British troops were killed in an altercation with the colonists, not at Lexington it is a common misconception that happens because Lexington is thought of as the first battle of the war. Otherwise, this is an excellent video that I enjoyed very much and show to all my US History classes.

[@plantfeeder6677]

He didn't even mention Montreal and Quebec.

[@jerryvickers7048]

Thank you I questioned that from the beginning!!

[@OREOSareFACES]

This is such an incredibly watered down version of events. So, so much is missing!

[@jefffeltes9309]

@@OREOSareFACES well, it was a war that lasted 8 years, so in an 18 minute video some things are bound to be left out. Had they included everything the video would have been 24 hours long! (my guesstimate) ;)

[@01nmuskier]

"By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world." Concord Hymn, Ralph Waldo Emmerson, 1837 This poem is about the battle that started in Lexington and ended at the North bridge in Concord.

[@familytreenutshistorygenealogy]

Can you imagine the thoughts of the common soldier on each side? Their reason for fighting, their inspiration. I often ponder this more than the battles themselves.

[@jefferynichols2549]

I believe the Patriots were fighting for something. The red coats were " taking orders". I think that is what turned the tide.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Yep

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Check out the works of Mellen Chamberlain who conducted interviews with surviving soldiers and wrote about it in the 1830s - all about the common soldier's reasons for fighting the war. It boiled down to the fact that we wanted to govern ourselves, and the Brits wanted to do that job for us. It truly was The War for American Independence. It was revolutionary, sure... but we should call it what it was.

[@stevebrownrocks6376]

Freedom vs. Oppression. Exactly the same as TODAY, only it’s 100X WORSE TODAY!

[@Gisborne1990]

@@tylerbarrett6652 Entire thing was a waste of time. I live 300 miles from London, I've been there once, I don't really have much of a say what happens int he country other than a vote which is pointless because more people in my city vote the other way... So 300 miles, 10 miles, 3000 miles what difference does it make? representation was an excuse. the psychotic rich just wanted to be richer and broke away to do so.

[@charlotteruse158]

My god. They were all over the place. Watching this made it alot easier to understand, rather than reading it on paper. So grateful for my ancestors courage and fortitude. They were the foundation for the Amercian spirit.

[@garyrichardbastian8937]

They were, weren't they. I had no idea either. So much Historical ground lost to strip Malls. Where the true heroes fell in these wars.

[@TomCook-jw6ur]

Charlotte Ruse I am in SAR from my ancestor Edward Jackson who fought the British in South Carolina. Born in 1755, he died in 1845 and is buried in Trion, Georgia.

[@charlotteruse158]

@@TomCook-jw6ur Wow! He survived the war and lived to be 90 years old. That is amazing!

[@jimbeaux89]

Charlotte Ruse I’m so thankful too. Imagine the courage it must’ve took, to rise up against almost impossible odds. They fought for everything they held dear. They fought for generations upon generations to live in freedom without fear.

[@charlotteruse158]

@@jimbeaux89 Your comment makes me cry, because I can't imagine. Thank you.

[@scottsecker8657]

As a 12 year Marine Corps Combat Veteran, I can't express how amazing this video is! You guys did a great job!

[@everettsykes1774]

Thanks for your service Bro.

[@garrettpoitras280]

Thank you for your service

[@andrewstevens6259]

you yankies sided with the catholics of spain and france that was a big no no then . you made a big mistake not retaining the crown as head of state . now you have numpties as presidents that are toally corrupted . you dont have democracy your capitol hill is owned by a few who dont give a flying fck about you

[@nathanrassi]

As a person who loves America, the ending is wrong. Corrupt powers have taken over. It's time for America first

[@CR7GOATofFootball]

Thank you for your service!

[@thomasanderson2551]

This is produced insanely well. Should be in every classroom.

[@ryanstrause4118]

Many errors

[@kevina3372]

There is a lot that should be in the classrooms but that aren’t

[@nedwalport4426]

In between CRT and recess ...

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The TRUE Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@malibudolphin3109]

@@Praise___YaH you trying to say JESUS? It is JESUS the Christ to mankind. God is a God of order and truth. Disorder, shadiness and lies belong to Satan. It shady to write entire message in one language and at most important part which languages.

[@nasurdinabdille5697]

We’re learning about the Declaration of Independence in class right know

[@Urluv4Kassy]

Same

[@zoeybritton8123]

yep

[@nickd4363]

And after that, spelling! lol ; )

[@garrettpoitras280]

Ask your teacher about Thomas lowkey dissing king George see if he knows what I’m talking about

[@samanthab1923]

Remember taking a class trip to Independence Hall in Philly. Bought a copy of the DOI with a feather pen & tricorn hat 😂

[@evanjohnson1299]

the ONLY person who could've MAYBE hold the army together if Washington ever fell is Nathaniel Greene, the 2nd most important general of the revolution.

[@parkerpeterson517]

Benedict Arnold would've easily been able to hold them together if he had Nathanael Greene as an adviser.

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

@@parkerpeterson517 Ego brought down Arnold.

[@crazy9932]

Someone watched patriot too much i see.

[@bdickinson6751]

@@HollyMoore-wo2mh As well as greed and lust for power!

[@generalsherman5055]

Parker Peterson traitor

[@2009theguitar]

I love this Country much more than the one I was born in. I couldn’t pick where to be born in, but I did pick where to live in freedom. This country is great, and it’s history as well.

[@alanaadams7440]

Amen

[@shyryTsr2k]

Amen bro, may I ask what your nation of birth is? Just curious tbh

[@2009theguitar]

@@shyryTsr2k Cuba

[@shyryTsr2k]

@@2009theguitar ahhh Cuba! I'm very sorry about what happened with Fidel Castro. Awful man, and excuse me if I'm mistaken but he is the on whom destroyed Cuba is he not?

[@2009theguitar]

Yep, but the trust is that we were the ones that destroyed our Country when allowed Castro to have all the power. I’m afraid that’s what stared happening in the USA. Every rime the government is becoming more important than the people.

[@maxherrlin241]

Anyone else watching this today? It truly is incredible what we achieved and I will forever be thankful that I get to reap the rewards of what these men fought so hard for.

[@maxherrlin241]

@Ricky Smith are u just dumb or somethin? I posted this last year on the 4th so I was wondering who else was watching it

[@facelessman9224]

We can never forget the lengths these men went through in order to protect and secure their rights. If we are not willing to do the same, we'll lose those rights.

[@lsukid3]

Amen

[@dylanhughes5944]

Treasonous China loyalists in our government.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Stand, stand, and always stand! Never retreat, never surrender. And as for those who want to bad-mouth our Great Nation:If you don't love the USA, then, by all means, feel free to move to another Country!

[@Zaluskowsky]

The Miles these troops walked. Unthinkable

[@organbuilder272]

Unthinkable today but a necessity back then. No other way to get there. Besides they were real men and boys back then not these fat, pampered, game playing, arrogant, disrespectful, spoiled kids that we see today.

[@r.o.c_3]

@@organbuilder272 America's civil war was a bar fight comparing to the those ones in Europe and the central asia including middle east

[@politikal2383]

Found the boomer

[@foamflingingproductions2182]

@@organbuilder272 LOL! Im dying laughing. You are very descriptive sir. XD

[@craftpaint1644]

Not everyone could afford a horse 🐎 Even much later a cowboy with a horse was doing pretty good.

[@m.ferreira470]

The French really came through for the colonies

[@wwdeadeye]

In spite of themselves. Read Nathaniel Philbrick's "In The Hurricane's Eye."

[@actualideas8078]

Wallace Dill read “insanity fair” or “the international Jew: America’s foremost threat” by Henry Ford

[@acehigh79]

The last manly act recorded in history by a Frenchman!

[@Comissar_Carolus]

And you came in Europe trying to impose your dollars in 1944.

[@MrSdgrider88]

@@acehigh79 that extra chromosome is making you forget WW1

[@dylwes]

My seventh great grandfather was with Washington at valley forge and at the surrender of Cornwallis. He later died in the war of 1812.

[@angelicaamara62]

The narrators voice fits so well with the topic

[@duncanmcocinner5939]

This is way more impactful watching it on my own accord as a drunk 21 year old than a bored 15 year old

[@CR7GOATofFootball]

I'm 15 and I'm bored.

[@accringtonstanley559]

yes mate, and you learn to teach yourself. Half the shite they teach you in college you can read on your own, tons of beautiful literature out there on these events

[@duncanmcocinner5939]

@@accringtonstanley559 2 years later and i cant agree more with you

[@wademichalski768]

Im a drunk 25 year old and i agree

[@ashsteele7361]

What a coincidence, I'm a drunk and high 25 year old.

[@DustyDawnaDigsHistory]

Nothing like the feeling of digging up and holding in your hands the artifacts of our great Revolutionary war era patriots, I have spent 30+ years recovering and preserving the lost remnants of their lives. it's as if this video plays in your head with each artifact you recover. I have loved every minute, 1000s upon 1000s of hours / years spent in the deep hot woods preserving their memory, An honor few enjoy.

[@harleyokeefe5193]

If had my way they would all burn and so would you for recovering their filthy artefacts.

[@johnjacobs1625]

@@harleyokeefe5193 Come on over all are welcome............. leave matches at home.

[@harleyokeefe5193]

john jacobs I’d rather shoot up a school than come to America, since you are American maybe you can give me some tips on that

[@matthewh9746]

@@harleyokeefe5193 Go back to your closet troll.

[@JW-xj1yf]

@@harleyokeefe5193 Sure thing, and do tell us tips on torturing colonial subjects around the world, even as late as the 1960's in Nigeria, Kenya, Yemen...Oman...

[@namedoesntmatter9330]

Being from Greensboro North Carolina (where the battle of Guilford court house took place) I knew quite a bit about that battle, we have the battle grounds here as a national park (used to have reenactments of the battle) was soo cool to see and understand the local history that played into American history. Greensboro was also named after Nathanael Greene.

[@samanthab1923]

Wow, never knew that 😊

[@_BSH_1971]

I have always enjoyed learning about history, especially history of my great nation. This video provides a great deal of information, and offers the viewers a realistic look at what occurred during the American Revolution. It makes me proud to be an American, and value all the hard fights that our forefathers fought for against the English. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇬🇧

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

If you are American and have never been to Minuteman National Park you should go. On the southeast side of the Old North Bridge the remains of two British soldiers are interred. There is a headstone there with the inscription "They came three thousand miles and died, To keep the past upon its throne. Unheard beyond the ocean tide, Their English mother made her moan." There were three soldiers reported fallen there. Their names were James Hall, Thomas Smith, and Patrick Gray. All three were privates from the 4th Regiment. Two are buried at the bridge, and one in Concord center. These could easily have been American names. It gives you reason to pause and reflect on the fact that these three young men never made it home, and that the Revolutionary War was a family fight much like the Civil War was.

[@L1V2P9]

They were mere pawns, born into poor families. They went where they were sent and likely had no idea about the issues at hand. They had more in common with the people they were fighting than the men giving them their orders. If they were born in the colonies they would have been fighting against the British.

[@celticguy197531]

@@L1V2P9 Name a soldier who has got an idea about the issues, and the same could be said for the US Continental Army too, and you do know that the British Army at that time had Regiments from what is now the United States or should I say the 13 colonies fighting for them too

[@eclipsegfxable]

As a Englishman, I never knew about this would love to visit where it all happened in the future.

[@methos-ey9nf]

Huh interesting. I live maybe 15-20 minutes away, will have to go check that out sometime.

[@MT-su2lq]

Steuben was a Prussian military officer. "From europe" is a bit funny here... Nearly everyone there involved was from europe by family roots, often their only 2-3 generations ago.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

There is evidence that von Steuben was not even Prussian aristocracy but just a lowly captain in the Prussian army.

[@andrewprice1774]

It seems that if von steuben really was a common prussian soldier then he was one of the first examples of the American dream ..he was Nothing so to speak and became a legend even to this day!

[@kmaher1424]

@@panzerabwerkanone From a good family and an experienced officer. Not a high aristocrat. He has knowledge our army really needed.

[@ClavesCoelorum]

All part of the narrative of "nation". ;-)

[@patrickmccrann991]

He was an aide on Frederick's staff. It was Ben Franklin's idea to create the false impression that he was royalty. A complete and professional soldier who was willing to help another country earn its freedom. Frederick was a cousin to King George, but refused to loan his troops to George. George was forced to purchase the use of troops from other sources; hence, the term "Hessians" from the Prince of Hesse was one of those aristocrats that loaned (leased) their soldiers to Britain's King George.

[@howardking3601]

Excellent production. Clear and concise. Just what I was looking for.

[@kkristopher7413]

While metal detection our yard, we found a button with an eagle on it with weird letters on it all crumpled up. When we cleaned it up and straightened it out, we did some research and found it was from a Hessian soldier from the revolutionary war. Pretty neat.

[@etiennechevalier5615]

Great work ! Loved it. Animation is awesome. Thank you for everything you do. Un grand merci de France ;)

[@garyrichardbastian8937]

These animated productions are a great way to explain better, the History we have heard and read. I hope we can all support the producers any way we can.

[@unpseudopascommelesautres997]

C'est eux qui doivent nous dire merci mdr.

[@jeremystein5270]

@@unpseudopascommelesautres997 big facts

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

For our returning viewers, these are the same productions as before, just with our new American Battlefield Trust opening. We wanted a more cohesive look moving forward as our audience continues to grow. As always we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to share our passion for American history.

[@jrobbins707]

This was great guys! Thanks for everything.

[@Nygaard2]

As a returning viewer, let me just say thank you! I'm a history teacher in Denmark, and I used your map once a long time ago, then promptly forgot where I had found it! I've now punched that subscribe button as hard as my work-supplied hand-me-down laptop would allow! Thanks for your excellent work.

[@michaelproctor1996]

I love it great post I would just say one thing it was the Green Mountain Men not the Green Mountain Boys

[@GrahamNickerson]

There is also Britain's move towards emancipation and the Quebec Act. The American way of life was changing and they didn't want it.

[@packersfanforlife7903]

I love American History as much as I do my own British History! I will be sticking around your channel of these videos are very well done!

[@todd3205]

A 6X Granddad of mine was at Brooklyn Heights, and captured at Fort Washington. He was fortunate enough to be a junior officer, so he was paroled. He was picked by Mad Anthony Wayne to help storm Stony Point on the Hudson, and ended the war in the final formation at West Point. He served every day of the Revolution from the days after Lexington and Concord. He became a Lt Colonel in The Provisional Army after 1798 until 1800 which is nearly unknown to history. His name was Timothy Taylor from Danbury, CT.

[@AmericanNationalist852]

Amazing watching history play out again today... just waiting for that first shot....

[@2d40]

The militia headed by Mel Gibson turned the tide of the war when he killed Lucius Malfoy.

[@niggato23]

Yeah when Martin killed Levington

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

Aim small, miss small

[@peterderiemer3854]

Thank God for the Australian light horse!

[@danieloakes4577]

Benjamin Martin

[@danieloakes4577]

Francise Marion

[@britishmenace9565]

As someone who's not used to North American topography (being British and having never been outside of Europe before), the usage of the map-based movement infographics was very helpful - Good work, and good video.

[@gem-mint-cardscom]

most all of the travel thru South Carolina and Georgia is swamp land. they endured a great deal just moving around, nevermind being in the battle itself. many of the militia in the Carolinas came from Tennessee which meant travel over rugged Appalaccian Mountains. brutal terrain, they werent cruising air conditioned humvees

[@britishmenace9565]

@@gem-mint-cardscom I imagine disease was a major issue, even for the local militias

[@DarthCiliatus]

@@britishmenace9565 IIRC in the Civil War that was about 90 years later than the Revolutionary War the deaths from disease and infections were greater than battlefield deaths.

[@davidma6616]

Excellent video, well written, delivered, and superbly animated / edited. Takes very dense historical content and synthesizes it into a very accessible and digestible way. Such an effective way to paint a broad strokes narrative of the major battles and crucial checkpoints of the war.

[@north2694]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE HISTORY CHANNELS!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

[@AVERAGEREVOLUTIONARY]

No taxation without representation rings true even today.

[@IdesofMarch223]

Try being a DC resident...

[@michaels2520]

Tell that to states like California..40 million people and the same number of senators as Delaware.We all live with it.

[@IdesofMarch223]

Michael S You have 56 representatives...that format should never be changed because nobody wants California deciding national affairs (nor Texas and New York).

[@lithium25693]

@@IdesofMarch223 The British didn't want America deciding their politics either. I guess its time for another revolution

[@IdesofMarch223]

lithium25693 Right, let California be independent. 49 other states would gladly follow suit.

[@germanic-texan]

Our forefathers would be ashamed of us now. Happy 4th of July everyone.

[@duncanmcocinner5939]

Happy 4th

[@organbuilder272]

@DECIMUS MAXIMUS Patriots or right wind extremists who hate everyone including themselves. What is necessary now are real patriots as those who were at Lexington, Concord, Cambridge and Everett. We don't need gut-toten, fanatics who think that white people are the only ones who built the USA. In fact they resemble King George's troops far more than Colonial Patriots.

[@organbuilder272]

@@TheRealMrJohnDoe True Mr. Abramyan, but it doesn't mean destroying the property and possessions of other people, not does it man forcing minority opinions or demands down the Majorities throat. It does not allow or tolerate the destruction of memorials to opposing ideas or people who fought for what they believed in - Just as YOU might.

[@manaze2392]

@DECIMUS MAXIMUS thank you for saying what needed to be said. A true American.

[@64MDW]

They would be ashamed of people who want to say that good is bad and bad is good; those who want to tear the country down, rather that expend the effort to peacefully repair its flaws and heartfully praise its virtues.

[@RodgerDodger196]

THESE ANIMATED MAPS ARE-EXTREMELY HELPFUL-THANK YOU!!

[@jimmyb4728]

I absolutely love reading and watching documentaries about the Revolutionary War. I grew up in Fort Lee NJ where George Washington stayed after his evacuation of Brooklyn Heights and fought the British there. He retreated through Jersey. We have the Fort Lee Historical Park where the actual Fort was built on the heights overlooking the Hudson River. I would go there every chance I got. Anyone in north Jersey if you haven't been there it's well worth it. USA

[@sanmanDC050]

Absolutely amazing God bless America. 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@skubz81]

I'm proud to say my sixth great grandfather Robert Watson fought in the continental army. God bless America and all those who have fought to keep us free.

[@stevek8829]

Good for him. What state?

[@rogerwilliams5366]

This was AWESOME! Concise, to the point, the best chronological narrative of Revolutionary War battles that I have seen. I have a much clearer understanding of how the war was fought now.

[@sergedonaldson9212]

Love the animation. I wish I could see numbers showing troop losses, ticks on the map showing how far they traveled daily, images showing the battlefields now. But I am not complaining, this is an awesome video.

[@duglife2230]

I just want to say that the North Carolina campaign, while it is often overlooked, was actually extremely vital to America's victory. It cut off the southern British army from reaching their northern forces, which could have very well saved the main Continental Army.

[@Mikefantasia22]

I live in marlboro, ma and within 100 yards of my home is spring hill cementary where many revolutionary war soldiers are buried. Also a few men who guarded the Marlboro settlement from Nipmuc indian attacks during King Phillips War. As a history lover living in Massachusetts. History is legitimately at our feet

[@natashawatkins3598]

The narrator voice brings this all together. Amazing Voice!

[@johnmurzycki5148]

You should be really proud of this. The best recap of the revolution I’ve seen.

[@planetsec9]

These reenactments are movie quality, superb

[@calametrocity]

Had King George granted the colonists representatives in Parliament we might be having an afternoon tea today.

[@Scraptonix]

@Savage Gentleman i'm sure canadians, australians, and new zealanders are really upset they have a constitutional monarch as their head of state

[@Scraptonix]

@Savage Gentleman what does that have to do with being a constitutional monarchy

[@Scraptonix]

@Savage Gentleman are the serfs you're talking about the two-thirds of the US workforce being forced to be vaccinated? btw, civil liberties are protected by acts of parliament that make the laws. if you weren't aware the monarch has been unable to make laws without parliament since the 1600s, and the monarch cannot abridge the rights of citizens. it's interesting that out of the many countries above the US on the human freedom index, 12 are monarchies... and your bill of rights copies the english bill of rights 1689

[@celticguy197531]

@Savage Gentleman... You must live in some old and weird time loop because none of what you have said has happened in 100s of years

[@pamela5568]

Well done. I've read some first hand accounts written by hand of the Lexington battle for some of my ancestors. Your account matches pretty well.

[@ccdecc6650]

I teach middle school, and this has been my goto Revolutionary War vid ever since it came out. Its remarkably good, covers everything and yet does it all in such an organized fashion you could clearly outline it out if you wanted to.

[@gdblackthorn4137]

This is really good! These are the types of things our children need to know!

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

No its more important to tare down reminders of our history...like the George Washington Mural in a San Francisco high school that they are paying someone $600,000 to paint over it right now.

[@TheTariqibnziyad]

@@RandysFiftySevenChevy heck off commie !!!

[@garyrichardbastian8937]

That is so true. How else will it be done? The preservation of interest and interest in these matters?

[@joshuawerner4376]

Then show it to your kids. Quit waiting for the government to do it for you.

[@3DModelwerks]

@@TheTariqibnziyad I believe he was being sarcastic.

[@jordanwilliam23]

Thank you for producing these!

[@slimpolobigfacts8021]

This is Awesome !!!! Im going to be rewatching this !

[@gilwhitley6810]

Great film! Your graphics are fantastic, and the reenactor footage is as well. Thank you for the top-notch work!

[@zulucharlie5244]

Outstanding! Outstanding! Outstanding! I wish I had this video when I was young and learning about these events.

[@jeff2178]

I love this one, I think one of the best ones made

[@garyrichardbastian8937]

yes, we should spread the word.

[@SpamSucker]

Good job from a fan of history. This animated approach shows that history is not just a static collection of names, places and dates. History is a flow, a progression not just of events but of changing minds. Consider as the Revolution played out, within various factions of the colonists and at various times in response to these events, there was division, hope, sorrow, anger, fear, resolve, sacrifice, victory, unity. It’s beautiful when you see that the good stuff is not just what happened, when and where. It’s why. Based on a wild mix of reason, emotion, imperfect information, and a good bit of chance. Love this stuff!

[@Michealsilver-fu5fe]

Thank you for showing this video on you-tube, I hope to use this channel again in my future 5 page essays.

[@mauser8515]

Crispus Attucks was our first American to die in the revolution. Rip

[@eifbkcn]

The saddest death of the revolution however was definitely John André

[@robertmiles26]

Actually an 11 year boy was the first killed, and on that day 5 died including crispus, who knows who was killed first.

[@bidenator9760]

Robert Miles It's well documented that Crispus died first. The others did die soon after him though.

[@bsastarfire250]

Very watchable and informative . I'm an Englishman ! I do think if the Brits had been less pig headed and more flexible this could have been avoided, along with the associated suffering and cost .

[@petekdemircioglu]

Maybe there was something with its system which drawed PIG HEADS where America’s drew Patriots.

[@mayhemjr.803]

The British didn't think too much of farmers with pitchforks and muskets. They totally underestimated them.

[@Rowlph8888]

@@mayhemjr.803 The colonists being underestimated wasn't relevant to the victory, it was a combination of other parts of the world league of war interested the Brits and a major coalition of international forces supporting colonists. The Spanish, and the Dutch were also "major" contributors to this war militarily and financially and directly threatening invasion of Britain.. In reality, there was very little commitment to this war from Britain.USA really did seem like a manifest destiny situation when you consider that Captain Cook claimed Australia for the British in 1776, quite a coincidence - at that point they knew they had another colony for other things they needed. then within a few decades. They embarked on their 2nd Industrial Revolution, but this time with the steam engine. If this war had not happened at this point the colonists had no chance whatsoever of independent, because by the time the steam engine was perfected in Britain and the sheer amount of innovation in so many industries coming after that, no collection of countries had any chance in war against the Brits

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

Hum.. The same could be said about India. Except the Brits didn't want to share power with their colonies, just subjugate. Not that the other European nations were any better, but still. People like to be free, believe it or not.

[@bsastarfire250]

@@goofygrandlouis6296 The idea that one should not conquer as much territory as possible and subjugate as many people as possible , is fairly recent.

[@michaelscherer6416]

I guess I’m just a history nerd (Currently in a phase of reading biography books on all the different founding fathers) and a proud American but this video gives me the chills. So inspiring, thank you so much for these videos!!

[@cruzsanchez5942]

This video is incredibly helpful for studying all the event of the American revolution. Great Job!

[@johnadams6440]

I just finished reading 1776 by David McCullough. So this animation helps further place Revolutionary War battles in historical context. Thank you for this.

[@hotpotatapie]

I love David McCullough, I'm reading 'The Pioneers' right now. It covers the Ohio land purchase and the beginnings of the American westward expansion. I'll have to pick up 1776!

[@samanthab1923]

Oh! I could listen to him read the phone book. Jeez I’m old 😂

[@sephardim4yeshua155]

The minutemen had weapons with rifling and this made them deadly accurate. The British had non rifled weapons that worked well in a formation against a line formation, but not against single men that were scattered around. The Americans could aim well, but the Brits were out classed in this guerrilla style of fighting.

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

funny thing is, a few years latter, wellington used some of those tactics against the french, in cooperation with the spanish/portuguese........en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle_regiment

[@Ukepa]

really good video!!! I've known pieces of the Revolutionary War but this brings it together at last for me. Good job!!!

[@noahgolson1955]

Thank you! This is a lot easier to study than reading a paper over and over.

[@TheRedRaven_]

They paid the ultimate sacrifice, RIP to the fallen patriots.

[@mortenpoulsen1496]

One man's patriots are another's terrorists. So by that logic the USA is a terrorist state. 😁

[@scooternc95]

@@mortenpoulsen1496 well, we aren't going by that "logic". Look up what defines a terrorist.

[@packersfanforlife7903]

@@mortenpoulsen1496 so now every Patriot Brit who voted for Brexit is a Terrorist? That Logic cannot be applied lol

[@joelbeath3468]

@@mortenpoulsen1496 *State

[@Sam-xs5he]

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 RIP to everyone who died in that war, not just the ‘patriots’

[@kysersose3924]

Wow! The entire American Revolutionary War condensed in 18:44 Brilliant minutes. Where were these guys at when I was studying the war in College? It pains me to think what else I could have been doing with all the time I would have saved not having to read about this stuff. Outstanding work! Thank you.

[@bobstone1741]

Excellent presentation of the Revolutionary War. Great job!

[@lbtv3778]

All I can say is thank you for making this video and God Bless America.

[@bearxbunny1835]

This is such a fascinating time in history, great video too

[@gabrielsimons8393]

This is beautiful, God i love my country.

[@USMC8506]

- Wentzylvania - Interesting name. For those of us in western PA, we will take Roethlisburger at the confluence of the Ohio River.

[@garyrichardbastian8937]

God Bless you sir, for your Patriotism and exercise of Freedom of Speech.

[@ryansarratt7520]

USA USA USA

[@Maroons1p]

Representative Omar loves her country too--Syria.

[@EPICFAILKING1]

Shame most of this is BS :/

[@keycypress13238]

I distinctly remember how I used to watch this. Still amazing all those years later!

[@JohnJohn-uz3ou]

Fantastic! Thanks Benny !

[@inherentnature5938]

Phenomenal video! Thank you for doing this, fellow patriot

[@anEyePhil]

Thank you for this,I visited Washington DC two years ago as I find US history fascinating. Jefferson's Library was incredible. I love the parallels between early Australian and US History. Two countries born at around the same time under very different circumstances. 1770 - James Cook first European to visit Eastern Australia, calls it "New South Wales" and claims it for the British crown; 1788 Admiral Arthur Phillip commands the "First Fleet" convict ships which sail to New South Wales and set up a penal colony in Sydney Cove, Port Jackson. This was partly caused by the loss of the American colonies as potential penal colonies. New South Wales divided into four new colonies which, along with Tasmania and Western Australia, become States of Australia. Australia becomes independent in 1900 through Act of British Parliament. The Constitution and Government of Australia partly taken from the US Constitution - a House of Representatives voted for by the population pro rata, and a Senate with equal members appointed by each State.

[@hughnelson5136]

Truly truly a treasure to teach the war of Independence of the USA. Thank you.

[@christophernunez1084]

Wow!!! That was amazing ! It was laid out so good! Thank you! Now let me get back to work Lol

[@JPetersenJohnMiltonPetersonIII]

FANTASTIC! Thank you!!! 👍🇺🇸

[@xXSagumiXx]

I loved this video. It had so much information and I was able to learn A LOT. So thank you to the people that worked together to help make this video. I really liked it. The video also helped me answer a few problems on my homework so props to that too. 🙂😁😁

[@matthewpaone6402]

Awesome Job, the visuals make things easy to follow.. Very educational.. Ty

[@SAPPERJASON1]

Lol I don’t understand the dislikes it’s a perfect summary of the history and war this is the second video I’ve watched so far and I’m hooked these are awesome vids

[@fai1t0liv3]

First, the United Kingdom was ruled by King Geroge. It was governed by the parliament. The phrase, no taxation without representation, was due to the fact that the colonies had no MPs. Second, it really glosses over how bad things were going for the Americans. One of our first moves in the war was to invade Canada. It was a spectacular failure. The conditions in Valley Forge were so bad that 2000 men died. Washington was an amazing general but was horribly under supplied. If France and Spain hadn't been sending basic supplies like muskets and gunpowder, he would've had nothing to fight with. Tertiary, it really down plays the support we got from other European nations seeking to undermine the UKs dominance. They completely cut out Marquis de Lafayette who was vital to several victories including Yorktown. Not mention was a key figure in getting the French to send their navy.

[@vichedges8858]

@Sumo Smash Republic, never been a democracy

[@jsmcguireIII]

I like how Washington went from Philadelphia to Cambridge in a straight line - must have been a direct flight from PHL to BOS.

[@benr4978]

Yeah.... historians are still debating if it was in Air Force 1 or Marine 1.

[@Yanked_Angling24]

My 5x great grandfather was a frontier fighter in Pennsylvania during the revolution. He was born in Pennsylvania and is buried in Eastern Tenessee on a piece of land that was given to him for his service during the war. This video is great. Thank you for it.

[@darrin990]

WOW what a great informational video, I love history and just watching this has educated me just a little more. Thank You!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Superb series!

[@reznovnata3889]

Very good video and narration.

[@emmanuel.degrand]

What a great video ! Congratulations 👏

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nicely informative video. I enjoyed it. Helped me to realize something too.

[@andrehenrique2093]

Wonderful video, very beautiful art and very clear explanation. Very good job.

[@datman3416]

It’s amazing how all of this stuff really didn’t happen that long ago, the revolution followed by the civil war less than a century later followed by WWI and II less than a century after that

[@DustyWingsProductions]

So much for thinking I knew my Revolutionary War history. This was great and will watch more of these.

[@daneal9443]

this video is so well done I got so emotional with pride in my country, thank you so much for this.

[@myrealnamewontfi7289]

Build more Washington and Jefferson monuments!

[@ReformedSooner24]

MyRealNameWontFi John Adams deserves a couple too

[@Blackbeard007]

Washington wouldnt of even rebelled if King George gave him his due, he would've remained British...

[@adrianelias2365]

@@ReformedSooner24 Andrew Jackson and Polk deserve statues too. Polk for adding the West into the union and Jackson for his achievements during the War of 1812.

[@Blackbeard007]

@John Wack you mean, you the French the Spanish and to a lesser extent the Dutch went balls the to wall with it. Remember France supllied half the troops at the siege of Yorktown whilst Spain financed it.

[@davehoward22]

@@Blackbeard007 non of the colonists would have rebelled if they let them have seats in the houses of parliament

[@denisefarmer366]

The book "Valley Forge" is fiction but in fact accurately covers the treacherous winter at Valley Forge, the expert weapons training, and the crossing of the Delaware. An excellent book.

[@dinonuggets9444]

Im here because a teacher assigned it but its cool to see people here to actually learn things..... what a world we live in

[@deadguy361]

well paced video. good stuff !

[@learn2bk]

This brought tears to my eyes

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

As it should. All gave some... some gave all.

[@organbuilder272]

the present state of the USA would bring tears to any real patriot's eyes. Trouble is, there are damned few of them. The spinless louts of today's generation would never have done what the colonials did for 8 long and disastrous years.

[@sto4713]

Can you imagine the fortitude it took to be holed up with less than 2000 soldiers fighting against the most powerful nation in the world at the time? George Washington is defiantly a major reason we have an independent country today. Lets continue our fantastic tradition and vote for freedom of thought and speech in November.

[@candiceakers9957]

Now we are watching (literally) Ukraine fight a similar war position, still hard to imagine

[@Finnbobjimbob]

And you know, the french, Spanish and Dutch you all seem to forget about.

[@michaeljoseph3528]

Thanks. Well done.

[@spacecowboy1438]

I can't wait for part two! Been waiting sense middle school.