Life of a Patriot During the American Revolutionary War

[@davidr6045]

Let us honor all those genuine patriots who gave us our freedom from tyranny by preserving our democracy. Thank you Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hear, hear!

[@kirkterwilliger6407]

Thank you for sharing these stories of our history. I wish that, the powers that be, would teach these in schools, so our children would know what our ancestors endured for their freedom. Thanks again Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are very welcome. I believe the way history is being taught today is subtly changing for the better.

[@timkraft4583]

This man has taught me more about American history than I ever learned in school.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Flattering words, sir. Thank you.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Peter, I have to say I think has been my favorite episode. Very interesting info and how you presented it, is beyond words. Thank you

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow, thanks, you flatter me sir.

[@bobboyer9440]

A history lesson that was seldom told and soon forgotten. Thank you for this.

[@will76888]

Wonderful video! Don't remember ever hearing of the horrors aboard the Brittish prison ships. We must never forget the sacrifices made by some many brave men over the centuries to build this nation. Now we must fight again to prevent it's destruction. Thank you Peter, for all of the time and energy you and Cathy put into these videos!

[@rickvandenheuvel]

Thanks Peter for your perspective of the other side of the war. War is hell and for sure that hasn't changed!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’d think that by now we would have learned!

[@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

America was not a country it was an idea, worthy of my sweat blood and last breath, we never had a flag we had Old Glory and wherever she waved it meant that you were free or you had been liberated, it made you hate having been born too late to have been at valley forge, the Alamo or Wake Island, it made your last name and your wealth meaningless against the raw currency of your heart, it was a slim chance to alter fate in a world that previously made the impossible seem written in stone. Even now knowing it would collapse I would surrender eagerly all that I am and have for the chance at keeping her memory alive. I will only add that every time some skinny kid, takes the last of his strength and puts his fist into the face of a bully, An American rejoices in heaven.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

May I say, profoundly said, sir. I thank you for sharing.

[@AmericanImperium1776]

America is both an idea and she was founded by a specific group of people and culture. The People of the British Isles and Northwest Europe. And I believe ignoring this aspect of history would be folly.

[@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

@@AmericanImperium1776 Well said and history will note that one people built and created and thrived up until the subcultures destroyed it. The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life is a 1994 book by psychologist Richard J. Herrnstein and political scientist Charles Murray, it is a banned book because it contains fact and truth.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@AmericanImperium1776 I concur, totally.

[@AmericanImperium1776]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thanks 👍🏻 Peace ✌🏻

[@shoot2win506]

Thank you Mr. Pete for the fine balancing act you did! Be well!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Two sides to every coin.

[@donbasta2475]

Well done! Thanks for the history lessons!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jacobcorrell7833]

Regardless of which side if the war they were on, all that were involved suffered in great loss and horrible conditions. Thank you for the wonderful history of both sides.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is for sure and for certain, including the entire civilian population involved in the conflicts.

[@2gpowell]

Hi, Peter! Life was hard surely. Adjusting to a new life on new lands. Indian attacks continued and another fight for survival began. I am a direct descendant of 15 patriots both in the militia and continental line. Belcher KY. is named after one. He was at Valley Forge. They received land grants and mostly settled up and down in Eastern Kentucky where my father is from.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Interesting family history, thanks for sharing.

[@hobbyfarmer62]

Morristown was truly hell went there when I was 14 with my parents spent the entire day. Shocked they held together under such conditions, sure have to respect the suffering they went through.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, it is hard to wrap one’s head around their endurance to hardships.

[@patriciavanlouwe6636]

Another great history lesson Peter for those of us who know nothing about the horrors of that time. Man's inhumanity to man on full display.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It most certainly was in that war and all that proceeded and followed it. Will we ever learn?

[@patriciavanlouwe6636]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Clearly, the answer is no.

[@Redhackle]

You are a great storyteller. There was never enough history in school .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I appreciate that, sir.

[@milliebanks7209]

Peter, such a heart breaking story you have this time! You had me at hello! Thank you for recognizing the US before we were the USA! You are such a gentleman!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much

[@JeffGloverArts]

Leave it to you for a fair balance of perspective! Huzzah! and thank you! Nice swivel gun, too!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I kinda like the swivel gun as well, makes me smile every time I touch it off.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Wow! Peter ,,as a good Canadian that was an impressive dissertation on the American side of the revolution,,without notes ! Jacob Plum Martin would be proud ( soldier from Connecticut , served 7 years )

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@larryreese6146]

Was that the guy who wrote about his experiences as a continental soldier? I've read it. That was quite a book.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Yes sir @@larryreese6146

[@theShamrockShepherdWagon]

Thank you for teaching real unvarnished history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you … the way I see it, there is no sense in whitewashing it!

[@smoothvern165]

It’s awesome how much history we’ve learned from your excellent videos. Great videos.

[@johnclarke6647]

It won’t be the first or the last time that soldiers in the US Army have had to endure starvation. The First Marine Division in August,1942 was dropped on Guadalcanal with only minimal supplies of ammunition and food. The same unit was at Chosin Reservoir in November, 1950 in almost the same conditions. My late uncle was at both places. We had a slogan in the Corps -“when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I am sure my great grandfather faced similar conditions in the days leading up to 9 April 1865 at Appomattox, VA.

[@rickcooper6817]

Thanks Mr. Peter and Ms. Cathy for another great presentation on our history. The cold hard truth is that someone, somewhere, paid the ultimate price for the freedom we all enjoy today. And to that I say, thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hear, hear sir!

[@3adscout826]

Both my great Grand father and great Uncle (X6) were both POWs on a ship in NYC harbor. My great grand father survived but my great uncle did not. The other travesty that never gets much attention is the improper burial of our revolutionary war soldiers, who, when they died on those ships were just thrown overboard. They would wash up on the shores of Wallabout Bay and after the war the locals gathered the remains and put them in a mass grave. The area near Wallabout Bay, where the mass grave is, is the largest burial site of revolutionary war soldiers in the country. The state of New York has a small memorial but over the years there have been several failed attempts to make it a federal national monument. My great grandfather lived to the ripe old age of 83 and lived on the shores of Lake Erie during the war of 1812, and when the bells would sound when the British warships were seen, he would run down and take potshots with his flintlock at the British warships.

[@Blrtech77]

What a great history lesson and video. Thanks and Be Safe!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, you too!

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! As they say, " war is hell." It's hard to image unless you have experienced it. Thanks again, and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The worst kind of hell for sure and for certain. Watch yer top knot.

[@rustedwrenchrestorationwor9779]

you can only really understand history if you examine both sides of the coin. Keep bringing us your wee bits of history. as a descendant of some of those wretched patriots I have enjoyed learning more about this era of history. My ancestors crossed paths with Brandt. some didn't make it, some escaped. one went to prison in Quebec and was left to rot in jail after refusing to go work as a carpenter for the British in the Caribbean. these stories all hit close to home. Keep 'em coming!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate your interest and support … more in the works.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for the video and the history lesson as always. It's hard to imagine How those soldiers had to live and survive, they were far tougher than i am for sure.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve lived history for decades and like you, I can’t get my head around it either!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Cathy made a wonderful panorama of Kelly's Station with its palisades and supporting buildings.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She does have an eye …. I’ll pass on your lovely compliment.

[@calebfoster552]

Thank you Peter. Another incredible video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it, Caleb.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My pleasure 😊 and thank you for watching and supporting our endevours.

[@arleneisenberg4996]

Fortitude, Faith, and Sacrifice represented A New Country's Foundation so grateful This 4th Of July Weekend for Our Forefathers Courage Thanks Peter for this Wonderful channel

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed our pleasure!

[@davestelling]

I am so grateful I somehow happened to find your channel. Such quality content that pleases & entertains me; thank you...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’re glad you found us and appreciate your kind words and interest.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Cowpens is what turned the war. I grew up 3 blocks from Colonial Williamsburg during late 50's and early 60's and that is what I credit to my love of history. Thank you sir for fleshing out the history of this Great Country.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was indeed a pivotal point in the conflict. We thank you for your interest and support.

[@385638]

Peter as always a great video! We today do not have any appreciation of the trials our for fathers suffered and we get mad when there is no power for A/C.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good point … we’ve grown a wee bit soft in our modern world.

[@jtsterry]

❤😊😊 interesting beyond words ! Thank you !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@JanTrewhitt]

Well, Peter, war is and has been a terrible thing!! We haven't learned very much over the years, so sad!! I appreciate all the study you do about the history! Blessings.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’d think we’d have learned by now, but we seem to never change.

[@dhession64]

Excellent video, Peter. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many thanks and you’re quite welcome.

[@outdoorlife5396]

I like the way you tell a story, we had a few people who knew what it was going to be like, trying to tell the others how, to run an army. Logistics, is key.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Logistics is indeed the essential element and it was certainly lacking for the new Colonial Army.

[@outdoorlife5396]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I think it is lacking in every new army. Look at the Confederate Army, just a few years later. Same problems, armchair generals saying it will be easy.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@outdoorlife5396 You are absolutely correct as it was a constant problem for the South!

[@danielphillips486]

As an American, I liked last week’s presentation because I had not heard that information before. Valley forge and to a lesser extent the prison ships are I think fairly well known amongst Americans with an interest in that conflict, but stories of the loyalists less so. Appreciate the video!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And we appreciate your interest and thank you for the compliment.

[@bartjames100]

Love history. Something they don’t teach today. Thank you sir well done.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

What’s not to love …. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@brokentoe570]

Well done Sir., love the wall gun! On a side note, look at the way the crown treaded the Scott 's after the up raising of 1746. History is sometimes a hard pill to take. I believe our first mistake in reenactments is to think in a modern mindset. The way we think of life today is not the same as they did.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is a valid point, sir. I kinda like the wall gun as well … makes me smile.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

It’s truly amazing what soldiers endured regardless of which side Peter, I agree. I live about a half hour from Brandywine and an hour from Valley Forge, west. You of course have a far better idea, Master of Kelly Station heading out in winter to live off the land! Today we skip a meal or two and say, I’m so hungry! Plus the marching in all kinds of weather. Today we may say, I done good walking 2or 3 miles as opposed to 20-30 miles with full gear and little or no food. In actuality, today few can even comprehend surviving such conditions. And prisons as you point out one can hardly imagine! When you told of the prisoner escaping, swimming miles to shore with just his hat? My God! So indeed, the 18th century Soldier endured far more than most modern minds can handle! I Loved the stories from the porch at Kelly Station, hickory bent rocker, that curly maple stock leaning against those logs with a great Teller of Stories! Kind Thanks Peter, Many Blessings for You and Kathy! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You flatter me with your kind words, Davey.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Well deserved I must say Brother Peter of Kelly Station!

[@maddg7471]

I know times must have been hard back then, but it must have been a time to truly feel alive.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I agree with you wholeheartedly! Thanks for your interest.

[@cecilchristopher5092]

Peter here in the south (Georgia and South Carolina) we had a more mobile war and each militia man was expected to show up with his horse with food for him self for several weeks. He also was expected to bring his weapon, in most cases a rifle and powder and shot along with his edge weapons where were tomahawk's or hand axe's and a hunting knife. Cecil

[@larryalexander4833]

Yes sir . I'm from SC also. Hit and run guerilla war far . Swamp fox did a great job in the lower part of the state during his time.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was certainly a different type of warfare. I suspect that all the require accouterments were in fine working order!

[@mikedennis6979]

I grew up 10 minutes east of Morristown NJ, there are some awesome historic sites related to George Washington. Hope you get to see some of them

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I wish I could find the time to visit your area, it is so steeped in Colonial history.

[@randygraf2474]

Howdy y'all, from deep in the heart of Texas, just wanted to say how much we enjoy your videos, thank you, and God bless.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate your interest in our step back in time endeavors.

[@jackcook8613]

Thanks again, Peter, for telling this true wee bit of history. War is hell. But we seem to never remember that fact and keep repeating it. But I guess it's that necessary evil that needs to take place to be free. By the way, the fort looks fantastic.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well sir, if the next war breaks out up here in Upper Canada, Kelly Station is getting close to being a defendable fortification.

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Great video Peter not often we get one the first day of the week. Be safe!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍. The previous episode needed a sequel, lol.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

So enjoy your talks about history. It is easy to forget how truly well we have it because of the sacrifices of those that came before us. Kelly’s Station looks great. My visit with my son quickly became one of my favorite memories. Glad we could play a small part in it. You and Cathy’s work ethic is astounding. Keep up the great work!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Steven, we enjoyed your visit.

[@kylepace4832]

So cool an actual Revolutionary war veteran was found for this video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Too funny!

[@oldiron4135]

Maybe some of their thought was just the fact they could visualize what the future to be was like to be free from britain? How many generations were here before this took place, just didnt see it britains way. What they had, they already gave their lives, blood sweat and tears for. I could definitely see not giving that up or not even a notion of it. I understand what is taught, but what was their actual feelings to the outcome. And i believe it was exactly that. Generations before gave and gave, we all gave out live for this and to just let them keep taking. Back then, that thought process aline held a lot of merit, just as good if not stronger then a solid handshake. You said it, you did it, as you stood by your word. I have tracked a lot of my family name from Connecticut, westward. Not just my family name, but anyone to go into the unknown hundreds and hundreds of miles away took some mighty feats. There was no trail they took, they made the trail. That is straight up determination, brute strength and your almighty word. And by gosh thats what they did and relied on. Not just here, but everywheres.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I thank you sir for sharing your very profound comments and I agree whole heartedly.

[@richardofsylmar]

Thank you, Peter, for that bit of history. I sure am quite fond of Kelly’s Station, wish I had one.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well sir, you’re welcome to visit anytime … I’m not building it to look at. Glad you liked the episode.

[@paulallen3557]

Sir, you do mighty well in communicating what was tolerated by these folks. Your delivery and manner is just the best for these topics. You look authentic as well! Are you Canadian? Thanks for this work and greetings from Appalachian Kentucky!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am indeed Canadian and I thank you for the kind words. You live in a very beautiful part of the US.

[@markwilliford5319]

I toured Valley Forge. They had pretty good quarters at Valley Forge. Men had small Log Cabins with Fire Places. Washington lived comfortably in a small stone home. Officers lived in Farm Houses.

[@stephaniegrable2612]

How did they find the strength to endure such horrible conditions?? I am deeply sad forever grateful ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My thoughts exactly, hard to wrap ones head around their endurance!

[@dougm5341]

Read Joseph Plumb Martin for an account of what it was like serving in the army…. As an aside, I grew up about twenty minutes from Morristown, New Jersey. Jockey Hollow is an amazing place to see. The Hudson River froze solid that winter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That era was known as the mini ice age with temperatures far colder and snow fall much higher than normal. Apparently one winter the New York harbor froze over allowing horse drawn sleighs to cross it. Can’t get me head around living through a winter with a single wool blanket. Thanks for the recommendation..

[@louishall700]

Fantastic. Good job. Semper Fidelis.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many thanks!

[@larryalexander4833]

Now what make so disgusted and angry . Is how the corrupt in our country and the lazy will just spit in the face of all that sacrificed so much to build this country and give us our freedom here in America. So many died and suffered greatly to give us so much and they just throw it away or outright tearing down of our nation.😢

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Thanks to the left, this is not the America l grew up with. The black wall, French and Belgian cemeteries, Arlington etal. are filled with the dead that sacrificed for our freedoms, lll be damned to let this corrupt government destroy that legacy . SEMPER FIDELIS

[@creighton8069]

This channel popped up on my recommended feed, I watched this and I subscribed! I have always loved reading and learning about the American Revolution and the American civil war

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you found it and we certainly appreciate your support and interest.

[@johnlea8519]

So glad I'm subscribed I would hate to miss a video, Peter your knowledge and the way that you can share it in such an interesting way is truly appreciated. By the way are you using tow as wadding in the swivel gun?.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I thank you, sir. I’m actually cheating a wee bit, it’s a fiber cushion wad.

[@Kinetic.44]

We have become what what we fought against

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Interesting perspective.

[@annhamilton7319]

Keep your powder dry in 2024

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@annhamilton7319 You as well.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Too much government interference, not able to dictate where our taxes are spent. Fuck this world, it's about time the planet starts paying its OWN WAY!!! STARTING WITH NATO!!!

[@jonathankenton7182]

We were warned by Franklin, Jefferson and others at our founding.

[@modee-b9s]

Excellent video - Thanks!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you liked it! We appreciate your interest.

[@LKS-1976]

Awesome content. I grew up in northeast philly, a block off of Frankford Ave which, back then was known as the kings highway. In fact, the first viaduct bridge was built in our area on the highway that spanned Pennypack Creek that carried members from New England to Philly for first and second continental congress. Where my wife and I live now, just north of Philly in Bucks County, just 15 mins north of us is Washington's Crossing and across the Delaware is Trenton, we visit the Old Barracks which was the redcoats barracks in Trenton during the winter. About 45 mins south/west is obviously, Valley Forge in Montgomery County and Brandywine in Delaware County. Not to mention Independence Hall in center city among other historic places. Right up the street from us is Pennsbury Manor also.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You sir live in an area steeped in history. I must visit your area someday.

[@LKS-1976]

@@TheWoodlandEscape yes sir. I'll be honored to show you around.

[@LKS-1976]

@TheWoodlandEscape to add, in center city is the smallest street in the country, that's at least what I read, Elfreths Alley. It's been around since Philly was only center city and way before the neighborhoods became incorporated with the city. I've been a paramedic for 25 years in this region, I work in Cheltenham Township, just outside of northwest philly, that Township used to be part of philly, 200 years ago, very well known for the abolishinists movement during the Civil War.

[@corytucker6668]

Love your clothing in this video, very nice! Very proud of my patriot grandfathers. 6th gg George Tucker - American revolution 5th gg William W. Tucker of Adair Ky war of 1812, 1st Rifle Regiment battle of Frenchtown (Died at battle of Frenchtown) 4th gg Moses Tucker of Wayne Ky war of 1812, 7th mounted and 17th infantry. Battle of Frenchtown. (One of the few men who escaped from the river raisin massacre) 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and you should be very proud of your ancestors. I love it that you know so much of your families history.

[@krashlyboo]

The same people we were THEN we can come to be NOW if we need to.....we are the same. We don't think we are this tough anymore but beneath the jaded luxury....we still are. Just need to awaken.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We might need a pretty good physical training program, lol.

[@mchappycamper7645]

Never forget the Minutemen. I had ancestors from New York that were in the Revolutionary War. They were descendants of William Bradford, from the Mayflower. 150 years under British rule.

[@makeamericanativeamericana7436]

@@mchappycamper7645Colonizer 🗑️ You’re not naive to this land boy!

[@mchappycamper7645]

@@makeamericanativeamericana7436 We made friends with the Natives, around that area. We helped fight their little spats, that they had every now and then. Squanto lived with William, after he lost his wife, from drowning. We were also first settlers of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. We built the first log cabin there, and live amongst the Potawatomi Indians. Our family was always friendly to them. They would come up to our window whenever pies were being cooked to see what was being done and we never turned them away. I’m now married to a part Apache, Hispanic French wife. You can call me what you want. I call myself a proud American.

[@alekhidell7068]

Well said, Mark!

[@oo7-ro6bu]

True Freedom!!

[@DoogiesEarthworks]

Absolute gem of a channel you got here brother. Thank you for sharing. Love from Dayton, Ohio!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Much appreciated, thanks for your interest.

[@pcj3405]

Hello neighbor! Born and raised in Dayton (Riverside). Living deep in the bowels of Kantuckee now!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@pcj3405 Had a fellow historian visit from your fine State this week.

[@pcj3405]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Awesome!

[@theun4giv3n]

Hello from the Island of Jersey! Thankfully it's not as bad that prison ship! xD

[@syscoladyliberty6080]

Close tho

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I should say so, or I suspect you’d be moving, lol! Thanks for watching.

[@RandallSchwed]

Eating dogs! Gives a whole new meaning to "good dog".

[@sandydaviswhytelewis5387]

Good Morning Peter🌱 Good Morning Kathy🌹 You are now a very much Loved Channel ❤Not just myself and two others watching😊 Congratulations 🎶🎵🎶

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good morning and thank you …. You’ve been with us since our infancy.

[@carlrichards5207]

Excellent presentation.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you kindly!

[@omarab837]

Thanks for the informative video. Also one very nice finishing on that gun as well as that rocking chair. Looks very comfortable.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and that rocking chair is the most comfortable chair in the world, lol.

[@Rgarizonahomestead]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you! You too!

[@charlie1571]

Love this very informative video and your beautiful long rifle. Love that curly maple.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a pretty wood for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@joshbagley1959]

@Peter, I would like to pick your brain some day on building my kit, your sources, and what has informed the material culture and gear you display. I'm working on a kit for the American 250th events that's separate from any specific unit.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

If I can be of help, I’d love to.

[@bobmiller4383]

This war was waged, to a very large degree, on the civilian population. It's not difficult to understand the harsh feelings held by the Patriots for the Loyalists , considering the raids by Brant and Butler's Rangers on the population of both the Mohawk and Cherry valleys. Men women and children were slaughtered, farms burnt, and fields destroyed. In the year of 1777 , in the Mohawk valley alone, there is documentation of 63 homes, 57 barns 3 grist mills, 62 barracks of wheat, and 87 hay stacks being destroyed. 235 horse, 220 cattle, 269 sheep, and 93 oxen were carried/ driven away to Canada. Much of this destruction was carried out in Fall raids, so that the people left would face a starving winter. Former neighbours, now at each other's throats. This was indeed America's first civil war

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I needed you, my friend, as part of the episode. You certainly explain the sheer violence of the times. The raid in Cherry Valley was particularly horrible. You sum it up with your comment that it was indeed the first civil war on the North American continent.

[@jasonruth598]

Wow, I think I have a new favorite limey, used to be Churchill, now I'm not so sure ! Thank you for sharing!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are so welcome!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

New sub! I just found your channel and I am happy and impressed.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Awesome! Thank you! We appreciate your interest and support.

[@CheerfulFerryBoat-ug8gr]

Great video! Absolutely wonderful! I love the American Revolution era! I was very astonished to learn about the Hispanic contribution to the American Revolution! Spain or rather a Spaniard Diego de Gardoqui sent the very first foreign weapons to Marblehead Massachusetts in February of 1775 before the American Revolution began! Spanish weapons, Spanish aid was there before Lexington and Concord, before the Declaration of Independence and before America's so called first and oldest ally France! Spain also paid and funded the Yorktown campaign paying both the French and Continental soldiers who hadn't been paid for several months and years causing several mutinees and also paid and refurbished Degrasse's French fleet allowing Degrasse to travel to both the Chesapeake and later Yorktown which Spain also had a huge role in the military planning of Yorktown which is why the Spanish Ambassador was invited to the Yorktown victory celebration of last year 2023! Spain protected French possessions in the Caribbean allowing Degrasse to travel to his destination freely without worry and it was Spanish General Bernardo de Gálvez who was kind and generous enough to release his own French troops under Spanish command and ALLOWED Degrasse to take them to go reinforce Rochambeau at Yorktown! Bernie didn't have to do that but he was very generous! Spain also sent muskets to Saratoga in coordination with the French in 1777! Unbeknownst to many, Spain also sent weapons and cannons and supplies to the American Colonies inside French ships sailing from France! So when the ships arrived everyone assumed the entire cargo was only French lol! Huge mistake but understandable! (And I'd be remiss not to mention the 20 thousand dollars raised by Haym Salomon for Yorktown) Spain definitely tipped the balance in favor of the American Colonies! Without Spain both France and the 13 Colonies could never have won the war! Not without Spain! No Sir! 🇪🇸

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I cannot thank you enough for sharing such interesting historical facts. I knew a wee bit about their role, but you’ve most certainly contributed to my understanding. I wish id had you on a guest for this episode. Perhaps someday I’d might have the privilege to interview you.

[@CheerfulFerryBoat-ug8gr]

@@TheWoodlandEscape That'd be great! I'll share what I've learned and am still learning! Happy Fourth of July to you and yours! 🇺🇲

[@beverlymichael5830]

Love that gun. Reminds me of today’s Mossberg Shockwave shotgun. It’s not classified as a shotgun but a firearm. Short barrel and same shape grip. And now it’s a pump. Little faster to reload.

[@ethanporter3179]

Awesome Video 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lancehenderson7249]

Great video and a wee bit of history, keep your powder dry

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, sir and please do watch yer top knot.

[@estebanmiguel6019]

Excellent work sir. Every American should read Yankee Doodle Boy, by Joseph Martin. It made me much more appreciative of what my forefathers went through.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I should read it, lol. I’ll put it on my winters reading list.

[@69Clay420]

Pretty cool video. I recently did some research on my family names history and found out my 9th great grandfather was a drummer boy in a small Pennsylvania troop. He was the first of my ancestors to be born in America and he was only 15 by the time the war was over. He lived until 1820. I couldn’t imagine what his life was like back then.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We attempt to experience it, but one can never really know what an incredibly hard life it was.

[@dennisboyd4262]

Ancestors based out of Carlisle fought in PA.

[@adampotraffke2134]

Hello Mr. Kelly, I would love to see a video on your clothes .Being new to the 17550s living history it would helpful!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Great idea for a future episode, thanks for planting the seed.

[@somethingunscripted]

Love this channel now

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That pleases us, thanks for your interest.

[@paulfrizzell31]

👍great video

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍

[@oakridgeboy2023]

Good stuff

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Earl.

[@shwngbr]

Some did not have shoes in winter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is very hard to fathom, but you’re spot on!

[@charlesdavis9937]

I have 3 ancestors who fought in the American Revolution. One was in the Colonial army, the second Colonial army, third was militia. I read the book, 'The memoir of Joseph Plumb Martin.' It was a good read.

[@germansahidbeltranardila2985]

Huuuuyyyyyyyyyyyy q bonito su video muy tradionales acá en Colombia en el campo sois ASI

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sounds like you live in a beautiful area.

[@robertsmith9970]

Nice save! 😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks! 😊

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! Being a Soldier... in any army in the 18th Century... was a pretty tough row to hoe... let alone being a Prisoner Of War. One of George Rogers Clark's younger brothers was held on the New Jersey. He survived the war, but his long captivity broke his health and eventually killed him. I have heard that the Mines at Simsbury, Conn. were no joke either. The Novel, "Oliver Wiswell" gives a great view of the Revolution from the Loyalist point of view! The problems the Military faced then weren't really solved until later in the 19th Century (Geneva Conventions) then, they were promptly replaced with new problems.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the recommendation. Winter is my reading, researching season and you’ve added one to my list.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I envy your opportunity to read it for the first time! It was a real eye opener for me... back in the day! Savor and enjoy every page!!

[@johnclarke6647]

I know this. None of my ancestors that fought in the Revolution (16) or the later Civil War, lived as long as their fathers or their children, so these wars must have been devastating to them, physically. My father fought in “The Great War” and died at age 80, an age to which I have almost reached,p which is always in the back of my mind as each birthday comes and goes. Being a Vietnam Vet I have already outlived many of my friends.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, war is hell.

[@johnclarke6647]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Cump Sherman said that.

[@dalecharles811]

So glad I found this channel😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Us too! We appreciate your interest and support.

[@Nohopefortheworld]

Are you David Carridine?🤔 You look a lot like him, awesome video man🤙

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Nope, but I get that a lot, lol.

[@nicholasproietto2500]

David Carradine passed away several years ago. This man dies resemble him though for sure.

[@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563]

Dooplegaenger

[@ivanrosemusic]

The mandolin in the background music has a tone of a modern F or A style, which sounds anachronistic to me. It does give that old world folk melody vibe of course, but I would suggest a roundback mandolin, a fife, or a violin for music of this time and place.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are absolutely correct. I do own a round back mandolin, but it is way too far gone for restoration. Btw, the musician playing is our good friend Michael from Delaware.

[@Dogwalkingmom22]

Interesting!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you think so!

[@ChrisPond-d9k]

Love the gun, must put a smile on your face whenever you fire it. So here is contrast story about last week's comment the fellow I spoke about had a younger brother, he was a seaman he is reputed to have rowed Nathan haill a cross the sound to Long island.idout this very much, he probably sailed him there. He was given command of a war ship owned by the town of Bradford CT,,he then went out and took on the hms rose, very brave but not very smart, he and his Crew spent the rest of the war on a prison ship in NY harbor

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Love the story, one can at the least say he had nerve!