This is an excellent historical documentary. Thank you. I have not been to Fort Ticonderoga since I was a child many years ago. It is wonderful to see it again.
As much as I appreciate this history lesson, I was amazed that Benedict Arnold appears to have been purposely left out of the story. After reading some of the recent historical accounts, I agree with those who ask "Who really betrayed whom?" It is still happening. To be clear, I applaud Dick Smith for producing videos like this. I wish everyone knew their local history like he does and I mean no attack on his efforts. I do want to expose the old, damaging teachings which modern research has shown to be inaccurate.
I totally agree. Yes what Arnold did was clearly wrong. But from everything I’ve read about him so far, Congress really, really screwed him over multiple times. Reading Philbricks Valiant Ambition, highly recommend his series.
Arnold - slighted for the capture of Ticonderoga. Arnold - slighted for the victory at Saratoga. Arnold - vilified and reprimanded for Philadelphia. Arnold - traitor.
Arnold should have been mentioned, along with the capture of the fort, he oversaw the building of the fleet there that was involved in the battle of Valcour island.
The great Gen. Knox was so much more than a footnote... He was at every battle with Washington. He was an artillery expert and had as much testicular fortitude than anyone during the revolution!!! He was was personally tasked by Washington to get those canons and make the arduous trip back to Boston.
Great job on your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on what happened. To everyone elses comments, he did not say he was telling all the history that happened, just some of the history, back off and enjoy the video. Or watch something else. Thanks again for sharing your video, makes me love Vermont all the more. Yes I was taught this in school, but still enjoyed your video. Cheers
@@stephanosnormandusdelacroi8570 j'ai servi dans se régiment c'est pour cela que je connais son histoire l'emblème du régiment c'est un bison blanc 😉 amicalement
Mon Ancetre est arrivé a Québec en 1755 , le régiment de la reine compagnie Desmas , il a participé a la bataille Fort Willian Henry , et Fort Carillion et Québec
Hi Dick- great presentation especially as I and my wife will visit the fort in a couple of days (I haven't been there since I was a kid.) Out of interest I have lived in and out of the US for half of my life and have done tours of- ancient Maya in Guatemala/ Egypt/Israel/NYC & Napa Valley (Too bad the latter is burning these days.) Anyway, I am sure you would make a great tour guide in anyone of these locations and many more. Cheers, Al
Benedict Arnold was at Fort Ti on May 10, 1775 when it was captured. However he arrived late from Cambridge MA and had caught up with Allen but he had no troops-- only an orderly with him. Arnold's descendants and documents agree he was a volunteer when he entered the fort with Allen but not the commander, No question Arnold was a hero at Valcour Island and Saratoga and elsewhere but played no role in the capture of Fort Ti.
Stopped by there on the way to Maine 27 years ago and it had just closed for the day. Didn't have time to spend the night, so had to skip it, wish I could get back some day.
An informative and engaging account of some of America's most important moments, moments where two worlds collided--with American patriots caught right in the middle!
I understand that your history of the fort is partly based on specifics associated with Vermont, but I'm almost shocked that you left out the universally agreed role played by Benedict Arnold not only at the fort but at Saratoga, especially when he stormed the redoubt. While we know he turned to the British, we shouldn't forget he was an unequalled hero during the first half of the war.
@@jmrrrdann3369He betrayed the colonies but at the same time, he had achieved several victories for the colonies and his accomplishments were usually credited to others. We can assume this played a part (if not the driving factor) in his betrayal.
One of the great little 'castles' of North America. The French really made some beautiful buildings on this continent, far more impressive than the thrifty, utilitarian wooden shacks the English colonists built. Ticonderoga and its (sort of) neighbour Fort Chambly are two of the most striking fortifications in the continent, both built in the vicinity of Lake Champlain. Chambly really evokes the look of a French renaissance castle, despite still functioning as a strictly military fort. It and Ticonderoga both clearly resemble the lovely civilian structures that make up the core of Quebec City.
I got to go to the fort at about 8 yrs. old in 1963 or 1964. It was just GREAT. The Daniel Boone tv series & The Swamp Fox series were playing so I knew about the war. It was a warm & dry summer and the water level of the lake was very low and would have made the foot bridge much easier to build.
This is a fabulous visual synopsis of the events of the capture of Ft. Ticonderoga by the Patriots and the Hessian defeat at the Battle of Bennington. Gentleman Johnny Burgoyne got bested by basically a bunch of local Malitia Farmers.. How'd that work out for you Mr. Playwright??.. not so much, huh🤣🤣🤣
Research Star Forts there are 1000s and are Ancient Structures. French found Fort didn't build it. There is Star Fort Hidden in Niagara Falls NY in National Park
You left out that Benedict Arnold was actually the colonial commander of the mission. Arnold only led because of his drunken green mountain boys, Arnold allowed this so as not to have problems between his regulars and the drunks.
Benedict Arnold had as much,if not more to do with the taking of Fort Ticonderoga,,,,and Arnolds group were disciplined professional soldiers,,,not backwoods drinkers
Ethen Allen was a scoundrel, he assisted Arnold. Arnold acted under the authority og General Washington. I cannot believe you didn't mention Arnold at all. Shame on you.
@Lewis Clark is exactly correct. There was a "spirited" argument between Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, and Arnold ultimately acquiesced and Allen lead the attack. Arnold had no troops, so what was he to do? Brush up on your history.
