Hello - thanks that was a great review of the battles. I was hoping you could help me with a question. My six times great grandfather captured a drum from a Hessian after the Battle of Bemis Heights. The drum was passed down through the family and drummed in the Mexican War and the Civil War. I found an account that states the my six times great grandfather was “in the regiment under Col. Sholtz” - however i have not been able to find a Col. Sholtz in any listing of regiments that fought at Bemis Heights. Do you know of a Col. Sholtz ? My ancestor is James Bain of New York. Thanks 🙏🏻
Spain also sent muskets to Saratoga in coordination with the French! Spanish weapons were sent to the American Colonies inside French ships from France! Sadly not everyone knows that! Thanks Spain!
I miss that times. Our commander Gálvez did a good work fighting the british in Pensacola and in Mobile. Here in Spain we have a history editorial name Desperta Ferro, i wish they bring us The Complete Victory because for what i see it's a really good book and now i'm reading about Gettysburg by Guelzo. But i'm glad of read some in USA still appreciate the muskets we send you long ago.
On the discussion of maps, Kevin never mentioned the Loyalists being a reliable resource for finding their way around the local countryside. Also a simpathetic civilian population.
Hello, my 4th Great Grandfather was part of the 1st Massachusetts, Captain George Smith's Company and Colonel Joseph Vose's regiment. Can you tell me where they were located and their actions in this battle?
1st Mass. was in Glover's Brigade at Saratoga. Right wing of the American Army. Regiment did not take part in either of the two battles at Saratoga. Position of this brigade was in the center of the American Army in the fortifications on Bemis Heights.
Hello from Vermont. The battle of Hubbardton doesn't get enough gravitas, including in your otherwise excellent presentation, probably due to its short duration. But its casualties ranked among the top twenty for that war, and you yourself describe it as a turning point. Just sayin'.
I hasten to add that this presentation has been the first one to clarify why the British were venturing into the Vermont Republic instead of just sailing down the lake and river. I love the way you animate the maps and charts. There are those who speak more kindly of St Clair, but as a product of the old Northwest Territory (Cincinnati native), I accept that he was not among Washington's top generals at any point.
I came because President Zelensky mentioned this battle in his speech to Congress. Both revolutionary countries, Ukraine and the USA, were honored by this reference. Thanks for providing fuller context.
Definitely Jane McCrea’s fate and the “merciless destruction” of the Indians had a huge impact on militia recruitment. They knew damn well what they were like. Don’t whitewash the truth for political pressure.
Yes, Saratoga was a victory. And then, nothing happened. Until the 'overmountain men' decided they had had enough of the British and whipped them at Kings Mountain. This changed the course of the war. British screwed up when they came South.
Nothing happened? France came in on the Patriot side in Feb. 1778. Washington gave the British a bloody nose at Monmouth in June 1778. British found out that Americans could stand toe to toe with their best. Entire war changed from just a continental war to a world war. British had to disperse their armed forces. They figured taking the south would allow them to take the north later? Kings Mtn. was no turning point. That was Saratoga in 1777.
Followed up by the overlooked Cowpens and Daniel Morgan. Nonsense... Saratoga led to a stalemate while Kings Mountain and Cowpens led to Yorktown....just the NE bias. Plus there were no reporters in the south hence no publicity
@@fuquaysteve271 Would there have been a Yorktown without the French fleet in October 1781? British regulars might have done much better against the King's Mountain militia? Cowpens was a very near run affair too. And don't forget the British focused on the south AFTER Saratoga. They no longer could fight in the colonies in both the north and south. On the other hand concerning the south. Camden was Gate's downfall. Victor at Saratoga got the dirty end of that one. British regulars there I believe? I wonder if Washington had a smile after that one? French alliance tipped the scales for the Americans.
@@johnbreymann4506 why oh why did Cornwallis end up at Yorktown? Just on a routine visit or was his elite British regulars beat to hell and back by Morgan, the over mountain men and Green (at Guilford Courthouse) and he needed the fatuous Clinton to come rescue him from his luxurious NY accomodations? Somehow Clinton wanted no part of this shit show. The French were great but without the battles fought south of Philadelphia we would still have a stalemate. Sorry northeasterner, the rev war was won in the south, not the north. Admit it, the bias is so tangible and remains so today despite the facts.
@@fuquaysteve271 Cowpens/ King's Mtn were small battles. You need to see the big picture. No Saratoga, no French, no French means British could continue to put all their effort into subduing the colonies. Including the south by the way. Your not one of those Lost Cause people too are you? Take the blinders off. Too narrow a perceptive. :-) Oh and by the way when Washington marched south with the French, Cornwallis's options sort of changed a bit. Which battle is in the 15 decisive battles of the world?
