The Pivotal Battle of the French and Indian Wars: Fortress Quebec, 1759 | NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY |

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Peter visits Quebec City for the reenactment of the battle for the North American continent on the Plains of Abraham. Both General Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm succumb to their wounds. Although the British win that battle, the French retake Fortress Quebec and a decisive victory for the British isn't realized until the following year.
At the reenactment, Peter demonstrates birch bark canoe building for the general public.
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@williamjmansfield8768 8 месяцев назад

As an 84 year old, 11th generation Mainer from the central coast of Maine, the French and Indian Wars were a very local phenomenon for my forbears.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I’m sure it was, William. Any coast line say an amazing amount of activity during those turbulent times.

@heru-deshet359 8 месяцев назад

You should have a million subscribers. Alas, you're not a silly influence peddler that people blindly follow instead of enriching their minds and honing their intellect with you. Excellent presentation as a;eays.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I’d much sooner have a handful of interested historians than a million subscribers. Those with a passion for history. So you’ll never see us selling merchandise,lol. I sincerely appreciate your kind words.

@will76888 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting video, Peter. Thanks as always for all of the effort you put in to making them!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@seymourrivers6169 8 месяцев назад

Fascinating episode and great videography 🎉

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@douglasgatian1401 8 месяцев назад

That was more than a wee bit of history! Enjoyed it.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

There is indeed more than a wee bit of history at that historical site!

@petrimurphy6152 8 месяцев назад

Canadian history thank you. Always enjoyed. Hope your fort is well. Boys from. Ohio .

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

We do have a fascinating history on this side of the border but, sadly a lot remains untold. Thanks for your interest.

@Northerntrapper234 8 месяцев назад

These videos have inspired me to start a log cabin build this year with the historically accurate tools and techniques. all of which I’ve learned from the videos you made recording the building of your log cabin.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I am indeed flattered and I wish you all the best in your endeavour!

@rubenskiii 8 месяцев назад

The best of luck with your build and many, many years of happy living in it wished to you and your household!

@Northerntrapper234 8 месяцев назад

I was reminded today of a place in New Brunswick I go to often called king’s landing it’s a historical reenactment site and every time I go I’m reminded of these videos I highly recommend checking it out next time your out east

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I will indeed. We get to the east coast a couple of times a year.

@Northerntrapper234 8 месяцев назад

I’ll be working there next summer so I might run into you

@JanTrewhitt 8 месяцев назад

Very informative video, Peter. Of course being an American I do not know much about Canadian history, the battles etc.! I appreciate your history of these wars. Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

So much written about American history, thought I’d let folks know a wee bit about ours.

@alexs3447 8 месяцев назад

Still a touchy topic for Canadians . Thanks for the history lesson

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Any time!

@AlexLuyckxPhoto 8 месяцев назад

I've had the chance to explore the Plains of Abraham several times. The first time quickly, the second time in greater detail. The height of the plains above the St. Lawerence made the battle seem impossible to end in a British victory. I first learned about the battle in elementary school; our French teacher also loved history and interspersed French-Canadian history with language lessons.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

It does seem impossible, given the topography that it ended in a British Victory. Wolfe must have had a death wish to undertake such an audacious plan.

@AlexLuyckxPhoto 8 месяцев назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape Celer Et Audax! Swift & Bold!

@WilliamSims-yf5wq 8 месяцев назад

As always sir great video hope you have a wonderful weekend.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, you too!

@jamesellsworth9673 8 месяцев назад

A 'grand' bit of history this time!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@dougm5341 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic video Peter. I love The Seven Years War. There is a fantastic book by Fred Anderson about the conflict in North America, Crucible of War….

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

And yet another recommended book to add to my winters reading material.

@ianandresen2326 8 месяцев назад

That is a sight i have never been too ! Thank you ! Good history lesson!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

It is one if you’re ever passing by Quebec to add to your list, Ian.

@ryanstottlemyer5698 8 месяцев назад

As always, a excellent video, and a excellent wee bit of history. Thank you both.!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@martinmeltzer2696 8 месяцев назад

Hey Peter! Quebec has held a special interest for me ever since I came across Mr. Bruce Lancaster's book, "The Battle Of Quebec" in the School Library, when I was in the 5th Grade (Lo, these many years ago). One of the pictures showed a group of Gorham's Rangers going over the side of a whale boat and onto the beach of a French held island. I must have looked at that picture for hours & hours. Montcalm & Wolfe stand pretty tall in the history of the times. Montgomery & Arnold came close during the Am. Rev.... and American efforts to take the city over in 1812 looked like something from a bad comedy skit. (Heartfelt Sigh!) Even to this day, when I look across the border to the North... I can't help but wonder, "If things had gone differently... what could have been." On the other hand, peace between us has prevailed since then, The World's Longest, Undefended Border lies between us. Last, but not least, we stand as firm Allies on the world stage.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

“ Heartfelt sigh”, now if that didn’t give me a hearty laugh, thank you. History is full of what ifs. Thanks for your continued interest in our channel.

@martinmeltzer2696 8 месяцев назад

You are very welcome! @@TheWoodlandEscape

@NW_Ranger 8 месяцев назад

Great as always!!! Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@8626John 8 месяцев назад

Excellent, as always.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thanks again!

@2gpowell 8 месяцев назад

Great production Peter! I always think of how the French trappers navigated through the forests and water ways here where I live in northern MI.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

And the canoe is still used to this day for the most part unchanged with the exception of construction materials.

@SharonAnnMenefee 8 месяцев назад

Same here in northeast Indiana, the great portage between the Wabash River and Lake Erie.

@glenmomrik727 8 месяцев назад

Love your history videos I live in northeast Michigan so a lot of them relate to our early history great info as always

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@ashleyanderson2859 8 месяцев назад

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Wonderful location and great history lesson as always. Love your on location videos. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much, Ashley. I too like actually being on the very ground where history was played out.

@1rwjwith 8 месяцев назад

Don’t forget the British had taken Ft. Louisbourg earlier in Nova Scotia so they had that in the bag first…staging ground to hit Quebec. From what I am reading the British got 4,500 men up there and the French had 3,400 . I enjoyed the video it’s one of the most important battles ever fought on the North American continent.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Louisbourg is where Wolfe made his reputation fora very daring and successful charge and the reason Pitt selected hi to lead the Quebec flotilla. Sept13th, as I understand sees only about 500 British soldiers on the Plains. There were thousand of French on the March east from Montreal but, arrived after the fortress was taken.

@beverlymichael5830 8 месяцев назад

Always a great history lesson.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you think so!

@marieleopold1625 8 месяцев назад

Proves that 'Montcalm' was 'not-so-'CALM' when he needed 2 B! AHhh, the senseless loss of life when planning is not given a 'respect' near reverence for life. I thank you dear Catherine, 4 your fine and steady hand, trained eyes. always a joy 2 watch! You found one 'wallop-of-a-tree' 2 stand by! YIKES! I can well imagine how an intro to French language, would have helped U Peter, especially when U dress 'in time'. How many would have engaged your 'welcoming smile' 2 ask questions and then walk away quizzicallly , wondering 'why' U could not parlez-vous? LOL! History is most interesting when truth be known. Hard 2 eradicate the fact from fiction. Though, going 2 the place of action helps clear the improbable. "There is such a choice of difficulties that I am myself at a loss how to determine." (James Wolfe). Health and God bless, dear ones! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I must say, if I knew history as well as you, we’d have a million subscribers. Wolfe did indeed find himself with a wee bit of a conundrum. I believe he knew he was close to death and desperately want to go out a hero. Having said that, I don’t believe he wanted to die that very day. As always, Marie, I look forward to your comments.

@shadetreemech290 8 месяцев назад

As an American, I can tell you that we know nothing of Canadian History or even American History for that mater. Thank you for the history lesson.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@MoePoe777 3 месяца назад

What a nice history lesson for your southern neighbors. I visited Quebec City in the wintertime, it was way too cold to see most of the sights, your video really filled in the blanks. The parking lots had electrical outlets to plug in the car's engine heater. The troops sure look well fed! The rifle squad firing their long guns was impressive. It must have been rewarding being with so many likeminded souls... Can Cathy trace her roots to General Wolfe?

@TheWoodlandEscape 3 месяца назад

She can indeed trace her roots to General Wolfe, but on his brothers side. Quebec City is one of our best, particularly the old city which didn’t all get bombarded by Wolfe.

@MoePoe777 3 месяца назад

Well, that's an interesting wee bit of ancestry.@@TheWoodlandEscape

@kingrafa3938 8 месяцев назад

A very informative and interesting history Peter.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@aggieduke1 8 месяцев назад

Man Peter. You sure have some cool places to reenact at. Enjoyed it. Im doing a colonial event tomorrow in Texas, imagine that LOL. Wont compare.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I do have some interesting spots but,I’m sure your event will be good as well. A day under cavas beats a day under a roof.

@timrayburn3375 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Peter for this video. I have never seen the Plains of Abraham. This story has a personal interest to me, as my 7th Great Grandfather and his nephew fought in this battle. At some point they were both captured by the French and moved to a prison camp (I think near Montreal). Conditions were deplorable and supplies short, so many prisoners starved. At one point they were nearly starved to death and taken out to be buried with the dead. They both agreed to escape at all cost, even if they couldn't escape together. His nephew escaped and lived to tell about it. My ancestor didn't. Whether he was dispatched before being buried or buried alive is not known. I would like to visit this site, even though I live in Oregon which is a fair piece away, I hope to get there at some time. Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing how your fort is progressing!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Fascinating, albeit a sad story . Should you ever be making the trek to Quebec you’d be almost driving past us. Please consider dropping in.

@waltsimonson2556 8 месяцев назад

Could you do " A We Bit of History " on the last of the Mohicans ? What was factual and what was not . I think it would be very interesting and entertaining .

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

That is an interesting idea given the popularity of the movie. I’ll see what we can come up with.

@curtforeman9014 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing a wonderful piece of history!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

@calebfoster552 8 месяцев назад

So good as always

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you think so!

@rogerclyde2720 8 месяцев назад

Very detailed presentation. Well done.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you kindly, Roger.

@johnlea8519 8 месяцев назад

It was 1960 when I first learned about General Wolfe and Québec and around that time I remember a sweet old lady neighbour who visited Québec told me that she was spat on for being English, thanks for the refresher on that fascinating history Peter and the chance to see where it took place.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Fortunately it is no longer that way in Canada.

@Prindad 8 месяцев назад

Wow!! What a marvelous job you have done here. I am so pleased, and so impressed. You not only have a new, and grateful, subscriber but you have inspired me to delve deeper into my studies of our country's history. I actually have a Master's Degree in history, but my knowledge of this era is frightfully deficient. It struck me as I watched that my own relatives, the Lalondes, who arrived in Canada in the mid 1600s, as soldiers, were likely to have taken part in these events. Now I need to know. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Dave Lalonde

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you’re enjoying our step back in time endeavour. History for me is an absolutely all encompassing pass time… sounds like we have a wee bit of a common interest.

@smoothvern165 8 месяцев назад

You’re so good at sharing these interesting details of history. Great job and excellent video!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@richardliles4415 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful video, very interesting and a beautiful location. Thanks to the both of you.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Our pleasure!

@stephenfields6236 8 месяцев назад

Great subject matter , beautiful scenery, concisely stated , as always”good job”!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@stephankramb204 Месяц назад

One more interesting lesson in History.

@markaugustus621 8 месяцев назад

Another wee bit or history. Great job with this.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@elwoodtaylor1092 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for this we bit of history, the plains of Abraham looks like a great place to visit with a nice view of the Saint Lawrence River and wow look at those military uninforms

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

They reenactors are very authentic and the location steeped in history.

@jeffgrier8488 8 месяцев назад

Great video, we appreciate it!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@jackcook8613 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for another 18th-century history lesson of North America. Can't wait to see the progress on the fort!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thanks and I am making progress getting material cut.

@lancehenderson7249 8 месяцев назад

I have always been interested in history, this is special, your videos with a wee bit of history. This will go into all the rest of these special videos that you and Kathy make. Great job as always. Keep your powder dry

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Many thanks, Lance.

@treywest268 8 месяцев назад

I am so happy this appeared in my feed tonight. Well done! Great videography, narration, and interesting historical facts! I am now a new subscriber and look forward to following your channel. It seems that there is a lot to catch up on which thrills me. Due to finances and more so, physical frailties, I am unable to travel but channels like yours enable me to see things I will never get to see in person. I will also learn some history too! Thank you so much for doing what you do.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard, we are gland you found us and appreciate your interest and support.

@lae52 8 месяцев назад

Another great installment. Your comments about French regulars + French Militia mirrors the same comments about US colonial regulars + local militia during the Revolution. Another great place to visit.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Everyone was trying to do their part during war but, lack of drilling together did most certainly show.

@bobbysnow5478 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! I was raised at Fort pickawillany where the first battle started it all

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! You have a lot of history in your area … might have to visit some day.

@tropifiori 8 месяцев назад

A great discussion of the history Frank

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, Frank.

@jon9021 8 месяцев назад

Great episode! I portray a major in the 78th Fraser Highlanders, who fought all through the Quebec campaign.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Your poor Highlanders took a beating at Quebec … charged prematurely with broad swords drawn and were mowed down by the natives in the tree line.

@jon9021 8 месяцев назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape yes indeed….but what a charge!

@earlshaner4441 8 месяцев назад

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your live history videos and the facts and truth brother

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your continued interest.

@earlshaner4441 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your adventures and live history videos

@skillest231 7 месяцев назад

Great video! I've been loving going through this channel over the last few months. Though here's a fun fact I thought you'd like. When you mentioned that we had no rebellion in Canada, we actually did! From 1837-1838 there were rebellions in both Upper and Lower Canada. Although the Upper Canadian one only consisted of a few battles spread out over a year with not too many casualties, the Lower Canadian rebellion was much more brutal. Those rebellions were one of the major reasons for the 1840 Act of Union, which united Lower and Upper Canada into the Province of Canada and formed our first quasi-independent government. It also began the negotiations between ministers and the other British provinces, eventually leading to the 1867 Confederation. In many ways, the several battles and skirmishes that occurred with Papineau's rebels in Quebec and Mackenzie's in Ontario are the reason why Canada exists as it does today, but it's not talked about that much today as it should be.

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 месяцев назад

You’re absolutely correct and you present an excellent argument as to why we are the way we are. I should have prefaced it with no successful rebellion. Not to make light of their significance but, they certainly were colourful times between 37 and 38. I thank you for sharing this.

@FrontierTradingCompany 8 месяцев назад

Was just here about two months ago!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Hey, Alex, you should have dropped in to the Cedar Hollow Tavern.

@Ilikeit616 8 месяцев назад

Howdy Peter Very interesting story ... That canon was pretty loud..... why did the solder back off ? was there a real ball in it ? LOL ....or just a bunch of sparks to close ?

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

No ball and a good question … maybe a new crew, lol.

@richardd7328 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very informative, in how many battles skirmishes do both leader die.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Non other that I can recall.

@davidmcpherson9260 8 месяцев назад

In westvlafayette, indiana, there is a salute to the french and british control of Ft. Queatinon, a french fur trading outpost in Illinois. They have French snd British military units and it is a great event. Next one is October 7 and 8....lots of people show up to watch it.....

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Wish I had the time to visit this event, sounds right up my alley.

@kevinharding2099 8 месяцев назад

WELL DONE. Just think if all the labor and resources that went into building forts and navies and arming thousands of men had gone into infrastructure and caring for the people. We still have not learned that lesson and probably never will.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Truer words have never been spoken … a sad reflection of our species!

@lawrencekeller6029 8 месяцев назад

Great video Peter. Looks like you and Cathy have two young students for canoeing classes 1.0. LOL be safe out there. Miigwich IIBYRDS

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍. Start em young I always say.

@frank64409 8 месяцев назад

Peter, were loading blocks used in the 17 century A piece of wood with holes to hold the lead balls with a patch for quicker reloading?

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

A controversial question, sir. I do believe they were and there are couple of references well kinda, well sorta, lol. In the 1700’s there is but one first person account of a hat being black and there’re those that take that as meaning they didn’t wear brown… if you get my drift.

@jean-louislalonde6070 8 месяцев назад

That battle took place on September 13, 1759. Québec surrendered to the British on September 18, five days later.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

You are absolutely right. An omission on my part.

@victortuten4399 8 месяцев назад

A couple of 6 pounders will ruin anyone's day!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Yup, it would get one’s nerves on edge!

@hdufort 8 месяцев назад

In Québec, it is called "La guerre de conquête" (the conquest).

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

It was indeed a sad day for the French Canadians!

@jean-louislalonde6070 8 месяцев назад

You should not write French Canadians as Canadiens were all francophones and Catholics by definition. The wording French Canadians is to make a distinction with English Canadians which only appeared after the BNA Act of 1867. @@TheWoodlandEscape

@cjseckinger8796 8 месяцев назад

My mother’s family, Gignac, arrived in Quebec in mid- to late-1600s. However, I’m not sure any of them were in this battle. It’s more likely that my native Wendat ancestors (born on the reserve North of QuebecCity) on my maternal grandmother’s side, were there. I have found most of my ancestors, both here in Quebec and in France and England (my dad), on Ancestry. But details about their lives are not always available…

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

You definitely have some serious Canadian roots. The geology,like you say is the easy part, it is uncovering their stories where the going gets difficult. Thanks for your interest.

@nicks.1944 8 месяцев назад

Peter, where do you buy your colonial frock coats/ You have some nice ones.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

We make most everything I wear. The one in the thumbnail is an exception. I bought it at the Kalamazoo Trade Fair and I’m sorry I’ve lost the seamstress’s card.

@John..18 8 месяцев назад

When I was young, (1960s), whenever my father went off to the toilet, he would always say,, "I'm just going to see if General Wolfe has captured Quebec", !! I've no idea where the saying came from, perhaps it was a WW2 Royal Navy saying,,?? I never asked my dad, and now I'll never know,,, Some days, I miss him so much,, 😍 ps, I'm English, living in England, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Oh my, you planted the seed for me to do some more research. Hello from the other side of the big pond.

@ericst-laurent8161 8 месяцев назад

Very funny anecdote 😂 friendships from Quebec.

@patwalgamott4867 8 месяцев назад

What was the song in the background?

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I’m afraid I really can’t tell you but, it sounded so good coming from a choir in a large tent at the event I simply had to use it.

@ericst-laurent8161 8 месяцев назад

it's the French song "a la volette" friendships from Quebec

@maryjeanjones7569 8 месяцев назад

The British defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham in 1759 which ended the Seven Years war between the two.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

They did indeed.

@SirFrederick 8 месяцев назад

I'll need to find where my French Canadian ancestors were during this battle. The first Rivard came in 1646 so probably not alive, but maybe his son was around.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Genealogy can be both fascinating and disturbing but, always interesting!

@mikesherman4565 8 месяцев назад

May I ask did native american s take part in taking qubaic city

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

They did indeed, literally mowing down the Scottish Highlanders.

@mikesherman4565 8 месяцев назад

Oh they did thank you

@danielomalley4394 7 месяцев назад

Blame the Marquis de Montcalm for this blunder.

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 месяцев назад

Indeed and credit Wolfe with an awful lot of luck.

@TheREALLibertyOrDeath 8 месяцев назад

Is this the same fort that Benedict Arnold attacked during the American Revolution?

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

I’d is indeed and it was an abysmal failure. He attempted to siege the fort, failed and retreated.

@TheREALLibertyOrDeath 8 месяцев назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape I read a book about the expedition, quite the story.😎

@cbroz7492 8 месяцев назад

BARDDOCK!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Braddock.

@cbroz7492 8 месяцев назад

@TheWoodlandEscape ...allegedly his final words went something like..."next time we shall know better how to deal with these rascals..."

@cbroz7492 8 месяцев назад

..an old goat path...the same way the Persians infiltrated Thermopylae...

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

And history repeats itself yet again!

@thomassenbart 8 месяцев назад

I always found it amazingly foolish for the French to surge outside the walls and fortifications of Quebec, especially given the season and vulnerability of the British force.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

Indeed it was!

@frankbelanger9501 8 месяцев назад

the hospitals and schools were run by religious, the English were better off not changing this. So they took control of trade and government. That was better. The problem was that 10% of the people had 90% of the money, hence came Papineau and his patriots. Lord Durham sent by Victoria, reported they should be assimilated, this option was denied.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

It was indeed a significant uprising for those wishing a republic versus a democracy. Interesting to think that could “ what if” about history.

@larryreese6146 8 месяцев назад

You realize, of course, that those reenactors wouldn't have hit anything with ranks behind the forward ones firing into the air. I thought they were supposed to fire from left to right by platoons or ranks and by the time the last group fired the first group would be ready to fire again. No wonder the Germans went through'em like exlax in World War II. Day late and a dollar short. Poor Frenchies. 😢

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 месяцев назад

The elevated arms of the rear rank is a safety precaution only, so no they wouldn’t have done that in a real battle. The order of firing you describe was typical of the Civil War but, used infrequently in this era.

@larryreese6146 8 месяцев назад

@TheWoodlandEscape recently read "A DEVIL OF A LICKING, a book about the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolution. The author quotes an eye witness to the battle who described such firing. Pretty good book. Lots of detail and lets a person get a pretty good idea of what took place and why it turned out like it did.

@larryreese6146 8 месяцев назад

@TheWoodlandEscape the author also described instances where soldiers actually fire high unintentionally. Seems that it is not an easy thing to shoot dead your fellow man and firing high is a subconscious reaction. It's made worse if the enemy is a lower elevation. From the terrain you showed on the video I think it might have played a part in this battle too. Very good video. I learned a thing or 2