Forgotten Revolutionary War Battlefield Skeletons Discovered

Forgotten Revolutionary War Battlefield Skeletons Discovered | Battle of Camden

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'Forgotten Revolutionary War Battlefield Skeletons Discovered | Battle of Camden'
History Hit has been up close to a remarkable story from the American War of Independence, exploring the history and attending the commemorations for the dead of the bloody battle of Camden, 1780.
Travelling to South Carolina for this special film, Dan Snow investigates some exceptional historic and archaeological discoveries that reveal the course of the battle, meeting key historians, archaeologists and forensics experts.
The excavations have uncovered 14 of the fallen - men buried in shallow graves where they died on the battlefield. They have been carefully exhumed, ready for formal memorial. Dan attends the moving services for these men and boys from both sides of the conflict - many of the dead were just teenagers when they died. We witness them being given military honours on the battlefield where they fell.
Dan also finds out about the southern sector of the Revolutionary War, a decisive but often forgotten theatre of that conflict, out of which emerged the United States.
In making this film, we were very pleased to film interviews with experts from the South Carolina Battleground Trust, the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of South Carolina and the Richland County Coroner’s office.
If you would like to find out more, useful information can be accessed through the South Carolina Battleground Trust website:
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@martinmosdell432 Жыл бұрын

Fallen soldiers from both sides , now allies and friends , rest in peace.

@cleverusername9369 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: the city where I live, Charlotte NC (60 miles north of Camden) has the nickname "The Hornet's Nest" and hosts the NBA team the Charlotte Hornets, who got their name from General Lord Cornwallis referring to the area in a letter as "a hornet's nest of revolutionary activity"

@momcatx2 Жыл бұрын

That is a fun fact 😊

@kfiscal01 Жыл бұрын

Even some NC soldiers of the Civil War wore buttons with a hornets nest on them.

@GavinsMarineMom Жыл бұрын

I had no idea! Thanks for sharing that piece of history!!

@BMW7series251 Жыл бұрын

Now this is what l call a history documentary. Beautifully accurate presentation. Thanks Dan & team.

@Spiralredd 2 ай бұрын

Yeah schools only talk about the boring parts of the war. I personally love hearing about the action.

@carlhicksjr8401 Жыл бұрын

So, I'm a Civil War reenactor. This July, I'll be part of a ceremony moving a Civil War soldier from where he lays to a monument in the town he founded. As I see it, this is one of the duties of a reenactor... the preservation of memory and reminding people that history is made by human beings like you and me, not statues. If you've never been part of a ceremony where you give a man his name back in front of his descendants, well, it's one of the most poignant and significant things one can do as a historian.

@johnmoreno9705 Жыл бұрын

I also am a Civil War reenactor. Tell us more details. What is his name, unit and the town he founded.

@carlhicksjr8401 Жыл бұрын

@@johnmoreno9705 His name was Pvt James Randles and he founded the town of Randle WA. He served in Co. E, 2nd Tenn. Vol. Inf.

@debbieguy173 Жыл бұрын

Yeah and BLM will probably try to destroy his monument.

@snacks1184 Жыл бұрын

I do Rome in the UK. The Romans have a saying "Speak my name, and I shall live", we all use names taken from grave stele of members of the Legion we represent XIIII GMV. We hope we do justice to those men.

@lukeknight1133 Жыл бұрын

@@carlhicksjr8401when?

@marbie77077 Жыл бұрын

This is such a special and touching story. Very well done. My fifth great-grandfather, John Parker of Lewes, Delaware, fought at Camden. He was a soldier of the Delaware Continentals from the beginning to the end of the American Revolution. His Delawares lost so many soldiers that they were merged with the Marylanders. He fought at Camden in the Marylanders and survived, retiring on the land the government gave him in payment for his service in 1783. He died in Hancock County, Georgia in 1793. Thank you for producing this. It helped me understand what they all endured and how incredibly brave they all were and allowed me to see the battlefield.

@alanaadams7440 Жыл бұрын

May he RIP

@amc5966 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing this story from your family history.

@deanmason5900 Жыл бұрын

This would have been like serving about six years in Viet Nam ,I thought one year was enough,aways in the back of my mind was how grand father many times removed served three years in the Virginia Militia serving in more than a dozen minor fights He died in Alabama at age 83 he is remembered in Virginia as Philip Hammann the man who's scouting ability saved a village from a combine Indian, Red Coat raid,only member of my family to have his own historical marker on the side of a road.

@skipcallaham1517 9 ай бұрын

@marbie77077 John Parker of Lewes, Delaware is also my fifth great grandfather! I guess that makes us cousins!

@jimreilly917 8 ай бұрын

@@deanmason5900thanks…I am in awe when I learn of personal family history, of people who gave us our country and liberty to start.

@mhill781 Жыл бұрын

I almost expected the Scottish regiment to return the bodies home to bury there. But glad it was seen to reinter at the site of their deaths and honored as war veterans from both sides of the conflict, even though they lost. Such as it is with our Civil War vets on both sides.

@colinprice712 Жыл бұрын

Traditionally (UK) Soldiers are normally buried near to the battlefield - most of WW1 cemeteries are I France and Belgium for example.

@scottbivins4758 4 ай бұрын

@@colinprice712I knew that they were near the battlefield but I didn't know it was like a tradition that's pretty cool... I hate i cant go out there id love to pay my respects to all the Americans especially that went over there in ww1 an ww2. It sucks that our troops aren't buried here though like the rest of them like our revolutionary war soldiers or our Union an Confederate soldiers... I think that will always be a thing for Americans especially the ones that actually do care about the kinda of stuff.

@johnnewcome9730 Жыл бұрын

Dan and the History Hit team are to be commended for their dignified and respectful presentation of this history documentary. Now, this is what a history documentary should be. I hope documentaries like this motivate others such myself to learn more about the world history that helped shape who we are today. Well done Dan!

@jeffreykindron7162 Жыл бұрын

What a great tribute to all of the soldiers who died in this battle and finally received a proper burial. Not ashamed to admit it brought a few tears to my eyes.

@amc5966 Жыл бұрын

Yes I also found several pieces of grit in my eyes watching this.

@Deadbuck73 Жыл бұрын

Yep

@marcb.9492 Жыл бұрын

My 6th great grandfather was a Light Dragoon with Armand's Legion, he was captured at the Battle of Camden and spent 3 years as a prisoner of the British. Fantastic documentary, thank you!

@piratepete842 Жыл бұрын

Cool my 4th great rode with Martin Phiffers North Carolina light Dragoons

@haven_lady675 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I bet you are proud your family is part of history.

@alanaadams7440 Жыл бұрын

May he RIP

@KevinGSmith-mi8js 6 ай бұрын

I SALUTE! Your Ancestor🇺🇸

@StuartWhelan-up8vs 4 ай бұрын

Respect to them all rest in peace to your grandfather from across the pond Carlisle Cumbria England 🇬🇧

@MadMax-bq6pg Жыл бұрын

To the people who organised and saw the whole process from finding to burial with honours: well done, it was beautiful and touching. Having served in unit that had pipes & drums, and also having buried young soldiers, it was so fitting for the pipes to be played at the grave. “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. We will remember them.”

@jimreilly917 8 ай бұрын

Even today as a regular feature of military burials in the USA, because so many of us are of Irish or Scots ancestry, the pipes are heard and are always fitting tribute.🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@jackiemack8653 5 ай бұрын

And many are of Ukrainian descent as Ukraine falls. But God bless the Americans and British. Scots too!

@russhoffman6301 Жыл бұрын

A proper burial for both the American forces and the British. May their souls finally find peace. Well done.

@Spiralredd 2 ай бұрын

I find it wholesome that they're acknowledging this war. Most people nowadays forget about it entirely unless history classes cover it. Then they know about it they just get bored. My history teacher showed us the patriot and I was like okay now I'm paying attention 😂

@STho205 Жыл бұрын

I was part of the cortege that day in Camden. Your presentation of the battle and the funeral was extremely tasteful and accurate. I remember seeing you in the attendance crowd and thinking you looked familiar. You are, like myself, somewhat distinctive by altitude. Rain threatened all morning, but we only received a brief shower at 8AM when the procession elements were assembling.

@jamesdeen3011 Жыл бұрын

Both of ya'll need to get your head out of the clouds. This is thought to every US grammar student .

@STho205 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesdeen3011 what are you talking about Deen. Are you replying to the correct thread you indended? The context of your reply doesn't match a single comment praising this short video program.

@johncook8720 Жыл бұрын

Possibly just a post meant for somewhere else. I've never been to Camden but have read much on the battle. Many have criticized Gates for his decesions leading up to the battle- along with the formation of troops for the battle itself- but indeed, soldiers on both sides fell that day. Its a shame if you were to ask the average person on the street re the Battle of Camden, they wouldnt know what you were talking about. Thanks for a wonderful video.

@nobleherring3059 3 ай бұрын

'Somewhat distinctive by altitude' is just about the best way I've seen it described

@sacredreliance07 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore that the Scottish soldier was given equal respect as someone fallen fighting for their country. From foes to inseparable. ❤

@bsdetector6908 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean? The Scottish soldier was fighting for the British side, the victors. Why shouldn't he be given respect?

@oregonwanderer Жыл бұрын

It makes me wonder if he was a Piper. Pipers were always treated like royalty and buried respectfully no matter who's side they were on.

@bsdetector6908 Жыл бұрын

@@JBS2018 what are you on about? The Scottish guy would be fighting for England. So why would the British, who won the battle, not bury one of their own properly? Do you realise what Britain actually is??

@johnsaia9739 Жыл бұрын

@@bsdetector6908 Precisely......he fought for the Crown, just the same as the English, Welsh and even Irish soldiers.

@johnsaia9739 Жыл бұрын

@@JBS2018 The UK not just England or Scotland are our allies. The UK is made up of different dominions in the realm.

@martynhladyk6747 Жыл бұрын

This is truly incredible of how both sides are given a ceremonial service in honour of their service and sacrifice for their respective countries. I wish I was there to see the full ceremony .

@mpojr Жыл бұрын

As an American soldier l cannot fathom going into a major conflict without a British allie along side;its ironic that the revolutionary war gaves us our freedom but at the same time brought America and Britain closer togather as allies.May these soldiers rest in peace both sides.

@janetannerevans2320 Жыл бұрын

well Mack get over that, 60% of Europe/Britain would not want to ally with the US if a war broke out with China. Two world wars in Europe and this is what you get as a thank you. It' s always kinda of been a lopsided arrangement.

@atldon Жыл бұрын

I agree….as a veteran my fondest memories serving in the military was training with our British counterparts

@WOLFIE-96B-UK Жыл бұрын

As a proud British veteran, I have total respect for my American brothers in arms. One time enemies but now the strongest of allies. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@jennylee9278 Жыл бұрын

After WW2 Germany and Japan became some of our best allies. Go figure.

@nate4036 Жыл бұрын

The British and Australians I had the opportunity to handle business with, were some of the finest people I’ve ever worked with. Like the ones above have said, they’re an asset for battle.

@timcooke9933 Жыл бұрын

As a retired US Army officer, past National Commander of the Scottish-American Military Society, and historian of the American War of Independence please accept my sincere gratitude for the quality of your production and the respect shown our fallen comrades. I’ve been a fan since watching you and your father on the BBC many years ago.

@BigSwift9 10 ай бұрын

Out with you, you tory King’s Man! 😜 Just kidding sir. SAMS is a great organization - I was able to listen to one of your members speak when I was on a recent cruise.

@jimreilly917 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for serving.

@FlashintheBand86 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this show. It was fascinating to learn about a battle that we don't really hear about in school. While I am a proud American, I am also of Scottish descent, so the re-interment really made me stop and think about the sacrifices on both sides.

@armandinagarcia641 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir 💪🇺🇸

@brooklynnchick 7 ай бұрын

Tim, thank you for sacrificing your time, body, and mind for me. Veterans and Servicemembers like you allow me to raise my family in safety and peace. May you continue in health and joy-fullness for all of your days. ❤

@bryanhikes Жыл бұрын

On either side of a vast ocean a mother stood weeping.

@jamiesturch9443 4 ай бұрын

Well said

@Quantrills.Raiders 3 ай бұрын

or celebrating, depending on how crazy the mother was

@a.salmon8193 Ай бұрын

Many Americans had family still in Britain. After all it was the British who landed on North American shores. Other than the Spanish, French and the Dutch.

@snoochyBoochies19888 19 күн бұрын

🇬🇧🇺🇸

@RolloTomasi49 Жыл бұрын

My 4x Great Grandfather was killed at the Battle of Camden. His 14 year old son survived which is why I’m here.

@exdemocrat9038 4 ай бұрын

That's fantastic. If he only knew what Camden would turn into 250 years later.

@kenj.8897 4 ай бұрын

@@exdemocrat9038not New Jersy

@COWBAYOUBADASS 3 ай бұрын

How many red coats did he take with him?

@calneigbauer7542 3 ай бұрын

@@COWBAYOUBADASSyou assume he fought for the usa maybe he fought for the British

@michaelchase418 2 ай бұрын

They're both part of why we're all here. I'm thankful for their service. Thank you for sharing.

@OcotilloTom Жыл бұрын

Very well done. My family came here (Virginia) from Scotland (indentured) in 1646 courtesy of the British. They were more than happy to fight the British one hundred plus years later. And we have taken part in every war since then. Tom Boyte, GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 Bronze Star, Purple Heart

@Keith1962Griffin Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, Sir .

@wandaslaven6156 Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@terryt.1643 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to you and your family for your enduring service to this country. 🇺🇸

@eileennardi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! Also, for your heroic ancestors. I’m a veteran of the USAF. 🙏🏼🙌🏼👏🏽

@piveteau1 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m impressed what a great family history.

@ruthmccurry1457 10 ай бұрын

This video made me cry. I'm glad people want to honor the fallen soldiers hundreds of years ago, not only American, but the Scottish soldier.

@billrose9954 7 ай бұрын

It’s good to remember that some of the American soldiers may have been of Scottish blood as well. The Carolina’s had a pretty large Scottish population and many American regiments had recruits from different states. This Maryland regimented may well have had men from the area.

@Salamander1775 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. We recently had a similar ceremony in Ridgefield CT in 2022 where several bodies (2 Continental and 2 British) from the battle of Ridgefield were discovered during a home renovation under the foundation. It was a privilege to be able to participate in the ceremony

@kmterpin Жыл бұрын

I recall that amazing discovery in Ridgefield--but then heard no more about it, so assumed the remains were still being analyzed. Good to know the town held a ceremony. As a military history buff living in Stamford, sincerely wish I could have attended (had I known). RIP soldiers🇺🇸🇬🇧

@meme4one Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. This puts most of the historical TV programmes in the UK in the last 15 years to shame, HH are knocking it out of the park.

@dougm5341 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous tribute to the fallen soldiers from long ago. It is for them, that we shall never forget. Kudos Dan Snow.

@williamrobinson7435 Жыл бұрын

Dan's expertise in and enthusiasm for this period is well evident in this wonderful film. Nice one Dan and team! 🌟👍

@lorrainegunn4111 Жыл бұрын

Dan is like that with EVERY PERIOD OF HISTORY. He and his Dad were a great team on a previous series also. He and his mother, make another great team on more recent History: explaining the History surrounding Our Late Queen, and the Traditions and Military elements we were seeing during Queen Elizabeth's Funeral and the pageantry of the day's processions.

@dogstarstudios718 Жыл бұрын

My 5th great-grandfather, Joseph McReynolds, participated in the Battle of Camden as part of the North Carolina Militia. He received a life crippling wound (at age 21) from a British musket ball when he made a stand with De Kalb rather than flee the battlefield = while the majority of the militia did indeed flee the battlefield without firing a shot, one brigade of the NC Militia stationed alongside the Delaware Regiment (which included my ancestor) made a stand alongside the Continental regulars. His father (my 6th great-grandfather) Robert McReynolds, was a recruiting officer for General George Washington, and my 6th great-grandfather Teter Nave was an Overmountain Man who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. I am proud of all my ancestors.

@Garden366 Жыл бұрын

As you should be! What a proud ancestral history you have!

@lastboyscout-5511 9 ай бұрын

What a wonderful family heritage... thank you for sharing it with us.

@Grendel650 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding documentary. Thank you, to the people of Camden for treating all the dead the same.

@tolvaer Жыл бұрын

I"m happy that y'all got to participate. That's great, seeing all the folks from Scotland, France, England and Germany in attendance. Thanks much!

@HughRailey Жыл бұрын

My father’s family was from South Carolina at that time, and they were Loyalists. I was told one of the children made his way to New Orleans to try and spy for the British during the battle of NO during the War of 1812. The family moved to Alabama for some reason, and not North.Later, some in the family fought with Confederacy, so that possibly the English could come back and control at least the Southern States. Never hear these type stories, but there were rare outliers , I suppose.

@ebmus9781 Жыл бұрын

As a Yank, I found it interesting to hear from the perspective Brit on a Revolutionary War battle. Excellent program

@lorisewsstuff1607 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this documentary. The war in the southern colonies is often overlooked. I live within easy driving distance of several revolutionary war sites. Camden, Cowpens, and King's Mountain and also smaller battles like Ramsour's Mill, which was fought entirely between militia men and loyalists. Some of the opponents were literally family members. We hear a lot about the Civil War being fought between brothers. Thank you for highlighting the fact that, in some instances, the same can be said of the Revolution.

@alanparks7919 Жыл бұрын

This was the BEST history documentary that I’ve ever seen, by far. Superbly done. I can’t believe that I lived in SC - just 120 miles from Camden - for 25 years, and never knew most of that history. The ending parade and reinterment touched me deeply.

@WimJilf Жыл бұрын

What a remarkable tribute - and a superb documentary. And what sacrifice from these brave men. I wonder if they had any inclination of the impact they would have on todays world. May they all now rest in peace.

@mazarinf5130 Жыл бұрын

This was excellent - informative, but respectful and moving. And I'm very glad that the organizers of the funeral paid appropriate respect to the Scottish soldier by requesting that the relevant military provide appropriate honors for him alongside our US Military. I know there's no way that we'll ever really know who those soldiers were, but maybe one day someone will be able to figure it out.

@jamiesturch9443 4 ай бұрын

This video made me cry like a baby! To see peace in the middle of a past place of major conflict and tragedy was beautiful! If people could just keep quiet with rude comments it would be a miracle for sure!

@JosephBoot-ln7mw 9 ай бұрын

As an American retired soldier may I say thank you for the respect and quality of your documentary. Well done from a proud Ranger to the producer of this show.

@jimburg621 Жыл бұрын

The respect shown to these men, honestly made me cry. Rest Easy.

@patty4091 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you for sharing this parade and history. I wish I could’ve seen it in real time. Been there. I love the inclusion of the 71st Scottish group too.

@julielifejusthappens1232 Жыл бұрын

This is an excelent documentary. One of the best I've seen. I live in Camden and got to see the fallen soldiers it was so moving. defenitley a once in a lifetime event. I am glad to have been there and treasure them memories. y'all did them justice Thank you.

@sqike001ton Жыл бұрын

i was glad to see the UK took part in the ceremony

@Crytica. Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful gesture that ceremony was. Not for the big names but for the common soldier that fought and died for what he believed was right and just. Ceremonies and other reenactments of those times are great ways to teach young and old about that time and maybe some of them get inspired and end up interested in more history and maybe even study in history.

@michellewhyatt4438 Жыл бұрын

I honestly think it's a wonderful thing to do for these fallen men laying them to rest with respect and to show that this battle will never ever be forgotten and shouldn't be forgotten. R.I.P. to these soldiers

@jonathanbair523 Жыл бұрын

I am sure the kids will remember this for the rest of there lives. I grew up in Minnesota, and in 91 got to meet one of the main gun crew-members from USS Ward. He told me how she responded to reports of a sub fallowing a ship coming into Pearl Harbor and she ended up firing 3 shots with the 3rd hitting at the base of the conning tower at/just above the water line mark. He also taken time to tell me what all the post for the gun was and how the person operated the gun. Then 2003 I think it was they found the IJN mini sub right where the Ward reported firing and then dropping depth charges on it.... That was one of the most moving days of my life... I can not fathom how it will effect the kids who was in Camden to watch the days events of the remains of the fallen solders memorial...

@alanaadams7440 Жыл бұрын

Its so amazing that the soldiers from both sides are treated with such respect. Good on all of you

@kellmac Жыл бұрын

This brings the 'stories' we were taught to life and makes it more real. That is was people of all ages fighting for their country, whichever side they were on. Those young people had a rough life, yet somehow today's kids think life's not fair.

@GlasgowCeltic88 Жыл бұрын

35:14 Flowers of the Forest will always tug at the heart stings and stir emotions for my family who fell in the fight for Freedom, from 1014 and The Battle of Clontarf, through to 1943 and WWII.

@eric2500 Жыл бұрын

Mine too, and I'm a Yank.

@eric2500 Жыл бұрын

"In some faithful heart are you always 19?" From another song, "Wille McBride"

@GlasgowCeltic88 Жыл бұрын

@@eric2500 That would be "Green Fiekds of France" by Eric Bogle. "did they beat the drums slowly did the play the fife lowly did they sound the death march as they lowered you down did the band play the last post and chorus did the pipes play the flowers of the forest"

@nicolad8822 Жыл бұрын

Can you explain what you mean?

@Cyberlucy Жыл бұрын

Once again the History Hit team gives us an accurate representation of an important event. I am happy to see that they were able to find a British Regular to finally have the honors that he deserved. If there are others buried there that they could not find this man stands in their stead.

@lisam3879 Жыл бұрын

Great history lesson. I'm in SC & had many ancestors who fought in these battles. I'm saddened that I wasn't aware of the ceremony, for I would loved to have witnessed it any paid my respect to the fallen. Thanks for all your efforts in making this & sharing.

@kylescott9487 Жыл бұрын

me too i heard nothing about it

@jillrichard269 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I did not know about it and would have definitely been there if I had known. I'm also in SC.

@deebee533 Жыл бұрын

I do not normally like documentaries, too boring. This was awesomely done, held my attention every second. Thank you to those who fought. And Prayers and Thank you to those who died making us Free.

@jameskennedy6207 Жыл бұрын

Nicely presented. One of the key take aways is that there is never a wrong time to show respect.

@hapa7791 Жыл бұрын

This is great. Too many soldiers back in the days didn’t get proper burial, sad to think about it, so many of them are even trapped in hostile foreign nations.

@doncook2054 Жыл бұрын

the dead don't care....

@jamesdeen3011 Жыл бұрын

And who's fault is that?

@jamesdeen3011 Жыл бұрын

@@HULLGRAFFITI yes my friend. It does matter. If that were your brother or father would you not want thier remains? US soldiers to this day will fight tenaciously to recover thier brothers in arms.

@twonumber22 Жыл бұрын

@@HULLGRAFFITI "lumps of meat" I'm atheist but I think you might be possessed. 💀

@luigivincenz3843 Жыл бұрын

that is the reason why the DPAA was formed (Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency) . Their job is to retrieve remains of American servicemen from all over the world. My cousin serves in okinawa and they have had dealings with their office in HI. Not a lot of people know that Vietnam MIA' bodies were mostly given location by their Vietnamese counter parts, as an example. That office has so many skeletal remains of servicemen for decades, they wont stop until there is absolute identification thru DNA etc.

@DewayneGore Жыл бұрын

As a born and bred resident of North Carolina, I want to say "Thank You" for creating and sharing this wonderful documentary for the world to see. As a veteran of the United States Army, it really got me in the feels at the end where the services was shown.

@rsbudgood1 Жыл бұрын

Our Freedoms were fought for, by these men and children. I salute these fallen soldiers. They are no longer unknown but forever remembered.

@davidcreager1945 Жыл бұрын

Some great books to read about the southern campaign are : The Quaker and The Game Cock , The Sprit of 76 ( the latter has letters written by Patriots and British as well as civilians on both sides . ) Rip to the brave men on both sides who fell at this battle .

@jamesdeen3011 Жыл бұрын

Yes, all respects are due to these fallen men. The comments that I've read are insulting and I have responded In kind.

@SMElder-iy6fl Жыл бұрын

Another good book on the Southern fighting is Jimmy Carter's The Hornet's Nest.

@will2Collett 7 ай бұрын

This is more than entertaining, An honor to watch and feel such a moving hostorical moment. THANKS SO MUCH.

@katierose7539 8 ай бұрын

My ancestor, James Veach, died 29 OCT 1780 after succumbing to injuries and disease (starvation) following the battle of Camden while in the custody of the British. Thank you for additional insight into a devastating event for so many.

@karlt10 Жыл бұрын

There needs to be something more than a 'like' button. Thank you for an amazing piece. I had many Colonial Revolutionary War ancestors in both the Continental Army as well as Militia, but somehow I've yet to find one who fought in the British troops or Loyalists.

@user-xj9du3kx7u Жыл бұрын

There is a cemetery connected to a church in Shepherdstown WV. It has several revolutionary war soldiers' graves. While visiting I met a very old lady who was tending to it since her ancestor is buried there. She said the current congregation, AME, wasn't interested in the upkeep so she continued her work. That was 15 years ago.

@monicacall7532 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, this is a common attitude in many parts of the US. Because of the poor way that history is often taught in our schools-mostly lists of dates and names rather than trying to understand the people, the background, people’s motivations for their beliefs and actions, the culture they lived in and other salient factors that influenced ways that individuals, communities and entire cultures thought, believed and interacted with each other. I was blessed to have truly exceptional history teachers in school and a dad who instilled a deep love of history in my sibs and me. As a result, I have been able to pass this love of history on to my own children, the students I taught in upper grade school plus my nieces, nephews and friends.

@steveblauvelt6312 8 ай бұрын

May these fallen soldiers finally rest in peace through the dignity and honor they were finally given with proper military honors. I hope that with more research they are able to find more of the fallen at Camden and get the honors they also deserve. Thank you to all involved in doing this for these men from both sides of the pond.

@TofusRevenge Жыл бұрын

I live in Camden and I was upset I wasn’t able to make it to the commemorations that went on. I wish I could’ve seen Dan too!

@DonnaMM6361 Жыл бұрын

Well done! This funeral and respectful reburial, the historical research, archeological research, everything; it was all well done! Top notch! I believe that every individual who had any part in this project was honestly respectful, sincere in their motivation, and honestly trying to do right by these 14 men, who had died on this antiquarian battle field. Honor by honor. Thank you

@alanaadams7440 Жыл бұрын

This made me weep. Imagine how many peoples lives have been affected by these brave men on both sides

@4supertigers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very well presented story about the Battle of Camden. I travel the road the battlefield is next to on a regular basis. It’s really amazing to watch a British produced documentary that was recorded in a place I’m familiar with. I’ve only stopped there once, I guess I need to give it another look. Maybe Dan could return to the US and create a documentary on the Battle of Saratoga. I’m a bit partial to that battle since I grew up in the area it happened.

@monicacall7532 Жыл бұрын

An entire series of videos about the build up to the Revolutionary War, the war itself and the aftermath for both Britain and America would be a great addition to the History HIT lineup. How I wish that there’d been videos like this when I was a student and when I taught American History to 10-11 year olds in elementary school! It’s one thing to hear or read about history, but it’s important,if possible, to actually SEE the places, relics, etc. where and how history was made because it makes history real.

@katmandudawn8417 Жыл бұрын

I have an ancestor from North Carolina who fought at Camden as it turns out. I was watching this documentary and thought I’d check his military records only to find my hunch was correct. He was a Col of a militia regiment and survived the War. He was a delegate from North Carolina to the Continental Congress and served as Speaker of the NC House of Commons. But he also married his first cousin so that explains my family somewhat 😉🙄😂

@kevinbarrow5396 Жыл бұрын

It would be kinda difficult not to marry a relative then!

@johnslaughter5475 Жыл бұрын

If I remember my history correctly, approximately 1/3 of the colonists were for separation, 1/3 were against separation (the loyalists) and 1/3 were neutral. I, as do a great many Americans, had ancestors who actively fought in the Revolution. One of my 6th ggrandfathers was a sergeant at the Battle of Bunker Hill. In the retreat he lost his great coat.

@davehoward22 Жыл бұрын

Be interesting to see how many people in the uk are related to soldiers of the revolution .

@Arkantos117 Жыл бұрын

And ever since that retreat he only had a mediocre coat.

@johnslaughter5475 Жыл бұрын

@@davehoward22 Yes, it would. Modern DNA testing mixed with genealogy can provide very interesting results.

@jamesdeen3011 Жыл бұрын

So... What are saying is 1/3 of the US kick the the brits ass?

@Arkantos117 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesdeen3011 No because that was mostly the French.

@terryt.1643 Жыл бұрын

This really made the battle more real to me. The history I learned in books tells about battles by armies but never showed how individuals were fighting hand to hand.

@davidcooper7339 7 ай бұрын

This is one of the best exhumations and studies of Revolutionary war veterans I've ever seen. Please continue with your great scholarship of these tremendous finds and share them with the rest of the world as you have with this invaluable discovery.

@lightofthejul Жыл бұрын

Proud to say my home is in Camden SC and I was there to actively witness snd be involved in this amazing event ! 👍👍👍🥰❤️

@eileennardi Жыл бұрын

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@elizabethford7263 Жыл бұрын

We need more of these programs to learn about our own Revolution. BTW, why do I always tear up?

@eileennardi Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@thurin84 10 ай бұрын

that ceremony was surprisingly moving for casualties of a battle 243 years gone. rip.

@richardbaxter2057 11 ай бұрын

“Flowers of the Forest”.....truly the Lament of Laments and it raises a tear every time that I hear it. 😢 God bless the good people of America and may we stand together forever.....history binds us with ties that remain strong today, although frequently tested....so Stand Fast Brethren, Stand Fast!

@jimreilly917 7 ай бұрын

🇺🇸🦅🇮🇪🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@als3022 Жыл бұрын

I live about an hour and a half from Camden (Went to visit today) And the reenactment of the battle of Camden had the sharing of the big news of the bodies found recently. South Carolina is very good at preserving its Revolutionary history. Georgia on the other hand. Sigh....

@cynthiaarrowsmith5709 Жыл бұрын

As a former Georgian, I’m afraid my home state is headed in the wrong direction in a lot of ways.

@audremyers422 Жыл бұрын

The ceremony was so moving ... here I am with tears in my eyes.

@CathyRiggs-ku3pb Жыл бұрын

I love History and it was one of my favorite Subject in School and it still my favorite.

@NorwayT Жыл бұрын

One of the most moving History Documentaries I have ever watched. God Bless the People who honored the fallen in this solemn and honorable way and to those who made this Documentary. And may the fallen rest in Peace with God. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 ✝ Thank you, History Hit! Thank you most kindly!

@kelseylogas1580 Жыл бұрын

What an extraordinary documentary and what an amazing event. Thank you for handling this in such a sensitive way. And the people of Camden are to be commended. It was so touching, there were misty eyes. Thanks for a great video, more please.

@OG_Wakanobi Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this on the news. So glad you were there to share it with us in your own special way

@2011Matz Жыл бұрын

I cannot help but wonder where the others killed an action are buried. They cannot be too far away.

@DJL78 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done Dan. Outstanding job!

@bassplayersayer Жыл бұрын

These Soldiers deserve our respect !!!!

@The18thCenturyEnthusiast 7 ай бұрын

I finally saw this view and thank you for making this! I LOVE the procession and the ceremonies. I wish I could have been there. De Kalb is my favorite Rev War figure. I was there at Camden in 2005 for their 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Camden reenactment event and we reenactors had a VERY rare reenactment upon the battlefield. I was told by many other reenactors from the area that the whole battlefield acreage was scattered with the dead from Battle of Camden, perhaps hundreds of fallen soldiers. When I saw, months ago, they found 14 skeletons, I was rocked to my core and that rumor from reenactors was made very, very real and an absolute fact! I'm glad the area is better cared for than it was a couple decades ago. There was a major push back then to get the many acres protected and everyone knew it was a race against time. 20 years later, those efforts ARE paying off! Huzzah! And I hope more are found and given the proper respects. I hope more efforts are made to preserve the battlefield. I hope visitors please tread cautiously on the Battlefield because it could very well be a soldier's grave.

@margomaloney6016 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT documentary !! Thank you SO much for offering this on History Hit and posting it on KZfaq! :)

@c.f.3818 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing! I loved the history and the more in depth coverage about HOW they found the burials.

@morganbartfield5457 Жыл бұрын

I think modern American historians miss a very important point about the war of independence. The british descendents fought on both sides. USA wasn't founded officially until AFTER the war. So the british descendents would have part of both sides. for some reason some modern americans never seem to admit to having british colonist ancestry.

@jimreilly917 8 ай бұрын

The USA was indeed founded during the war…as it was recognized officially by France, Spain and Poland in the mid 1770s after the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was grudgingly recognized by GB in the Treaty of Paris ending the war.

@terranaxiomuk 5 ай бұрын

I had ancestors on both sides and in the civil war. I see my american family every year. They live in south carolina.

@jamiejaskowiak4480 3 ай бұрын

I have traced numerous ancestors from this time to England and Scotland. I'm proud of my ancestry. I wish I knew more about them. The details are lost in the 400 years since they came to the US

@charleshooper1465 10 ай бұрын

very well done!!as a Marine and a retired high school American History teacher, events like this one make our past come alive. the Southern campaign was as much about a civil war between carolinians who supported the Crown and those who supported the Patriots....no quarter was given on both sides.

@gaylemalone5897 Жыл бұрын

This was just amazing to watch, and it moved me so much to think of all the lives lost. We take it for granted today so much how these countries started very heartbreaking to hear of people, so young, fighting and die before they even had a chance to live war is such a waste.

@yankeedoodle7365 Жыл бұрын

I remeber seeing you out walking through camp and filming, was great seeing this getting the coverage its been needing. I took part among the reenactors following the coffins all the way to the Battle Ground.

@ATthruhiker96 Жыл бұрын

Huge fan of History Hit channel. The family and I visited Camden a couple of months ago. It is so interesting to see ya'll doing a show from my neck of the woods. Keep up the great work.

@derekstocker6661 9 ай бұрын

So very well done on this Dan, the Folks you chatted to and the funeral procession and those taking part was wonderful. Thanks to all who recognised the sacrifice made on both sides of this conflict and what a wonderful town has grown up out of the past. It has been said to me that Britain would not have lost America if it was not for British short-sightedness and greed, how true I do not know, but thankfully we are great allies now. Brilliant video and RIP to all the fallen on both sides.

@meaganwolfe8984 Жыл бұрын

I was born and currently live in Camden, SC. It’s so rich in history here! I love it and honestly couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. It was quite the experience that Saturday to witness the ceremony. The city also had the soldiers tombs on display at “historic Camden” for two days leading up to the ceremony. Experiencing seeing the soldiers lying repose at the Kershaw-Cornwallis house was definitely an unforgettable experience that I’ll never forget.

@gooseberrydell8095 Жыл бұрын

A clearly explained battle fought during the American Revolution. ...Very, very interesting. ..Graphic

@Wooley689 11 ай бұрын

It's very honorable that these soldiers from our past are given the funerals they deserved.

@cambriavictory Жыл бұрын

This was a truly moving tribute and I thank History Hit for producing this video.

@brucejr.5833 Жыл бұрын

I have a whole different perspective and appreciation for Dan snow now. Thank you sir.

@FreeFallingAir Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, wish I knew you were nearby Dan!! From South Carolina, we have a rich Revolutionary\Civil war history. I would have loved to have met you! Great video as always! Hope you enjoyed your trip in my neck of the woods. It was a Beautiful service honoring the fallen of the battle from the birth of our nation.

@ronaldsuliersulier948 Жыл бұрын

I salute my Scottish brother who died for what he believed....

@UNoBugMe1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history lesson. I’m from Massachusetts and never even gave any thought about our southern brothers and sisters in our fight for freedom. Keep up the great work!!!

@denisecampbell6736 Жыл бұрын

The Gentleman who organized the Funeral Services did right by these Men. Well done Sir & Thank You.

@deborahdufel1664 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this respectful presentation.

@fritziepisarski8681 Жыл бұрын

I had the unique privilege about 15 years ago,of being present at the reburial of a civil war soldier found at the railroad cut in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Old Guard, as well as the last surviving civil war widows were present .It was the most moving of ceremonies 🇺🇸

@R3tr0humppa Жыл бұрын

Those times don't add up.. The widows must've been long dead by then?

@agresticumbra 7 ай бұрын

@@R3tr0humppa I think the timeframe was a typo. The soldier who was discovered, was reburied in '97, so 25 years ago. The last civil war widow died 2020, at age 101. She was a teen when she married a civil war veteran who was in his nineties. That was in 1936. Maybe it was her, and/or the other widows who married in their teens, and early twenties, to elderly CW veterans?