The Bloody Battle Road of the Revolution | History Traveler Episode 262

Рет қаралды 94,024

Күн бұрын

After the Battles of Lexington & Concord, the fighting on April 19th was far from over. As a matter of fact, it had only just begun. As colonials from the surrounding area came pouring out of the hills, the British found themselves in a run and gun fight to get back to Boston. In this episode, we're hitting a few spots along what is now known as "Battle Road."
This episode was produced in partnership with The Gettysburg Museum of History. See how you can support history education & artifact preservation by visiting their website & store at www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory...
Support the effort to expand history education on PATREON: / historyunderground
Set yourself up with a 10% DISCOUNT on all Origin gear and nutritional products by entering the code "history10" at www.originmaine.com!
Other episodes that you might enjoy:
- Concord & The Shot Heard 'Round the World | History Traveler Episode 261: • Concord & The Shot Hea...
- First Blood: The Battle of Lexington | History Traveler Episode 260: • First Blood: The Battl...
- The Hidden History of Boston's Old North Church!!! History Traveler Episode 259: • The Hidden History of ...
- TAXES, TEA & TYRANNY IN BOSTON | History Traveler Episode 258: • TAXES, TEA & TYRANNY I...
- A Deadly Snowball Fight That Changed History (The Boston Massacre) | History Traveler Episode 257: • A Deadly Snowball Figh...

Пікірлер: 589

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

⭐ If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com.

@carywest9256 Жыл бұрын

I know just about everyone misnames the fight with the King of the U.K. I call it The War for American lndependence. A revolution is defined as two or more factions fighting for control of a government,right or wrong?

@joannamcpeak7531 Жыл бұрын

Love that place

@rockiefolley8890 Жыл бұрын

My 5th and 6th great grandfather's were at that battle alone with my 5th great uncle, their commander was captain parker.

@Throplife Жыл бұрын

You know this is a legit effort when it’s pronounced “concoared”. I am a mass local and really love your historical content. As a kid who grew up near by we take it for granted. Thank you.

@videosmith1000 4 ай бұрын

Agreed! I grew up in Acton and the homes of patriots were what we just drove by on our way to school. As a child I had a basic understanding but as an adult- much appreciation.

@paulwillis3572 Жыл бұрын

With a degree in Military History from Boston, I really enjoy the way JD and the channel team personalize these military actions. Yes, war includes tactics, movement, firepower, protection, information, and leadership - but at its core, it is about people. That is what I feel from every episode. Thank you for the hard work on the channel. It's appreciated!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@tonyk1584 Жыл бұрын

Being a vet and a student of military history, I know that most armies require "after action reports" or some such document similarly named after encounters. I would bet somewhere in the annals of the British Military Archives, there could be a DETAILED after action report of the day's events. Wouldn't that be great reading. As always, superb stuff JD/

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Definitely.

@GlasgowCeltic88 Жыл бұрын

Being OIC of the Detachment I'd be looking to start with Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Smith, and the10th Regiment of Foot. He'd be the one responsible for filing the immediate AAR (JD do we know how badly he was injured in the rout from Bloody Bluff?). Then it'll be a case of following the Chain of Command up to the most senior British representative, in the Colonies. I'd suggest starting with our National Archives, section "WO1/WO2": War Office and predecessors: Secretary-at-War, Secretary of State for War, and Commander-in-Chief, In-letters and Miscellaneous Papers These consist of original despatches, letters and papers sent to the Secretary-at-War, 1755 to 1795, and to the Secretary of State for War, 1794 to 1865.

@toddd6563 Жыл бұрын

British military archives are excellent. In some cases the personal papers are also available online. I found those of major montressor, the senior participated in the French and Indian wars, his son in the American war of independence. I believe the jr.s portrait hangs in the Detroit museum abd his wife’s is in the White House (I think) both painted by John Copley. Fascinating detail. Some of the current American cities involved were laid out by these British engineers

@benjaminrush4443 Жыл бұрын

@@GlasgowCeltic88 British Archives or early Journals/Diaries written in Colonial Mass. Much "First-hand Accounts" are retrieved by historians. Start at the War Office. Thanks.

@Salamander1775 Жыл бұрын

you are correct, I believe the park service has some copies of the reports on hand. It is indeed a great read on both sides

@jasonnulton4124 Жыл бұрын

The best way to teach history is to describe what it probably felt like to be in the shoes of someone who was there. You do an excellent job of this: "Imagine you're a British soldier..." you're scared, exhausted, it's loud and chaotic, acrid smoke billows around, and it's mass confusion...you know you might die or be grievously wounded... It must have been a relief for that British soldier to return to the safety of Boston, and greater firepower. Looking forward to the next video!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. Heck of a bad day for those guys.

@paulmcdonough1093 Жыл бұрын

the americans only won the war beacause of france and spains help you should know that they would have lost a fact , also more americans died than brits , in 1812 brits came back and won

@jasonnulton4124 Жыл бұрын

@@paulmcdonough1093 We definitely won the war because of the French. But the French weren't at Lexington and Concord.

@williammathews3022 Жыл бұрын

The History Underground: teaching history to the masses, and saving people's hands from frostbite. Great video! Always new about the battles of Lexington and Concord but never new about the fight on the way back to Boston.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😂

@kirk189 Жыл бұрын

Great video makes me proud of our founding fathers not just the famous ones but all that fought for freedom 🇺🇸

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Lots of brave men that turned out.

@robertabrams8562 Жыл бұрын

You have an absolutely FANTASTIC channel sir! I love history depicted in this manner, and you do a great job with your narration…have a wonderful Holiday

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@kathleendaugherty4218 Жыл бұрын

WOW, what an honor to walk in their footsteps. I love when you explore a site like this because it always feels as if I am there. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed it.

@staceya3030 29 күн бұрын

I’m taking my 11 year old here tommorow as we head toward Boston on our summer road trip. I can’t wait to see it myself. This year, they studied the American Revolution in 5th grade and took field trips to the American Revolution Museum in Philly & Washington’s Crossing. I am hoping she is learning what people sacrificed for this country and how truly blessed we are

@josephmayo3253 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for including this often neglected part of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This may be the most important part of the battle, because it gave hope of success to the rebels. Without this, the battle could have been an isolated incident. But it inspired rebels in other colonies to resist the Brits.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@curtmichaels9944 Жыл бұрын

I can’t get enough of this series!! Absolutely awesome!! Thank you JD!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@chadr7522 Жыл бұрын

It amazes me that 13 colonies were able to take down one the biggest empires in history. It just shows what determination and will can really do. Thank god for these men. My 6th great grandfather fought in the revolution. It makes me proud to know my family fought to found this country.

@lordjazoijua94 Жыл бұрын

Helped that after 1778 Britain was fighting on multiply fronts which meant America became a sideshow.

@MrFonz Жыл бұрын

I laughed way to hard that you added the missing glove in the video 🤣🤣

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Just trying to be of service :)

@lorimcdermott4893 2 күн бұрын

Love your videos! As a history nut, I love that you find little tid bits that the books passed over. Thank you.

@richardglady3009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the actual locations of these events.

@wildcolonialman Жыл бұрын

Fabulous effort. Remarkable history.

@TonyBaldwin Жыл бұрын

Fall is definitely the best time of the year. Great observation!

@katiemyers4174 Жыл бұрын

This video looks like an invitation for a nice long walk or a bike ride! Those markers were calling me! I've biked 20 miles round trip on my city's bike trail. And I loved your shout out for the missing glove. I couldn't believe the number of missing gloves I saw at a theme park this past weekend.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Ha!

@rg20322 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - I grew up in Boston and should have done this many, many years ago. The documentary is a great way to do just that.

@psychoknight1447 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how many high school history teachers are using your videos nowadays. These would've been great to have seen back when I was in high school.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I get some feedback from time to time.

@Beaker-97 Жыл бұрын

In 2019 I got to tour the Jason Russell house where the bloodiest fighting took place on April 19, 1775. Bullet holes can still be seen in the house. I love all these colonial homes that are still standing. The ones you showed are amazing.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@wjcalderonwc Жыл бұрын

Sir, your video account put me right in on the happenings of that day. Truly gripping God save "unruly colonists"! Both sides of the fallen are marked - truly remarkable and edifying for posterity.

@aletabowling4389 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, JD, for the American Revolution series. I have been waiting for something like this. You are covering it so well and showing things I never knew. Great content! I hope you and your family have a Blessed Christmas!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

@mikewhalen7590 Жыл бұрын

It was such a personal battle at that early stage. The houses bare the scars and tell the stories as much as the citizens.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸

@izzyguy6158 Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree with you about fall being better than summer JD! Also the red maple trees are so beautiful.

@michaelnaretto3409 Жыл бұрын

It looks so peaceful there. It's hard to imagine there was a time where that same place was not so peaceful. I really like the respect shown the British soldiers who died a long way from home.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks!

@RoyatAvalonFarms Жыл бұрын

Another good terrain walk. Thank you much.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@RoyatAvalonFarms Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground it has been a very good mini-series.

@13JAMLAND Жыл бұрын

You did it again thank you 👏🏻 . You’re right we did go back to Boston with our tail between our legs , I imagine it was like a scene from the Wild West . I’m surprised to see memorials to the fallen British soldiers , I love the respect given thank you 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@karanrussell7061 Жыл бұрын

My many times grandfather , and his four brothers , were from Hesse Cassel Germany, they fought with the British army, but Half way through the war they changed sides and finished fighting for George Washington.

@michaelchappell902 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for more details on American History.

@jrussell4711 Жыл бұрын

With so much focus on Lexington and Concord, the Battle Road is a hidden gem that many miss. What is more striking is the fact that in highly congested greater Boston it still exists and resisted getting paved out of existence over the years prior to the formation of the park. These videos are great for those that cannot see this in person or have perhaps read the David Hackett Fischer book about Revere's ride and the first day of the war and want to see the exact spots--relatively the same as they were (except for the growth). Great job.

@sandramosley2801 Жыл бұрын

Great work, JD. A clear (and illuminating) telling of a very messy story. It’s very New England that while sites are preserved, life goes on, people still live in those houses, and those roads are still used as they were then, even if they are now paved! The swirl of humanity is a bit mind boggling, but that’s our history!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pretty wild story that doesn't get a whole lot of attention.

@samb55 Жыл бұрын

Having grown up there, I remember the beginning of Minuteman National Park. Congress authorized the Park Service to buy up selected residential and commercial property along the route where the plan was for open fields. Residents who sold were allowed to keep their houses as long as they lived in them, but then houses were demolished. I hope your viewers will appreciate that places like this don't just happen. They are the result of government action and the cooperation of many individuals.

@philthefriendlyfrog Жыл бұрын

Very nice to see monuments of fallen enemies is great shape with fresh British flags...respectful....great job JD

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yes, it's good to see the British flags over the graves.

@tomy.1846 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding video! Top notch mix of landmarks with story telling. Making history come alive!

@Harleyever Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another walk through history as my wife and I enjoy another cup of coffee in rural Oregon....time to feed the cows

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@anthonydm2947 Жыл бұрын

I love this! My favorite era of our history. Amazing to walk in such historical steps. Thank you

@dfusit Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding episode JD. I do hope that you continue with the American Revolution series (I voted for it in your poll) there is so much history that is being forgotten about sadly.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@jeffsquires6620 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family and all the best for the New Year.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too!

@juliadcock3071 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos about Lexington and Concord. I was an Appleseed Project instructor and this is the history we cover during our marksmanship clinics. Very well done!

@95thFoot 5 ай бұрын

What marksmanship? Nobody here had a rifle in 1775. Muskets were collective weapons that functioned best when operated in volley fire. The colonists were firing at extreme range, just trying to hit anybody or anything among the packed masses of grenadiers on the road. The light infantry weren't supermen, but they kept the colonists generally about two hundred or more yards away from the flanks, even on the rear, the most difficult place to defend. Estimated consumption of ammunition that day by the colonists we at least thirty thousand rounds fired. The colonists killed 73 British soldiers, wounding many more, but the use of thirty thousand rounds certainly wasn't marksmanship. It was, rather, determination to not let the British get back to Boston without severe casualties.

@danmc7815 3 ай бұрын

While there may have been no rifles used on April 19th, 1775, there is thought that one man of some renowned might have been using one. Hezekiah Wyman of Woburn is said to have had a rifle, but I do not know if the record is clear. I have also seen contrary accounts about how he fought that day. Some information says that he rode his white mare to points ahead of the British column as it returned from Concord, would stop, dismount, and fire very accurately from distance. When he fired, he created casualties, reportedly. British soldiers referred to him as "Death". As far as marksmanship, four of the eight officers present for the engagement at The Old North Bridge were shot. Americans were not shooting at a mass of red coats and hoping to hit one. They apparently aimed at specific bright red coats.

@triplannerr4911 Жыл бұрын

Traveling is the system to participate in change that our Earth undergoes every day. Getting educated, exploring, living different realities from environment usual helps to interpret the splendor of the planet. Accounts like this represent a good chance to travel without having to leave your home. Each of us should be able travel and visit your travel destinations. Thank you for published information collected in your travels.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that.

@dowdawg Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating!! That ball hole in that house made it all come alive. To see these sites and what they represent is so cool !! All I could think is I hope you do many more on the revolution and before

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@1psychofan Жыл бұрын

So yeah! Eating fruit, a coworker’s retirement cake and watching this again~such a great day!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅👍🏻

@Shaw0817 Жыл бұрын

You literally live my dream life, traveling the world seeing the best sites of history! Maybe one day I’ll figure out how to make it work but until then thank you for your content and efforts, been following you for over two years now and love seeing how you’ve grown, watch every single episode!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad to share the experiences. Thanks!

@user-mx2yj7hb5o Жыл бұрын

Lived near this area my entire life, visited the bridge and Lexington several times, but never knew about the battle road and the chasing of the British back to Boston. You've inspired me to visit again and look for that trail myself. Well done, and thanks!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bluephoenix5410 Жыл бұрын

You have the greatest job ever getting to travel and visit all these historic places its simply amazing.

@marklittle8805 Жыл бұрын

He made this his job...that is the best part. He is his own boss

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Well......not 100%. I still have a full time job that I clock in to.

@Chiller01 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground I’m guessing your students get the benefit of some of your “moonlighting.” Some might even appreciate it. I’m not disparaging today’s youth it’s just that adolescence is a challenging stage. One of my best high school teachers brought American history alive for me. James Fleet at Kennedy High School, Denver Co, circa 1968. You will likely be similarly remembered by many of your students.

@boondocker7964 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground Really?! Wowzer!

@gregmcquade641 Жыл бұрын

Bravo, JD! A terrific series on the start of the American Revolution. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Fascinating. Can’t imagine what those British soldiers were feeling along the Bloody Road back to Boston. Those British graves stand as lonley testaments to the violence of that day. Thank you again.Keep up the solid work.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Bad day for them, for sure.

@stevenrettke5484 Жыл бұрын

It has been several years since I last visited the Lexington-Concord areas. After viewing this excellent video, I need to return again & walk the sites JD showed. Thanks.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Awesome place. Thanks!

@mjh1991 Жыл бұрын

I know you had to rush it but just want to point out Bloody angle, Hartwell Tavern, Paul Revere Capture site are all in the town of Lincoln. The Lincoln minutemen played a role that day. If you ever visit again the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Library, Stone Church, Pierce House( now a town owned wedding venue, Flint farm and many other historic buildings would make a cool episode.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davewilson9738 Жыл бұрын

Across the pond here. Every time I see a marker/grave for any fallen soldier it just makes me so sad that another man who didn't really want to die in war was killed because some rich old white man wanted people to do what he wanted; and no one remembers his name War is madness. Happy holidays to everyone and thanks for a great year of episodes THU.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I do wish that we knew the names of the men who died in these spots. Merry Christmas to you as well! Thanks!

@TheRagratus Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you picked fall to video these locations. New England in the fall is quite beautiful.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@jamesbyington2101 Жыл бұрын

Well done, JD. As always. Excellent overview of the day's events.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@michaeldouglas1243 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Loving this series JD

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@davidking6172 Жыл бұрын

I think that it shows so much respect that there are Union Flags on the grave markers for the British soldiers that died. Long live the red white and blue of our great countries

@jaredrunia8142 Жыл бұрын

Seeing these videos really makes me want to take a trip to see American history sites!

@jackiemack8653 Жыл бұрын

Also beautiful scenery. You do such great work!

@jhoward_06 Жыл бұрын

I want this job. im a US Army Veteran and a major history nerd. I love your videos especially the German WW2 videos. i have been fascinated with the Third Reich as long as i can remember

@benjaminrush4443 Жыл бұрын

Great Topic. I'll bet this got George's attention back in London. Thanks as always JD.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah, I think this turned some heads.

@christopherjenkins7577 Жыл бұрын

I've been really impressed with these videos. One thing about Parker's Revenge is that recent archeological evidence suggests that the militia did not take the highest ground in that spot because there would have been no way to escape. The location of the musket balls that have been found suggests they were actually on slightly lower ground a few yards to the west.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@robertmorris7332 10 ай бұрын

Another winner JD - thanks. Aside from the fascinating history Lexington and Concord are two of the nicest towns you'll find anywhere.

@noidlehands2019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another great episode.

@mbswolf2003 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, really enjoying this revolutionary war visit.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@MrBradleyDavid Жыл бұрын

Thanks JD! It’s been over 30 years since I’ve been there. I’ll have to get back. I could see some similarities to Custer’s Last Stand. For the most part, how Custer went down into Little Bighorn valley to face all the angry Indians in the Dakotas. They were primed to fight the 7h Cav. Gage sent Lt. CoL. Francis Smith into the country side, only to find all the angry, Colonials In Massachusetts. The Colonials were no less angry against the British. They were fortunate they were only 12 miles from Boston. Anymore distance, they would have been known as the lost battalion.

@leesmith5288 Жыл бұрын

Great video you made the past come alive

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@str8alphamale Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for him to do this of the Revolution. Me being from N.J. growing up in Elizabeth N.J. has alot of Revolution Nostalgia/ Artificats.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸

@geezer4962 Жыл бұрын

Thank God for our farmers with muskets.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸

@williamkiely9523 Жыл бұрын

I grew up a few miles from this place. I have spent countless days walking the route and reading everything I could find with details of that battle. Individual stories and fist hand accounts are numerous. Great video.

@dconn74 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, and for all that you do.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@tommcdonald1873 Жыл бұрын

My biggest criticism of you tube historians when discussing the Battle of Lexington is the bloody encounter between the British and Minutemen from the North Shore and Southern Middlesex County at Monotomy, present day Arlington. The Companies from Danvers suffered the most casulties of any town outside of Lexington, in the entire battle.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Wish that I would've had time to cover that action.

@exposethenwo6491 Жыл бұрын

Arlington is often overlooked.

@luvbasses5487 Жыл бұрын

Ah HA! You “get it” my friend. I’ve lived within one mile of the Jason Russell House my entire life. I’ve known about this for years and have left comments to this guy. Lex-Con gets always more notice and consistently Arlington gets overlooked. Thank you for joining in with my plight towards Menotomy/W. Cambridge then Arlington.

@FreeTurtleboy Жыл бұрын

@@exposethenwo6491 Mass Ave....went thru Arlington...to Get to... Concord..... Jazebel....and other old men... Died....on Mass Ave Arlington

@tommcdonald1873 Жыл бұрын

@@luvbasses5487 The men that died trying to protect the Russell house were men from Lynn, Salem, Danvers and Beverly, Rueben Kenniston's home was a half a mile from where I first grew up in Beverly, near the Danvers line.

@willscarlet7625 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for taking me along to a place that has always been on my bucket list but has always been outside my ability to travel to! Keep up the great videos!!

@appaloosa6626 Жыл бұрын

After this series one on the Indian Wars would be super cool, or maybe the Cattlemen/Sheepherders/Water Wars. By far the best on the net

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Gonna be spending some time in southern Germany after this one.

@FLOWERSANDSLOTS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@roberthurley1685 Жыл бұрын

It is wicked cool you were able to see Lexington, Concord and the Battle Road. Hope you're able to come back to New England to tell more of these stories. Great work, sir

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can’t wait to come back.

@dougholck4276 Жыл бұрын

Great camera work, as always. Here's another thought that came to mind for me. Since the British Regulars first met the colonial militia at Lexington around 5am, they'd been on the move since... 1am? 2am? And by the time they got to Concord around 1pm, they'd covered maybe 18-20 miles? And then they turned around and got harassed for the rest of the afternoon... for another 10 miles at least (back to Lexington) or more, back all the way to Boston. That's a really REALLY long day (they got their steps in). Keep up the good work, JD! You have a gift for telling these important stories.

@boondocker7964 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and no chow? And what about ammo?

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Bad day for those guys.

@YouveBeenMiddled Жыл бұрын

@@boondocker7964 All of these were lacking. Captain Smith had expected a quick march out and back to confiscate some arms. And it's not as thought they could stop and refill canteens on the way back, either.

@michaelfrost4584 Жыл бұрын

As an ex Australian soldier l find war and or conflicts just soo sad. Many men and women die because of politics. R.I.P those brave people on both sides.

@tinlizzie Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Con-Cord or Con-Kerd - it really doesn't matter - the history stands!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅

@discoveringkeyserfarm Жыл бұрын

Amazing History! Thank you 🙏🏼

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@rg20322 Жыл бұрын

Such a great series!

@deaneverton8898 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series man. When I was a young boy I saw the Patriot and have been baffled just like the British on how a bunch of farmers were able to rally together and make a country out of just few colonies. Keep up the great work man. Would love to see more paintings of the people we are talking about to put a face to the event.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Unfortunately, images of these people and events are hard to come by. For example, there's no known image of John Parker.

@deaneverton8898 Жыл бұрын

Understood. Thank you for all your hard work

@zeus6793 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode. I have loved the history of this day all my life. I went to a lot of these places on school field trips, and then when I got old enough to drive, would visit the battlefields from time to time. Walking Battle Road is an experience. Unlike other battlefields from that time, in many places, it would have looked very similar. You did a great job of showing the geography and placement of where the forces were in relation to each other. Nice job! Thank you for the episode!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Had fun with this one.

@sscinamon Жыл бұрын

Good job. Learn something from all your videos. Thanks for your work

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@ThaRealRizzo 11 ай бұрын

It’s so much easier to put events together when you walk us through and explain the timeline of events, rather than reading them on historical markers here and there. I’ve become far more interested in this subject since seeing you put them together in this way.

@eclipsehorse8693 Жыл бұрын

Awesome awesome content JD! Keep up the incredible production on these amazing vids! Always a real honor to stop whatever Im doing and view them!! That red tree you mentioned in the beginning of the video is most likely an October Glory maple tree- I have one in my front yate here in Indiana. it's one of the very last trees to loose it's leaves in the fall :)

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@lv-426paradise3 Жыл бұрын

I took my 8-yr-old son to see the North Bridge on New Year’s Eve this year, when we crossed the bridge and he saw the Old Manse house, he wanted to check it out and actually wanted to take a tour. We had an awesome day, and as we left Concord we stopped at the Civil War memorial in the town center for a picture. I think I’ve lit a fire in his brain, which I’m very excited about!

@jackiemack8653 Жыл бұрын

Thanks JD. Another good one! Also JD please look up Sagtikos Manor on Long Island NY. You can see pictures almost like a virtual tour. George Washington slept there and it was also used as British headquarters. There is a small cemetery in back and an Indian maiden is also buried on 6 acre grounds. The manor is across from a beautiful park Gardiner Park and the bay is also across. The manor is on Montauk Hwy Bayshore, NY. No it is not NYC! Approximately 70 miles from NYC.

@QuanttiumAI Жыл бұрын

I love history depicted in this manner, and you do a great job with your narration…have a wonderful Holiday

@skimmer8774 Жыл бұрын

For a time when there were no radios the militia sure got the word around to get that many men assembled in a specific area.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Pretty wild.

@swampyankee Жыл бұрын

If you haven't and have a chance I recommend visiting the Battle of Hubbardton site in Hubbardton, VT. In fact the whole Colonial Army retreat from Ticonderoga to the Battle of Saratoga is a great story. Saratoga NMP is like a small Gettysburg and has one of my favorite monuments.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Definitely need to get myself out there.

@robgrandchamp7593 Жыл бұрын

If you ever get to Hubbardton or Fort To, let me know, can lead a great tour. Same with the St. Albans Raid...believe it or not Confederates invaded Vermont!

@melvinryan2003 Жыл бұрын

You make the best videos ever about our history

@jimwiskus8862 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing to stand before a British soldiers grave and to think that 5 or 6 feet beneath where you are standing is a soldier who gave his life defending the crown as it were. I really can’t comprehend how England thought they could win this. If we were only separated by a few hundred miles instead of thousands, it’s possible this may have turned out much differently. I’m glad it ended the way it did. Merry Christmas to all!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Yeah, pretty sobering to think about. Merry Christmas to you as well.

@terrykeever9422 Жыл бұрын

You have to remember Britain was a superpower. We didn't even have an army. But Britain had been in a war with France. That was where the taxes were going - to pay for that war.

@tundranomad Жыл бұрын

@@terrykeever9422 👍 and Britain had the world's most powerful navy.

@jackiemack8653 Жыл бұрын

@@terrykeever9422 Thankfully for the Patriots Brits were occupied with France

@cjr4286 Жыл бұрын

I had the same feeling when I found the grave of a Texas Revolution Veteran casually located in my city cemetery. Learning about history in school, it all seemed almost "make-believe," like a fable or legend we were supposed to learn. Seeing that grave not only reminded me how old my own community is, but also reminded me that the history was very, very real, forged by real people who lived and walked on the same ground we stand on today.

@kiwifruit27 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting, thanks. I once saw this depicted in a movie, fascinating to see the actual place where it took place

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@Cabmaker Жыл бұрын

Fantastic JD another great episode in this series!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davegoodridge8352 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@kylehenry4213 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love love love this series I wish one day I can go see it for myself

@mamab4211 Жыл бұрын

Thanks JD! 🫶🏼🙏🏻

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@MikeArwineGuitar Жыл бұрын

I just watched your Lexington and Concord video, and when I was watching it I said to myself that you couldn’t be there without walking battle road. Glad I found this channel. You Sir, are doing great work here.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I feel like that's apart of the narrative that usually gets left out. Glad that I could share it!

@philipcollins5440 Жыл бұрын

JD, you help to make history come alive. Thanks

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@BermudaBrian Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video. Again, I've done this tour/route but I didn't know 3/4 of the material you covered.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jamesalbano9484 3 ай бұрын

Hi just catching up on your videos and love them. Edmund Foster is one of my son-in-law’s ancestors along with others in the founding of our country, there were eight Fosters who served in the Colonial Militia. To name a few, Deacon Edmund Rice, Reginald Foster of Ipswich, Roger Sherman of Connecticut and Senator George Frisbee Hoar of Massachusetts. This connection continued into contemporary times with Charles Foster who was instrumental in establishing the Cape Cod National Seashore.