Sad that Stobo was tormented by his own demons during peacetime, and took is own life, after playing such a crucial role during the war. Brilliant episode as always!

My father said "No one returns from a war. We're all still out there, fighting".

I grew up 25 miles north of Pittsburgh. There’s a town called Braddock near Pittsburgh and in my township in Beaver county there’s an area named Stobo. I never knew the history till now. How tragic that he took his life after the accomplishments he achieved. Thank you for bringing his story to life.

It is amazing that many times, in America's hour of need, history finds a man such as this to appear and win the day. We are a blessed nation.

The suicide of Stobo reminded me of the suicide of Meriwether Lewis a generation later. Great men both. And tragic. Thanks for this video. Superb as always.

All Canadian school children are taught extensively about the battle of the Plains of Abraham and of Montcalm and Wolfe (at least they were...) but I'd never heard of Stobo until today.

In all my days... I have never chuckled while learning something about history. Most of us can learn about other events, other news and find something to chuckle about. Yet very few find anything to chuckle about in history. And that is sad because all the current events that we chuckle about today, are tomorrow's history, and should still be worth a chuckle. I am sure that many time in history, were composed of moments of humor, irony, or comic tragedy. Yet we so seldom see those qualities in history. Thank you, History Guy, for presenting history with the same humors that it was created with.

Even today, many old soldiers have problems dealing with non combat times, and Stobo WAS an old soldier. Thanks again for the lessons.

If they had been able to make history this interesting when I was in school I might have paid more attention. It turns out that I didn't hate history, after all. I just hated the way it was taught.

I used to think I had a pretty good handle on the history of America, but this guy teaches me daily that I've still lots to learn. Thank you, sir. And please continue with your lessons.

I'm calling it. He's an alien. The history guy is not of us. He's too damn brilliant and to upbeat and happy about history to have a degree in history and still be human. This guy is amazing

I've yet to see a dud History Guy vid. You just keep knocking them out of the park. Thank you for another H.G. gem.

That third escape would make a great movie! Thank you for another wonderful dose of 18th century history.

As a teacher of History and having taught and lived throughout Asia and Europe as a Dept of Defense Educator, I find these videos the best you can see. Would love to buy the History Guy a Cup of Coffee and a donut now that I have retired to Carson City Nevada. Hope to meet him some day...as a Captain of Marines I say....Semper Fi and God Bless the History Guy!

As a life long resident of Pittsburgh and ardent history buff i found this story very fascinating. Thank you.

A great story, Stobo achieved a full lifetime of adventure in his short life. I worked on a job converting an old Victorian house to a restaurant, it was next door to Quebec House, Wolfe's old residence in Westerham, Kent in the UK. The owner of the restaurant was a top French chef who decided to call the restaurant, The Marquis de Montcalm, very expensive but extremely good food.

at the point in Pittsburgh there was a 4 point fort and a larger 5 point star fort inluding a canal. that got filled in and destroyed by a highway system. not much is left or even visible today. i remember when you could still see the bricks and walk down in the old canal where George Washington himself would have sailed around it. thats now filled in with just a new concrete sidewalk outlying it. pittsburgh ruined history for a highway fountain and an art festival. its disgusting when you see old depictions and photots. at 1 point the park had a pond in the canal part and walking bridge over it. that was before i was born. point stat park ruined fort Duquesne/pitt.🤢 i didnt know about this guy. very interesting. as always great video!🍻

I love it, you worked in pirates!! What a wonderful story. I have never heard of him before. Though I am most saddened that this remarkable man ended his own life. I say again you should put "And don't all great stories involve pirates?" on a t-shirt. It would be great!

Really enjoyed this one. Great stuff! It's disheartening how many wonderful stories are _not_ taught in history classes. Thankfully, we've got the History Guy to fill us in on some of the great stories we missed.

Another sad example of military depression not being confined to recent conflicts within our lifetime. Excellent telling of his tale.

Stobo had to have suffered from PTSD after all of that! Amazing video, I had never heard of this man.

I highly recommend reading more about his escape. There is soooooo much more to it between using a canoe and taking over the two sloops. Stobo is the coolest figure in history you never heard of. Present at the very beginning and the very end of the French and Indian wars. My favorite historical figure.

I believe this is the best story you have ever told with such a tragic ending that it brought me to tears. You are to be commended, sir.

Being a native born Virginia with roots (Albemarle County), I was fascinated by this historical gem.

Another great history lesson. In school we are taught about Wolfe and Montcalm and the Plains of Abraham, but not the whole story. Thank you from a Canadian for another history lesson about Canada that we never learned about.

The very definition of a "Man of Action".

I along with my 3 children look forward to your videos. Thank You.

This guys the best. I wish he was my neighbor!! How cool it would be to sit down and talk with this guy. I too am quite the history buff and could talk to this guy forever. History guy keep up the good work and know you make the day of a lot of people

A remarkable story. Never had even heard of this brave and innovative man before.

Wow...What an amazing 20+ years Stobo had; cramming more into those yeas than most people do in a lifetime. I can understand how he couldn't adapt to a boring and uneventful day to day life after doing all of those incredible things. I do not remember ever hearing of Stobo. Thanks, Mr. H...!!

I enjoy this man's delivery and his picking sort of obscure stories. Every summer my parents would load my 3 bros and I and travel NY state visiting historical sites, Fort Niagara.ft Ticonderoga , West Point.I spent a summer at Laval U in Old Quebec City studying French and walked across the Plaines of Abraham on my way to class. and one day a small group of self and other students located a path from the top down to the St Lawrance River. and it was far easier down than the trek up to the top

A most excellent presentation......as a native Virginian, I thought I knew a great deal about historic Virginians(in my generation we studied Virginia history in not 1 but 2 entire school years, in lieu of U.S. or world history)...but you made me aware a great Virginian, hitherto unknown to me......thank you, indeed, sir

Another great vid. I've seen several comments that if he had lived, Stobo would have probably sided with the British during the revolution because of his long military service to the crown. I think it should be remembered that George Washington also had long military service to the crown yet he not only sided with the revolutionaries but also led them throughout the war. While it is just my opinion, for what it is worth, Stobo seems to me the kind of man who would value freedom and independence over all else. And perhaps, just perhaps, he was the kind of adventurous man who would relish the challenge and danger of participating in a revolution. While we will never know, it is, as THG says, history that deserves to be remembered.

Another outstanding tale of, as you say "History that Deserves To Be Remembered".

I'm an avid history buff and never heard of Maj Stobo, what a character! Excellent presentation.

I could listen to your presentations for hours. Wish my history teachers in high school and college had your enthusiasm and depth of knowledge. Under them, history was dull and boring.

My fav channel on youtube🤩

Thank you. I did not know about capt Stobo. Your channel is 1 thousand time better than the so called history channel on TV

I attended High School in Fort Chiswell,Va. which was one of the border forts set up by Col. Washington. The area is ripe with arrowheads, musket balls, and Minie rounds that have accumulated from so many battles fought over that land. It is probably not the case anymore but in the 1960s the History Classes taken that year were of Virginia alone which considering it's rich history was a deep well to draw from. Love the show and look forward to future episodes.

Yet another well-done episode, sir. People rarely are taught about the impact of the Seven-Years War (and its aftermath) on history as one of the primary causes of the Revolutionary War. Many of the taxes imposed on the colonies were a direct result of England trying to pay its war debts from that conflict.

Any story with pirates is awesome. Thanks again THG!

What wonderful histories you produce. They surely do deserve to be remembered.

Anything on the French and Indian War is appreciated, a hugely interesting time in a wild country, with a lot of interesting people. One of my favorite movies was Last of the Mohicans, and it was my favorite period to study in history when I was growing up. It's fascinating to know that both the US and Canadian armies have Ranger regiments, who share a common lineage dating back to Rogers' Rangers in the 1750s. (The Confederate army also had Ranger units with similar common heritage). I supposed Canadians pay the F&I War more attention in school and so on, but in the US it's pretty much overshadowed by the Revolution and the later Civil War, but it was a huge influence in shaping modern North America.

Mr. History Guy, this was one of your finest episodes yet! If you read that last sentence with Winston Churchill's voice in your head, it will assume the proper degree of gravitas. Well done, sir!

wow what a great episode. I have always loved the story of Wolfe and Montcalm. Of the British troops climbing the cliffs up onto the plain and the ensuing battle. Thanks for the telling of it. The two generals gave their lives in the battle but they seemed such gentlemen. The story of those two would be a great episode

The Citadel in Quebec is one of the coolest things I ever saw on summer vacation!

Thanks again for the great video of Major Sobo. As I live in Washington PA which is about 60 miles from Fort Necessity I was very interested in it. I have been up to the fort many times and am always interested in hearing more about it. So, thank you again.

Holy crap... what a story. Pity about the end i guess the chap was impacted greatly by his own deeds, yet his story is not forgotten thanks to this channel. bravo #thehistoryguy

Since I live near Pittsburgh in the Ohio Valley I found this forgotten story to be very interesting. Thank you again for all you teach us about historical events and people. Please do more stories about our area in the future

So sad that someone so instrumental was so under underappreciated by history, and failed to prosper in his endeavors following his great accomplishments, enough for him to take his own life. Reminds me of Meriwether Lewis of the heroic and epic success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Tragically took his own life after failing to succeed in life following his great accomplishments leading the Corp of Discovery. Another story that deserves to be remembered.

Simply awesome. I have considered myself a studied amateur historian. Your presentations fill in the niches and shades of history i had forgotten or not known. My thanks!

I'm an Infantry veteran and know all too well how depression can set in after war. I was very sad to hear the ending of his story. A great and clearly brilliant man.

Astounding piece of history. I've been fascinated with the 7 years war since a child. Reading the books by Donald Clayton Porter In the White Indian series started the fascination. I had heard bits and pieces about Stobo, but this was way more than I had ever read. Amazing!

I believe that someone stole my education as a child. I had never heard anything about this until now.

It's nice to hear of a hero who is by the sounds of it was instrumental in helping Canada/ Britain in its formational years I had never heard of the gentleman thank you

Found your channel yesterday. I've subscribed and binge-watched your videos for hours. Best channel on KZfaq.

As many times that I've been to fort Pitt and fort necessity I've never heard this harrowing tale. Thank you HG !!!!!

Another absolutely amazing tale. One small point, though. The final battle of the Seven Years War in the New World was fought in St.John's, Newfoundland, on September 15, 1762, when General Amherst retook the town after a French force had captured it three months earlier.

Amazing story about a man who played such a defining role for North America. Ending reminds me of Meriwether Lewis... a young man who did great things but when upon realizing they are in the past, saw the future's uncertainly to terrifying to face. Great stuff, as always, H.G.!!

A real adventurer and hero who I've never heard of, with a tragic end barely halfway through his life...

Outstanding storytelling. City of Pittsburgh provides many historic sites and opportunities to learn more about this history and life in 18th century.

Another great story! This however is just part of the story. The French also besides New Orleans had forts at Detroit, Vincennes, and St Louis. It impacted the history of Kentucky as well as all of the Northwest Territories. Excellent job.

WOW.....................Thank you, History Guy and Gal, for this one especially.

I'm thinking the chronic malnutrition he suffered, and surely did not fully recover from, played a very large part in his depression and suicide.

I think I finally figured it out of i watch the video twice i think I can absorb at least half the information. I have a thing for maps though and second time thru I pause it a lot just for the maps. Thanks for another great one history guy!

How have I never heard of this outstanding individual before! He needs to be made into a movie!

I’ve watched this episode at least 5 times. So good.

always amazing how the course of history turns on the actions of a few.

When it all becomes real to you, that you're standing at the pinnacle of your life and that it's all downhill from there, suicide is no sin, rather, a mercy. A final kindness done for one's self. My hat is off to Stobo.

Fascinating! I think you'd also enjoy the story of Simon Kenton. Thanks for sharing!

All great stories do seem to involve pirates although perhaps not Pittsburgh Pirates, at least not for the last 40 years or so. General Braddock's grave was discovered over 100 years later when the road that would become Route 30 was made. Thanks for another great video and for the head's up through my Patreon membership which is a great value and worth every cent!

Great video! I recently found out my 6th generation Grandfather's brother (Oliver Lakin) was one of the men who escaped with Captain Stobo down the St. Lawrence and is mentioned it several of the accounts. A very wild story told in several books. Someday I would like to visit the New England area of these stories, a far piece from the rural area of Nebraska where I live.

You hear so many stories of great soldiers who come home and can't adjust to peace and either disassociate themselves with the ones they once loved or fall into a great bout of depression

Plains of Abraham, the battle of Quebec (fortress)… both General Montcalm and General Wolfe died during and after the battle. The city of Quebec is, IMO, the best tourist attraction of Canada… one can enjoy good coffee and an omelette for breakfast, and buy a Chess set made in stone with the colors of the two armies, and Montcalm and Wolfe as kings Montcalm was badly immortalized in the Last of the Mohicans propaganda book, Wolfe was a veteran of the Jacobite war in Scotland… where he as a lieutenant choose not to execute every scot soldier or civilian as per his royal orders said, thus he was respected and then loved by Scottish troops after the 1745 war. Both men were good considering the circumstances, but then again the world needed to be forged.

Amazing! Only 43 and he lived a more interesting life than many can claim!

It's a shame that Stobo took his own life at such a young age. If he had continued in the military he would probably would have been a British General during the Revolutionary War and who knows how that would have effected the outcome. Thanks for sharing.

Wonderful story with BONUS Pirate material!

Listening to THG this segment brought back memories of being in 4-6 grade( I don’t remember the exact years) in the mid 50’s and covering the French and Indian War. The some names of people and places I remember but for sure Sobel was never mentioned, a name which has rightfully been remembered.

Another man of courage, character and an undaunted spirit. Always impressed how you find these men that in their time showed through the actions they took, the fortitude that inspires to this day! Would love for you to do a segment on Paddy Mayne of the SAS.

Imagine what Captain Stobo might have accomplished had he lived to participate in the War for American Independence. Depression is a terrible disease and clearly not an affliction of modern times as it's so often portrayed.

enjoying your history lessons... thanks for sharing with us!

Amazing snippet of the early America's. Quite a wild story. Makes me wonder how many stories have yet to be told. Sad that Stobo's story ended the way it did.

So interesting! And yet so sad an ending. I’m sure people took their own lives in those days, but I’ve not heard of many. No one can know why he ended his own life. But it does take a strong man to live a sedate life after so many year of perilous adventure and conquests. Thank you for doing the research to make these videos! It’s fun to learn about history that has fallen through the cracks!

great history...thanks, once again and probably not for the last time, for the wonderful presentation and story.

I had heard of Stobo in the past, but wasn't aware of many of the things in this video. Thanks!

Fantastic insight into a equally fantastic character in our history..... thanks again

Another forgotten piece of history involving adventure, Pirates, a critical role in American history, and George Washington losing a horse: Peter Francisco. I would enjoy seeing you cover his life!

Another fantastic telling of an amazing and nearly forgotten piece of history. Bravo!

Stobo cut quite the character. Sad that he took his own life. With the looming American Revolution, his greatest adventures might have lain just ahead.

A suggestion for a future video: I live in New Zealand, and there have been a number of particularly famous disasters in our nation's young history. Perhaps you might consider covering one or two of them. Wikipedia (unsurprisingly) has a good list of many of them, but the memories of a lot of them have likely been lost to time. Ones I could consider noteworthy would be the 1863 wreck of the HMS Orpheus, any major wreck in the Auckland Islands (as they feature stories of heroism and survival in the middle of sub-Antarctica waters), the 1931 Napier earthquake, the 1953 Tangiwai train disaster, and the 1968 wreck of the Wahine (pronounced wa-HEE-neh), which is possibly the most well-known in NZ. Regardless of what was covered, they may be famous in NZ, but perhaps the world deserves to know them as well. You have a fascinating channel, and I always look forward to more. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to, and the bow-tie is perfect -- such class!

This is yet another really amazing piece of history. Thank you for your wonderfully entertaining and educational presentations. It is sad that Robert Stobo felt so depressed that he took his own life. His story is important, and I'm glad you remembered him.

So sad after all his services to the Military snd exciting adventures he could not cope with peacetime army life. I had never heard of him before. Obviously smart by what he accomplished. Perhaps PTSD. Great video

I remember seeing Fort Nessecity as a kid. Interesting to hear the surrounding information.

The Seven Years War (French and Indian War in the U.S.) can be considered a global conflict. A world war if you will. Started by George Washington. The British and French didn't just fight in the Americas. The conflict also took place in other colonies, and were ever British and French ships would cross paths. A history teacher I had used the painting The Death of Wolfe" in part of his lecture for U.S. history. He used it to illistrate the relationships between the British, and British American colonists.

That really is a great untold story. Thanks again.

I love these history stories.

That was both fascinating and in the end quite tragic. Thanks!

A sad end for such an enterprising man. Another fascinating tale, for which thanks.

Cheers to the History Guy for another great story, here from the world’s second largest French city, Montréal. Suggestion: the Louis Joliet expedition, the battle for Louisbourg (in present-day NS), or there must be something epic and unknown from NewFoundland.

Nice of the British to leave the map behind in Braddock's baggage; yet another of the multiple facets of Braddock's incompetence. Glad that Stobo was at last able to escape French custody. Before watching your video today, I've never known Stobo to be given credit for his contributions to Wolfe's victory.