The Revolutionary War [Part 3 - The Spectacular History of the New Jersey Shore]

New Jersey has been called the crossroads of the American Revolution. Hundreds of colorful and heroic scenes have played out along our oceanfront.
Mariners along the Jersey Shore saw the Revolutionary War as an opportunity, for both profit and patriotism. Privateers were commissioned by the colony, to attack British ships and capture precious cargo so badly needed by our fighting armies. These exceptional sailors found that the channels and inlets along the Jersey coast, provided excellent refuge from the enemy, while being treacherous waters for the British. Men in armed whaleboats carried out daring night raids on enemy vessels with outstanding precision.
Attacks by the British resulted in some bloody losses for the American colonists, however. Hundreds of patriots were killed or captured. These brave men were able to wage successful warfare for five long years, against the overwhelming odds of British naval strength.
On December 23rd, 1783, the immense British fleet sailed out of Sandy Hook Bay, homeward bound for England. A panorama never before seen, as it spread itself over the open sea. Standing on The Highlands, our patriots could watch as the mass of sails slowly sank over the horizon.
Music Credits:
Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks - The Heart of Man
Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks - Cork Horn Pipe
Various Fife and Drum Tunes - Drums along the Potomac
Blue Dot Sessions - The Envelope

[@TaylorGriffing-rj2on]

I was reading an article from a newspaper from 1777 i belive. About a detachment of grenaders and light infantry engaging rebels who retrested intk the woods at heartshorne

[@itswagon]

Peter Stillwagon was one of the Americans Captured at the salt works of Tom's River. Following the Revolution, he and his family eventually moved tConnellsville, Pennsylvania. He is buried there. His Wife Elizabeth Poole Stillwagon lived to be 115 years old. His brother Steven lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey. They were from the palatinate region of Germany.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Amazing history! Thank you. True patriots! 🦅

[@mikemckeaney6714]

I’m surprised you did not cover the battle of Turtle Gut, where Wildwood Crest currently is.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

I know, I should have! I could have added so many other stories also, about the Revolutionary War and how NJ played such an historic role with all the heroism along our coast. It's fascinating but I just wasn't sure if a lot of people would be interested. Thanks for your comment and interest in the video!

[@jamesbarry6979]

Commodore John Barry Was in charge of the US Navy At that Time in History 🇺🇲

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Thanks for that info James. You must be related to him?

[@Eudawerya]

Звонила знакомая из Чечни, там собираются группировки для отправки в Украину ПРОТИВ русских. Планируют терракты в наших городах, что ж это делается?!?!?