As an American, you can't help but be overwhelmed with a sense of awe at the unprecedented courage, boldness, and determination of those who fought---and died---to make this great nation and the concept of basic human dignity and freedom a lasting reality. We who consider ourselves to be patriots today owe Washington and his brave soldiers everything.
Very good words freind with honour and respect ,but how sad it is that now after achieving all they did and a great country ,one of the biggest things they fought for dignity seems now to be forgotten ,I have seen thousands and thousands all over america homeless ,what was biggest surprise how many women and girls are suffering this life ,it's ridiculous in such a rich country and it shows the rich have become too powerfull ,and separated from people and reality democracy it seems ,gets to a point we're it doesn't work for most people ,because out of only two government party's that can get power ,so they have grown similar what the answere is I can't think ,but how do we get real honest humility back into our rich leaders ,only possibilitie would be another revolution.
"These are the times that try men's souls. The Summer soldier and the Sunshine Patriots, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. But he that stands right now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny like hell is not easily conquered but the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph!" Thomas Payne
Proud American The biggest threat to freedom, is people trying to get rid of their freedom. I forgot who said that, but it represents a few people in American politics today, unfortunately.
@@proudamerican7662 really? How? I imagine they would have to bastardize Paine’s writings, and take them out of context. I don’t read a lot of commie propaganda so wasn’t aware this was a thing.
We call on the Patriots who still may be, or once were, to return and come to his nation's aid in these desperate times. President - I mean, Overlord Xiden has met with all of the anti-gun groups this week in FEB 2021 before Valentines Day to discuss their plans for further infringement of the people's 2nd Amendment rights: no doubt with the ultimate goal of all-out confiscation of firearms. After the FED has disarmed the populace, the far-left radical GOV & supporters will move to eliminate those who oppose their ideas, like those Dictatorships of the world always do. The citizens can not allow any further loss of rights & liberties promised us by our great Constitution that many have died for, sometimes gladly. Should the US citizens passively comply with and obey these new unConstitutional gun laws and/ or Exec Orders, they would no longer possess the tools to fight tyranny and find themselves in living similar to those in North Korea, Venezuela and other totalitarian States who keep their boot on the throat of commoners
What freedoms do we have anymore I do believe we have a titanium government which in the Constitution it speaks against life liberty and the pursuit of happiness I call b*******
this would be seen as white supremacy in schools. look how greatly it portraits the actions of white men. this is racist today some how. Im not white. but, i love the idea of America. Im latino. i know communism. its taking over this great nation. Marxist, and Progressives will be the end. of this great nation, of freedom, and liberty. first stage take schools, and gov. positions. indoctrinate many generations. first stage is complete. second stage they will take your speech. then criminalize patriotism, and celebrate anarchism. we are in this stage today. third and last stage. take guns away, and any means for citizens to protect them selfs. free criminals to cause chaos. Gov. to protect the people. increases its powers. take control of production. welcome to communist America. this is written in history. its just that your schools will never teach you this.
The liberal left will have nothing to do with this history so we can forget about this or any other historical truth being taught. They would rather make up lies about rapid racism existing in every corner of society. This is a revolution to them, a revolution of socialist ideas that will lead to the utter destruction of America. Stand and stay strong patriots, Bidens dark winter has only begin!
@@samson9535 lots of liberals brainwashed then thought freedom is endowed by democracy and the rights given by the Government. They have forgotten freedom is endowed by Constitutional Republic and needs blood to keep. The rights endowed by God but Government . B Tyranny is coming today as the Founding Fathers forecasted because People forgotten what Patriotism is. They called Patriots traitors but called Mobs heroes.
When we went to The Revolutionary War Museum in Philadelphia I was over come with emotion to see Washington’s tent. They have a brilliant show before revealing the tent. It was so powerful by the time they lifted the light revealing the tent I was in tears. Imagining his struggle and turmoils in that very spot. I wanted to whisper back in time how grateful I am and please don’t give up, your sons and daughters are so proud of you. We love you more than you can imagine!
wow, how surreal. i had no idea such an exhibit existed. I , too, would be overcome with emotion. I would surely stair for hours. Ive made a mental note, I SHALL see this , come hell or high water!!
Few of us appreciate what they gave us. What they gave the WORLD. And Washington was as humble as they come, while in reality, he stands with Napoleon and Alexander as one of the most successful and influential generals ever. But unlike them, unlike Caesar, Washington and his compatriots fought not for themselves. They really didn't stand to benefit much. Life would've been much easier for those rich men to capitulate to the crown. Instead they risked all so that America might become The Shining Light on A Hill a beacon to all the world that we need not be ruled by tyrants. The world steadily grew better for two centuries after until we peaked about 20 yrs ago. Right as I came of age. My Freshman yr of college thr towers fell, and so ended Pax Americana. And - a few blips of hope aside - the world has steadily declined since. We will soon see a bad time His accomplishment on that christmas eve is something I will always remember ans appreciate
@@tommyl3207. Yes, it was found packed away and largely intact. After a refurbishment it is now on display. It’s pretty big too. I saw a photo - it is a light tan color.
I always considered how lucky I am to be born in Philadelphia. I have easy access to all this great history so close to me. My Uncle was a WW2 vet who would take me and my brothers to Valley Forge every weekend when we were kids. And his famous quote to us was "Never forget the sacrifice the men who served here have given to you" Uncle Mason was a good man and an even better patriot. He loved his family. And loved this country till his last breath. It's so sad that people today don't get what these men sacrificed for their freedom. And the history they are taught today has been altered from the truth. This is truly a sad time in our great country.
Yes, in recent years I have gotten into revolutionary war history. I grew up in Philadelphia and now live in West Chester next to Brandywine. There are so many amazing sites and are lucky to live in such a historically rich area.
Your Uncle taught you well as my dad taught us the same thing. My dad is an immigrant, born and raised in Scotland, and has always said "I am American first!" He loves this country. I'm born and raised on Long Island, NY! Thank you!
Rd. R. I live forty five minutes from Trenton. I've visited Washington's Crossing many times. How these men did this, in bitter cold and dark uncertainty is awe inspiring.
Ron Froehlich- Mostly just the coastal major metropolitan areas! blame the mostly white Republicrat oligarchs in their race to the bottom in labor costs to inflate profit yields & executive compensation!
I too take great pride in being from Philadelphia but have you seen the current state of Independence Hall? It’s a mess. Wall paper is hanging off the walls, it’s like nobody is taking care of it. I believe Philadelphia Magazine did a story on it as well. I’m still proud to live here but they need to take care of the building and property ASAP.
Yes I’d like to talk to multiple of my Grandfathers. One of my Grandfathers John Michael Wolfgang was a Private at Valley Forge and one of the men to stay. He was from Pennsylvania, at the age of 12 both of his parents were killed by Indians on March 20th, 1760. The American cause, it’s legacy, it’s constitutional liberties and freedoms is what these men fought for. As every generation must uphold as they once did. These men are inspirational and these are the men to look up to. Not discredit and undermine like the Democratic Party wants to. Democrats violated Articles 2 Section 1, Clause 2a of the constitution during the election process to allow fraud which is absolutely corrupt. It’s not what these men fought for, neither in the war of 1812, the Civil War, or WW2.
Love documentaries like this: short, concise, straight to the point, and with animated maps to help you understand the big picture, please keep making more!
Born on the 4th, Ive known, since I was a child, of Washington's Patriots' courage amidst unbelievable odds. Their example of faith and courage must remain in your minds in these coming 4 years.
I'm not a history expert, but it breaks my heart to watch this, grasping all that Washington and his men went through [in this wicked north-east cold] for our country, and watching the government give it all away today.
@@godssara6758 WE THE People CAN AND MUST DEFEAT THE SOCIALISTS DEMOCRAT TRAITORS AT THE BALLOT BOX IN NOVEMBER, OR FACE CHINESE AND RUSSIAN SLAVERY ON OUR OWN TURF! LiIKE OUR 1776 PATRIOTS, WE MUST RALLY AROJND OUR 2022 PATRIOTS UNDER PRESIDENT DONALD JOHN TRUMP TO DEFEAT THOSE TRAITORS AMONG US THAT SEEK TO DESTROY THE AMERICA THAT WE LOVE AND THOSE GENERATIONS BEFORE US GAVE ALL THEY HAD TO GIVE US WHAT WE HAVE - FREEDOM!
Thank you we are quite proud of it. It also won a gold and two bronze Telly awards www.mountvernon.org/about/news/article/mount-vernons-new-film-wins-gold-telly-award/
John Fitzgerald Kennedy possibly best short documentary ever made on American Revolution...recently watched “The Crossing” and was astounded at the poor production values...this has incredible graphics, a narration, and art direction...masterpiece
This is one of the best produced and shot documentaries I have ever seen. This should be shown in every school in the U.S. Would love to see you guys do more docs like this. Keep up the GREAT work! 🗽🇺🇸
It’s 2021, and those freedoms these brave patriots fought for are being threatened like never before. We need patriots today with the same grit, fortitude, and conviction as they did during the American Revolution.
I agree , the Democratic Party has turned into an anti-American organization and hates the constitution and are trying and doing well to destroy it, either we will stop them with what ever it takes or America will be gone
We have them, I am of the belief there is a "war" happening, not like this revolutionary war, it is a digital system that is being used for this one- We have the Best Leader known to man leading the way, His name is Donald J Trump!
At this time of the year I always honor our great Founding Father and the brave Patriots that fought died and froze so i can enjoy Freedom and live in the Great USA! Thanks you for this tremendous production.
Washington crossing the Delaware is one of the greatest moments in American history. I always feel inspired by the story. As a child I remember a Christmas gift, a view-master stereo with a slide set of various events in American history. One in particular was my favorite and I still vividly recall it. The scenes were realistic color illustrations, and in stereo they had an effect of appearing life-like. It showed the battle of Trenton, scene by scene. I was fascinated by it, I still am today. "Set none but Americans on watch tonight". The watchword; "Victory or Death".
Only problem I have is if that militia was more likely to turn their guns on their fellow countrymen than the actual enemy, which seems to be the case nowadays. :/
Regardless of the fact that the British Army and the Hessian mercenaries were professionally trained. And the Americans were not very equiped for force on force battles. The Americans were very skilled at long range precision shots. One skilled marksman accurately placing single precise shots on the enemy is a combat multiplier. Voltaire stated, "it is not the Regiments that win the battle. It's the side that shoots better that wins the battle." I am positive that much of the troubles that the Americans had during the American Revolution. Brought about the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. Americans remember this and keep a rifle in your possession. And learn to use it.
@Sue Taft trying to figure out which is worse ;the Americans getting help with money by the French ,or the British losing with help from the Hessians ,native American and loyalist who outnumbered Washington??
@Sue Taft the Americans fought that war for the most part by themselves and turned the war around ,the French saw that and decided the time was right to come in .yes they defeated the royal navy and helped us win the last major battle of the war ,but what you can't admit as a Brit is:you had 8 years to defeat us when we were at our lowest point with the help of Hessians ,natives and loyalist and just couldn't get the job done...no excuses..you lost to the Americans
@Sue Taft the French came into the war after your defeat at the battle of Ticonderoga and battle of the cowpens.. the French were convinced them the Americans could actually fight and they knew that we had a chance if we had a navy..the French only land battle fought was at Yorktown ...you lost her over it..you still had Hessians,natives and loyalist to help you that you still refuse to mention
Love watching all these threads. At least 100 of my family members fought in this war. One of my ancestors wife’s made a company flag for George Washington. The flag is under glass at valley forge. I am a proud member of the DAR and proud of all my families that fought for our freedom.
Thank you in the production of this video. In my case sometimes i forget how lucky i am to be born and living in the greatest country in the world and how our forefathers bled to give it to us. God Bless all of us and God Bless the U.S.🇺🇸
I had two grandfathers (7th and 8th generation) at Valley Forge. Only one of them survived that terrible winter after these battles. The suffering they endured was horrific, but they persevered so we can vote and determine our own future. I sometimes wonder what they would think of our present political situation and what advice they might have for us. How many viewers noted that there were mandatory vaccinations for smallpox? I didn't know that until I watched this excellent documentary.
@@shannonhondo260 How am I a Troll when I speak true? Do you call a Country that is Imperialistic, and Corrupt Wonderful? Do you call a Country Divided on the basic level Well? Do you call a Country unable to provide and defend its citizens Superb and do you call a Country that had long abandoned their Values worth praise? Those who fought and died have my respect for fighting for their beliefs not because of who they were fighting for. The Country now is a Disgrace to what is once was, it was once as they said wonderful and full of hope now it is the opposite.
ALTHOUGH I'M CANADIAN I MUST HAVE WATCHED "THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 30 TIMES AND LOVE IT EACH TIME. THOUGH IT TOOK SOME TIME FOR THOSE 13 COLONIES TO COME AS ONE AGAINST THE BRITS. THEY EVENTUALLY WON AND STARTED SOMETHING NO COUNTRY ON EARTH HAS EVER ACCOMPLISHED. IF ONLY THE AMERICA TODAY WAS AS UNITED AS THEN!!
This is the stuff that gives me goosebumps and makes me feel proud I live everyday to keep wat our fellow Americans fought for in this powerful time in our country history I thank them all and hope they know how great and respected they became to be 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Terrance Connor, for fighting for my freedom with Washington. Thank you for being brave and enduring such horrible circumstances for my freedom. In heaven we will meet. One of your great great great granddaughters. Deborah
Never forget who we are and what we are made of! Celebrate their sacrifice and continue to defend their Glorious Gift to us. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
I am and was and is a REBORN again Washington Patriot. Amen The Declaration of Independence needs to be Adopted by Every Nation. People Need to Feel Free to Exercise their Liberties. Amen
Excellent presentation! Please produce more like this. In times like this we need a rebirth of patriotic fervor and the teaching of the truths of our history. God bless you.
My 5th great grand father fought under Major Christopher Truby during the revolution. Was a ranger in PA. Fought against Native Americans and British coming out of Detroit that were harassing the frontier. To this day we still serve. I was navy then went army. My nephew is currently a paratrooper.
Thank you for your service! Praying our nation gets back to it's constitutional roots and respect for liberty, freedom, independence, and justice under God. Merry Christmas and God bless you and keep you. 🙏🏻✝️🌟🎄❄️☃️❄️🌟⭐💫🇺🇸💫⭐
Nicely done. I did not know that Princeton was right on the heels of Trenton. Usually Washington's Crossing is portrayed as what seems to be an isolated incident.
I recommend David Hackett Fischer's Washington's Crossing as an excellent tale, beginning with the disastrous loss of New York. Then through both battles at Trenton and one at Princeton. Followed by a winter with the Continentals and locals harrying British attempts to get food and forage. Yes, the Brits could conquer. But they could not even hold New Jersey.
Thank you so much for covering these long- lost, and unfortunately, forgotten tales. These are crucia and beneficial help maintainl our Democratic-Republic nation. (I was the hero in this story. 😉)
Some time back, while getting my degree in an adult learning program, I took a class on the history of the American Presidents. I had always admired Washington as one of the Founding Fathers of this nation, but his time as President was impressive as well. God Bless America and thank you General Washington for all you did.
My fifth great grandfather Carl Werdy was a German soldier from Brunswick Germany he was captured and imprisoned at Winchester Va. after the war he was given the option to return to Germany his option was to remain in the USA, over time he migrated south finally to buncombe co. Nc (Asheville) where he owned 900 acres on Cane Creek rd. A beautiful valley, his name in English is Frady and may I say thank you Gen. George Washington for not shooting my grand father
I wasted too much time this morning looking for something like this. My only disappointment is that it's too short. No matter, I'm subscribing, in the hope that it will lead to other treasures.
brilliant documentary! wish most were like the ones on this channel, watched this with my grandma, very well enjoyed and very well informative. She agrees. Thanks!
Superb...as one who grew up in Trenton....visited every site upteen times...and knows the history....As a history teacher this is a well done much needed piece. Aside from little here and there tidbits not needing to be added or criticized, the piece is very engaged in the presentation of patriotism. Thank you
its easy for Washington's name to lose some of its luster; without education you simply dont really know just how great he was. the more you learn, the more you are overwhelmed by knowing we would not exist without him.
@@mountvernon Modern historians state that one third of Washington's Continental Army was Irish. Cornwallis who was defeated at Yorktown in 1781 had his military reputation saved by his crushing of the 1798 rebellion in Ireland. Some Irish rebels were veterans of Washington army. The most famous Hessisn is probably the Headless horseman in the Sleepy Hollow story. Jeff Daniel's was great as Washington in the movie "The Crossing".
@@johnroche7541 Yes Jeff Daniels was and I watched it last night, It held up well. I also watched Pilifov's 28 it's on Amazon Prime, it's about the Siberians before Moscow, in November of 1941.
Awesome documentary! The praise already heaped upon this video is well deserved. I would love to see an even longer and more detailed accounts of these battles using an expanded version of this documentary. Outstanding work!
Amazing video hats off to the voice over man his voice was inspiring and the video with animation was truly wonderful keep making more of this Lots of love from India 🇮🇳
Love y'all man! You guys are fighting for your own freedom from those on your border! Good luck, God speed! Freedom endures, it's a spirit that cannot be extinguished! It lives in the heart of all men, although only Burns bright in those that allow freedom for all others! Much love from US! Go get em brother!
my 4th GGF Brigadier General Stephen Moylan was at the Battle of Princeton the 4th Dragoons. His letter declaring the victory is very famous and recently sold at auction for the Anniversary of the Battle of Princeton. This is a very good video thank you
I have walked along the river road from the crossing to Trenton, in awe of those who long ago, left bloody footprints and bodies frozen in the snow. Winter soldiers all, the sunshine patriots warm at home.
General Bonaparte, a French general who won a string of victories from 1792 to 1804 claimed Washington to be "brilliant" and mourned when Washington died in 1802.
George Washington is my hero. Now look at us. Sad day it was January 6, 2021. I don't and I refuse to believe that Patriotism is dead. A look at a couple 100,000 patriots that showed in DC proved it.
This is a extremely important time in American history… extremely bloody time as well . My husband and I have this debate all the time, which is the bloodiest battle fought on American soil. I always win the debate with the Revolutionary War, because of all the blood shed between the French and the American Indian War that led to the American Revolution, ( the British , the German/ Hessians, the Colonists, and the Loyalists. ) This is a time in history that I would like to see more documentaries on . Since we can’t go back in time to see it . I’ve always been fascinated with the Revolutionary time .
This is excellent. I've read bios of GW by Ron Chernow and Joseph Ellis as well as the historical novels of Jeffrey Shaara. Washington's bravery, leadership, and statesmanship should be noted more by historians and educators.
As an American, you can't help but be overwhelmed with a sense of awe at the unprecedented courage, boldness, and determination of those who fought---and died---to make this great nation and the concept of basic human dignity and freedom a lasting reality. We who consider ourselves to be patriots today owe Washington and his brave soldiers everything.
I'm Mexican but I find Washington's crossing of the Delaware a fascinating and encouraging story. 🇺🇸
Very good words freind with honour and respect ,but how sad it is that now after achieving all they did and a great country ,one of the biggest things they fought for dignity seems now to be forgotten ,I have seen thousands and thousands all over america homeless ,what was biggest surprise how many women and girls are suffering this life ,it's ridiculous in such a rich country and it shows the rich have become too powerfull ,and separated from people and reality democracy it seems ,gets to a point we're it doesn't work for most people ,because out of only two government party's that can get power ,so they have grown similar what the answere is I can't think ,but how do we get real honest humility back into our rich leaders ,only possibilitie would be another revolution.
One of the worst Human Conditions is forgetting your debts. We have great debts to the founding fathers and yet we dont care
Extremely arrogant to call it unprecedented buddy. As an American, it is Americans like you that make us look so ignorant
Well said ❤️🇺🇸🙌🏻
A man that fights for his life and freedom is a dangerous person - experienced or not.
I HAVE NO CHOICE IN THIS MATTER. THIS IS THE WAY. GOD HELP US.
Coming from a pure place, unlike so many people in recent modern times.
"These are the times that try men's souls. The Summer soldier and the Sunshine Patriots, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. But he that stands right now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny like hell is not easily conquered but the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph!" Thomas Payne
Too bad T. Paine's writings have been highjacked by communist revolutionaries.
Proud American The biggest threat to freedom, is people trying to get rid of their freedom. I forgot who said that, but it represents a few people in American politics today, unfortunately.
@@MyBiggerProblems great civilizations fall from within
@@proudamerican7662 really? How? I imagine they would have to bastardize Paine’s writings, and take them out of context. I don’t read a lot of commie propaganda so wasn’t aware this was a thing.
These men had GOD on their side. If GOD is for you, no one can be against you.
Thank you to the Patriots who fought for our freedom!
That we don’t have anymore
We call on the Patriots who still may be, or once were, to return and come to his nation's aid in these desperate times. President - I mean, Overlord Xiden has met with all of the anti-gun groups this week in FEB 2021 before Valentines Day to discuss their plans for further infringement of the people's 2nd Amendment rights: no doubt with the ultimate goal of all-out confiscation of firearms. After the FED has disarmed the populace, the far-left radical GOV & supporters will move to eliminate those who oppose their ideas, like those Dictatorships of the world always do. The citizens can not allow any further loss of rights & liberties promised us by our great Constitution that many have died for, sometimes gladly. Should the US citizens passively comply with and obey these new unConstitutional gun laws and/ or Exec Orders, they would no longer possess the tools to fight tyranny and find themselves in living similar to those in North Korea, Venezuela and other totalitarian States who keep their boot on the throat of commoners
@@joeh4253 I would worry more about those GOP Taliban terrorist in your party
What freedoms do we have anymore I do believe we have a titanium government which in the Constitution it speaks against life liberty and the pursuit of happiness I call b*******
@@derrickmiller5944 Sure, mabby lay down your hands on those hard drugs
This should be required viewing at every high school !!!!
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson
this would be seen as white supremacy in schools. look how greatly it portraits the actions of white men. this is racist today some how. Im not white. but, i love the idea of America. Im latino. i know communism. its taking over this great nation. Marxist, and Progressives will be the end. of this great nation, of freedom, and liberty. first stage take schools, and gov. positions. indoctrinate many generations. first stage is complete. second stage they will take your speech. then criminalize patriotism, and celebrate anarchism. we are in this stage today. third and last stage. take guns away, and any means for citizens to protect them selfs. free criminals to cause chaos. Gov. to protect the people. increases its powers. take control of production. welcome to communist America. this is written in history. its just that your schools will never teach you this.
The liberal left will have nothing to do with this history so we can forget about this or any other historical truth being taught. They would rather make up lies about rapid racism existing in every corner of society. This is a revolution to them, a revolution of socialist ideas that will lead to the utter destruction of America. Stand and stay strong patriots, Bidens dark winter has only begin!
@@samson9535 lots of liberals brainwashed then thought freedom is endowed by democracy and the rights given by the Government.
They have forgotten freedom is endowed by Constitutional Republic and needs blood to keep. The rights endowed by God but Government . B Tyranny is coming today as the Founding Fathers forecasted because People forgotten what Patriotism is.
They called Patriots traitors but called Mobs heroes.
@@karlelderich7502 👍
When we went to The Revolutionary War Museum in Philadelphia I was over come with emotion to see Washington’s tent. They have a brilliant show before revealing the tent. It was so powerful by the time they lifted the light revealing the tent I was in tears. Imagining his struggle and turmoils in that very spot. I wanted to whisper back in time how grateful I am and please don’t give up, your sons and daughters are so proud of you. We love you more than you can imagine!
wow, how surreal. i had no idea such an exhibit existed. I , too, would be overcome with emotion. I would surely stair for hours. Ive made a mental note, I SHALL see this , come hell or high water!!
Few of us appreciate what they gave us. What they gave the WORLD. And Washington was as humble as they come, while in reality, he stands with Napoleon and Alexander as one of the most successful and influential generals ever.
But unlike them, unlike Caesar, Washington and his compatriots fought not for themselves. They really didn't stand to benefit much. Life would've been much easier for those rich men to capitulate to the crown. Instead they risked all so that America might become The Shining Light on A Hill a beacon to all the world that we need not be ruled by tyrants. The world steadily grew better for two centuries after until we peaked about 20 yrs ago. Right as I came of age. My Freshman yr of college thr towers fell, and so ended Pax Americana. And - a few blips of hope aside - the world has steadily declined since. We will soon see a bad time
His accomplishment on that christmas eve is something I will always remember ans appreciate
His actual tent?
How beautifully written
@@tommyl3207. Yes, it was found packed away and largely intact. After a refurbishment it is now on display. It’s pretty big too. I saw a photo - it is a light tan color.
I always considered how lucky I am to be born in Philadelphia. I have easy access to all this great history so close to me. My Uncle was a WW2 vet who would take me and my brothers to Valley Forge every weekend when we were kids. And his famous quote to us was "Never forget the sacrifice the men who served here have given to you" Uncle Mason was a good man and an even better patriot. He loved his family. And loved this country till his last breath. It's so sad that people today don't get what these men sacrificed for their freedom. And the history they are taught today has been altered from the truth. This is truly a sad time in our great country.
Yes, in recent years I have gotten into revolutionary war history. I grew up in Philadelphia and now live in West Chester next to Brandywine. There are so many amazing sites and are lucky to live in such a historically rich area.
Your Uncle taught you well as my dad taught us the same thing. My dad is an immigrant, born and raised in Scotland, and has always said "I am American first!" He loves this country. I'm born and raised on Long Island, NY! Thank you!
Rd. R. I live forty five minutes from Trenton. I've visited Washington's Crossing many times. How these men did this, in bitter cold and dark uncertainty is awe inspiring.
Ron Froehlich- Mostly just the coastal major metropolitan areas! blame the mostly white Republicrat oligarchs in their race to the bottom in labor costs to inflate profit yields & executive compensation!
I too take great pride in being from Philadelphia but have you seen the current state of Independence Hall? It’s a mess. Wall paper is hanging off the walls, it’s like nobody is taking care of it. I believe Philadelphia Magazine did a story on it as well. I’m still proud to live here but they need to take care of the building and property ASAP.
we need men like this right now to save the USA
And women. Even children if necessary.
@@MrHunting99 if they want remember they are women and children.
President Trump will save us all in the name of God
@@pushin_p5871 Trump has turned his back on you.
Yes I’d like to talk to multiple of my Grandfathers. One of my Grandfathers John Michael Wolfgang was a Private at Valley Forge and one of the men to stay. He was from Pennsylvania, at the age of 12 both of his parents were killed by Indians on March 20th, 1760. The American cause, it’s legacy, it’s constitutional liberties and freedoms is what these men fought for. As every generation must uphold as they once did. These men are inspirational and these are the men to look up to. Not discredit and undermine like the Democratic Party wants to. Democrats violated Articles 2 Section 1, Clause 2a of the constitution during the election process to allow fraud which is absolutely corrupt. It’s not what these men fought for, neither in the war of 1812, the Civil War, or WW2.
This is an excellent video. I wish more historic sites would produce videos like this. Thank you for uploading it.
Love documentaries like this: short, concise, straight to the point, and with animated maps to help you understand the big picture, please keep making more!
Born on the 4th, Ive known, since I was a child, of Washington's Patriots' courage amidst unbelievable odds. Their example of faith and courage must remain in your minds in these coming 4 years.
I'm not a history expert, but it breaks my heart to watch this, grasping all that Washington and his men went through [in this wicked north-east cold] for our country, and watching the government give it all away today.
It makes me angry that we let them
@@Hy-Brasil we have to take it back
We must be like angry swarms of hornets. Harassing them at every turn. If we give up, we seal our fate.
This never was your country, unwarrented.The day will come for you!
@@godssara6758 WE THE People CAN AND MUST DEFEAT THE SOCIALISTS DEMOCRAT TRAITORS AT THE BALLOT BOX IN NOVEMBER, OR FACE CHINESE AND RUSSIAN SLAVERY ON OUR OWN TURF!
LiIKE OUR 1776 PATRIOTS, WE MUST RALLY AROJND OUR 2022 PATRIOTS UNDER PRESIDENT DONALD JOHN TRUMP TO DEFEAT THOSE TRAITORS AMONG US THAT SEEK TO DESTROY THE AMERICA THAT WE LOVE AND THOSE GENERATIONS BEFORE US GAVE ALL THEY HAD TO GIVE US WHAT WE HAVE - FREEDOM!
This is incredibly well done
Thank you we are quite proud of it. It also won a gold and two bronze Telly awards www.mountvernon.org/about/news/article/mount-vernons-new-film-wins-gold-telly-award/
Hey kennedy you should work with him since your so open minded
George Washington's Mount Vernon Wish you guys would make more of these.
Thank you JFK, very cool!
John Fitzgerald Kennedy possibly best short documentary ever made on American Revolution...recently watched “The Crossing” and was astounded at the poor production values...this has incredible graphics, a narration, and art direction...masterpiece
Truly some of the greatest men to ever live. To suffer and sacrifice so much for such a long shot hope. Thank God for these great men
This is one of the best produced and shot documentaries I have ever seen. This should be shown in every school in the U.S. Would love to see you guys do more docs like this. Keep up the GREAT work! 🗽🇺🇸
A truly impressive depiction of these dangerous battles and the courage of the men who fought for our independence.
It’s 2021, and those freedoms these brave patriots fought for are being threatened like never before.
We need patriots today with the same grit, fortitude, and conviction as they did during the American Revolution.
I agree , the Democratic Party has turned into an anti-American organization and hates the constitution and are trying and doing well to destroy it, either we will stop them with what ever it takes or America will be gone
The freedoms they fought for have long been attacked, and are now practically dead. It’s sad that most haven’t realized they are the frog in the Pan.
We have them, I am of the belief there is a "war" happening, not like this revolutionary war, it is a digital system that is being used for this one- We have the Best Leader known to man leading the way, His name is Donald J Trump!
We have them -- they're never Trumpers!
Freedom has a price...blood. God Rest the souls of the brave Patriots who Followed A Brave Man, the Brilliant General Washington !!!!
At this time of the year I always honor our great Founding Father and the brave Patriots that fought died and froze so i can enjoy Freedom and live in the Great USA! Thanks you for this tremendous production.
But His Fight Go's On,,, us,, Trump,,, The Evil Empire,,, is More Evil Than Ever....
Washington crossing the Delaware is one of the greatest moments in American history. I always feel inspired by the story. As a child I remember a Christmas gift, a view-master stereo with a slide set of various events in American history. One in particular was my favorite and I still vividly recall it. The scenes were realistic color illustrations, and in stereo they had an effect of appearing life-like. It showed the battle of Trenton, scene by scene. I was fascinated by it, I still am today. "Set none but Americans on watch tonight".
The watchword; "Victory or Death".
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed".
Only problem I have is if that militia was more likely to turn their guns on their fellow countrymen than the actual enemy, which seems to be the case nowadays. :/
@@Wh40kFinatic that makes absolutely no sense
@nathanieldayspring00 What does that have to do with what I said? Yes they should. My comment says nothing to the contrary.
Oregon get ready
Ryan haha what?
No matter how many times I hear this story, I feel like it's the first time I have heard it. So proud of Washington and his Patriots.
I'm deeply inspired by American revolution.
Thanks for well explained American revolution. Love it.
Respect from India.
God bless those brave men. I am a free man today because of them and those that followed at New Orleans, Gettysburg, Belleau Woodand and Iwo Jima.
I watched this movie when I visited mount Vernon - George Washington’s estate is amazing. Amazing food also
Regardless of the fact that the British Army and the Hessian mercenaries were professionally trained. And the Americans were not very equiped for force on force battles. The Americans were very skilled at long range precision shots.
One skilled marksman accurately placing single precise shots on the enemy is a combat multiplier.
Voltaire stated, "it is not the Regiments that win the battle. It's the side that shoots better that wins the battle." I am positive that much of the troubles that the Americans had during the American Revolution. Brought about the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. Americans remember this and keep a rifle in your possession. And learn to use it.
We do.Thank you
@Sue Taft trying to figure out which is worse ;the Americans getting help with money by the French ,or the British losing with help from the Hessians ,native American and loyalist who outnumbered Washington??
@Sue Taft the British lost rhevwar ..get over it
@Sue Taft the Americans fought that war for the most part by themselves and turned the war around ,the French saw that and decided the time was right to come in .yes they defeated the royal navy and helped us win the last major battle of the war ,but what you can't admit as a Brit is:you had 8 years to defeat us when we were at our lowest point with the help of Hessians ,natives and loyalist and just couldn't get the job done...no excuses..you lost to the Americans
@Sue Taft the French came into the war after your defeat at the battle of Ticonderoga and battle of the cowpens.. the French were convinced them the Americans could actually fight and they knew that we had a chance if we had a navy..the French only land battle fought was at Yorktown ...you lost her over it..you still had Hessians,natives and loyalist to help you that you still refuse to mention
This is excellent. Well done! Showing my seventh grade history class today! 🙂
What production value, this video has. Bravo! I truly felt as though I was there.
George was a stud before, during and after the Revolution.
Love watching all these threads. At least 100 of my family members fought in this war. One of my ancestors wife’s made a company flag for George Washington. The flag is under glass at valley forge. I am a proud member of the DAR and proud of all my families that fought for our freedom.
My 6th grandfather died fighting with Washington in the White Plains battle on October, 23, 1776
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Thank you in the production of this video.
In my case sometimes i forget how lucky i am to be born and living in the greatest country in the world and how our forefathers bled to give it to us. God Bless all of us and God Bless the U.S.🇺🇸
We Need these People back. These are the times that try men's souls.
God Bless America and the beacon of Freedom for which it shines🇺🇸❤️....love from Canada 🇨🇦
My third graders thank you! They loved it.
Thank you for teaching History .
I had two grandfathers (7th and 8th generation) at Valley Forge. Only one of them survived that terrible winter after these battles. The suffering they endured was horrific, but they persevered so we can vote and determine our own future. I sometimes wonder what they would think of our present political situation and what advice they might have for us. How many viewers noted that there were mandatory vaccinations for smallpox? I didn't know that until I watched this excellent documentary.
It is so important to learn from history, real history.
This was superb!! God bless every man and woman that has put their lives on the line for this wonderful country!
That Country isn't as wonderful and hasn't been for a long while.
@@sirsteam181 sure Troll
@@shannonhondo260 How am I a Troll when I speak true? Do you call a Country that is Imperialistic, and Corrupt Wonderful? Do you call a Country Divided on the basic level Well? Do you call a Country unable to provide and defend its citizens Superb and do you call a Country that had long abandoned their Values worth praise? Those who fought and died have my respect for fighting for their beliefs not because of who they were fighting for. The Country now is a Disgrace to what is once was, it was once as they said wonderful and full of hope now it is the opposite.
@@sirsteam181 my life is great. Sorry yours isn't.
ALTHOUGH I'M CANADIAN I MUST HAVE WATCHED "THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 30 TIMES AND LOVE IT EACH TIME. THOUGH IT TOOK SOME TIME FOR THOSE 13 COLONIES TO COME AS ONE AGAINST THE BRITS. THEY EVENTUALLY WON AND STARTED SOMETHING NO COUNTRY ON EARTH HAS EVER ACCOMPLISHED. IF ONLY THE AMERICA TODAY WAS AS UNITED AS THEN!!
Fantastic post of a most pivotal moment in Colonial American history. Thank you ~
This is the stuff that gives me goosebumps and makes me feel proud I live everyday to keep wat our fellow Americans fought for in this powerful time in our country history I thank them all and hope they know how great and respected they became to be 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Terrance Connor, for fighting for my freedom with Washington. Thank you for being brave and enduring such horrible circumstances for my freedom. In heaven we will meet. One of your great great great granddaughters. Deborah
I am an immigrant, know citizen of the US and I love this country and I appreciate what Mr. Connor did for this country! God bless the USA!
Whoever did this is a creative mastermind
I live and have grown up directly across the Delaware from Burlington, NJ. Sad what has become of this area. The sense of liberty here is dead.
Never forget who we are and what we are made of! Celebrate their sacrifice and continue to defend their Glorious Gift to us. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Wow! This is the best history documentary i've ever found so far' excellent! 🇵🇭❤🇺🇸
Lewis and Clark,, is a Good One.. PBS...
Oh wow.. This video is done beautifully. If shown in school, would make students more interested in learning history. This is wonderful.
Thank you for the kind words!
I am and was and is a REBORN again Washington Patriot. Amen The Declaration of Independence needs to be Adopted by Every Nation. People Need to Feel Free to Exercise their Liberties. Amen
Excellent presentation! Please produce more like this. In times like this we need a rebirth of patriotic fervor and the teaching of the truths of our history. God bless you.
Amerikkka is a cesspool of filth and racists. this country is awful and you shouldn’t celebrate it
My 5th great grand father fought under Major Christopher Truby during the revolution. Was a ranger in PA. Fought against Native Americans and British coming out of Detroit that were harassing the frontier. To this day we still serve. I was navy then went army. My nephew is currently a paratrooper.
Thank you for your service! Praying our nation gets back to it's constitutional roots and respect for liberty, freedom, independence, and justice under God.
Merry Christmas and God bless you and keep you.
🙏🏻✝️🌟🎄❄️☃️❄️🌟⭐💫🇺🇸💫⭐
God Bless these men and the Constitutional Republic of the United States of America.
Excellent video, I really enjoyed it thanks.
I've watched this video dozens of times and it never gets old. Thank you for posting!!!
Yes! A wonderful chronicle of those events so long ago. Thanks for bringing them to life once more.
i really wish i able to visit New York some day...if can stay there..i always wanted to visit America my whole life...
Visiting is fine but staying there is growing increasingly more ... difficult and disheartening.
Absolutely love this!! I hate it has taken so long for me to find. I'm a huge Washington and America lover. Very very good.
Nicely done. I did not know that Princeton was right on the heels of Trenton. Usually Washington's Crossing is portrayed as what seems to be an isolated incident.
I recommend David Hackett Fischer's Washington's Crossing as an excellent tale, beginning with the disastrous loss of New York. Then through both battles at Trenton and one at Princeton. Followed by a winter with the Continentals and locals harrying British attempts to get food and forage.
Yes, the Brits could conquer. But they could not even hold New Jersey.
Thank you so much for covering these long- lost, and unfortunately, forgotten tales. These are crucia and beneficial help maintainl our Democratic-Republic nation.
(I was the hero in this story. 😉)
This is helping me so much with my homework Thank You!
Thanks Francis Pacas, that's what we love to hear!
Never Forget Our History!
Fantastic, focused, factual, FREEDOM!
This show means more since the events in Washington . Stand for the Republic.
Some time back, while getting my degree in an adult learning program, I took a class on the history of the American Presidents. I had always admired Washington as one of the Founding Fathers of this nation, but his time as President was impressive as well. God Bless America and thank you General Washington for all you did.
My fifth great grandfather Carl Werdy was a German soldier from Brunswick Germany he was captured and imprisoned at Winchester Va. after the war he was given the option to return to Germany his option was to remain in the USA, over time he migrated south finally to buncombe co. Nc (Asheville) where he owned 900 acres on Cane Creek rd. A beautiful valley, his name in English is Frady and may I say thank you Gen. George Washington for not shooting my grand father
The Declaration of Independence needs to be Adopted by Every Nation. People Need to Feel Free to Exercise their Liberties. Amen
Good luck trying for force ideology down other sovereign countries throats.
An awesome video. We need to hold ourselves and our fellow Americans (Patriots) to these standards.
Excellent documentary!!!!!!!!
I wasted too much time this morning looking for something like this. My only disappointment is that it's too short. No matter, I'm subscribing, in the hope that it will lead to other treasures.
Watching this on Christmas Day, 2022. Once again we are in times that try men's souls, though now the tyrants are our own government.
Beautiful. Truly an epic journey through a part of the United States revolution.
It’s great to hear a real history, told truthfully. These are the men that instilled the fighting spirit in all Americans
brilliant documentary! wish most were like the ones on this channel, watched this with my grandma, very well enjoyed and very well informative. She agrees. Thanks!
This is why George Washington went down as one of the greatest characters of his age.
i love this video
Thank you. Just stunning.
This battle was fought with the help of my 5th Great Grandfather, Jacob Hartzell a member of the militia.
Wow! What a heritage!!
I take it your a Republican. He most likely was under what I read in black robe regiment
@@dougcoates4283 We could use a Black Robe Regiment today. And , yes I'm definitely not a Democrat. That would be unAmerican.
GOD BLESS 🙏 YOUR GREAT GRANDFATHER , A TRUE AMERICAN 🇺🇸 PATRIOT 🦅🇺🇸 1776-1777 🇺🇸
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 " yes I'm definitely not a Democrat. That would be unAmerican."
What is UnAmerican about being a Democrat?
Thanks
Superb...as one who grew up in Trenton....visited every site upteen times...and knows the history....As a history teacher this is a well done much needed piece. Aside from little here and there tidbits not needing to be added or criticized, the piece is very engaged in the presentation of patriotism. Thank you
its easy for Washington's name to lose some of its luster; without education you simply dont really know just how great he was. the more you learn, the more you are overwhelmed by knowing we would not exist without him.
What a great video, are there anymore from wide awake films?
We have two other films, Yorktown: Now or Never and A More Perfect Union. You can find them on our RUclips channel.
@@mountvernon Modern historians state that one third of Washington's Continental Army was Irish. Cornwallis who was defeated at Yorktown in 1781 had his military reputation saved by his crushing of the 1798 rebellion in Ireland. Some Irish rebels were veterans of Washington army. The most famous Hessisn is probably the Headless horseman in the Sleepy Hollow story. Jeff Daniel's was great as Washington in the movie "The Crossing".
@@johnroche7541 Yes Jeff Daniels was and I watched it last night, It held up well. I also watched Pilifov's 28 it's on Amazon Prime, it's about the Siberians before Moscow, in November of 1941.
Awesome documentary! The praise already heaped upon this video is well deserved. I would love to see an even longer and more detailed accounts of these battles using an expanded version of this documentary. Outstanding work!
Amazing video hats off to the voice over man his voice was inspiring and the video with animation was truly wonderful keep making more of this
Lots of love from India 🇮🇳
Love y'all man! You guys are fighting for your own freedom from those on your border! Good luck, God speed! Freedom endures, it's a spirit that cannot be extinguished! It lives in the heart of all men, although only Burns bright in those that allow freedom for all others! Much love from US! Go get em brother!
my 4th GGF Brigadier General Stephen Moylan was at the Battle of Princeton the 4th Dragoons. His letter declaring the victory is very famous and recently sold at auction for the Anniversary of the Battle of Princeton. This is a very good video thank you
Amazing production quality
I have walked along the river road from the crossing to Trenton, in awe of those who long ago, left bloody footprints and bodies frozen in the snow. Winter soldiers all, the sunshine patriots warm at home.
Very good. I recommend this to anyone
I wish you guys did more documentaries.
Very well done.
What a great short film. Thank you for sharing.
Great upload!!! You should do more!!!
When you're doing so well in the campaign even *Frederick the Great* gives you a shoutout. It must have been amazing.
General Bonaparte, a French general who won a string of victories from 1792 to 1804 claimed Washington to be "brilliant" and mourned when Washington died in 1802.
Yes Washington lost battles. But was on the winning side of all the wars he's was in.
@apinl8844 - Washington died in 1799.
This is very well done!
Liked & subscribed!
George Washington is my hero. Now look at us. Sad day it was January 6, 2021. I don't and I refuse to believe that Patriotism is dead. A look at a couple 100,000 patriots that showed in DC proved it.
This is a extremely important time in American history… extremely bloody time as well . My husband and I have this debate all the time, which is the bloodiest battle fought on American soil. I always win the debate with the Revolutionary War, because of all the blood shed between the French and the American Indian War that led to the American Revolution, ( the British , the German/ Hessians, the Colonists, and the Loyalists. )
This is a time in history that I would like to see more documentaries on . Since we can’t go back in time to see it . I’ve always been fascinated with the Revolutionary time .
@ sure . Do you have either Telegram or Zangi ? I like talking to people that are close to my intelligence level.
This is excellent. I've read bios of GW by Ron Chernow and Joseph Ellis as well as the historical novels of Jeffrey Shaara. Washington's bravery, leadership, and statesmanship should be noted more by historians and educators.
This is the best documentary I've seen on the American Revolution battles. Superb!
Thank you George Washington
Outstanding work!
Can’t wait ...2021 let’s do this !
I love your documentary. Entertaining while learning. Please make more. Keep up the great work.!
Tis great history and a excellent video, I just watched the Crossing this was iceng on the cake. Just great!!
I have to admit the most accurate I’ve ever seen. Blotched troop positions but not enough to matter. Please do more films very enjoyable