I met a British soldier once when I was in Germany. He told me his name was Sgt. Sheriff. I asked him where he was from in England. He replied, "I'm from Nottingham." So, I can always tell people that I have met the Sheriff of Nottingham.
An amusing true story - at one time, not too long ago (relatively) British soldiers were paid in currency at a formal unit pay parade. The individual would march forward, salute and give his surname with the last three digits of his personal number. One soldier did so where the paymaster didn't know him from previous parades - "Bond, 007" - he got a suitable response from the officer - until a senior rank interceeded and confirmed the details as correct !!!
@maconescotland8996 Thanks for backing me up on that one. We were on a Reforger exercise when I met him in the woods while checking our commo wire. Theirs is or was kind of lime green. Before he told me, he said, "Now don't laugh."
I have served with British soldiers in Iraq and am very proud of my time with them. I just returned from a trip to Quebec where I saw the original burial site of Continental General Montgomery and the current grave of 12 Continental soldiers just inside the walls. We have a great history of fighting against each other but a greater tradition of fighting together as free democracies.
An that they both can agree on the history together. It not a forgotten war like many. Like US amd Russia would tell a war from total different scopes of perceptions.
There is a small cemetery on Ocracoke Island off the coast of North Carolina. A British ship was destroyed by a German submarine during WWII near Ocracoke. Four bodies of British sailors washed ashore and were buried in what is now called The British Cemetery. It was officially ceded to the British War Graves Commision, but local residents keep the Graves maintained. Every year there's is a ceremony with the British and American military on the anniversary.
"but local residents keep the Graves maintained." Local residents also do the same for the Normandy graveyard in Colleville-sur-Mer. For generations now, the local residents have maintained those grave sites and placed flowers and repaired/cleaned them. I remember watching a video years ago of an older French gentlemen that went there to do some work at the site. And he was being interviewed and asked why he does it. He pointed to the graveyard and said something along the lines of, "They are in those graves because they came here to fight for my country and liberate it when I was just a boy. It's a given I do this for them."
@@matchesburn The French authorities maintain Allied cemeteries in immaculate condition, something that struck me were clearly when visiting Normandy a few years ago.
Living with and serving along side British troops was a highlight of my career. Unit structure, discipline, training, we are essentially the same compared to other countries.
Still find it funny they use Brigadier and Commodore when America simplifies the distinctions from lower ranks and calls them Brigadier General and Rear Admiral Lower Half.
The American war of independence was basically a British on British war. Just look at the American names on the memorials to see that. Paul Revere never shouted 'The British are coming' as that would make no sense, he called out 'The regulars are coming.'
Add to that, for a while the founding fathers initially favored a reconciliatory approach, getting the representation they wanted without betraying their king. When it seemed like all that would happen was a crackdown, the true rebellion started and the 13 colonies declared themselves independent from the king. And even then, we couldn't stay at odds for long. After the major disputes were settled, it took just a century for America and Britain to warm back up to each other, and barely another half of one to become brothers once again.
This is great to see. Over the course of my 20 years in the U.S. Army, I had occasion to meet British officers several times. I was always impressed by their professionalism.
About 25 years ago a British friend of my ex-wife came to Ohio to visit with her husband. One day we took them to Put-in-Bay on Lake Erie. There they have the Perry Monument commemorating the American victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. A very significant American victory of the War of 1812. Funny thing is, neither one had ever heard of the battle. The husband explained that Great Britain has been involved in so many wars through the centuries that it is difficult to keep them straight.
We didn't really class it as a war as most of our more battle hardened troops were fighting elsewhere.. if we sent our full navy, you would have had no chance
@@lewisjacques5875 That is true. The battle was fought between 2 hastily built fleets of brigs and schooners. For control of Lake Erie. The Royal Navy controlled the oceans with their magnificent fleet. I've read the Patrick O'Brian Master and Commander series several times. Much respect to Great Britain and the Royal Navy.
in Britain if you mention the word "battle" or "war" the French and Germans are usually the ones that spring to mind lol. On a serious note it's good to see that both nations are remembering the past but are not being bound by it 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
I'm American, born and raised in North Carolina, still there. Back many years ago in the mid to late 90s, a friend of mine and myself decided to take a trip to South Carolna and visit the battlefield of Cowpens from the Revolution. Unbeknownst to us until we arrived, our visit coincided with the 200th anniversary of the battle. They had a big ceremony with many giving speeches about the battle and paying tribute to those who fought on both sides there. I was really impressed that a group of elderly British gentlemen (whom I believe to be WWII veterans) and direct descendents of veterans of the battle of Cowpens were there in attendance. They gave several speeches laid wreaths and were part of the ceremonies. They had on full outfits with the kilts and bag pipes. It was really admirable to see these gentlemen travel so far to pay their respects. I hope they had a wonderful time and were treated with the greatest hospitality that could be afforded to them throughout their visit.
My unit (5th Squadron, 7th Cav - yes, that 7th Cav) had an attached British scout squadron (what we'd call a company or troop) for a rotation at the National Training Center a few years ago. Really an awesome experience to be able to work with them and learn about the similarities and differences between our armies - and pretty wild (for an American) to see a unit with battles like "BLENHEIM" and "WATERLOO" emblazed on their colors!
@@sethmaxfield6658 That's good to hear. Is there any talks of removing the ASVAB requirement. Because as of September I've heard that the Army has not met 50% of it's recruiting. And the Arctic Angels is a unit that folks try to transfer out of because they don't like the cold. Do you know anything?
@@demurevilleneuvewinslet8235 The ASVAB is hardly the premier barrier to service in the military. I would say, if the ASVAB is what prevents many from joining, they wouldn't find much better results if they removed that requirement. They would simply fail out and be discharged somewhere else.
@Nicky L I made friends with an American studying at Uni in my hometown. We went out for a drink, and she heard a bunch of Geordies the table down talking and laughing to themselves. Eventually we ended up joining their group somehow. She thought they were 'Norwegian or something' and couldn't believe they were from England and that we had accents like that.
That's social military conditioning. Men and women pass through the prestigious Sandhurst British military college to turn men and women into officers and gentlemen/ladies .
On a related topic, I've done two trips over to the USA to spend time at Gettysburg. The work that has been done over the years to preserve and restore the battlefield is admirable. So much has been done that all you need is a decent account of those three days, and the locations are easily identifiable. I had a rental car, but didn't use it much - walking in the early September mornings the silhouettes of cannon looming in the mists, and having places like Devils Den all to myself was a memorable experience. If you're interested in military history of the period, Gettysburg is a perfect place to explore.
May I recommend another place that's a great historical site if you're down in South Carolina: Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. This is where, properly, the American Civil War started after all. Great historical preservation site and some good staff there and exhibits. And it's also not too far from "Patriots Point" which is a combined naval museum with USS Yorktown there as well a Vietnam exhibit. Well worth visiting.
Thank you, gentlemen. When I was stationed in Germany I travelled Europe and visited as many American and UK battlefields and cemeteries as I could. There were just too many UK battlefields and cemeteries, especially around Ypres. Your losses in the first war were staggering. We are cousins and families don't always get along but they are always there for each other when it counts. Thank you for all you've done.
Some of my Greatest Friends were the result of some type of dust up. We brawl and then go to the bar and become best friends. As a Navy Vet I know we feel that bond with our English Brothers and Sisters. Bonds forged in this way Never Break!
@@sutty85 I had family on both sides of the issue. Ever thought of the Brits as “foreign” or European. More like family, cousins. Respect the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of the British military. “Garry Owen”. Battle Cry of the U.S. 7th Cav / 1st Cav Division.
It should be noted that any british regiment who fought there and won a battle dont carry that name of that battle as a battle honour ,because they considered it a type of civil war
Well done. Thankfully, after the Revolutionary War and some other fighting between America and Britain, we both came around and became thee greatest of allies.
Its interesting to learn about all the various British historical military regiments and units. Its also important to remember that American history is British History, and British History is American history.
Like the captain's closing comments; "we've got far more similarities than we have differences". That is the definitive statement for both nations and why we are still allied. Having served overseas more times than I can count, I have always had a pleasant experience with my British counterparts, good fellows they are.
Brave men on both sides fighting for what they believed in. All should be honored and never forgotten. The British and Americans have a stronger bond than any other nations on this planet, let us always remember that!!!
I love watching foreigners react to American history/American things and showing the difference or giving commentary to what the differences are, to me as a proud American that's just really cool showing not just differences but also just coming together and being with our friends and family. I truly enjoyed these officers views and opinions i hope they had a wonderful time here in the states
@@alexlyster3459 Not even arguable. Despite being the losing side, the British still fought. It'd be like disputing that Waterloo was a significant event for the French Army because they lost, or for Belgium because they weren't really a combatant.
I served in the Army serving and working along side many soldiers and troops from many different countries including the British. The one takeaway I have and unless you have served along side people of different nations you wouldn't really understand but I consider all of them my brothers. They much like me serve or have served their country and there is a tremendous amount of honor in that. Very nice to see these young British soldiers come to the United States and have an appreciation and respect for the 2 countries that undoubtedly changed since that battle. Obviously the independence created a country and changed another.
About ten years a go I visited the Yorktown Battlefield and while walking through the main exhibit building I encountered a group of French Paratroopers who were touring the area. There is a small French Military Cemetery at Yorktown and it is worth visting if for no other reason to remember a group of young men traveled a long way to assist the American colonists in gaining their independence.
Hey Found Major General Jason Q. Bohm USMC. In a parallel world, we met twice; Airborne School in 1992 and Somalia in 1993. He was my Company Commander as a Captain from 1998-2000. He's the best Marines of the I've ever known.
My Father was an Air Traffic Control Instructor, and was stationed in England. I remember British Kids saying that the Empire gave us our freedom from British Rule. I laughed and told them to do some research, and find out the truth. One British girl came crying to me saying she didn't realize how brutal some of the battles were.
I have to say good job to the people for inviting the British it builds a connection and bond between the soldiers of both nations who have fought Side by side for some time now
As a 17 year old junior soldier 20 of us on exercise in Germany in the 80s taken on a visit to Belsen. Within about an hour, 20 squaddies crying their eyes out. I can remember that as if it was yesterday, it was in 1982.
Nice to see these officers here to commemorate this battle and honor our respective fallen. I don't think it's overstated to say that we have far more in common than we have differences and it's wonderful to see how strong our alliance has become in the years since we had hostilities. The Brits are amazing people and fantastic allies.
In the American Revolutionary War, only about one-third of the colonists supported the Patriot side for independence, about one-third of the colonists wanted to remain neutral, and the other third of the colonists were Loyalists. It often happened during the American Revolutionary War where you would be a Patriot serving in the Continental Army under George Washington, while your brother, your father, or your son would be Loyalist serving in either a colonial Loyalist regiment, or even serving in the British Army. About the Loyalists. I am a very Patriotic American. The Patriot to secede from the British Empire was indeed, the right side in the American Revolutionary War. But, at the same time, even though the Loyalists fought for the wrong side, I still admire and respect the Loyalists as noble adversaries who bravely fought for the what they believed in. That is why I think that when we celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, we should also honor and salute the Loyalists as noble adversaries. The Loyalists were not evil people, but American colonists for whom even though they had complaints about how the British were running the colonies, they still sincerely believed America should remain in the British Empire.
Great video. How great it was for them to be able to come here and see all of these. To walk on the same ground. Im sure not many of their soldiers will be able to do this. Plus they need to see that their ancestors sacrafices have not gone unnoted. RIP to all of those who fought this battle.
Interesting that they visited Trenton & Princeton. These two (actually three) battles fought over 10 days and 13 miles apart, changed the course of the American Revolution. On the verge of defeat on Christmas Day 1776, the American Army emerged a week and a half later victorious over the main British Army. The Hessian officer Johann von Ewald himself said that after the defeats at Trenton and Princeton he knew the war was lost.
Very nice to see them out, known a few event with active British officers visiting such sites and hopefully one will come to visit Camden for the Interment with a soldier of British infantrymen and a Loyalist and 12 Patriot soldiers as well. To be buried with full respect and honor this coming Saturday.
The tragic war of the Revolution was a pivotal moment in history. Many brave Americans sacrificed themselves to fight for a juxtaposition. Its an honour that you invited us Brits to this reenactment. Thank you. Bless the USA our brave friends
Think it’s hilarious how we see the Revolutionary War as THE defining moment in our history (because it, arguably, is). The British think of it as a minor colonial rebellion that wasn’t worth fighting very hard. For them, it was a blip in a thousands year history of enormous successes and failures.
British are only taught abot their wins and glories and not about their failure which is not an objective study of history. For example the atrocities committed by the empire in the colonies is hardly taught in the curriculum. They still have this superiority complex around their neck
My ancestor was a Captain Francis Marsden in the 5th Regiment of Foot and was wounded with 4 other Captains from his Regiment at the Battle of Breeds Hill. He died in 1780, aged 27 from his wounds received 5 years previous at Bunker Hill. His Lt, a Lord Francis Rawdon, shot dead the General known as Dr Warren at the battle. I only know this as my uncle did our family tree. I have been to his house where he died, it's now an old peoples home (a large Georgian manor house in Yorkshire). He has a monument in Wakefield Cathedral but it's always locked every time we have been. I just need to go to Concord, Lexington and Bunker Hill and I will have followed him, probably the only other person who has visited these places since him 250 years ago. The American Revolution isn't known by most people in the UK and it certainly hasn't been taught in schools in the last 60+ years. To America, the American Revolution was the greatest thing, to the UK, it was a Tuesday. As we left Yorktown and it true British mischievous fashion, we nailed the Union Flag to the flagpole, cut the Halyard rope and greased the pole, then watch and laughed the Americans try and change the flag *Insert Benny Hill Music*. My wife is American and in my view, the best thing to ever come out of America ;)
Wounds heal, and it was big of them to come over to our battlefields like that! Kudos to the Royal Lancers! We may still make one-off jabs at one another here and there, but we're still brethren, and Great Britain is our best Ally. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
The United States of America 🇺🇸 preserve their battlefield sites excellently and honour the sacrifice made by all who fought there. In your War of Independence your troops and citizens were inspired by the flame of freedom and democracy. Both our nations need to ensure that flame continues to burn brightly and fight dark forces that would reject democracy in the UK 🇬🇧 and the USA 🇺🇸
Somewhat related to what the soldiers said about understanding why certain tactics were used. One of the things that struck me having visited Gettysburg. I know the importance of little and big round top I’ve read it was important and I knew a considerable amount of effort was expended to hold and take the two hills. But when I actually visited I was able to actually see why it was so critical. You can see the entire battlefield from those hills and the height of those hills would have given the range of the guns stationed on them would have and did grant the army holding those hills a massive advantage. Preserving these battlefields is critical in allowing us to put ourselves in our predecessors shoes. It’s important that we continue to preserve these places and teach people about them.
It's really remarkable how relations between the US and UK did a total aboutface so relativly quickly. We began as bitter enemies who in less than 40yrs went to war not once but twice. Just 100yrs later, we actually teamed up. And just 20yrs after that, we became brothers and have been eversince. May that continue to be so now and forever. God bless America.....and save the King. ;)
The USMC general (MajGen) standing behind them is rather intimidating. I don't remember any marines being at Princeton but it's NJ so anything's possible.
Interestingly enough there were some Continental Marines at Princeton. From the wikipedia article on the Continental Marines: "1776, December Marines were tasked to join Washington's army at Trenton to slow the progress of British troops southward through New Jersey. Unsure what to do with the Marines, Washington added the Marines to a brigade of Philadelphia militia, also dressed in green. Though they were unable to arrive in time to affect the battle of Trenton, they assisted in the decisive American victory at Princeton.[5] Later that spring, Washington incorporated some of the Marines into artillery units of his reorganized Army."
I read an article not too long ago that stated the last British units the Colonials wanted to see on the battlefield were Light Infantry. They did not fight in the European tradition of shoulder to shoulder line abreast, but rather in teams in open order. They took cover behind anything the landscape offered as protection. One partner would fire his musket, step behind his partner to reload. His partner would cover him until reloaded. That way one was always in a firing position with a loaded musket and was often unseen by charging colonials, thinking they were charging one man.
I’d love to see more videos of British folks touring revolutionary war sites just to get their perspective and see their enjoyment of learning new things. This is cool. Also, that one fella DEFINITELY needs some chapstick asap lol
I can give you a personal anicdote as a Brit from when I visited the Bridge at Concord in 2012. A groundsman was tending the graves by the bridge side which was lined by American flags. He was talking to an American family about the battle. Reeling off facts and figures, dates and deeds and it sounded all very glorious and it was very much bigging up the American side and cause. We then had a moment to speak with him after they started to walk off and when he realised we were British his tone and demeanor changed almost immediately . (given he was stood about 2 foot from where British soldiers were buried in unmarked graves) It made us laugh outloud! We said to him not to change a bit of the tour and it's nice to hear about us Brits thought of as the bad guys once in a while. We then discussed many topics and the fact that the Rev War is not tought much in British school system because in the grand scheme of things... To you it was the most important war and event in your history. To us? It was just a Tuesday.
@@coolstorybrooooo7643 Can’t agree with that last sentence at all. The war tends to get obscured and lost owing to what came later (growth of Empire, maritime dominance, Napoleonic Wars etc) but at the time it was quite a significant event as it entailed losing both a territory lush with resources and its people. It also gave France a victory, put Canada under threat and placed some vital sealanes in the hands of a hostile, new power backed by France. It also had the potential to threaten the territories in the Caribbean. Of course hindsight tells us that some of these were never serious possibilities - but that wasn’t how things were seen at the time. Outside of the military/territorial losses the philosophical implications sent shockwaves through the UK and in other nations across Europe - a people’s revolution against a monarchy, led by members of the wealthy class no less! Why, it could happen here! And a colony rebelling, successfully! It created a sense of paranoia in palaces and mansions which lasted for some time. Oddly enough the French seemed to ignore those revolutionary implications, which would, ironically, come back to bite them not long after... (I am also British btw)
This is a wonderful gesture . I think it's important for not just Americans ,but the British people to learn about this import part of world history. Although at the time it was considered by the Monarchy to just be a serious of skirmishes to put down a rebellion of colonies ,it's impact would be major for the future of the world
I’m American and my ancestors were Loyalists. 😊 These fellas are quite welcome in my book. All humour aside, I feel that the entire war needs to be reexamined and retaught altogether. It was a civil war between brothers of kindred blood, as many Loyalist Americans (who were also patriots, in their own right) were forced out of their native soil and forced to either flee to Canada or emigrate to the Mother Country. This false notion that it was just a simple war between “redcoats” and “Americans with pitchforks and fowlers” is a complete myth. My sincere thanks to these men of Royal Lancers for coming out and taking part in this. I pray that you fellas had a wonderful time in our country and were treated with the utmost respect. God bless you all and God save our two great homelands which, as our John Adams once said to His Majesty King George III, are eternally bound by “the good nature and the old good humor between people, who, though separated by an ocean, and under different governments, have the same language, the same religion, and kindred blood.” 🙏🏴🇬🇧
This also gives lurning exspirence to the soldiers of how it felt to be a soldier from both sides during the revolutionary war and respect to both sides of the war reat in peace all of those men
I remember a tour guide at Yorktown once joked with our group that a few weeks previous he had given the same tour to a company of visiting Royal Marines. He said most of them were pretty big fellows so he decided the tour that day would be a telling of how the British prevailed at Yorktown and the rebellion was quashed.
Revolutionary War battlefields I have visited include the Cowpens and Kings Mountain battlefields in South and North Carolina. Also a French & Indian War battlefield and reenactment at Fort No. 4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. At the preserved Cowpens battlefield, a British cavalry reenactor portrayed Colonel Banastre Tarleton, and described for the assembled crowd the time consuming process of training a cavalryman and his horse, the difficulty of transporting the trained horses by sailing ship, and the tragic, dissipated life of Tarleton, who bought a commission in the British army after squandering a large inherited fortune. Tarleton likewise squandered his well trained troops at the Battle of Cowpens, in a brilliant trap and encirclement by General Dan Morgan and militia Colonel Pickens and their superbly trained troops.
Crazy to think that the Continental Army fought the Lancers in the 1770s and in less than 200 years, the United States Army fought along side them in World War II and the Middle East wars.
When I toured the Concord battlefield last year I bought a magnet with a photo of British soldiers on it from the gift shop. I gave it to a Welsh woman who has worked at my credit union for years. Its still in her office
If any of you are ever in southern USA come to Montgomery, Al. In the Oakwood cemetary annex are the Britsh and French graves of men who came over during WWII for pilot training at Maxwell AFB. Everytime I visit my grabdparents graves I visit the allied officers graves as well. By the way, their graves are just a few yards from Hank Williams Sr's grave site.
We never learned about the American revolutionary war at my school, I know other people who learned about it but we seemed to constantly lean about medieval Kings and knights and their battles and hardly anything recent.
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I met a British soldier once when I was in Germany. He told me his name was Sgt. Sheriff. I asked him where he was from in England. He replied, "I'm from Nottingham." So, I can always tell people that I have met the Sheriff of Nottingham.
An amusing true story - at one time, not too long ago (relatively) British soldiers were paid in currency at a formal unit pay parade.
The individual would march forward, salute and give his surname with the last three digits of his personal number.
One soldier did so where the paymaster didn't know him from previous parades - "Bond, 007" - he got a suitable response from the officer - until a senior rank interceeded and confirmed the details as correct !!!
Well, that just sounds like he was having a joke with you! Lol
@@PearsAreOkay Story in Readers Digest from years ago, no joke.
@maconescotland8996 Thanks for backing me up on that one. We were on a Reforger exercise when I met him in the woods while checking our commo wire. Theirs is or was kind of lime green. Before he told me, he said, "Now don't laugh."
@@maconescotland8996 The Original Paymaster who allocated him that must have done it on purpose as a joke
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I absolutely love Americans. Top people. Good to have you on our side.
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Brother nations forever!
Thanks.
It seems to me alot of the UK kinda just hates us.
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I have served with British soldiers in Iraq and am very proud of my time with them. I just returned from a trip to Quebec where I saw the original burial site of Continental General Montgomery and the current grave of 12 Continental soldiers just inside the walls. We have a great history of fighting against each other but a greater tradition of fighting together as free democracies.
No nation came to our aid after 9/11 like the UK. Long live the king and God bless America
The Redcoats are coming!
The Redcoats are coming!
Roger that... Friendlies approaching from the west.
The British send representatives to Lexington every year. It’s quite moving. The Brits are great Allies.
We have to fight even harder now to retain that freedom. We must learn from those who fought and died in the revolution!
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It’s nice to see British soldiers visiting the Battlefield’s and the comments that they made on the preservation of the battlefield as well
An that they both can agree on the history together. It not a forgotten war like many. Like US amd Russia would tell a war from total different scopes of perceptions.
@@julian777ju5 which wars exactly are you accusing the US of covering up? US military intervention tends to be pretty well documented
Well preserve the English language that you are borrowing and do not insert superfluous apostrophes
@@SunofYork Also English people: "Wan a boh'oh o' wa'eh?"
@@kmitchell9891 yankees say wadder
We are honored to host you. You're welcome anytime. I always admired and respected the sheer professionalism of the British army.
There is a small cemetery on Ocracoke Island off the coast of North Carolina. A British ship was destroyed by a German submarine during WWII near Ocracoke. Four bodies of British sailors washed ashore and were buried in what is now called The British Cemetery. It was officially ceded to the British War Graves Commision, but local residents keep the Graves maintained. Every year there's is a ceremony with the British and American military on the anniversary.
"but local residents keep the Graves maintained."
Local residents also do the same for the Normandy graveyard in Colleville-sur-Mer. For generations now, the local residents have maintained those grave sites and placed flowers and repaired/cleaned them.
I remember watching a video years ago of an older French gentlemen that went there to do some work at the site. And he was being interviewed and asked why he does it. He pointed to the graveyard and said something along the lines of, "They are in those graves because they came here to fight for my country and liberate it when I was just a boy. It's a given I do this for them."
@@matchesburn The French authorities maintain Allied cemeteries in immaculate condition, something that struck me were clearly when visiting Normandy a few years ago.
Living with and serving along side British troops was a highlight of my career.
Unit structure, discipline, training, we are essentially the same compared to other countries.
Still find it funny they use Brigadier and Commodore when America simplifies the distinctions from lower ranks and calls them Brigadier General and Rear Admiral Lower Half.
If only we could get the Brits to pronounce Lieutenant correctly...
@@huntclanhunt9697 Nah, it's the yanks who need to learn to pronounce.
@Justlookinnotbuyin Better than how you currently sound...
@@huntclanhunt9697 We do the giveaway is the language, it's called English.
Very interesting to see that our two nations can remember and honour our collective history, may we always good friends, 🇬🇧
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Honor, on both sides! 🇺🇸🇻🇮🇬🇧
Im proud to be an American and I'm proud of our British allies. It's good to have been best friends with them for now over 100 years.
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The American war of independence was basically a British on British war. Just look at the American names on the memorials to see that. Paul Revere never shouted 'The British are coming' as that would make no sense, he called out 'The regulars are coming.'
Add to that, for a while the founding fathers initially favored a reconciliatory approach, getting the representation they wanted without betraying their king. When it seemed like all that would happen was a crackdown, the true rebellion started and the 13 colonies declared themselves independent from the king.
And even then, we couldn't stay at odds for long. After the major disputes were settled, it took just a century for America and Britain to warm back up to each other, and barely another half of one to become brothers once again.
Don’t come on here with facts and common sense, you won’t be liked.
'The Last of the British Civil Wars... and the First of the American...' you might say
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True I agree
This is great to see. Over the course of my 20 years in the U.S. Army, I had occasion to meet British officers several times. I was always impressed by their professionalism.
About 25 years ago a British friend of my ex-wife came to Ohio to visit with her husband. One day we took them to Put-in-Bay on Lake Erie. There they have the Perry Monument commemorating the American victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. A very significant American victory of the War of 1812. Funny thing is, neither one had ever heard of the battle. The husband explained that Great Britain has been involved in so many wars through the centuries that it is difficult to keep them straight.
We didn't really class it as a war as most of our more battle hardened troops were fighting elsewhere.. if we sent our full navy, you would have had no chance
@@lewisjacques5875 That is true. The battle was fought between 2 hastily built fleets of brigs and schooners. For control of Lake Erie. The Royal Navy controlled the oceans with their magnificent fleet. I've read the Patrick O'Brian Master and Commander series several times. Much respect to Great Britain and the Royal Navy.
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in Britain if you mention the word "battle" or "war" the French and Germans are usually the ones that spring to mind lol. On a serious note it's good to see that both nations are remembering the past but are not being bound by it 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
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It’s wonderful that theses British Soldiers came to visit this Battlefield ❤️💯
Glad to see British Army Officers visiting . Served as an American soldier alongside British Army troops .. great Allies . And amazing Troops
I'm American, born and raised in North Carolina, still there. Back many years ago in the mid to late 90s, a friend of mine and myself decided to take a trip to South Carolna and visit the battlefield of Cowpens from the Revolution.
Unbeknownst to us until we arrived, our visit coincided with the 200th anniversary of the battle. They had a big ceremony with many giving speeches about the battle and paying tribute to those who fought on both sides there.
I was really impressed that a group of elderly British gentlemen (whom I believe to be WWII veterans) and direct descendents of veterans of the battle of Cowpens were there in attendance. They gave several speeches laid wreaths and were part of the ceremonies. They had on full outfits with the kilts and bag pipes. It was really admirable to see these gentlemen travel so far to pay their respects. I hope they had a wonderful time and were treated with the greatest hospitality that could be afforded to them throughout their visit.
I'm from Spartanburg County , South Carolina . Cowpens and Kings Mountain are a short drive from my house .
Cowpens was in 1781, so 200th anniversary would have been 1981.
@@saudade2100 I don't know what the special event was.
If they were elderly it would have most certainly be WW1 vets.
@@coolstorybrooooo7643 my grandfather was a ww1 vet but in 1981 he would have been 85 years old . most likely ww2.
My unit (5th Squadron, 7th Cav - yes, that 7th Cav) had an attached British scout squadron (what we'd call a company or troop) for a rotation at the National Training Center a few years ago. Really an awesome experience to be able to work with them and learn about the similarities and differences between our armies - and pretty wild (for an American) to see a unit with battles like "BLENHEIM" and "WATERLOO" emblazed on their colors!
@Seth Maxfield Any experience with the 11th Airborne Division "Arctic Angels"?
@@demurevilleneuvewinslet8235 can't say I've worked with them personally but a number of friends have served there
@@sethmaxfield6658 That's good to hear. Is there any talks of removing the ASVAB requirement. Because as of September I've heard that the Army has not met 50% of it's recruiting. And the Arctic Angels is a unit that folks try to transfer out of because they don't like the cold. Do you know anything?
@@demurevilleneuvewinslet8235 I couldn't tell you one way or the other
@@demurevilleneuvewinslet8235 The ASVAB is hardly the premier barrier to service in the military. I would say, if the ASVAB is what prevents many from joining, they wouldn't find much better results if they removed that requirement. They would simply fail out and be discharged somewhere else.
One of my favorite quotes (probably apocryphal) about British Soldiers is that they "Talk like ladies (very polite/proper) and fight like Wildcats."
@Nicky L I made friends with an American studying at Uni in my hometown. We went out for a drink, and she heard a bunch of Geordies the table down talking and laughing to themselves. Eventually we ended up joining their group somehow. She thought they were 'Norwegian or something' and couldn't believe they were from England and that we had accents like that.
That's social military conditioning. Men and women pass through the prestigious Sandhurst British military college to turn men and women into officers and gentlemen/ladies .
From a brit to our american brothers and sisters - Handshake across the pond. Much love!
From a Yank to our British brothers and sisters - I’ll return that handshake and let you know we’ll always have your back. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
That was very nice. To see our cousins from across the pond, and have them take part in the battlefield ceremonies.
On a related topic, I've done two trips over to the USA to spend time at Gettysburg. The work that has been done over the years to preserve and restore the battlefield is admirable. So much has been done that all you need is a decent account of those three days, and the locations are easily identifiable. I had a rental car, but didn't use it much - walking in the early September mornings the silhouettes of cannon looming in the mists, and having places like Devils Den all to myself was a memorable experience. If you're interested in military history of the period, Gettysburg is a perfect place to explore.
Glad to hear you have enjoyed your trips!
May I recommend another place that's a great historical site if you're down in South Carolina: Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. This is where, properly, the American Civil War started after all. Great historical preservation site and some good staff there and exhibits. And it's also not too far from "Patriots Point" which is a combined naval museum with USS Yorktown there as well a Vietnam exhibit. Well worth visiting.
@@matchesburn Thanks for the recommendations and information. Much appreciated. :)
I so badly want to take a trip of the battlefields!
@@sinclairjg If you go to Gettysburg, I recommend staying at the 1863 Inn. Plenty of rooms and comfortable.
Gentlemen, I hope you enjoyed your stay in the States.
Thank you for visiting
Thank you, gentlemen. When I was stationed in Germany I travelled Europe and visited as many American and UK battlefields and cemeteries as I could. There were just too many UK battlefields and cemeteries, especially around Ypres. Your losses in the first war were staggering. We are cousins and families don't always get along but they are always there for each other when it counts. Thank you for all you've done.
My only gripe is that some NCOs and troopers should of been allowed to go over as well as the Ruperts
Some of my Greatest Friends were the result of some type of dust up. We brawl and then go to the bar and become best friends. As a Navy Vet I know we feel that bond with our English Brothers and Sisters. Bonds forged in this way Never Break!
Hear hear mate 👍👍
@@sutty85 I had family on both sides of the issue. Ever thought of the Brits as “foreign” or European. More like family, cousins. Respect the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of the British military. “Garry Owen”. Battle Cry of the U.S. 7th Cav / 1st Cav Division.
English ? No wonder the Welsh, Scots and Irish get irritated !!!😄
@@maconescotland8996 well you shouldn't because we also take the blame for the bad things in our history 😉 😅
@@maconescotland8996 by English they mean British anyways so 🤷
A wonderfully unique view of our (American and British) history. Thank you.
It should be noted that any british regiment who fought there and won a battle dont carry that name of that battle as a battle honour ,because they considered it a type of civil war
It was considered a Civil war by both sides at the time... It's only modern revisonism that turned it into what it's thought of today.
My ancestor lost his life and others, sad they aren't really remembered. I mean they did their duty just like any other soldier.
This is so wonderful. Our friends from the UK!!!
Well done. Thankfully, after the Revolutionary War and some other fighting between America and Britain, we both came around and became thee greatest of allies.
Its interesting to learn about all the various British historical military regiments and units. Its also important to remember that American history is British History, and British History is American history.
It's crazy how we have gone from enemies to best friends. It awesome it's worked out that way.
Like the captain's closing comments; "we've got far more similarities than we have differences". That is the definitive statement for both nations and why we are still allied. Having served overseas more times than I can count, I have always had a pleasant experience with my British counterparts, good fellows they are.
Our two beautiful lands now stand side by side; may they always do so.
Brave men on both sides fighting for what they believed in. All should be honored and never forgotten. The British and Americans have a stronger bond than any other nations on this planet, let us always remember that!!!
I love watching foreigners react to American history/American things and showing the difference or giving commentary to what the differences are, to me as a proud American that's just really cool showing not just differences but also just coming together and being with our friends and family. I truly enjoyed these officers views and opinions i hope they had a wonderful time here in the states
That, and arguably, this battle was British Army history as well. Shared history!
@@alexlyster3459 Not even arguable. Despite being the losing side, the British still fought. It'd be like disputing that Waterloo was a significant event for the French Army because they lost, or for Belgium because they weren't really a combatant.
@firstconsul7286 Oh I know, I was just understating for effect 😅
I served in the Army serving and working along side many soldiers and troops from many different countries including the British. The one takeaway I have and unless you have served along side people of different nations you wouldn't really understand but I consider all of them my brothers. They much like me serve or have served their country and there is a tremendous amount of honor in that. Very nice to see these young British soldiers come to the United States and have an appreciation and respect for the 2 countries that undoubtedly changed since that battle. Obviously the independence created a country and changed another.
About ten years a go I visited the Yorktown Battlefield and while walking through the main exhibit building I encountered a group of French Paratroopers who were touring the area. There is a small French Military Cemetery at Yorktown and it is worth visting if for no other reason to remember a group of young men traveled a long way to assist the American colonists in gaining their independence.
Much respect for the British Soldiers. God speed.
What a great idea! Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Proud to have been a Scarlet Lancer glad to know we are being remembered
Hey Found Major General Jason Q. Bohm USMC. In a parallel world, we met twice; Airborne School in 1992 and Somalia in 1993. He was my Company Commander as a Captain from 1998-2000. He's the best Marines of the I've ever known.
My Father was an Air Traffic Control Instructor, and was stationed in England. I remember British Kids saying that the Empire gave us our freedom from British Rule. I laughed and told them to do some research, and find out the truth. One British girl came crying to me saying she didn't realize how brutal some of the battles were.
I have to say good job to the people for inviting the British it builds a connection and bond between the soldiers of both nations who have fought Side by side for some time now
As a 17 year old junior soldier 20 of us on exercise in Germany in the 80s taken on a visit to Belsen. Within about an hour, 20 squaddies crying their eyes out. I can remember that as if it was yesterday, it was in 1982.
Go to Monmouth between Englishtown and Freehold. That was a very large battle and not far away from where they are now.
Nice to see these officers here to commemorate this battle and honor our respective fallen. I don't think it's overstated to say that we have far more in common than we have differences and it's wonderful to see how strong our alliance has become in the years since we had hostilities. The Brits are amazing people and fantastic allies.
I think this was a really cool idea. Americans often overlook the British legacy of these battles and both sides should be commemorated.
In the American Revolutionary War, only about one-third of the colonists supported the Patriot side for independence, about one-third of the colonists wanted to remain neutral, and the other third of the colonists were Loyalists. It often happened during the American Revolutionary War where you would be a Patriot serving in the Continental Army under George Washington, while your brother, your father, or your son would be Loyalist serving in either a colonial Loyalist regiment, or even serving in the British Army.
About the Loyalists. I am a very Patriotic American. The Patriot to secede from the British Empire was indeed, the right side in the American Revolutionary War. But, at the same time, even though the Loyalists fought for the wrong side, I still admire and respect the Loyalists as noble adversaries who bravely fought for the what they believed in. That is why I think that when we celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, we should also honor and salute the Loyalists as noble adversaries. The Loyalists were not evil people, but American colonists for whom even though they had complaints about how the British were running the colonies, they still sincerely believed America should remain in the British Empire.
accurate historical facts mentioned!
Great video. How great it was for them to be able to come here and see all of these. To walk on the same ground. Im sure not many of their soldiers will be able to do this. Plus they need to see that their ancestors sacrafices have not gone unnoted. RIP to all of those who fought this battle.
Interesting that they visited Trenton & Princeton. These two (actually three) battles fought over 10 days and 13 miles apart, changed the course of the American Revolution. On the verge of defeat on Christmas Day 1776, the American Army emerged a week and a half later victorious over the main British Army. The Hessian officer Johann von Ewald himself said that after the defeats at Trenton and Princeton he knew the war was lost.
I love that Us and Britain have such friendly relations nowadays that we can come together and do things like this❤
Princeton High School - Class of 1973: The Battlefield was an honored place for evening teenager trysting back in the day. I was there myself once.
Very nice to see them out, known a few event with active British officers visiting such sites and hopefully one will come to visit Camden for the Interment with a soldier of British infantrymen and a Loyalist and 12 Patriot soldiers as well. To be buried with full respect and honor this coming Saturday.
The tragic war of the Revolution was a pivotal moment in history. Many brave Americans sacrificed themselves to fight for a juxtaposition. Its an honour that you invited us Brits to this reenactment. Thank you. Bless the USA our brave friends
Humbling to remember that our history that we value so much comprises merely a fraction of that great nation's.
Very professional. Great Allies in current times. Like the saying goes,”cousins separated by a conman language”
Officers and gentlemen all... a credit to King and Country. Good show, chaps !!
Think it’s hilarious how we see the Revolutionary War as THE defining moment in our history (because it, arguably, is). The British think of it as a minor colonial rebellion that wasn’t worth fighting very hard. For them, it was a blip in a thousands year history of enormous successes and failures.
For you, the day you won your independence it was the most important day of your life. But for us, it was Tuesday.
It was still important for Britain...its really the only time where the mother country came into direct conflict with its own colonists.
Majority of British people don't even think of the Revolutionary War because it's not taught in school.
@@lordjazoijua94 Most imperial wars don't get taught in school, unless you include WW1 and WW2 as imperial.
British are only taught abot their wins and glories and not about their failure which is not an objective study of history. For example the atrocities committed by the empire in the colonies is hardly taught in the curriculum. They still have this superiority complex around their neck
My ancestor was a Captain Francis Marsden in the 5th Regiment of Foot and was wounded with 4 other Captains from his Regiment at the Battle of Breeds Hill. He died in 1780, aged 27 from his wounds received 5 years previous at Bunker Hill. His Lt, a Lord Francis Rawdon, shot dead the General known as Dr Warren at the battle. I only know this as my uncle did our family tree. I have been to his house where he died, it's now an old peoples home (a large Georgian manor house in Yorkshire). He has a monument in Wakefield Cathedral but it's always locked every time we have been. I just need to go to Concord, Lexington and Bunker Hill and I will have followed him, probably the only other person who has visited these places since him 250 years ago. The American Revolution isn't known by most people in the UK and it certainly hasn't been taught in schools in the last 60+ years. To America, the American Revolution was the greatest thing, to the UK, it was a Tuesday. As we left Yorktown and it true British mischievous fashion, we nailed the Union Flag to the flagpole, cut the Halyard rope and greased the pole, then watch and laughed the Americans try and change the flag *Insert Benny Hill Music*. My wife is American and in my view, the best thing to ever come out of America ;)
Wounds heal, and it was big of them to come over to our battlefields like that! Kudos to the Royal Lancers! We may still make one-off jabs at one another here and there, but we're still brethren, and Great Britain is our best Ally.
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Bravo to our cousins from across the pond. Good show, lads.
This was really cool to see and hear.
The United States of America 🇺🇸 preserve their battlefield sites excellently and honour the sacrifice made by all who fought there. In your War of Independence your troops and citizens were inspired by the flame of freedom and democracy. Both our nations need to ensure that flame continues to burn brightly and fight dark forces that would reject democracy in the UK 🇬🇧 and the USA 🇺🇸
Somewhat related to what the soldiers said about understanding why certain tactics were used. One of the things that struck me having visited Gettysburg. I know the importance of little and big round top I’ve read it was important and I knew a considerable amount of effort was expended to hold and take the two hills. But when I actually visited I was able to actually see why it was so critical. You can see the entire battlefield from those hills and the height of those hills would have given the range of the guns stationed on them would have and did grant the army holding those hills a massive advantage.
Preserving these battlefields is critical in allowing us to put ourselves in our predecessors shoes. It’s important that we continue to preserve these places and teach people about them.
Thank you for your service
This film is an informative comment about the educational value of battle reenactments and the preservation of historic battlefields.
Good to hear their perspective and see them visit an important site of conflict to their cultural heritage.
It's really remarkable how relations between the US and UK did a total aboutface so relativly quickly. We began as bitter enemies who in less than 40yrs went to war not once but twice. Just 100yrs later, we actually teamed up. And just 20yrs after that, we became brothers and have been eversince. May that continue to be so now and forever. God bless America.....and save the King. ;)
The USMC general (MajGen) standing behind them is rather intimidating. I don't remember any marines being at Princeton but it's NJ so anything's possible.
Interestingly enough there were some Continental Marines at Princeton. From the wikipedia article on the Continental Marines:
"1776, December
Marines were tasked to join Washington's army at Trenton to slow the progress of British troops southward through New Jersey. Unsure what to do with the Marines, Washington added the Marines to a brigade of Philadelphia militia, also dressed in green. Though they were unable to arrive in time to affect the battle of Trenton, they assisted in the decisive American victory at Princeton.[5] Later that spring, Washington incorporated some of the Marines into artillery units of his reorganized Army."
I read an article not too long ago that stated the last British units the Colonials wanted to see on the battlefield were Light Infantry. They did not fight in the European tradition of shoulder to shoulder line abreast, but rather in teams in open order. They took cover behind anything the landscape offered as protection. One partner would fire his musket, step behind his partner to reload. His partner would cover him until reloaded. That way one was always in a firing position with a loaded musket and was often unseen by charging colonials, thinking they were charging one man.
I'd love to see this gentleman visit some Civil War battlefields and hear his insights and feelings.
Thanks!
I’d love to see more videos of British folks touring revolutionary war sites just to get their perspective and see their enjoyment of learning new things. This is cool. Also, that one fella DEFINITELY needs some chapstick asap lol
That's a very snarky and unnecessary comment about that chapstick. Classless to say the least smdh.
@@BamaMatters11 Let’s not be dramatic
I can give you a personal anicdote as a Brit from when I visited the Bridge at Concord in 2012. A groundsman was tending the graves by the bridge side which was lined by American flags. He was talking to an American family about the battle. Reeling off facts and figures, dates and deeds and it sounded all very glorious and it was very much bigging up the American side and cause. We then had a moment to speak with him after they started to walk off and when he realised we were British his tone and demeanor changed almost immediately . (given he was stood about 2 foot from where British soldiers were buried in unmarked graves) It made us laugh outloud! We said to him not to change a bit of the tour and it's nice to hear about us Brits thought of as the bad guys once in a while. We then discussed many topics and the fact that the Rev War is not tought much in British school system because in the grand scheme of things... To you it was the most important war and event in your history. To us? It was just a Tuesday.
@@coolstorybrooooo7643 Can’t agree with that last sentence at all. The war tends to get obscured and lost owing to what came later (growth of Empire, maritime dominance, Napoleonic Wars etc) but at the time it was quite a significant event as it entailed losing both a territory lush with resources and its people. It also gave France a victory, put Canada under threat and placed some vital sealanes in the hands of a hostile, new power backed by France. It also had the potential to threaten the territories in the Caribbean. Of course hindsight tells us that some of these were never serious possibilities - but that wasn’t how things were seen at the time.
Outside of the military/territorial losses the philosophical implications sent shockwaves through the UK and in other nations across Europe - a people’s revolution against a monarchy, led by members of the wealthy class no less! Why, it could happen here! And a colony rebelling, successfully! It created a sense of paranoia in palaces and mansions which lasted for some time. Oddly enough the French seemed to ignore those revolutionary implications, which would, ironically, come back to bite them not long after...
(I am also British btw)
Was just at Princeton about a fortnight ago, traveled up from Philadelphia. Amazing site
This is a wonderful gesture . I think it's important for not just Americans ,but the British people to learn about this import part of world history.
Although at the time it was considered by the Monarchy to just be a serious of skirmishes to put down a rebellion of colonies ,it's impact would be major for the future of the world
From Dartmouth village Massachusetts burned to the ground during revolution. Later became New Bedford. Love the history here.
I’m American and my ancestors were Loyalists. 😊 These fellas are quite welcome in my book. All humour aside, I feel that the entire war needs to be reexamined and retaught altogether. It was a civil war between brothers of kindred blood, as many Loyalist Americans (who were also patriots, in their own right) were forced out of their native soil and forced to either flee to Canada or emigrate to the Mother Country. This false notion that it was just a simple war between “redcoats” and “Americans with pitchforks and fowlers” is a complete myth.
My sincere thanks to these men of Royal Lancers for coming out and taking part in this. I pray that you fellas had a wonderful time in our country and were treated with the utmost respect. God bless you all and God save our two great homelands which, as our John Adams once said to His Majesty King George III, are eternally bound by “the good nature and the old good humor between people, who, though separated by an ocean, and under different governments, have the same language, the same religion, and kindred blood.” 🙏🏴🇬🇧
I was there that day for the reenactment. Good stuff.
They should have gone to Lexington and Concord and to Yorktown, too!
And Cowpens .
I wonder if they'll be at a few war of 1812-15 too?
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The ones I mentioned were the beginning and end, so I didn't list others. The War of 1812 would have been interesting, too, especially New Orleans.
@@beckyblack2333 Bladensburg?
@@mikeycraig8970 New Orleans 🇺🇸
This also gives lurning exspirence to the soldiers of how it felt to be a soldier from both sides during the revolutionary war and respect to both sides of the war reat in peace all of those men
Love their cap badge….skull and crossed bones….motto; Death or Glory.
I remember a tour guide at Yorktown once joked with our group that a few weeks previous he had given the same tour to a company of visiting Royal Marines. He said most of them were pretty big fellows so he decided the tour that day would be a telling of how the British prevailed at Yorktown and the rebellion was quashed.
That was very interesting, thank you and thumbs up.
Nice. We share so much common history.
I love when Brits and Yanks can shake hands in friendship!
kinship bond can't be broken after all
Outstanding!
Amazing to see genuinely god bless!
Revolutionary War battlefields I have visited include the Cowpens and Kings Mountain battlefields in South and North Carolina. Also a French & Indian War battlefield and reenactment at Fort No. 4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. At the preserved Cowpens battlefield, a British cavalry reenactor portrayed Colonel Banastre Tarleton, and described for the assembled crowd the time consuming process of training a cavalryman and his horse, the difficulty of transporting the trained horses by sailing ship, and the tragic, dissipated life of Tarleton, who bought a commission in the British army after squandering a large inherited fortune. Tarleton likewise squandered his well trained troops at the Battle of Cowpens, in a brilliant trap and encirclement by General Dan Morgan and militia Colonel Pickens and their superbly trained troops.
This is fantastic.
History comes alive.
I wonder if they visited the civil war battlefields such as Gettysburg. The tactics didn’t change all that much, but the technology did.
Crazy to think that the Continental Army fought the Lancers in the 1770s and in less than 200 years, the United States Army fought along side them in World War II and the Middle East wars.
Not to mention WWI, which was the first time we were really allied with them.
crazy France joined British Americans
When I toured the Concord battlefield last year I bought a magnet with a photo of British soldiers on it from the gift shop. I gave it to a Welsh woman who has worked at my credit union for years. Its still in her office
Very good...carry on.
Thanks for sharing this. This was really cool.
After some research I recently found out that my ancestors are 100% from the UK although I'm a 1/4 Cherokee Indian
Makes me want to watch The Patriot.
OUTSTANDING
If any of you are ever in southern USA come to Montgomery, Al. In the Oakwood cemetary annex are the Britsh and French graves of men who came over during WWII for pilot training at Maxwell AFB. Everytime I visit my grabdparents graves I visit the allied officers graves as well. By the way, their graves are just a few yards from Hank Williams Sr's grave site.
We never learned about the American revolutionary war at my school, I know other people who learned about it but we seemed to constantly lean about medieval Kings and knights and their battles and hardly anything recent.
Benefit of only being 200 years old in america I guess, less to remember.
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