Thanks for a very good historical video of Rogers and his rangers. One thing I have got to recommend to anyone interested in more information about the life of Robert Rogers, there is a fantastic historic novel about Rogers and the raid on St. Francis. It's called, "Northwest Passage," by Kenneth Roberts. The first, and best part , is an amazingly detailed account of the Ranger's raid on the village of St. Francis. It is a brilliant account of the raid which will leave you feeling exhausted, and starving. The rest of the book deals with Roger's career after the war. He was appointed to be Royal Governor in a British fort in Michigan. While he was there he sent out a party of frontiersmen in an attempt to locate the legendary Northwest Passage- An all salt water route from Europe to Asia. A great novel of outstanding historical accuracy.
I just finished reading the Northwest Passage for the second time. I grew up in the area in Michigan and have been to the old forts on Mackinac Island and Mackinac City.
My great uncle was Ashbel Munson son of my great grandfather Abner Munson who fought in the French and Indian War. Ashbel was a part of Putnam's Rangers in CT.
Nicely presented. Those who are interested further, I can only recommend ‘northwest passage’ starring spencer. Tracey which told the story of the attack on the Abenaki at st Francis. Very good film.
Lol. My guess is,the powder leaked as with movement through brush and suck.thus 40 yards with FORCE. could/ would turn 10 yards not lethal. If I am making sense.? But just my best guess. Ur comment made me chuckle and think.
After being fired, powder discharge would foul the rifled grooves of the barrel, making a rifled weapon more prone to misfiring after prolonged use than a smoothbore musket.
You missed the first army rangers. The War Of 1812 saw the first american ranger regiments they where disbanded after the war and became apart of the shaper shooters corps during later engagements
Not directly, I don't think. The 60th (Royal American) Regiment was created after Braddock was defeated in 1755. They may have been inspired by Roger's Rangers in that their uniform lacked the normal decorative trim that most regular regiments had, but was still the typical British red. Also, they would occasionally supplement their equipment with things like hunting knives and tomahawks instead of swords and the uniform itself was cut down to be less of an encumbrance. They often fought as light infantry or skirmishers, which was necessary in the dense forests of North America, but didn't go on long range recon patrols and were for all practical purposes a line infantry regiment. In short, they may have been inspired by the Rangers, but there is little direct connection.
@@robfromjersey7899 The Royal American Regiment was formed in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend and counter French incursions and raiding on the northern and western borders in the French-Canadian War. The regiment was re-numbered as the 60th in 1757. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Royal_Rifle_Corps My grandfather died in the regiment at Arras in 1917, my two brothers served in 1st and 2nd KRRC battalions 1950-54, and I wore the badge in my school cadet corps, attached to Queen's Westminsters (KRRC) in the years before the merger into the Green Jackets. In 1939 five Americans joined the regiment as volunteers and were welcomed as a link with our past. Two were KIA and all were decorated.
It’s too bad Washington didn’t use Rogers Rangers. I’m sure the reason Roger offered aid to them first was because they knew the terrain in ways most British officers didn’t and would be apprehensive in exploiting.
Washington would have considered himself a more aristocratic type officer leader and possibly did not approve of Rogers's "effective" and ruthless methods - the start of the war would have been viewed on both sides as a conflict which would be resolved by aristocratic gentlemen who would them settle down together to work out land carve ups and trade deals. Rogers enthusiastic abilities in the field and mercurial nature were not conducive to this - Ethan Allen and Francis Marrion were both viewed disdainfully in the early days of the conflict. There is also a scene in Turn (Washington's Spies) where it is alluded that Washington was suspicious (perhaps insecure around them) of those who had been successful in French and Indian war, which Washington had not been. This probably fueled a lot of resentment towards Rogers who had won the credibility, fame and promotions Washington has badly desired during the French and Indian wars. Rogers was also said to have been the only man George Washington was afraid of.
@@templer46 Rogers done little to help his case when he arrived back in America in 1775. However, he did have a large personal score to settle with General Gage which could have won over the Patriots but his professional friendship with General Howe likely cancelled this - he has served with Howe's older brother during the French and Indian war with a huge amount of mutual respect between them.
Rogers was, at that point, in deep debt, broke and an alcoholic. He wanted to join Washington for lack of a better option to escape his creditors and avoid jail.. There is a a reason he is buried in a mass grave in London..
Thank you for this video. It proves provenance to how we, the current American Rangers connect our heritage to these early special forces units.
@@DarthTwilight We do lead the way. Especialy when the orders are, "Rangers up front"
Thanks for a very good historical video of Rogers and his rangers. One thing I have got to recommend to anyone interested in more information about the life of Robert Rogers, there is a fantastic historic novel about Rogers and the raid on St. Francis. It's called, "Northwest Passage," by Kenneth Roberts. The first, and best part , is an amazingly detailed account of the Ranger's raid on the village of St. Francis. It is a brilliant account of the raid which will leave you feeling exhausted, and starving. The rest of the book deals with Roger's career after the war. He was appointed to be Royal Governor in a British fort in Michigan. While he was there he sent out a party of frontiersmen in an attempt to locate the legendary Northwest Passage- An all salt water route from Europe to Asia. A great novel of outstanding historical accuracy.
I just finished reading the Northwest Passage for the second time. I grew up in the area in Michigan and have been to the old forts on Mackinac Island and Mackinac City.
My great uncle was Ashbel Munson son of my great grandfather Abner Munson who fought in the French and Indian War. Ashbel was a part of Putnam's Rangers in CT.
This was excellent thank you for this.
Nicely presented. Those who are interested further, I can only recommend ‘northwest passage’ starring spencer. Tracey which told the story of the attack on the Abenaki at st Francis. Very good film.
This is very neat! Thanks for this!
He is the Man who arrested Nathan Hale. He was also my great x 5 grandfather.
I like this video. Why is everyone being so critical, make your own video if you do not like it!!
How can he learn to improve if no one offers a critique??
@@cammacgregor9354 indeed. Perhaps lead by example and show how it is done by making a better video?
Thanks for this amazing info! Few people know about this. My only criticism was your mic had some issues.
It would help if I knew what I was doing.
Please try and explain what you mean by a flintlock rifle being “prone to jam?” 🤔
Lol. My guess is,the powder leaked as with movement through brush and suck.thus 40 yards with FORCE. could/ would turn 10 yards not lethal. If I am making sense.? But just my best guess. Ur comment made me chuckle and think.
Well obviously it was the MG belt fed ones.
After being fired, powder discharge would foul the rifled grooves of the barrel, making a rifled weapon more prone to misfiring after prolonged use than a smoothbore musket.
You missed the first army rangers. The War Of 1812 saw the first american ranger regiments they where disbanded after the war and became apart of the shaper shooters corps during later engagements
Also that poor guy on the bottom right of the painting 09:47
Interesting.
Spencer Tracy- The Old Man and the Scalp.
It was said that Tracy said it was the physically toughest movie he ever made.
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The content of the original rules used today are somewhat modified .
try recording your next audio in a room that has some carpet & wall coverings---like a bedroom
We were not wiped out
A musket that can jam? Novel concept. Operator error.
Was this the birth of the Royal North American Regiment ??
Not directly, I don't think. The 60th (Royal American) Regiment was created after Braddock was defeated in 1755. They may have been inspired by Roger's Rangers in that their uniform lacked the normal decorative trim that most regular regiments had, but was still the typical British red. Also, they would occasionally supplement their equipment with things like hunting knives and tomahawks instead of swords and the uniform itself was cut down to be less of an encumbrance. They often fought as light infantry or skirmishers, which was necessary in the dense forests of North America, but didn't go on long range recon patrols and were for all practical purposes a line infantry regiment.
In short, they may have been inspired by the Rangers, but there is little direct connection.
thx for your info.
Lexy Mayo has the same Question as you’ thanks for asking it and thanks to the poster who put in the answer.
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The Royal American Regiment was formed in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend and counter French incursions and raiding on the northern and western borders in the French-Canadian War. The regiment was re-numbered as the 60th in 1757. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Royal_Rifle_Corps
My grandfather died in the regiment at Arras in 1917, my two brothers served in 1st and 2nd KRRC battalions 1950-54, and I wore the badge in my school cadet corps, attached to Queen's Westminsters (KRRC) in the years before the merger into the Green Jackets.
In 1939 five Americans joined the regiment as volunteers and were welcomed as a link with our past. Two were KIA and all were decorated.
It’s too bad Washington didn’t use Rogers Rangers. I’m sure the reason Roger offered aid to them first was because they knew the terrain in ways most British officers didn’t and would be apprehensive in exploiting.
Washington didn't trust the Col. He thought the Col. ties with the crown ran too deep.
Washington would have considered himself a more aristocratic type officer leader and possibly did not approve of Rogers's "effective" and ruthless methods - the start of the war would have been viewed on both sides as a conflict which would be resolved by aristocratic gentlemen who would them settle down together to work out land carve ups and trade deals. Rogers enthusiastic abilities in the field and mercurial nature were not conducive to this - Ethan Allen and Francis Marrion were both viewed disdainfully in the early days of the conflict.
There is also a scene in Turn (Washington's Spies) where it is alluded that Washington was suspicious (perhaps insecure around them) of those who had been successful in French and Indian war, which Washington had not been. This probably fueled a lot of resentment towards Rogers who had won the credibility, fame and promotions Washington has badly desired during the French and Indian wars. Rogers was also said to have been the only man George Washington was afraid of.
@@templer46 Rogers done little to help his case when he arrived back in America in 1775. However, he did have a large personal score to settle with General Gage which could have won over the Patriots but his professional friendship with General Howe likely cancelled this - he has served with Howe's older brother during the French and Indian war with a huge amount of mutual respect between them.
Aye, Washington could had men, coulda had Rangers were he bolder, not so tight with his purse 😀
Rogers was, at that point, in deep debt, broke and an alcoholic. He wanted to join Washington for lack of a better option to escape his creditors and avoid jail.. There is a a reason he is buried in a mass grave in London..
How can you make this with this bad of audio and think to yourself... yeah this is good enough.
Not too much different from someone making a comment with key words missing, but posting it anyway...
Stock bridge munsee mohicans!!!!!! We rule
As an old Batt. Scrolled and Tab'd US Army Ranger from 1981 to 1983, I watched about 6 1/2 mins. Two mistakes and I'm done.
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That damn music is tooooooooo LOUD!
Your diction, enunciation and background echo due to a lack of sound absorbing material renders this video unfit to listen to.