The Battle of Brandywine: The Revolutionary War in Four Minutes
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2020
- 243 years ago on September 11th, 1777, General George Washington and his Continental Army began their defense of Philadelphia at the Battle of Brandywine. Although resulting in a British victory, the Americans were able to hold together long enough - allowing the Continental Congress to escape the city and relocate.
In today's Rev War In4 Rebrand, we take a look at the Battle of Brandywine, which was fought 243 years ago today. Brandywine marks the first major engagement in the Continental Army's defense of Philadelphia under George Washington, as British General William Howe moved his army towards the city. The Battle of Brandywine saw more troops in action than any other battle during the American Revolution. Thanks for your interest in American History and for supporting battlefield preservation!
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Having grown up in Chadds Ford and worked 1 summer as a guide in Washington's Headquarters, I learned some things about the battle I never knew. Thanks for this video.
I grew up in Thornton . My mom worked at the Chadds Ford POST Office!
As an Englishman it's always good to watch these videos. Much more impartial than lots of others, more balanced.
I believe one of my ancestors died as a result of this battle. He died at Chester County, PA in early Oct. 1777. I have yet to find out why but probably as a battle wound or some type of battle related accident. He was a lowly Irish Immigrant American patriot of a rank of Private, from MA in the Continental Army.
My ancestor was a lowly Irish private at Brandywine, and was proud to fight for the British, against the Yankee traitors, and later settled in Canada, the real home of the free.
That ancestor of mine who was killed was an Irish immigrant to New England, fighting for the colonial side Continental Army.@@donaldmulrooney942
My great great great-grandfather fought at Brandywine and several other locations. He's listed with the DAR.
My great great grandfather was Benjamin Ring and it was his house where Washington planned the battle in Chadds Ford and also have family records that differ from some of the historical accounts of the battle,in the book it was Benjamin Ring who showed Washington a way of escape as they were being outflanked.
Thomas McGuire's books on the Philadelphia campaign are outstanding. He's the perfect person to host this video.
I live near the battlefield and it's definitely worth taking a look. All the houses are still there from the battle and everything's preserved well. You can even see the spot where Lafayette was wounded. Keep in mind the Paoli Massacre follow the battle a few miles away and really energized the continentals who were rightfully angry.
I grew up in Thornton PA near Brinton Lake. Beautiful area! 😊
One of my Ancestors was killed at Brandywine. 🇺🇸
Same for my 7th Great Grandfather, Cpt John Chilton.
@@sisi7019 God bless him. 🇺🇸
@@Sonof-uk8sb What did Lincoln say? He sacraficed on the altar of freedom. My condolences and congratulations
I grew up in in the Media, Pennsylvania area, 13 miles to the east, and so this battle was local history. If I remember correctly, Washington and his generals were unaware of the very large British force coming around from the North, being preoccupied by a face-off with Baron von Knyphausen to the West, across Brandywine Creek. The battlefield is ~ 10 square miles and of course most of it is in private hands. On several occasions I have donated so that the Trust could purchase small parcels of land at Brandywine for posterity. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for posting
This was a nice informative video. Would be nice if you also included a couple slides with maps showing troop movement and encounter locations along side the reenactment slides. As a west coaster I'm less familiar with the geography than others might be, and it would help with visualization.
Great video
A very interesting battle 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
One of my family fought here his name was 1Sgt Robert lemon Sr. He got a sabre slash to his face but survived but didnt stay throughout winter and he had 4 brothers that fought to. One of them was a 1st lieutenant and another was 2nd lieutenant
Great video. I know this place, it’s on a way to Cabellas:)
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D company of my old regiment the Wessex wore the Brandywine flash underneath their badges.🇬🇧
I also wore the Brandywine flash behind my cap badge as a cadet in Berkshire, we were badged to the D.E.R.R. (Berkshire and Wiltshire 49th, 62nd, 66th, 99th).
Does anyone know what tune is playing?
I have 3 direct ancestors who were at this battle: Anthonius (Anthony) Hoon, his son Henry Hoon, and John Moser. John Moser remained a lifelong admirer of Washington and is claimed to have been one of his many acquaintances.
I grew up here, yes true, There are some good videos here on you tube that shows more troop movements.
I play this battle in total war Empire as British Quite Interesting battle
Ive been to Philedelphia...why would anyone want to capture it?
it was different back in 1777! 😮😊😂
@@boromirofmiddleearth557 Thomas Jefferson disliked it then too
why did he say the americans only had 3000 men? they had much more
IM SURE YOU WILL SAY THIS IS THE MAN WHO HELP WASHINTON get away , so why havent you told this part of the story , FACTS : did you know .General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman who was known as the “Father of the American Cavalry
Scots Guards fought in this battle dont know if they gained a battle Honour or not,this Regiment still with us to day.
Do you mean the highland regiment 42nd foot? The Blackwatch? Because there was no unit named the Scots Guards in this battle.
What the Hey, Man? Read the sign on marker 3:02. It totally contradicts what Historian is saying. So...who's right? The sign or the Historian?
They are both right. The numbers on the sign are the total number of combatants. The 3000 Colonial and 8000 British forces are the ones that began the engagent at 2pm on September 11, 1777. More forces entered the battle which covered a span of roughly 10 miles I believe.
@@koz8319 Thank you for the clarification.
@@andrewdeehan6292 , no problem!
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I always find amusing the sight of men of today trying to hustle their well-larded backsides around old battlegrounds. They are but a dim shadow of the very lean and tough men of those days.
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This is useless. A bunch of unrelated pictures and some fellow in a ridiculous tie.