American children, learned how to shoot rifles before they learned to read. Most houses were farming lands, there were no grocery stores. Hunting and defending ones life was passed into our rights. These kids would be very accurate shooters/hunters.
This is a facet of our culture that many in other countries should understand. In most of the country, this is still the case, and completely normal even today. I live in a rural area of America, and I learned to shoot with a single-shot a rifle when I was 7 years old, a bolt-action when I was 8, and a 12-gauge shotgun when I was 9. Beyond teaching important life lessons such as conscientiousness and responsibility, it is also often necessary. In many places, there are still animals that are dangerous or damaging to property, and cannot be relocated or deterred effectively. And, should any of those types dangerous creatures happen to walk on two legs rather than four, well... those can be dealt with too.
@@TheZod00 Perhaps so, but that does not change the significance (or the proficiency) of learning to use firearms at an early age, especially in Rural America. It is most definitely a real thing, and kids are able to use firearms proficiently and safely at a MUCH earlier age than a lot of people think.
At this time in history there wasn’t a major concept of the “teenage years,”where kids could slack off a bit before they reached adulthood.Kids moved from children to adults very quickly.My great-grandmother was married at 15 and started having children at 16.Today,just the idea of this lifestyle is uncomfortable but it was very common back then.
@@chestonunnewehr6954 i learned how to fire a weapon at 5. most people i know started around 5-7 years old. Its a great age to start teaching kids. Good way to teach discipline too. Many countries tend to not understand the 2nd Amendment, until their liberties are being stomped on or they are invaded. Ukraine for example, will most likely have something along the lines of the 2nd Amendment, by time they are done with Russia. Armed societies are very hard to oppress and are usually a polite society too. Armed minorities are hard to oppress as well.
24:00 This scene makes any man cry. Doesn’t matter whether you have a daughter or not, something just makes you emotional as a man when you hear her cry.
Last of the Mohicans is a great film you will definitely like. It’s based on the French and Indian war in 1757. So 19 years before the American Revolutionary war. Please consider giving it a watch.
This was one of those rare films when I was a teenager where me, my brother, and my dad all were rooting for the good guy to win and completely trash the villain, and also all felt terrible when the sons died, given how the three of us were very close with each other. Always takes me back to when life wasn't that hard yet for my family.
As a man who grew up in and around Charleston, South Carolina, this film is very important to me. I'm glad you watched it Ash. And I always enjoy your passionate energy.
Incredible how you had the Native American insight early on before we even learn that he was involved in Fort Wilderness. An absolute belter this reaction, glad you loved the movie.
Great film and great funny reaction, if you enjoyed this I'd recommend Last of the Mohicans (the war mentioned by Mel Gibson's character at the beginning of the movie). Basically when Americans were British subjects they fought the French, both sides using Native Americans as scouts due to the knowledge of the land they had.
@@justtrustash Given the type of movies you like, Last of the Mohicans is a must-watch. 100% guaranteed you'll think it's the greatest movie ever made... maybe not, but there's no way you won't like it.
Not just as scouts but as part of their main militaries as well. A French General even stripped down and sung a war dance with a Mohawk chief during one siege. The French and Indian War may also have been the start of the first true global conflict and many of the commanders on both sides of the Revolutionary War cut their teeth in that war.
Standing in line and Volley Firing as they called it back then was a Tactic Bro. The Guns were so inaccurate past few dozen yards , any chance of hitting anyone was for you and your mates to stand up take aim and fire all together. (Its scary as fuck ) but they had little choice. Fun fact it wasnt that bad as after several shots the entire fired will be full of smoke and you had good cover because no one could see through the smoke much. Thats why armies used bright uniforms so people can at least have some idea which side is which. There was one time in a battle when a differently dressed unit of allies entered the field to support and (I think it the British army who had this incident) And the main force ended up massacring them thinking them as enemy troops trying to sneak in ..
Idk marching into artillery is an all-time dumb tactic. This is an incredibly inefficient way to fight against artillery or guerilla tactics for different reasons. There's a reason this style of combat lost to far less superior forces throughout history. Not totally ineffective the British did have an empire but this style of war ended for a reason.
@@bryansmith1691 This style of fighting lasted 200 years with little change. All large armies of Europe fought this way as there was no other way to fight with the technology of the time. Napoleon Bonaparte was able to use this style of warfare along with new logistical methods to absolutely dominate all armies on the continent for over 10 years. If all European armies attempted to use guerrilla tactics by itself the war would have been over very very quickly.
@@scl9671 guerilla tactics were effective when required, but remember this is a time when nations agreed to rules of war and respected each other (somewhat), there were even instances of battles being paused temporarily because some units may have lost their banner. Its easy for us today to look back at something and say "but thats dumb" yet we probably do something in our everyday lives people of the future consider dumb or pointless
@@bryansmith1691 Interesting observation. Your critique was spot-on for the history of combat in the world - when inferior numbers find new techniques with new military technology to defeat a bigger enemy. For thousands of years armies fought as a closely linked mass force. The U.S. Civil War and the Boer War showed that more accurate rifles and artillery would decimate these massed forces - that was when armies began to dig trenches for cover. 'Blitzkrieg' warfare and mass production changed battle tactics during World War II. Those same tactics being used by the Russians today in Ukraine exposed their soldiers to the next generation of war fighting with superior technology used to great effect by Ukraine's armed forces. There is an old saying that old generals fight with tactics from the last war. So true with what is happening today.
Growing up in Georgia, I learned to fire a gun properly around 6 years of age. Learned to respect the weapon, understand what it’s purpose is. Many young hunt with their family. We drive very early here as well.
4:37 “Can you even hold a gun at 15? You can’t even lift the gun.” Flintlock muskets weighed about 10 pounds. I’ve been hunting with .308s and .30-06s (around 9 pounds) since I’ve been 12 so it’s definitely possible. Sadly, children as young as 10 fought in this war and in some places 16 year olds HAD to fight.
Admiral Yamamoto, the guy behind pearl harbor having studied in America knowing our spirit, said you cannot invade America, you will find a rifleman behind every blade of grass. Hell yea he took his kids with him.
I remember watching this in the theater. The audience stood up and gave a standing ovation at the end. I had never had that experience in a theater before.
@@Tu_Padre31 genuinely asking, not trying to be a dick or anything, but what make’s lone survivor trash to you? im also not a fan of american sniper, but i thought lone survivor was pretty good
You're 100% correct. His character fought in the French & Indian War that took place 12yrs before the American Revolution. Definitely learned that style of fighting from the Native Americans
Love this dude and his personality. The way he reacts is unique and always lightens up my mood. I don't really think we truly know what type of effect we have on others even through a screen. It's definitely positive though. Keep it up! 🤙🤙🤙
"Legit there's no tactics" Later in the movie you'll see some cavalry charges. The idea of forming in lines was because horses won't charge an unbroken line. So as long as they can all keep an unbroken line on the front rank, they are preventing cavalry charges. Once the lines break, the cavalry can run thru and go to work messing people up. Swords are much more accurate than muskets, and have a much quicker reload rate too.
Cavalry charges are indeed less effective against a line than against troops in a haphazard, loose formation. However, they can still be highly effective against lines, especially considering they are largely undefended from the rear and, to a lesser extent, flanks. The true defense of the period against cavalry, however, was the infantry square.
Its a common perception my modern people, especially younger people, that they were just blindly walking into fire with no tactics. I just wish more people bothered to actually learn about history instead of just assuming everyone was stupid.
@@dash4800 same. It really irritates me how we of the 21st century tend to look down our noses at our ancestors and call them stupid or primitive, when the reality is that humans have stayed just as smart throughout all of history, including right now. Our brains work no differently than they have for 6000 years. The only thing that makes us different is the technology and scientific knowledge available. Every era of warfare existed in its time because it was the most practical and intelligent way to win wars. Line warfare included.
Ash: legit there's no tactics Napoleon, Frederick the Great, Duke of Wellington, George Washington, and every general in the 18th and 19th century: Am I a joke to you?
The actor who played the bad guy was Malfoy’s dad in Harry Potter. Lots of soldiers died from infection too. Our Civil War was even worse with casualties close to 1.5 million. We didn’t get penicillin until WWII so infection killed a lot of men.
I remember seeing this at the theater, I went to see Gladiator and the theater people said something was wrong with the Gladiator print they had so instead I watched The Patriot and thought it was great and went to see Gladiator the next week and my life was changed haha awesome! Thanks Ash you legendary legend !
36:58 I agree! I think every country should have a strong national identity. It's what unifies the people, no matter what background they come from. Just so long as it's a good foundation! I'd definitely say the UK shares a lot of those principles with the US. Once enemies, now good buddies. You love to see it! 😁 Great movie! Very nostalgic for me. Was right around the time I saw Braveheart too, and Mel was killing it in everything. Still one of my favorite Mel flicks. Great fight/battle scenes, drama, touch of romance, awesome revenge plot, a few jokes here and there. Got a bit of everything; can't go wrong. This and Gladiator are in my top 5 revenge flick list, to give you my personal gauge of greatness. The kind of movies you can just leave running in the background forever and never get old.
The boys know the ins and outs and proper use of muskets because back then, and even some today, would hunt food for the table. I myself was using firearms when I was 8. My father instructed me in their use and we often went hunting together.
Thank you very much for your reaction..no one knows what people in ALL wars go through..for there freedom...62 year old former marine from south carolina
Great reaction as always! What's amazing about the age of the characters is that there were veterans who were younger. A future President of the United States Andrew Jackson was a Scout and a courier at 12 and was a POW at 13. He had a scar across his forehead because a British officer demanded the boy clean his boots and Jackson told him to go screw himself. His mother and brother were also arrested in a scene very similar to scene where Martin loses a son. He lost his mother and brother to abuses in prison and swore to hate the English forever. He later got some measure of revenge when he defeated the British army at the Battle of New Orleans at the end of the war of 1812. The same army that had kicked the crap out of America and burned the white house earlier in the war. The same army that broke Napoleon at waterloo as Jackson liked to boast. Jackson would later fight in 20 duels to the death and beat a would be assassin so badly his own body guards had to protect the assassin🤣 Any way if you haven't, and enjoyed this movie I suggest watching the Last of the Mohicans! With your girl since it's also right up her alley too.
Great reaction, Ash. You're the first person I've seen react to this that caught the symbolism of him melting down down his son's figures into bullets. One of my favorites details in the movie.
Yes, we learned in US history that one of the reasons we got the upper hand in the revolution was the use of guerrilla warfare. The Americans had been learning this from the natives for quite sometime before the revolution was underway.
Great reaction. One of the best films ever . Mel is just a great actor and director. He only works on stories that mean something to him. The Green Mile is also an epic movie you might like to react to.
Oh yes so glad you watched this movie!! By buddies and I used to watch this on movie nights and get so hyped!! So glad you enjoyed!! Can't wait for the next one!
Kentucky long rifle is still in the brits nightmares…they were shooting smooth boared muskets, and the Kentucky long rifle had rifling in the barrel and was reaching out and tagging these clowns at 1000ft…accurate as hell, while those muskets were shooting all over the place
The guns they used back then called muskets were really only accurate up to like 50 yards. The only way was to form huge firing lines sometimes miles long. And just fire point blank and hope it hit something.
Yes you should look up the how we made it deadly pretty much made the battle of the gun it's self a stabilizer because it was round ball you would shoot so ye 🤣 it's kinda like how surpressers work now a day
@@KaedonVik Back when I was in elementary school a museum rep gave us a musket ball made from one of those hundreds if years old machines. Its a little larger than a marble and very heavy. I can’t imagine being shot with one of those. It probably shattered whatever bone it hit beyond repair.
The line-up style warfare, imagine the field is like a giant chess board and the generals are the hands that move the pieces. It seems silly by today’s standards, but it was considered honorable back then. Kept minimal civilian casualties that way.
The fact that the british soldier stood and took the fire is one of the reason that made them better, the point to fire a and recieve a few volleys is to soften but also show your enemy than you did not give a fuck so when you charge with the bayonet and cavalry they flee and get wrecked, in most old wars most of the killing was done after one side routed.
Those guns were so inaccurate and could only reach about 100 yards max so the only way you could hit anything would be to stand in a line and fire all at once. Out of 100 shots maybe 20 would actually hit. That's why they had to use that tactic.
piggy backing on his comment i know its late, The Smoothbore Flintlock was very inaccurate and it produced a lot of smoke when fired now imagine a whole line of guns firing that would cause something called fog of war you could be standing 10 ft (not totally sure) and not see the enemy cause of all the smoke, that's why they all stood in a line and shot at each other the guns were inaccurate but imagine a wall of lead is heading towards the enemy someone is going to hit something.
Hahaha this reaction is great and exactly how I felt watching this in theater back when it came out. That Tavington is one of the GOAT villains IMO. Just so villainous.
I have a lot of family in the rural parts of the US, I learned to shoot at age 8-9. So it’s not that uncommon here. Definitely was even more common back in those days. Hell I own a rifle, needed a bit of work on it as it was a surplus rifle. As for the line formations you see used in the film, that was standard for the time, and the rifles then were not that accurate. Also had a larger caliber. That and the medicine you see being practiced in one scene here… Also fairly on point for the time.
Great reaction bud. here's some technical/historical info to any interested to the common question "why'd they fight that way?" They did not fight in open fields because they were morons; they were still masterful tacticians. They fought in open fields because it was the most effective method given their weapons and communication tools. Round musket balls have 6" accuracy at 15 yards and 12" accuracy at about 25 yards. So in other words, a whole man's body could be "off the mark" beyond 25 yards. A good "marksman" could increase this range a small amount by having good wind intuition and well-cleaned barrels and such, but generally "aiming" was not even taught to the average rifleman. They didn't say "ready, aim, fire" but rather something more like "ready, level, fire." This later improved with the first "spiraling" Minnie Balls (which were more like modern bullets, though not fully rifled or overly streamlined, but it was a great start) - these improved accuracy dramatically (by about 3-4 times the range). This started to change things in the civil war and allowed for the beginning of proto-trench warfare and longer-ranged engagements (where they could start to use cover at the ends of fields). With the later ammunition, "aiming" began to be common training. Also, communications was a major limitation. Remember, lower officers in the field needed to communicate up the chain to the strategic-commanding officer over the battle. This was done with horns but, most often, flag signals. This means they needed to be in the open and within visual range to coordinate more than a small group of men. This is why even the civil war, with the improved Minnie Balls, still needed some amount of "open field" positioning and tall tower/lookout posts to coordinate the battalions. Could guerrilla tactics work? Only in smaller self-governed units. But a war campaign could not sustain on only those units. Their coordination would be dysfunctional, and their lethal power would be actually quite ineffective against larger groups of armed infantry. 1 shot per minute is slow, with a 50% accuracy rate. So, having 100 shooting in tandem acts as a single unit like a really slow automatic rifle (100 shots per minute, compensating for low accuracy by primitive "spray and pray" tactics), where a group of guerrila fighters equaling 20 will confuse the enemy and use ambush/flanking tactics, but they're still ultimately firing 20 rds/minute with 50% or much less accuracy (if they're firing through leaves/branches or at longer distances much much less). One or two guerrilla groups can be effective harriers/wild cards so long as a traditional armed force is present and rivaling the opponent's campaign, but if all was guerrilla units, an en massed opposing force would respond and easily start routing the strike squads using sheer number superiority and cavalry rush-routes. Plus, in open fields, artillery units can scout/range/support infantry, and cavalry can better swipe the flanks. Open vision is need for coordination, communication, and support. This later changed with the arrival of radio communication and better rifled bullets (longer accuracy ranges), which led into full on trench warfare tactics (WW1ish, a sort of perfect blending of guerrilla-like and open-battlefield tactics) As a single unit of armed power, the army was most effective fighting en masse. This was true up through WW II and beyond to even today. Even with all our communication technology presently, there are still lots of benefits to just throwing overwhelming force (especially if we want to occupy a location or break a supply line), but we now have the technology to masterfully coordinate dozens or even hundreds of smaller guerrilla platoons to collect, disperse, assault, retreat, and so on, across all sorts of terrains. Without the communication tech and ammo accuracy range, we would still be fighting in open fields just like in this movie.
Fun fact about the American flag scene where he is running with it. People often ask why do the military have their flag on backwards, it’s because of that. If the flag is facing the correct way, it shows retreat. With it backwards, it looks as if the soldiers are moving forward.
Of all the poignant moments in this film, the one that guts me the most is when the little girl flinches away from her father when he tries to hug her... and then runs to him begging him not to leave. The turmoil that is raging in that little girl... unbelievably well acted by such a young one. The other deep moment is when the racist militia man turns to Occam (the slave who is 'now here of my own accord') and says, "I am honored to have you with us. Honored." It gives me hope that men CAN change! Great reaction video... thanks!
Ash, i am French, Irish, Scottish and Native American ( Cherokee and Choctaw ). The battles with Native Americans were happening before, during and after this period. As a kid i used to run around wearing my Fringe leather jacket and my leather mocasin shoes. The girls wore mocasin boots.
From right at the very start of the movie with your disapproval, disgust and disbelief in the use of traditional Linear Tactics in the battle scenes along with your desire & demanding for the use of Guerilla Warfare or Irregular, Wilderness, or Savage warfare, immediately triggered my saying "Ash is gonna love this movie, especially the upcoming scene with his kids!" LOL Ash, it was absolutely fantastic to watch your reaction to this movie, as is so often the case in all your works. Well done bro. I did however find myself missing your girl friend when you mentioned her as Hannah does indeed complement you so very, very, well, particularly in your reation videos. Thanks Bro!
Love the reaction and I sure hope you are starting to feel better and none of your family have had the same issues with COVID-19 that you've had. Personally, I've had both Moderna shots and my last booster on 11/2/2021 and I got I'll twice. I'm all good now. I definitely appreciate how you may be feeling and I hope you feel better, and my best to you, Hanna, Ana, and your mom. Prayers you all stay safe and that recover well and quickly.
Always here to get your back Ash... My best to all your family. Hope you all feel better soon. Don't overdo it working on releases of content..... we (well..... most of the true community fans) understand. Take care of you first and those closest to you to keep them safe and well. The rest of us will be here whene you get back on schedule! 💪❤
Yea, standing line firing was a thing because smooth bore fire arms were inaccurate, and took a good while to reload. Having everyone standing in a line and firing in the same direction at the same time meant a sheet of bullets travelled out towards the enemy, making it likely many of the enemy would be hit. It was an ugly way to make war, but given the technology of the time, it was the best they could do. You might like the Sharpe's Company series if you like this kind of movie.
Have you seen Glory? Its about the first black regiment in the American civil war and it is fantastic, definitely worth a watch. Stars a young Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman
Presently I am in my front yard digging up a waterline, but watching your video on my cell phone during breaks from the work. As I rest on the porch for a few minutes, I see an American flag in a neighbor’s front yard. I watch the low breeze lift & twirl the red, white & blue fabric, thinking about this film. I feel sense of awe & respect for the men & women who sacrificed and died so I can use this Saturday afternoon to dig in my front yard. I wonder if that neighbor understands the depth of the sacrifice…. And, I live in S. Carolina, not too far where this movie was filmed.
Man, military, American history movies always get me super emotional. My whole family has been military since the founding of the country, never missed a generation, and most served 20+ years. Revolutionary officers, Naval Captains, Pilots, Frogmen, infantry, special forces, literally back to the revolutionary war and before that British officers, soldiers, and militia in the New World. I also don't take my Native American ancestors for granted. We have Ute and Blackfoot ancestors as well, it's just a small amount but it's there and since we can trace it and know names and household positions we know they were treated well, as actual humans and significant others and the daughters of "great warriors". I even had 8 ancestors at Plymouth... the pilgrims from the Mayflower. One of them was actually part owner of the Mayflower. Several signed the Declaration of Independence. Even Ben Franklin is like my 14x Great-uncle or something. My family was in the thick of it from day one. I'm absolutely not bragging, just proud of my family. One of our lines fuckin traces back to Rome as a General of two legions at once, something that only happened a few times or so I've read. I'm related to him through Rollo the Norman/Viking and princess of Paris... who also relates me to the brothers who are thought to be the inspiration for and real Robin Hood's. We've had most of this information for hundreds of years but DNA took it even further. Kings, Queens, Dukes, Duchesses, Lord's and Ladys. I have an entire wall dedicated to all military that has been passed down and added too for decades. Its got pictures, seated portraits, and several flags from many generations including a 13 star flag.
Musket rifles with their circular round shells were so pitifully inaccurate that the guys HAD to shoot at each other in close proximity to get a bullet hit. Near the end of the Civil War, shells were finally designed to be more cylindrical for better directional accuracy.
National Anthem Like You Never Heard it......is a short documentary on the meaning of the Anthem. After watching Patriot , I thought of video, it was written during this time fighting the British. Knowing the meaning behind words gives the Anthem, gives it a whole different meaning. You get why it's a Fantastic Anthem
You hit the nail on the head with his tactics he can't beat them at there own fight so he used gorrilla warfare to throw them off which is pretty historically accurate to how the Americans beat the British
@@iestynwatkins6753 oh no! How will I sleep in the wake of your defiance?!? Hahaha for everyone else who might want to know, the word "guerrilla" comes from the Spanish word "guerra" which means "war." guerrilla (n.) "fighter in an irregular, independent armed force," 1809, from Spanish guerrilla "body of skirmishers, skirmishing warfare," literally "little war," diminutive of guerra "war," from a Germanic source cognate with Old High German werra "strife, conflict, war," from Proto-Germanic *werra- (see war (n.)). Acquired by English during the Peninsular War (1808-1814), when bands of Spanish peasants and shepherds annoyed the occupying French. Purists failed in their attempt to keep this word restricted to "irregular warfare" and prevent it taking on the sense properly belonging to guerrillero "guerrilla fighter." Figurative use by 1861. As an adjective from 1811. But the gorilla above wishes to remain ignorant. Please don't correct him further. ¡Grácias!
Actually the Americans won the war because the British were bogged down in wars literally all over the world simultaneously, fighting the French, Spanish, and even the Dutch I believe. They were in a bad financial spot and were stretched really thin fighting everywhere at once. But even with that huge disadvantage, the British still won the large majority of battles against the Americans and would've won the war if not for the massive amounts of French monetary and logistical support given to Washington's army. The French even sent warfare advisors to properly train the Americans, who were performing terribly. The idea that the Americans used guerilla warfare is largely a myth. People used line warfare because it was tactically sound for the era, not stupid like modern media would have you believe.
All Mel Gibson directed movies are based on true stories and are extremely violent. Also based on true stories. In this movie, he is based on a man named Light Horse Henry Lee. Extremely feared by the British, he was called, the Swamp Fox! 😮😮😮 A person in the lineage of Robert E Lee! His main writer/producer of his production company is a man named Wallace, a descendant of William Wallace! His true story films are Braveheart, this movie, hacksaw Ridge, and Once we were Soldiers!!! Spoiler alert, if u don't start balling when his youngest daughter comes up crying to him on the beach, u have no soul!!
This is 1 of my fav movies, for all the reasons u mention and more.. Ive watched it like 100Xs but watchin ur reaction was almost as good as the 1st time.. You should do Master and Commander (if u havent seen it already) its the same quality, same energy as The Patriot but its about the Navy/Mariners.. Just trust me 😊
American children, learned how to shoot rifles before they learned to read. Most houses were farming lands, there were no grocery stores. Hunting and defending ones life was passed into our rights. These kids would be very accurate shooters/hunters.
This is a facet of our culture that many in other countries should understand. In most of the country, this is still the case, and completely normal even today. I live in a rural area of America, and I learned to shoot with a single-shot a rifle when I was 7 years old, a bolt-action when I was 8, and a 12-gauge shotgun when I was 9. Beyond teaching important life lessons such as conscientiousness and responsibility, it is also often necessary. In many places, there are still animals that are dangerous or damaging to property, and cannot be relocated or deterred effectively. And, should any of those types dangerous creatures happen to walk on two legs rather than four, well... those can be dealt with too.
Yeah no, this movie although enjoyable is laughable and ridiculous in pretty much all facets including that ambush scene.
@@TheZod00 Perhaps so, but that does not change the significance (or the proficiency) of learning to use firearms at an early age, especially in Rural America. It is most definitely a real thing, and kids are able to use firearms proficiently and safely at a MUCH earlier age than a lot of people think.
At this time in history there wasn’t a major concept of the “teenage years,”where kids could slack off a bit before they reached adulthood.Kids moved from children to adults very quickly.My great-grandmother was married at 15 and started having children at 16.Today,just the idea of this lifestyle is uncomfortable but it was very common back then.
@@chestonunnewehr6954 i learned how to fire a weapon at 5. most people i know started around 5-7 years old. Its a great age to start teaching kids. Good way to teach discipline too. Many countries tend to not understand the 2nd Amendment, until their liberties are being stomped on or they are invaded. Ukraine for example, will most likely have something along the lines of the 2nd Amendment, by time they are done with Russia. Armed societies are very hard to oppress and are usually a polite society too. Armed minorities are hard to oppress as well.
24:00 This scene makes any man cry. Doesn’t matter whether you have a daughter or not, something just makes you emotional as a man when you hear her cry.
Last of the Mohicans is a great film you will definitely like. It’s based on the French and Indian war in 1757. So 19 years before the American Revolutionary war. Please consider giving it a watch.
GREAT MOVIE! "I do not call myself subject to much at all." - Nathaniel Hawkeye
One of the very best films!
He definitely has to do this one at some point. Amazing movie.
One of my favourite movies of all time. Daniel Day Lewis is a f.cking God of acting.
And the musical score is epic!
This was one of those rare films when I was a teenager where me, my brother, and my dad all were rooting for the good guy to win and completely trash the villain, and also all felt terrible when the sons died, given how the three of us were very close with each other. Always takes me back to when life wasn't that hard yet for my family.
i hope you're doing well, bro
@@cheetos1231000 Times are hard but I'm okay
Bro, I couldn’t relate more. I have two younger brothers.
You do realise the film is historically inaccurate
@@chrisklitou7573 I know that. I knew that since high school. There is no reason to be such a butt about it.
As a man who grew up in and around Charleston, South Carolina, this film is very important to me. I'm glad you watched it Ash. And I always enjoy your passionate energy.
This isn't my favorite movie but thar moment when the daughter speaks has made me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME IVE WATCHED IT
I skip that part now. Can't take it lol
FACTS!!
Sad to say that girl died a few years ago.
Incredible how you had the Native American insight early on before we even learn that he was involved in Fort Wilderness. An absolute belter this reaction, glad you loved the movie.
fun fact : hacksaw ridge was Directed by Mel Gibson 🔥🔥
Great film and great funny reaction, if you enjoyed this I'd recommend Last of the Mohicans (the war mentioned by Mel Gibson's character at the beginning of the movie).
Basically when Americans were British subjects they fought the French, both sides using Native Americans as scouts due to the knowledge of the land they had.
Appreciate you mate, thank you ❤️
Bingo. In the US our Seal Team Six carry hatchets into combat that are made by the Last of the Mohicans weapons master.
@@justtrustash Given the type of movies you like, Last of the Mohicans is a must-watch. 100% guaranteed you'll think it's the greatest movie ever made... maybe not, but there's no way you won't like it.
@Dayspring People are allowed to enjoy things that you do not, buddy.
Not just as scouts but as part of their main militaries as well. A French General even stripped down and sung a war dance with a Mohawk chief during one siege.
The French and Indian War may also have been the start of the first true global conflict and many of the commanders on both sides of the Revolutionary War cut their teeth in that war.
Standing in line and Volley Firing as they called it back then was a Tactic Bro. The Guns were so inaccurate past few dozen yards , any chance of hitting anyone was for you and your mates to stand up take aim and fire all together. (Its scary as fuck ) but they had little choice. Fun fact it wasnt that bad as after several shots the entire fired will be full of smoke and you had good cover because no one could see through the smoke much. Thats why armies used bright uniforms so people can at least have some idea which side is which. There was one time in a battle when a differently dressed unit of allies entered the field to support and (I think it the British army who had this incident) And the main force ended up massacring them thinking them as enemy troops trying to sneak in ..
It might not be Ash's type of film but Waterloo (1970) is a fantastic example of this type of warfare.
Idk marching into artillery is an all-time dumb tactic.
This is an incredibly inefficient way to fight against artillery or guerilla tactics for different reasons.
There's a reason this style of combat lost to far less superior forces throughout history.
Not totally ineffective the British did have an empire but this style of war ended for a reason.
@@bryansmith1691 This style of fighting lasted 200 years with little change. All large armies of Europe fought this way as there was no other way to fight with the technology of the time. Napoleon Bonaparte was able to use this style of warfare along with new logistical methods to absolutely dominate all armies on the continent for over 10 years.
If all European armies attempted to use guerrilla tactics by itself the war would have been over very very quickly.
@@scl9671 guerilla tactics were effective when required, but remember this is a time when nations agreed to rules of war and respected each other (somewhat), there were even instances of battles being paused temporarily because some units may have lost their banner.
Its easy for us today to look back at something and say "but thats dumb" yet we probably do something in our everyday lives people of the future consider dumb or pointless
@@bryansmith1691 Interesting observation. Your critique was spot-on for the history of combat in the world - when inferior numbers find new techniques with new military technology to defeat a bigger enemy.
For thousands of years armies fought as a closely linked mass force. The U.S. Civil War and the Boer War showed that more accurate rifles and artillery would decimate these massed forces - that was when armies began to dig trenches for cover. 'Blitzkrieg' warfare and mass production changed battle tactics during World War II. Those same tactics being used by the Russians today in Ukraine exposed their soldiers to the next generation of war fighting with superior technology used to great effect by Ukraine's armed forces.
There is an old saying that old generals fight with tactics from the last war. So true with what is happening today.
Growing up in Georgia, I learned to fire a gun properly around 6 years of age. Learned to respect the weapon, understand what it’s purpose is. Many young hunt with their family. We drive very early here as well.
You 100% gotta watch The Last Of The Mohicans. You’ll love that one for sure
Great reaction as always Ash, but you trollin us with the wait for Apocalypto now bro. 🤨 Hope you have a speedy recovery from the Covid. ✌️
Thank you brother ❤️
@@justtrustash Get well soon bro. Just like bubby i can't wait for the Apocalypto reaction. Its a great movie.
"Almost.."
Apocalyto is savage, so fucking good, came out of no where film
Oooolac
4:37 “Can you even hold a gun at 15? You can’t even lift the gun.”
Flintlock muskets weighed about 10 pounds. I’ve been hunting with .308s and .30-06s (around 9 pounds) since I’ve been 12 so it’s definitely possible. Sadly, children as young as 10 fought in this war and in some places 16 year olds HAD to fight.
I think Alexander the Great killed his 1st man before his teens. Hard times.
@@pablom-f8762 15 YR olds have pretty much gotten progressively softer as time goes on, in most areas of the world.
@@pablom-f8762 Genghis Khan and Subutai also won their first battle together at 12 and 10 respectively.
My 7 yo shoots my WW1 mosin nagant7.72x54, you're just soft
The Villan was the actor who played Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter also.
Admiral Yamamoto, the guy behind pearl harbor having studied in America knowing our spirit, said you cannot invade America, you will find a rifleman behind every blade of grass.
Hell yea he took his kids with him.
I remember watching this in the theater. The audience stood up and gave a standing ovation at the end. I had never had that experience in a theater before.
Great vid! Obligatory Count of Monte Cristo recommendation
Cheers you legend, Yh we’ll defo check that out soon 👌🏾
Yoo yo yo, You guys need to be watching these gems, “American Sniper” “Lone Survivor” and “Hacksaw Ridge”. All amazing military movies.
Hacksaw ridge yea, the rest are trash lmao
@@Tu_Padre31 genuinely asking, not trying to be a dick or anything, but what make’s lone survivor trash to you? im also not a fan of american sniper, but i thought lone survivor was pretty good
Man they are all bangers don’t know what you talkin about
Hacksaw Ridge is my favorite war movie. More powerful than Saving Private Ryan imo
Hacksaw ridge was trash sorry if I offend anyone 💀
Aw man, excited to watch this one. If you're anything like me, the tears were flowing when she said "Papa!"
😢😭
You're 100% correct. His character fought in the French & Indian War that took place 12yrs before the American Revolution. Definitely learned that style of fighting from the Native Americans
The Last of the Mohicans staring the great Daniele Day Lewis set in war before the Revolution the French and Indian War! And is great Movie!!!!!
One of the best and most authentic reactions I’ve watched yet! Thanks for taking the time!! Great insights
It’s an honour mate, thank you for watching ❤️
What an amazing movie. Hannah should have seen this with you! She would’ve loved it.
Love this dude and his personality. The way he reacts is unique and always lightens up my mood. I don't really think we truly know what type of effect we have on others even through a screen. It's definitely positive though. Keep it up! 🤙🤙🤙
Thank you, you’re a proper legend for this, means everything to me ❤️
@@justtrustash np man just putting my thoughts out there. 🙂👍
U would love last of the mohigans
Ash, my friend, so psyched you're reacting to this EPIC movie
My brother! It’s an honour to have watched this with you 🤟🏾
"Legit there's no tactics"
Later in the movie you'll see some cavalry charges. The idea of forming in lines was because horses won't charge an unbroken line. So as long as they can all keep an unbroken line on the front rank, they are preventing cavalry charges. Once the lines break, the cavalry can run thru and go to work messing people up. Swords are much more accurate than muskets, and have a much quicker reload rate too.
Cavalry charges are indeed less effective against a line than against troops in a haphazard, loose formation. However, they can still be highly effective against lines, especially considering they are largely undefended from the rear and, to a lesser extent, flanks. The true defense of the period against cavalry, however, was the infantry square.
Its a common perception my modern people, especially younger people, that they were just blindly walking into fire with no tactics. I just wish more people bothered to actually learn about history instead of just assuming everyone was stupid.
@@dash4800 same. It really irritates me how we of the 21st century tend to look down our noses at our ancestors and call them stupid or primitive, when the reality is that humans have stayed just as smart throughout all of history, including right now. Our brains work no differently than they have for 6000 years. The only thing that makes us different is the technology and scientific knowledge available.
Every era of warfare existed in its time because it was the most practical and intelligent way to win wars. Line warfare included.
Ash: legit there's no tactics
Napoleon, Frederick the Great, Duke of Wellington, George Washington, and every general in the 18th and 19th century: Am I a joke to you?
They would form square against cavalry
One of my favorites! Such an amazing film. Great reaction!
I highly recommend Dances With Wolves with Kevin Costner. I think you'd really like it.
Mate I heard amazing things about it, we’ll definitely check it out ☺️
The actor who played the bad guy was Malfoy’s dad in Harry Potter. Lots of soldiers died from infection too. Our Civil War was even worse with casualties close to 1.5 million. We didn’t get penicillin until WWII so infection killed a lot of men.
I remember seeing this at the theater, I went to see Gladiator and the theater people said something was wrong with the Gladiator print they had so instead I watched The Patriot and thought it was great and went to see Gladiator the next week and my life was changed haha awesome! Thanks Ash you legendary legend !
36:58 I agree! I think every country should have a strong national identity. It's what unifies the people, no matter what background they come from. Just so long as it's a good foundation! I'd definitely say the UK shares a lot of those principles with the US. Once enemies, now good buddies. You love to see it! 😁
Great movie! Very nostalgic for me. Was right around the time I saw Braveheart too, and Mel was killing it in everything. Still one of my favorite Mel flicks. Great fight/battle scenes, drama, touch of romance, awesome revenge plot, a few jokes here and there. Got a bit of everything; can't go wrong. This and Gladiator are in my top 5 revenge flick list, to give you my personal gauge of greatness. The kind of movies you can just leave running in the background forever and never get old.
The boys know the ins and outs and proper use of muskets because back then, and even some today, would hunt food for the table. I myself was using firearms when I was 8. My father instructed me in their use and we often went hunting together.
Jason Isaacs charcter was one of the best non comic boo movie villains ever imo.
Thank you very much for your reaction..no one knows what people in ALL wars go through..for there freedom...62 year old former marine from south carolina
Great reaction as always! What's amazing about the age of the characters is that there were veterans who were younger.
A future President of the United States Andrew Jackson was a Scout and a courier at 12 and was a POW at 13. He had a scar across his forehead because a British officer demanded the boy clean his boots and Jackson told him to go screw himself. His mother and brother were also arrested in a scene very similar to scene where Martin loses a son.
He lost his mother and brother to abuses in prison and swore to hate the English forever. He later got some measure of revenge when he defeated the British army at the Battle of New Orleans at the end of the war of 1812. The same army that had kicked the crap out of America and burned the white house earlier in the war. The same army that broke Napoleon at waterloo as Jackson liked to boast.
Jackson would later fight in 20 duels to the death and beat a would be assassin so badly his own body guards had to protect the assassin🤣
Any way if you haven't, and enjoyed this movie I suggest watching the Last of the Mohicans! With your girl since it's also right up her alley too.
Yes!!!! Let’s go!!!!!! Good reaction Bro!!!
Great reaction, Ash. You're the first person I've seen react to this that caught the symbolism of him melting down down his son's figures into bullets. One of my favorites details in the movie.
Great reaction by the way
Yes, we learned in US history that one of the reasons we got the upper hand in the revolution was the use of guerrilla warfare. The Americans had been learning this from the natives for quite sometime before the revolution was underway.
Great reaction. One of the best films ever . Mel is just a great actor and director. He only works on stories that mean something to him. The Green Mile is also an epic movie you might like to react to.
Oh yes so glad you watched this movie!! By buddies and I used to watch this on movie nights and get so hyped!! So glad you enjoyed!! Can't wait for the next one!
" looks like King George has been feeding you "
LMAO
By far my most favorite reaction channel on the internet. Cheers!
I just can not like the videos u put up like in like 1 minute in the videos man :D u too good mate
Love your reactions!!!!!
Love you mate!! ❤️
Kentucky long rifle is still in the brits nightmares…they were shooting smooth boared muskets, and the Kentucky long rifle had rifling in the barrel and was reaching out and tagging these clowns at 1000ft…accurate as hell, while those muskets were shooting all over the place
Oh and King Arthur with Clive Owen. The tactics they use in that one is amazing
The guns they used back then called muskets were really only accurate up to like 50 yards. The only way was to form huge firing lines sometimes miles long. And just fire point blank and hope it hit something.
Yes you should look up the how we made it deadly pretty much made the battle of the gun it's self a stabilizer because it was round ball you would shoot so ye 🤣 it's kinda like how surpressers work now a day
@@KaedonVik Back when I was in elementary school a museum rep gave us a musket ball made from one of those hundreds if years old machines. Its a little larger than a marble and very heavy. I can’t imagine being shot with one of those. It probably shattered whatever bone it hit beyond repair.
Great vídeo ! Congrats from Brazil !!
Obrigada!!! Love you mate ❤️
The line-up style warfare, imagine the field is like a giant chess board and the generals are the hands that move the pieces. It seems silly by today’s standards, but it was considered honorable back then. Kept minimal civilian casualties that way.
The fact that the british soldier stood and took the fire is one of the reason that made them better, the point to fire a and recieve a few volleys is to soften but also show your enemy than you did not give a fuck so when you charge with the bayonet and cavalry they flee and get wrecked, in most old wars most of the killing was done after one side routed.
Made them better? Yeah just screw the men and the lives lost 🤣 idiotic war tactics
taking needless casualties doesn't make you better...just means not caring about your men.
Loved this one! Great movie!
You should watch "We Were Soldiers" Another Mel Gibson Classic
That scene with the daughter got me too 🤣🤣 ….that villain needed a proper “Blood eagle”
Dude if Ash ever does TV shows he needs to watch Vikings!
@@PheOfTheFae he does and his reactions are hella funny! He needs to inject some Vikings asap!
So I’m new to Vikings and just in season 4…. But if any villain in any movie deserves a blood eagle, it’s this fucker
You gotta watch Cinderella Man, it’s a perfect movie
Those guns were so inaccurate and could only reach about 100 yards max so the only way you could hit anything would be to stand in a line and fire all at once. Out of 100 shots maybe 20 would actually hit. That's why they had to use that tactic.
piggy backing on his comment i know its late, The Smoothbore Flintlock was very inaccurate and it produced a lot of smoke when fired now imagine a whole line of guns firing that would cause something called fog of war you could be standing 10 ft (not totally sure) and not see the enemy cause of all the smoke, that's why they all stood in a line and shot at each other the guns were inaccurate but imagine a wall of lead is heading towards the enemy someone is going to hit something.
Hahaha this reaction is great and exactly how I felt watching this in theater back when it came out. That Tavington is one of the GOAT villains IMO. Just so villainous.
I have a lot of family in the rural parts of the US, I learned to shoot at age 8-9. So it’s not that uncommon here. Definitely was even more common back in those days. Hell I own a rifle, needed a bit of work on it as it was a surplus rifle. As for the line formations you see used in the film, that was standard for the time, and the rifles then were not that accurate. Also had a larger caliber. That and the medicine you see being practiced in one scene here… Also fairly on point for the time.
Great reaction bud. here's some technical/historical info to any interested to the common question "why'd they fight that way?"
They did not fight in open fields because they were morons; they were still masterful tacticians. They fought in open fields because it was the most effective method given their weapons and communication tools. Round musket balls have 6" accuracy at 15 yards and 12" accuracy at about 25 yards. So in other words, a whole man's body could be "off the mark" beyond 25 yards. A good "marksman" could increase this range a small amount by having good wind intuition and well-cleaned barrels and such, but generally "aiming" was not even taught to the average rifleman. They didn't say "ready, aim, fire" but rather something more like "ready, level, fire." This later improved with the first "spiraling" Minnie Balls (which were more like modern bullets, though not fully rifled or overly streamlined, but it was a great start) - these improved accuracy dramatically (by about 3-4 times the range). This started to change things in the civil war and allowed for the beginning of proto-trench warfare and longer-ranged engagements (where they could start to use cover at the ends of fields). With the later ammunition, "aiming" began to be common training.
Also, communications was a major limitation. Remember, lower officers in the field needed to communicate up the chain to the strategic-commanding officer over the battle. This was done with horns but, most often, flag signals. This means they needed to be in the open and within visual range to coordinate more than a small group of men. This is why even the civil war, with the improved Minnie Balls, still needed some amount of "open field" positioning and tall tower/lookout posts to coordinate the battalions.
Could guerrilla tactics work? Only in smaller self-governed units. But a war campaign could not sustain on only those units. Their coordination would be dysfunctional, and their lethal power would be actually quite ineffective against larger groups of armed infantry. 1 shot per minute is slow, with a 50% accuracy rate. So, having 100 shooting in tandem acts as a single unit like a really slow automatic rifle (100 shots per minute, compensating for low accuracy by primitive "spray and pray" tactics), where a group of guerrila fighters equaling 20 will confuse the enemy and use ambush/flanking tactics, but they're still ultimately firing 20 rds/minute with 50% or much less accuracy (if they're firing through leaves/branches or at longer distances much much less). One or two guerrilla groups can be effective harriers/wild cards so long as a traditional armed force is present and rivaling the opponent's campaign, but if all was guerrilla units, an en massed opposing force would respond and easily start routing the strike squads using sheer number superiority and cavalry rush-routes.
Plus, in open fields, artillery units can scout/range/support infantry, and cavalry can better swipe the flanks. Open vision is need for coordination, communication, and support. This later changed with the arrival of radio communication and better rifled bullets (longer accuracy ranges), which led into full on trench warfare tactics (WW1ish, a sort of perfect blending of guerrilla-like and open-battlefield tactics)
As a single unit of armed power, the army was most effective fighting en masse. This was true up through WW II and beyond to even today. Even with all our communication technology presently, there are still lots of benefits to just throwing overwhelming force (especially if we want to occupy a location or break a supply line), but we now have the technology to masterfully coordinate dozens or even hundreds of smaller guerrilla platoons to collect, disperse, assault, retreat, and so on, across all sorts of terrains. Without the communication tech and ammo accuracy range, we would still be fighting in open fields just like in this movie.
Meh...the guerrilla tactics worked because the British were fighting the wrong type of war. South Carolina was not Europe.
Fun fact about the American flag scene where he is running with it. People often ask why do the military have their flag on backwards, it’s because of that. If the flag is facing the correct way, it shows retreat. With it backwards, it looks as if the soldiers are moving forward.
Of all the poignant moments in this film, the one that guts me the most is when the little girl flinches away from her father when he tries to hug her... and then runs to him begging him not to leave. The turmoil that is raging in that little girl... unbelievably well acted by such a young one. The other deep moment is when the racist militia man turns to Occam (the slave who is 'now here of my own accord') and says, "I am honored to have you with us. Honored." It gives me hope that men CAN change! Great reaction video... thanks!
Ash, your commentary is hilarious. When I watch these vids at night, its hard not to wake up my family with my outbursts of laughter.
my fave youtuber at the moment! i get so excited everytime i see a new upload 😁
"Man is born free, but he is in chains everywhere."
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Ash, i am French, Irish, Scottish and Native American ( Cherokee and Choctaw ). The battles with Native Americans were happening before, during and after this period. As a kid i used to run around wearing my Fringe leather jacket and my leather mocasin shoes. The girls wore mocasin boots.
if you're enjoying these types of movies, id highly recommend The Last Of The Mohicans. Been loving your stuff bro
From right at the very start of the movie with your disapproval, disgust and disbelief in the use of traditional Linear Tactics in the battle scenes along with your desire & demanding for the use of Guerilla Warfare or Irregular, Wilderness, or Savage warfare, immediately triggered my saying "Ash is gonna love this movie, especially the upcoming scene with his kids!" LOL
Ash, it was absolutely fantastic to watch your reaction to this movie, as is so often the case in all your works. Well done bro.
I did however find myself missing your girl friend when you mentioned her as Hannah does indeed complement you so very, very, well, particularly in your reation videos.
Thanks Bro!
Love the reaction and I sure hope you are starting to feel better and none of your family have had the same issues with COVID-19 that you've had. Personally, I've had both Moderna shots and my last booster on 11/2/2021 and I got I'll twice. I'm all good now. I definitely appreciate how you may be feeling and I hope you feel better, and my best to you, Hanna, Ana, and your mom. Prayers you all stay safe and that recover well and quickly.
Always here to get your back Ash... My best to all your family. Hope you all feel better soon. Don't overdo it working on releases of content..... we (well..... most of the true community fans) understand. Take care of you first and those closest to you to keep them safe and well. The rest of us will be here whene you get back on schedule! 💪❤
I love you're reactions. You cracked me up when upu talked about the mustache in your tombstone reaction. Try the movie gladiator it's bad ass
“He just made that exorcist with her head. Uhh do I have to spell it out for you?” Omg I love your reactions 😂
Dude your reactions are the best
Appreciate it my brother ❤️
You’ve GOT to see Revenant!!!
Ash you’re a mess! 🤣 Your reaction had me cracking up! Talking about “Give me a satisfying death!” 😂😂😂
Trust 😂😂 man’s got issue
You should watch last of the Mohicans next I think you will really like it!! Great reaction as always!!
Yea, standing line firing was a thing because smooth bore fire arms were inaccurate, and took a good while to reload. Having everyone standing in a line and firing in the same direction at the same time meant a sheet of bullets travelled out towards the enemy, making it likely many of the enemy would be hit. It was an ugly way to make war, but given the technology of the time, it was the best they could do.
You might like the Sharpe's Company series if you like this kind of movie.
Have you seen Glory? Its about the first black regiment in the American civil war and it is fantastic, definitely worth a watch. Stars a young Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman
Presently I am in my front yard digging up a waterline, but watching your video on my cell phone during breaks from the work. As I rest on the porch for a few minutes, I see an American flag in a neighbor’s front yard. I watch the low breeze lift & twirl the red, white & blue fabric, thinking about this film. I feel sense of awe & respect for the men & women who sacrificed and died so I can use this Saturday afternoon to dig in my front yard. I wonder if that neighbor understands the depth of the sacrifice…. And, I live in S. Carolina, not too far where this movie was filmed.
Get well soon brother and hope you have a speedy recovery from covid, wish you all the best 💙
Thank you my brother ❤️
Love the reaction ASH
Love you my brother ❤️
the absolute rage i feel when tavington says “stupid boy” is indescribable. he is by far my most hated villain and most satisfying villain death lol
My grandfather joined the navy at 15 and was Island hopping with the Marines during WWII at 16.
Man, military, American history movies always get me super emotional. My whole family has been military since the founding of the country, never missed a generation, and most served 20+ years. Revolutionary officers, Naval Captains, Pilots, Frogmen, infantry, special forces, literally back to the revolutionary war and before that British officers, soldiers, and militia in the New World. I also don't take my Native American ancestors for granted. We have Ute and Blackfoot ancestors as well, it's just a small amount but it's there and since we can trace it and know names and household positions we know they were treated well, as actual humans and significant others and the daughters of "great warriors". I even had 8 ancestors at Plymouth... the pilgrims from the Mayflower. One of them was actually part owner of the Mayflower. Several signed the Declaration of Independence. Even Ben Franklin is like my 14x Great-uncle or something. My family was in the thick of it from day one. I'm absolutely not bragging, just proud of my family. One of our lines fuckin traces back to Rome as a General of two legions at once, something that only happened a few times or so I've read. I'm related to him through Rollo the Norman/Viking and princess of Paris... who also relates me to the brothers who are thought to be the inspiration for and real Robin Hood's. We've had most of this information for hundreds of years but DNA took it even further. Kings, Queens, Dukes, Duchesses, Lord's and Ladys. I have an entire wall dedicated to all military that has been passed down and added too for decades. Its got pictures, seated portraits, and several flags from many generations including a 13 star flag.
Colosseum of all reaction channels? Hell yeah!
You cracked me up so much dude ....Gouge his eyes out! LOL
Hahaha got way into it 😂
Musket rifles with their circular round shells were so pitifully inaccurate that the guys HAD to shoot at each other in close proximity to get a bullet hit. Near the end of the Civil War, shells were finally designed to be more cylindrical for better directional accuracy.
That scene with little Susan pulverizes me everytime.
Had I known you watched/reacted to this movie, I'd have watched this video already and re-watched the movie first
National Anthem Like You Never Heard it......is a short documentary on the meaning of the Anthem.
After watching Patriot , I thought of video, it was written during this time fighting the British. Knowing the meaning behind words gives the Anthem, gives it a whole different meaning. You get why it's a Fantastic Anthem
Great movie and reaction. Back in the prime of Mel Gibson. Makes me think you'd like Last of the Mohicans too.
Cheers you legend ❤️
hahaha I almost pissed myself. You had me rolling over laughing so hard.
You're usually surrounded by gorgeous women, lucky bastard you 😁enjoyed your reaction
When Ash says "just cut a hole in the bag and she can sit on him"....I shouted...."TACTICS ASH...TACTICS.. BRILLIANT!!"
😂😂😂 if only he was like his dad
You hit the nail on the head with his tactics he can't beat them at there own fight so he used gorrilla warfare to throw them off which is pretty historically accurate to how the Americans beat the British
That's guerilla warfare, btw.
@@danielg6566 do you know what I'm not changing it
@@iestynwatkins6753 oh no! How will I sleep in the wake of your defiance?!?
Hahaha for everyone else who might want to know, the word "guerrilla" comes from the Spanish word "guerra" which means "war."
guerrilla (n.)
"fighter in an irregular, independent armed force," 1809, from Spanish guerrilla "body of skirmishers, skirmishing warfare," literally "little war," diminutive of guerra "war," from a Germanic source cognate with Old High German werra "strife, conflict, war," from Proto-Germanic *werra- (see war (n.)). Acquired by English during the Peninsular War (1808-1814), when bands of Spanish peasants and shepherds annoyed the occupying French. Purists failed in their attempt to keep this word restricted to "irregular warfare" and prevent it taking on the sense properly belonging to guerrillero "guerrilla fighter." Figurative use by 1861. As an adjective from 1811.
But the gorilla above wishes to remain ignorant. Please don't correct him further. ¡Grácias!
Actually the Americans won the war because the British were bogged down in wars literally all over the world simultaneously, fighting the French, Spanish, and even the Dutch I believe. They were in a bad financial spot and were stretched really thin fighting everywhere at once. But even with that huge disadvantage, the British still won the large majority of battles against the Americans and would've won the war if not for the massive amounts of French monetary and logistical support given to Washington's army. The French even sent warfare advisors to properly train the Americans, who were performing terribly.
The idea that the Americans used guerilla warfare is largely a myth. People used line warfare because it was tactically sound for the era, not stupid like modern media would have you believe.
@@explodingjew8049 it wasnt just monetary support from the french either. In alot of battles there were more french than american soldiers
Bro you're the only reactor where when you put out a new good movie reaction I say, "Oh fuck yeah!"
Let’s gooooo!! Appreciate it mate ❤️
Lmao! I feel you bro, begging God to give you a satisfying end to the villain. Another great reaction keep it up
Man, i think Hannah would have liked this one! Great movie tho! love your content bro! Keep up the great work!
Wow it’s been so long I actually forgot that you recorded a react to this 😂 can’t wait to watch 👍
Hope you enjoy it mate
All Mel Gibson directed movies are based on true stories and are extremely violent. Also based on true stories. In this movie, he is based on a man named Light Horse Henry Lee. Extremely feared by the British, he was called, the Swamp Fox! 😮😮😮 A person in the lineage of Robert E Lee! His main writer/producer of his production company is a man named Wallace, a descendant of William Wallace! His true story films are Braveheart, this movie, hacksaw Ridge, and Once we were Soldiers!!!
Spoiler alert, if u don't start balling when his youngest daughter comes up crying to him on the beach, u have no soul!!
A little bit more was "swinging his eyeballs around", LOL. Brah, that's not a little more, that's a lot more 🤣
This is 1 of my fav movies, for all the reasons u mention and more.. Ive watched it like 100Xs but watchin ur reaction was almost as good as the 1st time.. You should do Master and Commander (if u havent seen it already) its the same quality, same energy as The Patriot but its about the Navy/Mariners.. Just trust me 😊