Step into the shoes of a British Redcoat soldier during the American War of Independence, fighting in the major battles that defined the conflict from 1775 to 1783.
In Part Two of this series, in collaboration with Survive History, Luke Tomes will fight his way across the Southern Colonies in the 33rd Regiment of Foot, led by Charles Cornwallis.
What went wrong for the British? How was Washington able to defeat Cornwallis’ army at Yorktown? What impact did this war have on global history? Watch the documentary to find out!
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If you’d like to read more about the 33rd in the War of Independence, check out Robbie MacNiven’s book ‘The Pattern: The 33rd Regiment and the British Infantry Experience During the American Revolution, 1770-1783: 106 (From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815)’.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:28 Evacuation from Philadelphia (Jun 1778)
00:07:15 Army Rations
00:11:22 Female Camp Followers
00:14:48 Battle of Monmouth (Jun 1778)
00:18:24 Night Ambush at Old Tappan
00:20:31 Sickness and Disease
00:23:38 Battle of Camden (Aug 1780)
00:29:08 Medicine, Surgery and Amputation
00:36:52 Battle of Cowpens (Jan 1781)
00:38:15 Tarleton and the Cavalry Legion
00:40:49 Race to the Dan River
00:44:33 Drunkeness, Discipline and Flogging
00:52:57 Battle of Guilford Courthouse (Mar 1781)
00:59:51 Siege of Yorktown (Sep 1781)
01:02:28 British Surrender
01:04:01 Her Majesty’s 33rd Regiment of Foot
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Amazingly well produced as usual. I have ancestors who fought on the other side in the Carolinas. One of them, Captain James A. Walkup, had a battle fought on his plantation, which had been garrisoned by British soldiers and loyalists. It’s very interesting to see the perspective of those they were fighting!
Also the soldiers fist fighting bit sounds straight out of Barry Lyndon lol
It’s hard to imagine living through a war like that — hunger, fear, and hope all in the same breath.
The Revolutionary War wasn’t just fought on battlefields, but in the hearts of ordinary people trying to survive history itself. 🇺🇸🔥
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I wouldn't be no British redcoat…..
You all could have avoided all this heartache by simply giving us our independence.
Well it's has been said by many many ex service people for years and years. From pvts up to generals. But we weren't listen to.
All governments from cons to labour have cut the armed forces beyond the bone we are weak.
We don't have the tanks we used to have.
Look at 1 baor corp that used to be in Germany.
These days we would be hard pressed to even put up a full brig with all of its component parts.
There's been no investment into the armed forces.