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Bayonets in the Dark: The Story of the Paoli Massacre
What happens when an army is ordered to attack in total darkness with only bayonets? In the dead of night on September 20, 1777, British forces under Major General Cha...
Washington's Miracle: The Forgotten Story of the Battle of the Clouds
It's one of the great 'what ifs' of the American Revolution. In September 1777, just days after a stinging defeat at the Battle of Brandywine, George Washington's batt...
Disaster at Brandywine: The Defeat That Almost Ended the Revolution
Witness the chaos, the miscalculations, and the incredible bravery that defined one of the American Revolution's most pivotal battles! Learn how General George Washing...
Ambush at the Bridge: The Battle for Philadelphia Begins
Step back to 1777 and witness the dramatic opening moves of the Philadelphia Campaign.Join History Distilled as we explore the often-overlooked Battle of Cooch's Bridg...
Battle of Bemis Heights: The Battle That Sealed Britain's Fate
Uncover the pivotal moment that reshaped the American Revolutionary War ! This look into the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights, reve...
Battle of Freeman's Farm: The Opening Clash of Saratoga
1777: A grand British plan to crush the American rebellion is set in motion. What could possibly go wrong? Dive into the brutal realities of the American frontier and ...
End of the Siege at Fort Stanwix
In 1777, the British besieged Fort Stanwix as part of a larger plan to control the Hudson River Valley. American forces, led by Colonel Peter Gansevoort, defended the ...
Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, was a bloody and pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War. It occurred in the Mohawk Valley of New York. Amer...
The Siege Fort Stanwix Begins
In 1777, the British planned to isolate New England by controlling New York's Hudson River Valley. This involved a three-pronged attack converging on Albany. Lieutenan...
Battle of Bennington
In the summer of 1777, British General Burgoyne launched a campaign to sever New England from the American colonies. Seeking supplies at Bennington, Vermont, he sent L...
Battle of Fort Ann
This episode details the events surrounding the Battle of Fort Ann during the American Revolutionary War. It describes the British pursuit of American forces after the...
Battle of Hubbardton
In 1777, British forces aimed to control key waterways to divide the American colonies. After the Americans abandoned Fort Ticonderoga, a rear guard action unfolded at...
Fall of Fort Ticonderoga
In 1777, British General Burgoyne led an army south from Canada aiming to capture Fort Ticonderoga, a strategically vital location. Despite its reputation as the "Gibr...
Battle of Short Hills
The Battle of Short Hills occurred near the end of June during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. The episode details how General Howe attempted to lure General W...
Battle of Bound Brook
In April 1777, British forces under Lord Cornwallis launched a surprise attack on the Continental Army outpost at Bound Brook, New Jersey. This strategic location on t...
British War Plans for 1777
In 1777, the British aimed to crush the American rebellion with a two-pronged strategy: isolate New England by capturing Albany, New York, via a three-pronged attack l...
American Revolutionary War at the End of Year One
The New York/New Jersey Campaign of 1776-1777 was a crucial period in the American Revolutionary War. It involved key battles like Long Island, Trenton, and Princeton,...
The Forage War
The Forage War was a series of skirmishes and raids that took place in New Jersey during the winter of 1777, amidst the American Revolutionary War. It was a direct con...
Battle of Princeton
In this episode we detail the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. Describing Washington's strategic maneuvering to escape Cornwallis's forces, ...
Second Battle of Trenton
In this episode we focus on the events of the Second Battle of Trenton,Analyzing the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and its si...
