Revolutionary War British Soldier Camp Life

Join us for a very special tour of an 18th-century British encampment in part 2 of our Revolutionary War Weekend 2018 VLOG! Matt West (commander of the expeditionary force to Mount Vernon) gives a one of kind, in-depth tour of how a British camp would looked like, and been structured during the Revolutionary War.
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[@pallasathena1555]

I’m British and I love colonial America, I really want to travel over there and join these re-enactments at some point.

[@MyelinProductions]

GREAT JOB! We are a film company and have worked on a lot of historical movies and documentaries. Well done and presented. Maybe next time a few minutes longer, show some more gear, uniforms, techniques, etc. Thank You GWMV.

[@christopherdenniston9798]

It must of been a real experience for these young British soldiers from poor backgrounds, coming from the slums of London, Liverpool & Birmingham. They had probably never been anywhere in they're lives, to be shipped across the Atlantic, not just to a new country, but a new continent, only to face death, defeat & ignominy

[@keighlancoe5933]

As soon as they got back they would have been sent off to fight Napoleon, wouldn't have too much time to think about it

[@christopherdenniston9798]

@@keighlancoe5933 I think that war came a bit later (mid 1790's) but st least the Brits got revenge on the French, both in the outcome of the war & stole an economic March on them that last a century & half

[@keighlancoe5933]

@@christopherdenniston9798 that's true, I get the dates muddled sometimes, there were so many battles and wars it's hard to keep track.
I think it's a shame that the Revolution was ever fought in the first place, I think the US could have been born peacefully and amicably. On the one hand though, I can see from their POV: if they just let the US go without a fight it might signal to other parts of the Empire thinking they could just do the same, so they had to send a message in a sense that they would fight to protect the Empire. On the other hand, they had so much in common with the Americans, many of whom were of British descent; they shared the same language, protestant religion, culture and customs, and they became staunch allies for centuries not all that long after; it would have been the same if they'd allowed the US to secede, their relationship might have actually been even stronger as the Americans would probably be grateful they allowed them to go their own way peacefully and would hold the British in high regard. Imagine if they just became allies instantly, America could help Britain in many ways and Britain could have helped America; perhaps Royal Navy ships transporting American troops across the Caribbean could mean a larger US as they annexed these territories (thus denying them to Spain which would be seen as a boon for the British)

[@christopherdenniston9798]

Agreed,but it was basically a civil war *& they are always the most brutal) America won her independence & all credit to those who sacrificed in her cause, but I always empathise with the ordinary man that suffered & died on both sides

[@keighlancoe5933]

@Who said it was me? As well as Scots and Welsh, and a good deal of Germans from Hesse

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

Great presentation. Thanks. ..

[@rainfyre2694]

This was very informative, good watch

[@robertryan1881]

reenacting the rev war is great as i do a maryland soldier and another kit for the war of 1812.

[@daviddavies2072]

Thank you for a great video,, well done , and great fun, all the best from over the pond 🇬🇧

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Very cool video

[@tamarahenderson521]

I believe one of my ancestors was in the Revolutionary War. His name was Thomas Martin. I have been searching for his information for many years. This information comes to me through an Uncle's, Perry Martin's family history of the MARTIN FAMILY.

[@gornfrmn]

Loyalist or Patriot?

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

looks like a lot of fun pards *LIKED* the video

[@TokenChineseGuy]

That Hessian officer has some serious uniform swag. What regiment is he from?

[@jagdmeisterschuler1323]

Hes from the Garnison Regiment von Huyn, they're based in Maryland, great group of guys!

[@charliecompanywargaming1715]

Does Matt West have a sister Named Sarah? As a kid my family and I used to camp up in Mackinaw City Michigan summers with a dude named Matt West. The guy in this video is a DEAD RINGER for Matt. Just curious.

[@IanP1963]

As a Brit all I know is that Matt aint a Brit - LOL !!!!

[@mini_chimp_in_a_suit]

How does one get into this.

[@bushtrash2286]

As a duel citizen of the UK and USA and former British solider I hate both sides and love both sides.
Would I fight on the American side back in the day... yup, dunno how many British Troops defected to the American side, but I would like to think I would be 1 of them.

[@knifeknife69]

I made a discord server of a army server, then i create it August 24 I think.

[@marketgarden8910]

Rebels in redcoata camp🤣 aint they POWs???🤣

[@petecarlson8340]

So true

[@nicholasmartinez6410]

So the remaining revolutionary countries study their divine right of christ. Except the 5 territories. Who believe in monarchy's devine right.

[@grassic]

OK, so, the Hessian officer is really cute

[@MrTeaLover]

This is the British? Or amarican ?

[@petecarlson8340]

It’s the british

[@mrkrabbscoochiesponge2686]

I JUST SAEW A WO,MAN OUT OF CHARACTER WITH HER ECHILD I CANT BELIEV IT THIS RUIINED THE ROLEPLAYD

[@JO3BID3N-is-a-P3D0]

thaat was very interesting 👍