I was just sitting here in my adopted home of NC thinking about going to see family in August and the annual trip to Lake George. Since we stay in Hague, I am going to make it a point to go to the fort this year. Thank you for your dedication. Our family has some history in the area. I will bring some notes and get up with you if you are not busy then.
If you guys are ever in Vermont, you should make a video on the Battle of Hubbardton on July 7 1777 the rear guard action that possibly saved the war for independence. Which led to the victories at Bennington and Saratoga.
Went here on a field trip in 5th grade. I grew up in Bennington and got to play Ethan Allen in our little class reenactment. One of my favorite memories
Great history of Fort Ticonderoga. I knew about the connections with the French and Indian War and the Boston Campaign during the War of Independence. I was unaware of the role the fort played in the Saratoga and 1780-81 campaigns.
Great video. I love the story of Mount Defiance, the hill that overlooks the fort, and how Kosciuszko, John Trumbull, and (I think) John Stark all knew how important of a spot it was and advised St. Clair and Schuyler to put American fortifications up there, but were ignored, only for the British to immediately put their own up there upon arrival in the area, causing the Americans to have to abandon the fort almost before the battle had even begun. They also botched the retreat, leaving MUCH artillery and weapons behind for the taking. Both Schuyler and St. Clair were removed from their commands not long after.
@@deteon1418 His successes were tainted by his rashness and insubordination. He couldn't stand that Allen captured Ti before he could muster his forces to attack. Ultimately, he committed treason and that erases all of his accomplishments.
@@JohnStark72 His achievements as a battlefield commander on both sides of the war cannot be overlooked. He was one of the most skilled in the war. His loyalty and personal aims are a separate issue.
So, it's possible to bring a warship from St Lawrence River all the way south to Ft Ticonderoga? I noticed there is a small river maybe 300 feet wide that feeds into Lake Champlain. Richelieu river?
and now Ticonderoga makes the best #2 lead pencils
I was just sitting here in my adopted home of NC thinking about going to see family in August and the annual trip to Lake George. Since we stay in Hague, I am going to make it a point to go to the fort this year. Thank you for your dedication. Our family has some history in the area. I will bring some notes and get up with you if you are not busy then.
If I was an American, that would be a place I'd make as my base if stuff ever hit the fan.
Been there 2 times definitely planning on going back. Im a Monmouth Battle Field local
If you guys are ever in Vermont, you should make a video on the Battle of Hubbardton on July 7 1777 the rear guard action that possibly saved the war for independence. Which led to the victories at Bennington and Saratoga.
Great video series, glad you made one on Ticonderoga.
0:46 Battle of Wabash casualty rate officers 88%, soldiers 97%. 25% of small US Army destroyed.
Went here on a field trip in 5th grade. I grew up in Bennington and got to play Ethan Allen in our little class reenactment. One of my favorite memories
Pretty cool how important fortifications still remained very important during the age of cannons.
Great memories of a fantastic site I have visited. Recommended as a trip destination. Keep up the great work.
Dave TUCK Grimsby England
Great history of Fort Ticonderoga. I knew about the connections with the French and Indian War and the Boston Campaign during the War of Independence. I was unaware of the role the fort played in the Saratoga and 1780-81 campaigns.
Forget how close Ticonderoga and Sarasota are.
Great video. I love the story of Mount Defiance, the hill that overlooks the fort, and how Kosciuszko, John Trumbull, and (I think) John Stark all knew how important of a spot it was and advised St. Clair and Schuyler to put American fortifications up there, but were ignored, only for the British to immediately put their own up there upon arrival in the area, causing the Americans to have to abandon the fort almost before the battle had even begun. They also botched the retreat, leaving MUCH artillery and weapons behind for the taking. Both Schuyler and St. Clair were removed from their commands not long after.
This is cool. The Fort is 2 minutes from my House. I live in TICONDEROGA.
Lol @ giving credit to Benedict Arnold 🤦♂️
My Parents took me to Ft Ticonderoga i was 10;
New leakee Guts and Black powder
Fantastic job- thank you
Interesting! It’s a star fort.
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Went here recently, so interesting, unfortunate Ticonderoga didn't really play a role after the revolution
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Only the Green Mountain Boys. Arnold was inconsequential and was overwhelmed by Ethan Allen's take-charge attitude.
Arnold was still one of the best commanders of the war.
@@deteon1418 His successes were tainted by his rashness and insubordination. He couldn't stand that Allen captured Ti before he could muster his forces to attack. Ultimately, he committed treason and that erases all of his accomplishments.
@@JohnStark72 His achievements as a battlefield commander on both sides of the war cannot be overlooked. He was one of the most skilled in the war. His loyalty and personal aims are a separate issue.
@@deteon1418 Really? Is that why he lost the attack on the Plains of Abraham?
@@JohnStark72 You are biased because he was a traitor. If you read about his battles you will see that he was very skilled.
I have been there before.
So, it's possible to bring a warship from St Lawrence River all the way south to Ft Ticonderoga? I noticed there is a small river maybe 300 feet wide that feeds into Lake Champlain. Richelieu river?