@pigsdofly6 Not really, he was certainly an idiot for not retreating when he had the chance, but Burgoyne was a very capable commander; just getting his army that far was a significant feat. He took the supposedly impregnable fortress of Ticonderoga, and advanced hundreds of miles of inhospitable, hostile territory. He took on an army that outnumbered him 3 to 1 and almost succeeded, he was unlucky, and received very little support from Clinton, who was the real idiot
My Four Great Grandfather, Private Samuel King, was one of Col Morgan's Riflemen in the 11th Virginia Regiment. He was captured in the Battle of Freeman's Farm. However, he escaped and rejoined Morgan's men at Valley Forge in the harsh winter of 1778. Morgan had a brilliant military mind, and later planed and executed the decisive battle of Cowpens.
this guy left out ALOT of info the reason john burgoyne lost communication is cause on his march from quebec he was takin fire from 500 amercan long rifle men and they rewrote warfare because 1:they did not fight in the open (they were shooting in the woods) and 2:the targeted the officers of his army 1c john burgoyne made it to saratoga he lost 9 of 10 of his officers in the i believe 87th regiment
I agree, You are referring to Daniel Morgan and his Sharpshooters (Riflemen). Not only did they disrupt Burgoyne on his March prior to the Battles, but also, Timothy Murphy (one of Morgan's Riflemen), was creditted with the sniper shot (I beleieve 300 yds) that killed Brittish General Frasier, which a crushing blow to Burgoyne, because he was his right-hand man. Col. Morgan, later to be promoted to Brig Gen. was probalbly the most important key to the Rebel Victory at Saratoga.
Burgoyne was left hanging by General Howe. Howe was the arrogant one.
sdclecoop 3 weeks ago
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codycalhoun13 2 months ago
The credits are almost as long as the documentary lol. It was good regardless and some interesting comments.
planetrockford 2 months ago
Im burgoyne so f u
james210799burgoyne 3 months ago
@james210799burgoyne Haha no your not. He died like 200 years ago
TheShaneRockey 1 month ago
This video makes the British leadership look a lot more competent than it actually was. Burgoyne was an arrogant fool.
pigsdofly6 9 months ago
@pigsdofly6 Not really, he was certainly an idiot for not retreating when he had the chance, but Burgoyne was a very capable commander; just getting his army that far was a significant feat. He took the supposedly impregnable fortress of Ticonderoga, and advanced hundreds of miles of inhospitable, hostile territory. He took on an army that outnumbered him 3 to 1 and almost succeeded, he was unlucky, and received very little support from Clinton, who was the real idiot
engliscwarrior 3 months ago
nice camera you got there
Adawg4008 10 months ago
My Four Great Grandfather, Private Samuel King, was one of Col Morgan's Riflemen in the 11th Virginia Regiment. He was captured in the Battle of Freeman's Farm. However, he escaped and rejoined Morgan's men at Valley Forge in the harsh winter of 1778. Morgan had a brilliant military mind, and later planed and executed the decisive battle of Cowpens.
1mudfish 11 months ago
good,
estellaf99 1 year ago
MR.MILLIKEN
TIGERGUN2 1 year ago
this guy left out ALOT of info the reason john burgoyne lost communication is cause on his march from quebec he was takin fire from 500 amercan long rifle men and they rewrote warfare because 1:they did not fight in the open (they were shooting in the woods) and 2:the targeted the officers of his army 1c john burgoyne made it to saratoga he lost 9 of 10 of his officers in the i believe 87th regiment
siblilngs101 1 year ago
@siblilngs101
I agree, You are referring to Daniel Morgan and his Sharpshooters (Riflemen). Not only did they disrupt Burgoyne on his March prior to the Battles, but also, Timothy Murphy (one of Morgan's Riflemen), was creditted with the sniper shot (I beleieve 300 yds) that killed Brittish General Frasier, which a crushing blow to Burgoyne, because he was his right-hand man. Col. Morgan, later to be promoted to Brig Gen. was probalbly the most important key to the Rebel Victory at Saratoga.
LOSTmetaldetecting 1 year ago
pretty good summing it up video. now to stop procrastinating and finish the essay that's due tomorrow.
l3oss2u 1 year ago 2
Thanks for the help
flyhigh345 2 years ago