George Washington's Defeat: the Battle of Fort Necessity

The History Guy remembers the forgotten history of the Battle of Fort Necessity.

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[Michaelbos]

This is a response to ALL your videos. I enjoy listening and how you present the story. Straight forward, as much facts as you can get and just tell the history story. My generation was taught history in school, not like today, watered down politically correct etc. some stories are new to me, which is great, since you know, you never stop learning. I'll watch your videos over the TV crap, redundant stories and presenting everything but fact, just what they think happened a thousand years ago. God, they still think Hitler is alive in South America hiding out with Bigfoot. Thank you again for presenting history the right way.

[bucheronix]

Ironically, a few years later in 1781, Washington was helped by Rochambaud, LaFayette and De Grasse in securing independence for the Thirteen Colonies against England.

[AssinnippiJack]

Jumonville Glen is a great place to visit for American/Colonial History Students. The rocky outcroping where the French party was encamped is obviously still there. To visit and walk it is amazing! It feels as if it just happened. If stone could talk!!!

[jameskolan]

Brings back fond memories of the cloudy summer day we drove down from Pittsburgh to picnic alongside the National Road and then visit Fort Necessity and Braddock's Grave. Thank you for the additional background on how these small battles played a role in the start of the French and Indian War. Also, the Methodist Church had a summer camp there at Jumonville Glen and I recall friends sending me letters from there.

[johnmcnulty]

We here in Pittsburgh generally start to pay attention to our history during the industrial period, ignoring the incredible history 100 years before when we were the most strategic, fought over region in North America, the start of Western expansion and the cause of a world war. Thanks for the great video!

[tpbiofv]

How many remember his bravery under fire while saving troops in an ambush of Edward Braddock. His uniform had bullet holes, yet he was not hit and was one of officers not wounded or killed in the ambush. His bullet holed uniform still exists today. Always do enjoy your presentations. Please do one on the Natchez tornado of 1844. Thanks again

[matthewcalder]

I do Living History as a hobby, and portray a soldier of Massachusetts, during the French and Indian War, so I thank you for this video. It is truly an overlooked and important time in our nation's history, even if it does pre-date our time as a recognized nation.

[elainegreen]

I love these little history minutes. Thank you : )

[robertthompson]

Your video about George Washington’s first battle reminded me of how I used to tell people at work, much to their pain of ww2 battle anniversary’s on the particular date. D-day, The Bulge, Barbarossa Ana Stalingrad we’re favorites to remind them of. Most would roll their eyes or utter a low Yeah and walk away. I didn’t care I have always been a ww2 buff since age 12. I’m 68 now. My four uncles all ww2 vets got me interested. Keep up the excellent work. Love your new channel name too.

[stevesheffieck]

Dear History Guy,
I have become a big fan of your channel. As a storehouse of historic knowledge, I really appreciate discovering tidbits of history that have never hit my radar before, and you succeed in so many ways. Since you have asked on many of your videos for suggestions for new videos, I have a couple for you.
Being born a Yankee, and southern by choice, I could not resist following the signs to a battlefield monument while traveling I-85 in S.C. and was blown away by what I discovered. My assumption was that the sign to Cowpens would reveal a little known Civil War skirmish site, but it was for one of the best preserved Revolutionary War sites of significant consequence from the southern campaign. Short in duration, lopsided in outcome, a forgotten lynchpin to the Patriots’s final victory. Forgotten history that deserves 5-10 minutes of your YT talents.
More Revolutionary War sites and events in the Charlotte, NC area include Kings Mountain, Guilford Court House, the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence, were revealed as I learned more about my new home, and its important place in our country’s early history. As General Cornwallis was purported to have said, “Charlotte is a hornet’s nest of rebellion”. The town took it as a badge of honor, with the city seal having one on it along with the reason why a NBA team is named The Hornets. Thank you for creating great content for history lovers everywhere.

[straitjacket]

Could you do one on the US/MARINE involvement in Beruit 82-84?We lost over 300 Soldiers Sailors and Marines there.It is History that deseves to be remembered, but its is unfortunately forgotten

[KristianWontroba]

Grew up very close to Fort Necessity, in Uniontown. Went on field trips nearly annually there as an elementary student. Great video!

[markj]

This deserves more subscribers. So addicting and well done!!

[sugarcreekvet]

I could binge watch ALL your videos all day long

[Normand.Marois]

I'm French Canadian and I agree with you.

[ghrey]

Well done as usual...

I spent a summer in the 70s in upstate New York, in a home that had been a stone fort built for that war...

[shoeshinegirl]

Think about doing one on "Sutter's Fort" in Sacramento California. Where gold became the major focus. Also, the Caloma River is where gold was first discovered in that whole area. It's beautiful there! Plus, they have kept the fort in "awesome" condition.

[MLukacs]

I enjoy your channel. The subject of this installment is about history that took place in my backyard. If I were to explain these events, I would have emphasized the role that the Native Americans played in them. The natives were caught between “a rock and a hard place”, and they were playing sides based on who they thought would finally be in power and/or their own interests. That game explains why Tanacharison, the Half-King, split open the skull of Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville with his tomahawk, as a once ambitious young George Washington watched in horror. Then, the natives departed and Washington was left to defend his position at the Great Meadows. Thus, he built a fort out of necessity as the French approached from Fort Duquesne. Also, it’s important to note that Washington, who was serving in the Virginia Militia under General Edward Braddock as one of his aides-de-camp, helped maintain order as the English troops were surprised and routed shortly after crossing the Monongahela River prior to these events. He led them in retreat and buried the general’s body in the road near the Great Meadows to prevent it from being desecrated, as the made their way back to Virginia. I know your time was limited here. The Native Americans played as much of a role as the English and French. Also, they lost the most in the end. I think that deserves to be remembered too. Thank you for your video!

[nakebuckaroobob]

There is a privately owned park just outside of Uniontown, Pa called Jumonville. I am guessing it is named after the Frenchman that G.Washington was accused of assassinating.It would be really cool if you could do a follow up piece on The Great Cross at Jumonville.

[donvernon]

I enjoy your stories from the past so much, my favorite channel hands down!!thanks and keep up the history lessons.