The Revolutionary War in the North: Animated Battle Map

From the Lexington Green on April 19, 1775 to the events surrounding New York City in 1781, the Northern Campaign of the American Revolution lasted for over 6 years until General George Washington moved south to the Siege of Yorktown, ultimately leading to American victory. Watch the battles of the Revolution come to life, complete with troop animations, narratives, reenactment footage and more!

0:00 The War Begins at Lexington & Concord
2:45 Revolution Spreads
4:05 Creation of the Continental Army & Siege of Boston
5:12 Washington’s Defeat on Long Island
7:00 The Campaign for Canada
8:34 Washington’s Ten Crucial Days
11:00 The New British strategy & Philadelphia Falls
12:25 Saratoga and the Winter at Valley Forge
13:40 The French Join the War
15:30 The Final Showdown at Yorktown

[jamesallen]

Arnold got shot again in the leg in the battle of Saratoga. Many said if he had only been shot in the heart instead of the leg he would still be a hero to this day.

[michaeldeangelo]

I absolutely love history, especially history about the American Revolution.

[chaosXPRT]

These videos are always so great! I'm glad we got a new one!

[johnleonard]

I grew up in Albany. I know these woods. The Hudson is in my bone marrow.

[brettr]

I love these animated battle map videos.

[danielbuller]

I use these in the military history courses I teach...so helpful!

[thetruthseeker]

This is youtube gold. Thankyou for the channel, and these first class vids!

[donttouchmyfro]

Bout time, ive been waiting for more animated battle maps! Nice

[bkauffman]

Can we govern ourselves? For a long time yes, until now we are pissing it away because nobody knows, or cares about our history so they can know any better.
We are clearly becoming overrun with those who don't like who we are and want to change everything and have a government who overreaches far more than the British ever did.
It ain't right.
Keep producing these videos I just wish those who need to know, would know but don't care enough to know.

[DiscoverHudsonValley]

Excellent job! I love this short and sweet snippet of History!

[steelrfan]

Thank you for these videos. Brilliantly done!!

[johnsimpson]

I would argue that Benedict Arnold's plan wasn't to defeat the British navy at valcour Island but to slow them down and force the British to march south rather than sail. In this he was successful

[prettyboirichie]

Great video as always. Absolutely fantastic!

[javiervicedo]

Well, let me clarify few things.
There is an article from The Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution ( SAR ) called ‘Spain and the Independence of The United States.’ After reading the article cannot be a surprise to know than Spanish Commander Bernardo de Galvez has the same honour of be Honorary Citizeship of the United States like Laffayete…

[ChrisStCyr-gnt]

I realize this a short overview of northern battles. You give Stark all the credit for winning Bennington but the Green Mountain Boys were critical to the success of that battle by defeating a reinforcement column that appeared in the afternoon.

[vknight]

The war was won in the south at the battles of King's Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse which led to Cornwallis retreating to Yorktown.

[jeffreyestahl]

What isn't well known are the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. We desperately needed French assistance and money. Full independence in late 1775 early 1776 was only desired by about 1/3 of the population. (and mostly in New England) The French monarchy informed us "We're not helping you if you're going to just kiss and make up. We need a commitment for a full divorce" thus the initial justification for the Declaration.

[christopherjenkins]

The shot heard round the world refers not to the shot of unknown origin in Lexington, but the first time a Colonial officer ordered the firing on Regular troops in Concord. Also, militia and minute men are not interchangeable contrary to the implication of this video.

[brealistic]

Benedict Arnold actually stopped the British from moving south to Albany with a rag tag little fleet of small ships. It was no failure whatsoever. In fact it was an important win in this regard. The British fleet returned to Canada. It was successfully stopped.

[johnstraley]

No Man's Land in NJ was also refered to as the Hornet's Nest.