9: (Almost) Everything Important in 1777--Saratoga, Lafayette & George Returns Gen. Howe’s Dog

History That Doesn't Suck

ProfGregJackson

Education, History, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 2 January 2018

⏱️ 53 minutes

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“If old England is not by this lesson taught humility, then she is an obstinate old slut, bent upon her ruin.” This is the story of 1777. Playboy and playwright "Gentleman Johnny" is leading a Canadian-based invasion of upstate New York (seriously, why are those Canadians so militaristic?). It's a tale of egos. From Gentleman Johnny to the American side, a lot of dudes are looking out for "number one." The outcome of Gentleman Johnny's invasion helps Ben Franklin score a full-on military alliance avec la France. Meanwhile, George Washington throws down with General Howe in PA. George loses battles; Howe loses his dog. George is also about to throw down with haters in military leadership and Congress. He'll do so while facing the harsh cold at Valley Forge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to History that doesn't suck.
0:13.6	I'm your professor, Greg Jackson, and I'd like to tell you a story.
0:18.9	It's January 3rd, 1777, and General Washington's advanced guard has stumbled upon two regiments
0:24.9	of redcoats at Princeton, New Jersey.
0:27.7	The fighting turns fierce as the methodical, well-trained British regulars push the Americans
0:32.5	back.
0:33.6	The Patriots fight valiantly but continue to lose men.
0:36.9	The British even managed to bayonet George's dear friend and fellow Virginian, General
0:41.7	Hugh Mercer.
0:43.1	They pierce him seven times.
0:46.3	The fight isn't looking good for the Americans.
0:49.3	Not until George arrives, that is, he yells out to the men.
0:53.5	Parade with us, my brave fellows.
0:56.1	He's about to handful of the enemy and we will have them directly.
1:00.6	George rides out, lining the men up himself.
1:03.4	The sight is majestic.
1:06.0	The massive Virginian gallops upon a large white horse as he yells orders and moves across
1:11.1	the lines.
1:12.7	With his men prepared, George stays right out front, right between two lines of men
1:18.0	who mean to kill each other.
1:20.4	One of which means to kill him.
1:23.2	Fire!
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