Videos
Lexington & Concord: The Revolutionary War in Four Minutes
In honor of the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington & Concord, we are releasing a new American Battlefield Trust branded version of our Lexington & Concord In4. Join Jim Percoco as he details the history behind "the shot heard 'round the world."
The Wars for American Independence
Jim Percoco describes the early years of the United States through the lens of two major wars, the War for Independence (Revolutionary War) and the War of 1812, that established and secured the American cause.
Paul Revere's Ride: The Revolutionary War in Four Minutes
In honor of the 245th Anniversary of The Midnight Ride by Paul Revere and William Dawes, we are releasing a new American Battlefield Trust branded version of our Revere's Ride In4. Enjoy learning about that famous night from Elissa Forsythe of The Freedom Trail Foundation.
The Battle of Brandywine
243 years ago on September 11th, 1777, General George Washington and his Continental Army began their defense of Philadelphia at the Battle of Brandywine. Although resulting in a British victory, the Americans were able to hold together long enough - allowing the Continental Congress to escape the city and relocate
Valley Forge
Learn about the trials and successes of George Washington and the Continental Army during their time camped at Valley Forge. In December, 1777, General George Washington moved the Continental Army to their winter quarters at Valley Forge. Though Revolutionary forces had secured a pivotal victory at Saratoga in September and October, Washington’s army suffered defeats at Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown, Pennsylvania. The patriot capital, Philadelphia, fell into British hands. By the time the army marched into Valley Forge on December 19, they were suffering not only from cold, hunger, and fatigue, but from low morale in the wake of the disastrous Philadelphia Campaign.
The Battle of Princeton
Join Kristopher White of the American Battlefield Trust as he details the Battle of Princeton, the third and final battle of the Ten Crucial Days which gave new life to the American Revolution in January of 1777. Learn how Washington’s clever maneuver around British General Charles Cornwallis resulted in the surrender of 194 British troops in Nassau Hall of Princeton University. This was a critical win for the Continental Army, their first against British regulars.
The Battle of Second Trenton
On January 2, 1777, George Washington and the Continental Army struck at the Battle of Second Trenton, part of the Ten Crucial Days that kept the American Revolution alive from Washington's Crossing to the Battle of Princeton.
Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River
On Christmas Night, 1776, George Washington famously led the Continental Army on a daring maneuver across the Delaware River, resulting in a remarkable victory over Hessian soldiers at the Battle of Trenton on December 26. Washington's Crossing marked the beginning of The Ten Crucial Days, which includes the Battles of First and Second Trenton and Princeton.
The Northern Campaign of the Revolutionary War
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!
The Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War
Join Kristopher White of the American Battlefield Trust as he details the Battle of Princeton, the third and final battle of the Ten Crucial Days which gave new life to the American Revolution in January of 1777. Learn how Washington’s clever maneuver around British General Charles Cornwallis resulted in the surrender of 194 British troops in Nassau Hall of Princeton University. This was a critical win for the Continental Army, their first against British regulars.
Foreign Fighters
Jim Percoco of the American Battlefield Trust speaks on the European leaders who helped America win their war for independence against Great Britain in the American Revolution.
Benedict Arnold
On October 7, 1777, 243 years ago, Benedict Arnold led a furious charge at The Battles of Saratoga which resulted in an American victory. Never receiving what Arnold believed to be proper recognition or payment, he eventually betrayed General George Washington and became on officer in the British Army.