MOST FATAL SPOT ON APRIL 19, 1775? The Jason Russell House in Menotomy #americanrevolution

So impressed with your knowledge and passion, Katie. Too bad you couldn't show the inside of the house, especially the cellar.

What a grisly scene. My blood always runs cold, regardless of the conflict, when I hear the term “house to house fighting.”

"One if by land, two if by sea" minimizes the import of the Old North Church lanterns. The true meaning of the lights was 'One if Framingham, two if Concord. General Gage received reports from his spies that Natick and Framingham were fully mobilized and the road too perilous. So even though there was a larger store of powder and arms in Framingham, Gage decided to raid the "easier" target in Concord.

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Thank you. This was a very informative piece on a little known event. The British flanking troops did indeed inflicted a lot of casualties on the Patriots, but it didn't stop the carnage the Patriots did to the retreating British. That Gauntlet of Death spooked the British into never leaving Boston on foot en masse again if I'm not mistaken. Strategically, April 19, 1775 was an overwhelming victory for the Americans.

Thank you, Katie Turner Getty for giving such an informed and entertaining video on this subject. You really should reach out to PBS and show them what you have to offer. The gift of your accent makes watching what would otherwise be educational, but not much more, something that stands out and brings us closer to connecting a modern Boston with 1775. If I were producing, I would be very interested in your talent.

I stumbled on your channel thru one of my kids, I heard that New England/Mass. accent coming from my kids room and they said 'Dad! Hey this lady sounds like you! Im originally from Maine/New Hampshire but now living in the Philippines,And it is not a common accent to hear 'Ovah Heaah' the kids giggle and mimiced your voice At any rate ive read alot about the Revolution since i was a kid and theres not many channels on youtube about it,Its nice when theres a presentation about it and even bettah when its done with the New England and on site..new subscription

I have just recently discovered your YouTube site. As an 18th century history buff I enjoy your insightful and informative videos. The history of our nation has always excited me and knowing that my ancestors ( Scott's, Irish and British ) helped build this nation and fought for it in the southern campaign from 96 , kings mountain,cowpens , Guilford courthouse all the way back to Yorktown instills pride. They fought and died to give us a constitutional Republic.....if we can keep it. Looking forward to more of your videos, thank you.

I'm born & raised in deepest Boston, and have since made my life a hundred miles to the west along the Connecticut River. Katie Getty has given me the gift of hearing the familiar Boston accent that resonates in me. Thank you ;)

Outstanding account. You brought those Patriots who died for our country to life. I could see those brave men struggling for their lives in and around that house. Thank you

Excellent and informative presentation of this gruesome history. As a native of Massachusetts, it is always good to know our history and remember where we come from and how we got here. And I love hearing our accent in full display. Never change.

Thank you Katie. I had missed this part of the story of the beginning of the war that changed the world. I’m a proud Vietnam vet. Wonderful and true history of the first patriots. Will be back to learn more!!!

Thank you, this was a great video and I had not heard this story before. I am very interested in colonial America especially the Revolution and I look forward to watching more of your videos!

I am so glad I stumbled upon your excellent site! Thank you!

Such great details that are often glossed over when the opening battles of the Revolution are discussed. I appreciate your deep dive into local history that is so important to remember.

I think it is so important that you are doing these videos on the Revolution! The history of our country is so valuable for us to understand and consider!

Well done. I used to teach U.S. history at an adult education program nearby and would have wished to play this video for my class.

As a history teacher (for 46 years), I'll just say you are excellent at presenting this history. You get the facts right and explain it with passion -- even on the actual spot where it happened which gives it so much more meaning, something of course I could never do. You really make it come alive. Great job!

Well Done. Love the discription of the fight. As a New England boy I drive by Lexington and Concord every day on my way to work in Chestnut Hill. Thank You for your time and effort in doing the research and now these videos. :)