Videos tagged with American Revolutionary War

Dragonman's Museum is opening on April 25th and 26th, offering two-hour tours at 10:00 AM for $20 cash per person. The museum features extensive displays covering various historical conflicts, including World War II, World War I, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, the American Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. It also includes specialized exhibits on Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, Iraq, and Afghanistan, showcasing weapons, uniforms, and historical artifacts.

Dragonman's Military Museum offers guided tours starting April 26th, featuring an extensive collection of historical firearms, military vehicles, and ordnance spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. The museum boasts operational vehicles, authentic weaponry, and detailed exhibits on pivotal historical events like the Battle of the Bulge and the Vietnam War. Tours are available on specific days and times for a cash admission fee, providing an educational and immersive experience into military history.

This guide details the unique breech-loading technique for the Ferguson Rifle, a historically significant firearm from the late 18th century. Instruction focuses on the manual operation of the trigger guard to access the threaded screw plug breech for reloading, highlighting its advantage over muzzleloaders. The content is presented with high authority by Administrative Results, demonstrating proficient handling and historical knowledge.

This video provides a historical overview of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on key figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and detailing the types of firearms used by American, French, and British forces. It highlights the evolution of weaponry from early flintlocks to the more powerful blunderbuss, emphasizing their historical context and capabilities.

This video explores historical firearms from the American Revolutionary War era, showcasing over 250-year-old weapons. Dragonman details the historical context of the war, the challenges faced by George Washington's Continental Army, and the crucial role of French support. The display features various flintlock muskets and a blunderbuss, highlighting their calibers and historical use.

This video explores a sealed pattern Hessian musket from the Royal Armouries collection, highlighting its connection to the American Revolutionary War. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the purpose of sealed patterns, which were used by the British to standardize arms they didn't manufacture themselves, often for allies or to augment their own supply during conflicts. The musket's presence is linked to the Hessian mercenaries hired by the British during the Revolutionary War, though the exact reason for this specific sealed pattern remains partially unknown.

This video discusses the Battle of Bunker Hill, clarifying that much of the fighting occurred on Breed's Hill. It highlights the tactical decisions and their consequences, noting the high British casualties despite their eventual victory. The narrative emphasizes the colonists' resourcefulness and determination against a professional army.

This video provides a preview of a museum tour at the Colorado Springs Military Museum, hosted by Dragonman. The tour highlights a vast collection of historical military artifacts, including approximately 1,500 uniform mannequins, 2,000 flags, 5,000 helmets, and 92 fully operational military vehicles from various eras like World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The museum also features displays on the American Revolutionary War and significant historical figures. The final tour is scheduled for November 30th, with the museum closing for renovations until the end of April.

Dragonman showcases his extensive collection of original firearms from the American Revolutionary War and Civil War eras at the Colorado Springs Military Museum. The display features over 110 black powder, ball and cap rifles, with pieces ranging from 160 to 300 years old. He highlights specific weapons like the Spencer repeating rifle, used at Little Bighorn, and various flintlock muskets and blunderbusses, explaining their historical context and operational differences.

This video commemorates the anniversary of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25-26, 1776. It details the surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. The operation was logistically challenging and dangerous, resulting in a significant American victory with minimal casualties and the capture of nearly 1,000 prisoners and vital supplies.

This YouTube video announces the upcoming season closing of a museum on November 12, 2023. The museum offers guided tours every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 am, with no reservations required. The description highlights the museum's comprehensive collection covering major US wars from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan. It also promotes t-shirts available for purchase on the museum's website. While no firearms are explicitly shown or discussed, the historical context of wars often involves firearms, and the museum's subject matter makes it tangentially relevant to firearms enthusiasts interested in military history.

Dragonman's Museum in Colorado Springs is open Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, offering a comprehensive tour of major historical conflicts from 1775 to the present day. The museum features extensive displays including over 2,000 working weapons, 1,500 uniform mannequins, and artifacts from various global wars.