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August 16, 1777. A German officer watches through his spyglass as American militia approaches his fortified position. He smiles—these farmers are no threat to his professional soldiers. Two hours later, 1,000 of his men are dead, wounded, or captured, and the entire Revolutionary War has changed forever.
This is the Battle of Bennington—the forgotten battle that saved the American Revolution.
Most history books skip over this crucial moment, but Bennington was the domino that toppled everything. When 1,500 New Hampshire militiamen under the legendary General John Stark crushed an elite force of German mercenaries, it triggered a chain reaction that would bring France into the war and ultimately secure American independence.
In this video, we dive deep into the complete story: how British General Burgoyne's invasion was starving for supplies, how American spies infiltrated the German camp posing as Loyalists, how Stark executed a brilliant four-pronged attack that surrounded professional soldiers, and how this single afternoon battle doomed Burgoyne's entire campaign—leading directly to the surrender at Saratoga six weeks later.
You'll discover the incredible tactical genius behind the battle, the individual moments of courage and sacrifice, and why this "minor" skirmish between a supply raid and militia defenders became one of the most consequential battles in American history.
From John Stark's famous "Molly Stark sleeps a widow" speech to the desperate hand-to-hand combat on a Vermont hillside, this is the full story of the battle that changed everything.

KEY TIMESTAMPS:
⏱️ 0:00 - Opening: The German Officer's Fatal Mistake
⏱️ 8:45 - John Stark's Bold Plan: The Four-Pronged Attack
⏱️ 24:30 - The Battle Erupts: Surrounded From All Sides
⏱️ 42:15 - How Bennington Led to Saratoga and French Alliance

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