Drive Thru History: American History — Season 1, Episode 7: Fighters of the Revolution

Episode synopsis

We learn about some of the great fighters of the American Revolution. We start with the little-known Tadeusz Kosciuszko, the Poland-born engineer who was the mastermind behind the British defeat at Saratoga and the person who designed the fortifications at West Point. We learn about the Battle of Germantown, visit Fort Mifflin, and remember the endurance of Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.

About Drive Thru History: American History

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Dave travels to five countries in Europe and most of the original 13 colonies, tell stories of faith and freedom, inspiring families with a renewed appreciation for the heritage of our country.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Discovery
• E2The Pilgrims
• E3Boston & Beginnings of Revolution
• E4Whitefield & Boston's Freedom Trail
• E5William Penn & Early Philadelphia
• E6Founding Fathers of Philadelphia
• E8Early Colonial Virginia
• E9Founding Fathers of Virginia
• E10Revolution in New York
• E11New York and the First President
• E12New Jersey and Epilogue