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The Real George Washington

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  • The British Redcoats patrol the city streets.
  • Spies tried to gather and share as much information as possible.
  • British Redcoats arrest a suspected spy.
  • Indians battling during the infamous defeat of General Braddock.
  • Double agent John Honeyman is held while being interrogated by George Washington.
  • The troops gather at Mount Vernon to recreate Revolutionary War Battles.
  • Soldiers battle in rough weather conditions during the Battle at Trenton.
  • An angry mob run through the dark streets of 18th Century New York on orders from George Washington to burn the city to the ground.
  • One of George Washington's strategy was to send out misinformation such as letters to confuse the opposition.

  • British are Here

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    The British Redcoats patrol the city streets.

  • Spying on Washington

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    Spies tried to gather and share as much information as possible.

  • British Attack

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

     British Redcoats arrest a suspected spy.

  • Protecting Their Land

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    Indians battling during the infamous defeat of General Braddock.

  • Double Agent Honeyman

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    Double agent John Honeyman is held while being interrogated by George Washington.

  • Rallying the Troops

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    The troops gather at Mount Vernon  to recreate Revolutionary War Battles.

  • Rough Battle Conditions

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    Soldiers battle in rough weather conditions during the Battle at Trenton.

  • Mob Attack

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    An angry mob run through the dark streets of 18th Century New York on orders from George Washington to burn the city to the ground.

  • Confusing the Enemy

    Photograph by National Geographic Channels

    One of George Washington's strategy was to send out misinformation such as letters to confuse the opposition.

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Robert Lee
Robert Lee

The Real George Washington book is way better and portrays Washington in his own words. Dont waste your time watching this..