was shown as a Nazi leader, for example when he shoots Thomas, one of Benjamin’s sons. (The Patriot) He was shown as impoverished and aristocratic though really he came from a prosperous Liverpool merchant family. Tarleton did not die in the battle of Cowpens as depicted in the movie he died in England fifty years after the war ended. However, the actually Tarleton was a brutal officer who burned colonial homes and executed freedom fighters, but never targeted women and children and committed such
History in the Movies: The Patriot The movie The Patriot, released in June of 2000, was a blockbuster film written about the adversities one man comes face-to-face with in the heat of the American Revolutionary War. It is acclaimed for its play on human emotion and for its action-packed scenes that will have viewers sitting on the edge of their seats. Although the movie is based off of this factual, and pivotal, event in America’s history, The Patriot is horrendously historically inaccurate in its
Reliable Historical Sources History is the study of the past, of what had really happened and who were involved. To study history itself, it is essential that the source from which the information were taken is factual as well as reliable. It is not acceptable if it contains errors and flaws or mixing the truth with some fictions. This essay will investigate and evaluate a piece of historical evidence
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not made as a documentary, it was made as a source of entertainment. Unfortunately, this does not take away from the multiple historical inaccuracies. Main characters were not accurately represented, Loyalists and slaves were omitted, and the Battle of Cowpens was not correctly portrayed. Mel Gibson played a plantation owner by the name of Benjamin Martin. This character was based on three real men: Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens. Marion set up is home base in the middle of a swamp
British attack during the battle of Cowpens in 1781. Her extensive knowledge of the area helped her navigate quickly through the Indian Trails to notify the colonial military forces of the approaching army. With that knowledge, both she and the general set a trap for the British army. After the trap was a success, General Cornwallis of the British army retreated right into the hands of George Washington in Yorktown, Virginia. Catherine was soon named the heroine of Cowpens. Elizabeth Zane was born
Gibson, who is based on the Revolutionary War militia leader Francis “The Swamp Fox” Marion. The movie also features a few battles actually fought in the war and weapons used in the war. Although the movie displays actual events, people, and objects that occurred and existed during the war, there are historical points changed to satisfy the audience of the theater. In all battles of the movie there are a few objects displayed incorrectly. The cannon is a piece of artillery that uses gunpowder or other
commands went against their own beliefs. When the battle on Martin’s concluded and the wounded of both parties were being taken care of a calvary of British Dragoons arrived and ordered that all the Continental soldiers be killed and the house be burned. The British lieutenant was hesitant at first as Martin’s was gracious enough to care for the British soldiers, but since he was loyal to Britain he obliged to the orders given. Prior to the Battle of Cowpens, one of the soldiers from the militia army was
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” – George Orwell. In the rhythmic rise and fall of nations, people too often lose sight of the means as they seek their ends. One such case is that of the British Empire in 1700’s, as the consequences of immeasurable growth over the past century began to take effect. The unstoppable giant that was Great Britain had become dependent on growth to survive, as demands for evolving infrastructure exponentially outweighed productive capability and
and his role in the Brecourt Manor Assault. This battle is a textbook example of how to fight against a superior enemy force that outnumbered the unit by four times as much. Facing overwhelming odds with just 16 paratroopers against over 60 German Soldiers, 1LT Winters nevertheless prevails and succeeds in achieving his objective while minimizing casualties to just three Soldiers lost. Looking back further into the American Revolution, the Battle of Bunker Hill on the American side is one of the
against going into war, he takes arms and with assistance of his sons, in a very bloody battle frees Gabriel from the British unit escorting a arrested Gabriel. And the war for independence becomes a war of revenge. Benjamin and his son Gabriel joined colonial militia forces and became an extraordinary feared force earning the name of “Ghost”. Recognizing English Lord Cornwallis's advanced knowledge of battle tactics and learning his weaknesses, Benjamin reverts to guerrilla warfare tactics. Benjamin’s
scene in which Benjamin Martin avenges his son’s death by the murdering of twenty redcoats, Martin retrieving his captured men from the British in return for dummies impersonating the British officers, and achieving victory of the British at the Battle of Yorktown. The film conflicts around the colonies desire for independence from the British in order to form their own government. The film reaches its point of climax when Gabriel decides to take a group of men to search for Tavington to punish
Battle of Fort Washington New York(November 16-18, 1776) This battle took place in Manhattan and was commanded by Colonel Robert Mcgaw. The fort had 8,000 soldiers and held as much as 34 guns, 43 cannons, and important resources. On November 16, three British ships holding 3,000 men all together sailed up the Hudson and shot open fire at the fort. Finally, on November 18, the British successfully captured 3,000 of American soldiers and took all of the supplies/artillery. This was a very important
If i had to o a essay about the revolutionary war and to choose between ‘The Patriots’ or a history book? I would pick the history book. It’s not that it’s not accurate, it’s just that all of it is not true. Some of the details given in the movie really happened. Then again, Some of those details either didn’t happen or didn’t tell the whole truth. I’m going to give three examples of why i believe the movie ‘The Patriot’ isn’t the best choose for an essay or any school/business papers. My
decisive battle fought. George Washington took control of the revolutionary army on 2 July 1775. He took over at outside of Boston, before this his experience was limited to wilderness travel and soldiering. His soldiering experiences had been mainly for his home state of Virginia. The first battle that was of significance in this book was the Battle of Long Island. At this battle Washington and the rebel army are soundly defeated by General Sir William Howe and the British army. After this battle was
shocking betrayal happened because of Benedict Arnold, the traitor. He was once a great American Patriot, but he is now on Britain’s side. However, that did not stop Washington’s Army to continue marching forward. After the American victories at the Battles of Oriskany and Saratoga, France signed the Treaty of Alliance. After the British heard that France was coming over to help fight, they moved down south, where there are a lot of loyalists. This is why the Patriots were sadly defeated at Savannah
South Carolina South Carolina stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge Mountains, containing 31,113 square miles. Fortieth in geographic area among the fifty states, it ranks twenty-sixth in population. The Palmetto State's four million citizens value its rich history, a legacy that is a prime factor in making tourism one of the state's largest industries. Spaniards explored the South Carolina coast as early as 1514, and Hernando DeSoto met the Queen of Cofitachiqui in 1540 when he
Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, delegates–including new additions Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson–voted to form a Continental Army, with Washington as its commander in chief. On June 17, in the Revolution’s first major battle, colonial forces inflicted heavy casualties on the British regiment of General William Howe at Breed’s Hill in Boston. The engagement ended in British victory, but lent encouragement to the revolutionary cause. Throughout that fall and winter, Washington’s
The battle of Saratoga was a significant turning point in the American Revolutionary War. This key conflict was, in fact, two significant battles that shaped America’s struggle for independence. The battles were fought 18 days apart in the same location - 9 miles south of Saratoga, New York. John Burgoyne, the British General, had an initial strategy to divide New England from the southern colonies. This was at first successful when the British took Pennsylvania, but hit a snag when Burgoyne met
near impossible of defeating the British. As Cornwallis continued his northern track he ran into trouble at the Battle of Cowpens. In fact he lost much of his light infantry and cavalry in the Carolinas. He did score a victory at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, but this would prove to not help him much as he took severe losses and consumed a lot of time. After the two costly battles, Cornwallis finally reached Virginia and met up with General Clinton’s reinforcements. His force would now equal