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When the Forest Ran Red: Washington, Braddock & a Doomed Army [VHS]

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This is an one of the best French and Indian War Videos on the Market Today. It combines historical accuracy, period costumes and settings, action-packed battle scenes and a great story line that holds the interest of military buffs, and anyone interested in the history of pre-revolutionary America. Robert Matzen brings together a great cast of re-enactors, writers and historians to make this documentary an unequaled success. This film is NOT your run of the mill off the shelf documentary. It reveals facts about Braddock, Washington and the other major players that were even new to me after studying this topic for over 20 years. I give this film the highest rating of 5 stars because it is a great film and reveals an important part of our history at a time in our own history when every American should be learning about our heritage.

When the Forest Ran Red is a long overdue account of the events leading up to the French and Indian War. The video has a balanced presentation of artwork, commentary by historians, and reenactments. It relates the early, and largely unknown to most Americans, military career of George Washington. The account of Braddock's expedition to Fort Duquesne moves like a thriller. The viewer fully expects Braddock's troops to take the French fort with little effort, but is shocked when the French and their Indian allies surprise and soundly defeat the British in the forest. This video is not your run-of-the-mill documentary. Well worth the price. For both the historian and layman and should be shown in every American history class. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.

"When the Forest Ran Red" is an impressive, interesting documentary on an often overlooked period of North American history, The French and Indian War. It details the war ravaged continent where three major contenders fought for control of the land, and thus their way of life. It is very objective, casting a neutral light on the British, French and Indian participants. This allows the viewer to see both the good and bad, as well as the inherent differences found within their respective cultures and how these differences were critical in the outcome of the war.
It is a very visual presentation, illustrating maps, troop movements, historical figures, etc. Most notable is its footage of historical forts/towns which "dissolve" into what it looks like in the present day. It really brings history to life!
Overall, it is most certainly a "must have" for anyone interested in this historical era. Also, it would also be very beneficial to use in the classroom. Get a copy today!!

"When the Forest Ran Red" is an impressive, interesting documentary on an often overlooked period of North American history, The French and Indian War. It details the war ravaged continent where three major contenders fought for control of the land, and thus their way of life. It is very objective, casting a neutral light on the British, French and Indian participants. This allows the viewer to see both the good and bad, as well as the inherent differences found within their respective cultures and how these differences were critical in the outcome of the war.
It is a very visual presentation, illustrating maps, troop movements, historical figures, etc. Most notable is its footage of historical forts/towns which "dissolve" into what it looks like in the present day. It really brings history to life!
Overall, it is most certainly a "must have" for anyone interested in this historical era. Also, it would also be very beneficial to use in the classroom. Get a copy today!!

When The Forest Ran Red is a highly entertaining look at America's first first world war, depicting events that are nearly forgotten today. It holds the viewers attention by explaining the war and the reasons it occurred in an easily understood way.
The locations used beautifully give a sense of the unspoiled wilderness that was the America of yesterday. As a veteran reenactor of this time period I found the scenes using living historians to be very realistic and a tremendous help in giving a human face to the people and the trials they faced during this tumultuous time.
The use of quotes by participants in the actual events help to keep things accurate and the art of Robert Griffing is surpassed by none. The music of Broadside Electric and the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums contribute to the flow of the film without detracting from it.
When The Forest Ran Red is a highly accurate and compelling dramatization of some of the major events of the French and Indian War and I would recommend it to anyone from the casual viewer to the serious student of these events preceeding the American Revolution.

Excellent. Finally a quality video about the French and Indian War. This important piece of American history has always been neglected and overlooked. The video brought the battle and both events before and after the battle into perspective for students of history and Americans interested in the growth of our nation. I especially liked the way the current day locations were visually returned to the way they looked during the F&I war. I finished the video and felt like taking a trip to the battle site. Great job. Keep them coming.

This documentary was very well done and gave real insight into the beginning of the French and Indian War. It is refreshing to see that this struggle for the possession of the North American continent is finally getting the coverage that it deserves. I would highly recommend this film both for the novice and the serious student of this often overlooked period of American History. I can't wait for the next installment!

A very good review of George Washington's experiences in Western Pa. during the French and Indian War is shown on this tape. I learned things that I didn't know before (such as that Daniel Boone was in Braddock's Army).

I would recommend this tape to all history teachers in the schools who are teaching American and Pennsylvania history.

I am a great George Washington fan and a history lover. This video is the best I have seen on the French and Indian War. Narration, photography, and historical accuracy are right on the money. It`s impossible to watch this video and not learn something about how we came to be a country. Highly recommended.

I am a great George Washington fan and a history lover. This video is the best I have seen on the French and Indian War. Narration, photography, and historical accuracy are right on the money. It`s impossible to watch this video and not learn something about how we came to be a country. Highly recommended.