Von Steuben's Continentals: The First American Army

Summary It's all live-action, in full-color, shot and created digitally, detailing the creation and drill of the Revolutionary War American soldier from the defeats as a militia rabble in 1776 to success after Valley Forge in 1779-1781. It details all of the movements in Baron Von Steuben's "Blue Book" drill manual, as well as detailing the various uniforms, equipment, weapons, camps, marching, soldier life in camp, food and battles of the Continental Soldier. This is a first-of-its kind documentary, using actors and reenactors in authentic uniforms and settings to tell the story of the men of this army. This is the first in a planned 35 DVD "American Soldier Series" detailing the lives times and world of the American fighting men (and women) through history. View more details

Von Steuben's Continentals: The First American Army

Directed : Kevin R. Hershberger

Written : Kevin R. Hershberger John Pagano

Stars : Matthew Keagle Stuart Lilie Neal Hurst Bryan Kennedy

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Genres : Crime Drama History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 16, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Production companies : LionHeart FilmWorks

Summary It's all live-action, in full-color, shot and created digitally, detailing the creation and drill of the Revolutionary War American soldier from the defeats as a militia rabble in 1776 to success after Valley Forge in 1779-1781. It details all of the movements in Baron Von Steuben's "Blue Book" drill manual, as well as detailing the various uniforms, equipment, weapons, camps, marching, soldier life in camp, food and battles of the Continental Soldier. This is a first-of-its kind documentary, using actors and reenactors in authentic uniforms and settings to tell the story of the men of this army. This is the first in a planned 35 DVD "American Soldier Series" detailing the lives times and world of the American fighting men (and women) through history. View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Drama History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 16, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Production companies : LionHeart FilmWorks

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