It should have been called 'TRAITOR'

Rating: Null/10 (17 October 2008)

Once again, Hollywood (and Gibson) try to re-write history. As with the anti-English 'Braveheart', films like this load of nonsense fail to point out is the truth behind the myth. Whilst mistakes were made by British officers, they were by no means the buffoons portrayed in this film. Having been saved from take over of the Colonies by the French, the colonists then refused to help pay for their own protection via taxation, and a number decided to revolt against their Country (Great Britain). By no means was the revolt a popular one and thousands of colonists fought for their home Country against the rebels. Others remained neutral. The French, Dutch and Spanish didn't fight much in the Colonies as they declared a World War on Britain and attacked or threatened British possessions everywhere they could - especially India, worth a LOT more than the colonies at that time. They were no fools and could see the danger to Britain of fighting on several fronts at once. It was less 'let's help the rebels' - more 'let's help ourselves, while we can'. This in turn drained the treasury and resources which meant that German troops were sent to fight. These troops were trained to fight European wars, and not against amateurs who rarely stood up to proper battle. Eventually UK troops had to surrender when a French fleet stopped the reinforcements and supplies reaching Yorktown. After that, the traitors succeeded and 'Independence' was gained. A high % of the colonists then moved to Canada. Funny thing is, the War ruined France, leading to the Revolution (thousands murdered) and the sale of Franco/American colonies to the new US. In the 1800's, the American Texans decided to revolt against the Mexican Government and stole Texas. Americans generally don't like France, which is ironic as but for them they'd never have achieved 'Independence'. Hulk prison ships were used mainly in the Anglo/American war of 1812, by the way. And the reason for the White House being WHITE? It was painted to hide the charred walls when British forces tried to burn it down when the American forces were pushed back from Canada to Washington. British officers even ate the Presidents dinner as he was in too much of a rush to escape. I love my American friends - but get SO tired of teaching them their own history....