Ethan Allen led one of the most daring victories of the Revolutionary War, capturing Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 without a shot fired. He was bold, charismatic, and beloved by the Green Mountain Boys. So why wasn’t he chosen to lead them afterward?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we explore the overlooked political rivalries, cultural tensions, and personal dynamics that led to Allen being passed over — and why it still matters today.Was it about strategy… or ego?Was it fear… or politics?Discover the story behind one of America’s most underrated Revolutionary figures.Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ Interested in the strangest documented history? Subscribe for mysteries of unusual historical events and more! https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasStrangestHistory Stay Connected With Us.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Americas-Strangest-History/61559200928341/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americas_strangest_history/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/am_strange_hist Website: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ Email me: [email protected] ============================= WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS:https://youtu.be/gQ9On7mL-VU?si=JxAImzhrBmTKwdxhhttps://youtu.be/iWDJsjCcblA?si=TIP-jgxbobLTtyLO=============================TAGS#EthanAllen #FortTiconderoga #GreenMountainBoys #RevolutionaryWar #FoundingFathers #AmericanHistory #VermontHistory #AmericasStrangestHistory #americanrevolution ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of America’s Strangest History. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © America’s Strangest History