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Bayonets at Midnight: The Battle of Stony Point

David Lauterborn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:39:45 +0000

When British troops captured the river fortress at Stony Point, New York, in 1779, George Washington was determined to drive them out with force and fixed bayonets.

The Marksman Who Refused to Shoot George Washington

lhomeyer — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:43:45 +0000

George Washington’s life may have been spared at the Battle of Brandywine by a British marksman who placed honor before glory.

John Adams Miniseries on HBO (Review)

HistoryNet Staff — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:26:04 +0000

Preview of HBO's John Adams miniseries based on the book by David McCullough.

The First American Victory: Ethan Allen Takes Fort Ticonderoga

HistoryNet Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:37:58 +0000

Ethan Allen's capture of Fort Ticonderoga gave American colonists their first victory over British troops in the American War for Independence.

Hessians: The Best Armies Money Could Buy

HistoryNet Staff — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:42:35 +0000

No account of the American Revolution is complete without reference to the Hessians, but soldiers of the German mercenary state Hesse fought many wars under many flags.

Battle of Monmouth

HistoryNet Staff — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:06:58 +0000

General George Washington was disappointed by the Battle of Monmouth's outcome, but his Continental Army proved that it could match the British on their own terms.

By David R. Wade

Battle of Paulus Hook

HistoryNet Staff — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:27:56 +0000

'Light-Horse Harry' Lee entered history with a daring night attack on the fort at Paulus Hook During the American Revolutionary War.

By Charles A. Petrocci

Charles Lee’s Disgrace at the Battle of Monmouth

HistoryNet Staff — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:03:13 +0000

Charles Lee's failure to coordinate subordinates led to a crucial breakdown at the Battle of Monmouth, and a rare public rebuke from George Washington.

Peter Francisco: American Revolutionary War Hero

HistoryNet Staff — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:29:51 +0000

Young 'giant' Peter Francisco was the most renowned common soldier in the Continental Army -- and possibly in the entire history of the U.S. Army.

By Michael D. Hull

George Washington: Defeated at the Battle of Long Island

HistoryNet Staff — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:16:34 +0000

After the American commander in chief suffered a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Long Island, he turned to a crack regiment from Massachusetts to save the army.