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Book Review: War on the Run

Published: December 02, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Maj. Robert Rogers successes on the New Hampshire frontier in the French and Indian War and his still-relevant "Rules of Ranging" are explored in a biography by John F. Ross.

Bayonets at Midnight: The Battle of Stony Point

Edward G. Lengel | Published: November 05, 2009 at 5:39 pm
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

Ernest B. Furgurson | Published: February 05, 2009 at 1:43 pm
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)

Published: March 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Preview of HBO's John Adams miniseries based on the book by David McCullough.

The First American Victory: Ethan Allen Takes Fort Ticonderoga

Willard Sterne Randall | Published: November 02, 2007 at 11:37 am
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

Dennis Showalter | Published: September 05, 2007 at 10:42 am
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

Published: August 21, 2006 at 10:06 am
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

Published: August 18, 2006 at 2:27 pm
'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

Noah Andre Trudeau | Published: July 28, 2006 at 5:03 pm
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

Published: July 25, 2006 at 12:29 pm
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

Published: June 12, 2006 at 8:16 pm
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.

Battle of Brandywine

Published: June 12, 2006 at 8:13 pm
An end run had put General Sir William Howe in position to take Philadelphia--but first he had to fight his way through General George Washington's Continental Army.

American Revolutionary War: British Sergeant John Howe

Published: June 12, 2006 at 8:13 pm
Posing as a gunsmith, British Sergeant John Howe served as General Gage's eyes in a restive Massachusetts colony.

Battle of Bennington

Published: June 12, 2006 at 8:11 pm
The left prong of Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne's invasion of New York found itself caught up in a most costly sideshow.

Siege of Savannah During the American Revolutionary War

Published: June 12, 2006 at 8:11 pm
In some of the bloodiest fighting of the Revolutionary War, American and French troops failed to take Savannah.

Invasion of Canada During the American Revolutionary War

Published: June 12, 2006 at 8:11 pm
On the night of December 30, 1775, after months of hardship and perseverance against heavy odds, the forces of Brig. Gen. Richard Montgomery and Colonel Benedict Arnold were at last poised to take Quebec. Then a single British cannon shot caused their plan to unravel.
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