|
|
|
American Revolutionary WarBattle of PrincetonPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:07 pm
Facing Maj. Gen. George Washington's army at Assunpink Creek on January 2, 1777, Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis expected to 'bag the fox' the following day, but the next morning brought an unpleasant surprise--the fox had vanished.
Peter Francisco: Remarkable American Revolutionary War SoldierPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:06 pm
A six-and-a-half-foot-tall Hercules who wielded a six-foot-long broadsword, Peter Francisco was arguably the most remarkable soldier of the American Revolutionary War.
Paul Revere's True Account of the Midnight RidePublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:06 pm
According to Paul Revere's account of his historic 1775ride, warning the countryside of the approach of theBritish was more a team effort than is generally realized.
Battle of Stony PointPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:06 pm
Relying on cold steel and the cover of darkness, General Anthony Wayne's elite Light Corps seized British-held Stony Point, New York, in one of the most daring operations of the Revolutionary War.
American Revolutionary War: Minuteman Isaac Davis was Shot During the Battle of ConcordPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:05 pm
Minuteman Isaac Davis, shot by the British at Concord Bridge in April 1775, was one of the first to die in the cause of American Independence.
Letters from Wilhelm Graf von Schwerin: Eyewitness to Siege of YorktownPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:05 pm
The letters of a young German grenadier officer serving with the French describe the pivotal actions at Redoubts 9 and 10 during the climactic battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Blue LicksPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:05 pm
Against the good advice of Daniel Boone, a hotheaded major caused the bloodiest tragedy ever for the Kentucky frontier militia.
American Revolutionary War: Battle of King's MountainPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:04 pm
The clash at King's Mountain between Patriots and Tories began Britain's long descent to Yorktown.
Many African Americans Were Dedicated Patriots During the American Revolutionary WarPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:03 pm
During the American Revolution some of the most ardent Patriots could be found among the colonies' African-Americans.
General Sir William HowePublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:01 pm
Did General Sir William Howe's reluctance to crush the rebellion decide the outcome of the American Revolution?
Benedict Arnold: General in the Battle of SaratogaPublished: June 12, 2006 at 8:01 pm
Benedict Arnold's performance at the Battles of Saratoga contributed to the American victory there. But a bitter rivalry with his commander helped start Arnold down the road to treason.
 |
|
||||||||||||
|
|
What is HistoryNet?The HistoryNet.com is brought to you by the Weider History Group, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 5,000 articles originally published in our various magazines. If you are interested in a specific history subject, try searching our archives, you are bound to find something to pique your interest. |
From Our Magazines
|
Weider History Group |
|
Weider History Network: HistoryNet | Armchair General | Achtung Panzer! Copyright © 2012 Weider History Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. |
||
Loading ...