Author Archives: Drew Gruber

About Drew Gruber

Drew lives in Williamsburg with his wife, Kate and their two cats. He enjoys reading but doesn't particularly relish writing. He enjoys oysters, brown spirituous liquors and quiet.

“they have totally destroyed it…” The Chickahominy Shipyard

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Drew Gruber

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest author Drew Gruber. Since Arnold’s raid in January the situation for Virginians in the Spring of 1781 was deplorable and growing worse. Keeping soldiers shod and fed (besides properly armed and equipped) proved difficult. … Continue reading →

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A review of “The Guns of Independence, The Siege of Yorktown, 1781”

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Drew Gruber

A review of The Guns of Independence, The Siege of Yorktown, 1781. By Jerome A. Greene. Published by Savas Beatie, El Durado Hills, CA., 2013. Jerome Greene’s, The Guns of Independence, The Siege of Yorktown, 1781 is a must read for … Continue reading →

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