Author Archives: Rob Orrison

Book Review: A Battlefield Atlas of the American Revolution by Craig L. Symonds

Posted on November 16, 2018

As a young history buff, I remember well wearing out the pages of the original A Battlefield Atlas of American Revolution by Craig Symonds. Though I have no idea where that well worn out book is today, I am happy … Continue reading →

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“In the deepest distress and anxiety of mind…” Gen. Gates letter to Congress on the Battle of Camden

Posted on August 16, 2018

238 years ago today the United States military suffered one of its worst defeats. The Battle of Camden, fought on August 16, 1780 just a few miles north of Camden, SC was a total defeat for the American “Grand Army” … Continue reading →

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THE AUTHORS AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN CONCORD

Posted on April 30, 2018

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, we share the connection of the literary icons of Concord (MA) and its American Revolution heritage. Concord historian Jayne Gordon wrote about these connections in an appendix in our recent release “A Single Blow.” … Continue reading →

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“Acts of a Rude Rabble…” General Gage, Lord Dartmouth and Ignorant Orders

Posted on April 3, 2018

When one studies British General Thomas Gage and his performance leading up to Lexington and Concord you must step back and put yourself in Gage’s position. A man that believed not only in Royal authority over the American colonies, but … Continue reading →

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ERW at Patriots Day Weekend 2018!

Posted on April 1, 2018

We look forward to our time in Lexington, Concord and Boston on Patriots Day Weekend 2018! We will be at the Cary Memorial Library in Lexington on Sunday, April 15th at 1:30pm. We will also be posting FB live videos … Continue reading →

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Two Riders….Gage Gathers Information

Posted on March 26, 2018

As British General Thomas Gage and his American Whig (or Patriot) antagonists squared off in Boston and the surrounding towns, information gathering became the key to success. Both sides had created networks of spies, but the advantage was clearly in favor … Continue reading →

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“If you Fire, You’ll all be dead men” The Salem Alarm

Posted on February 26, 2018

As events quickly spiraled out of control in the winter and spring of 1774-1775 around Massachusetts, several armed confrontations between local “Patriots” and the British army heightened tensions. On many occasions, both sides adverted open confrontation and were able to … Continue reading →

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