Category Archives: Revolutionary War
Marching Out of Valley Forge
On this date, in 1778, the Continental army, under the command of General George Washington broke winter camp and began the spring campaign. Their objective was to catch the British army, under Sir Henry Clinton, retreating across New Jersey to … Continue reading
Review: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution by Don Hagist
Don Hagist is one of our foremost American authorities on the common British soldier during the American Revolution. His latest book, Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution, is an institutional portrait of the British army that … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Book Review, Common Soldier, Revolutionary War, Uncategorized
Tagged Book Review, British soldier, Don Hagist, Noble Volunteers, Redcoat
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Review: To The End of the World, Nathaniel Greene, Charles Cornwallis, and the Race to the Dan by Andrew Waters
Writing over thirty years after the fact, Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee summed up the events of February 14, 1780 with the line, “Thus ended, on the night of the 14th of February, this long, arduous, and eventful retreat” (190). … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
Tagged 1781, Andrew Waters, Battle of Cowpens, Battle of Guilford Court House, Book Review, Daniel Morgan, Emerging Revolutionary War, George W, Lord Charles Cornwallis, Nathanael Greene, Race to the Dan, Southern Theater, Yorktown
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Secrets of the Patriot Limbers
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Karl G. Elsea When visiting Revolutionary War battlefields there are often replica field guns on the grounds. Not shown, in almost all cases, is the vehicle that pulled the gun to the battle … Continue reading
“Rev War Revelry” 18th Century Weaponry
Brown Bess. Grasshopper. Charleville. May seem like random names with no connection to the title of this post. On the contrary though, these names, be it nicknames or the actual name, of the firearm or artillery piece were all used … Continue reading
“This Sudden Expedition”: The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga – 246 Years Later
On this date in 1775, an early victory was secured for the American cause along the western shore of Lake Champlain in New York. Led by Colonel Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen, over eighty men surprised and overwhelmed Fort Ticonderoga’s … Continue reading
Hindsight is 2020 (or 2021)
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Liz Williams, from Historic Alexandria, the host of the second annual symposium When we planned our 2nd Annual Revolutionary War Symposium for 2020, our theme came easily – Hindsight is 2020. Little did we … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Revolutionary War, Social History
Tagged 250th American Revolution, Brandywine, Emerging Revolutionary War, Emerging Revolutionary War Symposium, Hessians, Historic Alexandria, Liz Williams, Southern Theater, United States
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North Carolina’s Response to the 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Travis Copeland Rumors roared throughout the Colonies in the Spring of 1775. From Watertown, Massachusetts with an earnest pen, a letter was taken down at 10am on Wednesday Morning, April 19, 1775. Reports had … Continue reading
“Rev War Revelry” Returns to Lexington with Alex Cain
Approximately one year ago, Emerging Revolutionary War began a historian happy hour virtual chat on Sunday evenings. The goal was to share our passion for history, connect with each other during the pandemic, and have an excuse to drink a … Continue reading
