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“If you Fire, You’ll all be dead men” The Salem Alarm
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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Tagged Alexander Leslie, Leslie's Retreat, Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie, Paul Revere, Salem, Salem Alarm, Thomas Gage
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Two Places the American Revolution Could’ve Started
Recently, I had the chance to head to New England to take photos for an upcoming publication in the Emerging Revolutionary War Series. While there I ventured to Salem, Massachusetts and New Castle, New Hampshire. Two great places filled with American history and … Continue reading
