Tag Archives: Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
von Steuben arrives…
After a circuitous journey, from Paris, France across the Atlantic Ocean and then into Pennsylvania, an eager participant trekked to join the American effort. After an introduction to the Continental Congress this European officer headed toward the Continental army encampment. … Continue reading →
Posted in 2022 Bus Tour, Emerging Revolutionary War, Northern Theater, Revolutionary War
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Tagged 2022 Bus Tour, American Revolution, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park
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George Washington’s Commitment to the Southern Theater
Although the American Revolutionary War staggered into a period of inaction after the Battle of Monmouth Court House in June 1778, General George Washington, in charge of all Continental forces, remained steadfast in New York until the late summer of … Continue reading →
Posted in Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
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Tagged American Revolution, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Benjamin Lincoln, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Light Horse Harry Lee, Mad Anthony Wayne, Marquis de Lafayette, Nathanael Greene, Southern Theater, William Washington
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“Rev War Revelry” Tackles Virginia 1781
Mention the following words to any casual student or enthusiast of the American Revolutionary War and we can almost guarantee what the first word(s) or topic out of their mouths will be. Virginia. 1781. American Revolution. If you are thinking, … Continue reading →
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Campaigns, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
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Tagged 1781, Alexander Leslie, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Battle of Green Spring, Benedict Arnold, Drew Gruber, Emerging Revolutionary War, Historic Triangle, J. Michael Moore, Kirby Smith, Lord Charles Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, Old Dominion, Rev War Revelry, Rev War Roundtable with ERW, Southern Theater, Spencer's Ordinary, Virginia, William Phillips, Yorktown
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ERW Statement
With the recent events facing our nation, American Revolutionary War monuments and memorials have an important role in demonstrating pride in our shared past and the highest ideals we value. Statues and monuments to the leaders and participants of the … Continue reading →
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban, Seigneur de Vauban, and finally Marquis de Vauban, as one of his biographies begins, is probably not a household name to many enthusiasts of American history. Especially since he died on March 30, 1707 and … Continue reading →
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Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, comte de Rochambeau, de Vauban, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Gloucester Point, Lord Charles Cornwallis, siege, Siege of Yorktown, siegecraft, Yorktown
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Book Review: Bob Drury & Tom Clavin, Valley Forge, Kindle ed., (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2018).
Bob Drury and Tom Clavin have spent years writing books, both individually and as a team. Between the two of them, they have explored topics ranging from baseball and golf to the old west and America’s 20th century wars. With Valley … Continue reading →
Uncovering the Continental Army in Morristown
Part of an ongoing series of about the Continental Army in Morristown, New Jersey. For the first post, click here. Across the street from the Ford Mansion, the elegant home of the Jacob Ford, Jr. and his family, and the … Continue reading →
Posted in Armies, Common Soldier, Monuments, National Park Service, Revolutionary War
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Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Continental Army, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Life Guards, Morristown, Morristown National Historical Park, New York, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Valley Forge
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ERW Weekender: Brandywine & Valley Forge
Emerging Revolutionary War is honored to welcome guest historian Daniel Welch to the blog. A brief biography of Mr. Welch is at the bottom of the post. Several weeks ago I decided to take my usual weekend off of visiting … Continue reading →
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Continental Leadership, Memory, Monuments, National Park Service, Northern Theater, Photography, Revolutionary War
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Tagged 1777, 1778, American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Anthony Wayne, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Battle of Brandywine, Black Powder Tavern, Brandywine, Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates, Continental Army, George Washington, Pennsylvania, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Winter, 1777
Part Three On February 23, 1778, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben arrived at the Continental Army encampment at Valley Forge. He quickly ingratiated himself with George Washington and the commanding general’s cadre of staff officers. John Laurens would write a … Continue reading →
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Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, George Washington, John Laurens, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Winter, 1777
Part Two In the lowest depths of one of the coldest winters in the American Revolution, the Continental Army uncovered the dedication that the core of the military movement had. Suffering was beyond comparison. The cause was supply, the crux … Continue reading →
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Common Soldier, Continental Leadership, National Park Service, Northern Theater, Personalities, Revolutionary War, Uncategorized
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Tagged 1777, 1778, Alexander McDougalll, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Continental Army, George Washington, Herman O. Benninghoff, John Marshall, Nathanael Greene, Pennsylvania, Supreme Court Justice, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park
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