Tag Archives: George Washington
“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Epic Moments of the American Revolution
This Sunday, at 7 pm, EST on our Facebook page, join Emerging Revolutionary War historians as they discuss “Epic Moments of the American Revolution.” What is an epic moment? This umbrella term will be discussed by using examples from the … Continue reading
“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Father’s Day, Father of the Country
This Sunday, Father’s Day in the United States, join Emerging Revolutionary War for the next historian happy hour on the proverbial “Father of the Country” George Washington. As our historians discuss, converse, and share their knowledge, the “Rev War Revelry” … Continue reading
Return to Command
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Dan Davis Like my last post at Emerging Revolutionary War on the “Race to the Dan”, the origins of this post lie in a conversation with blog co-founder, Phill Greenwalt. The topic of … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Personalities, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1779, 1780, 1781, Anthony Wayne, Battle of Camden, Dan Davis, Daniel Morgan, George Washington, Horatio Gates, Lord Cornwallis, Nathanael Greene, southern campaign, Virginia
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The Other Great Artilleryman
Mention the words “artillery” and “American Revolution” and what name instantly pops into your mind? Henry Knox. Rightfully so. Yet, like George Washington, Knox needed competent officers under him to successfully organize, train, lead, and develop the artillery arm of … Continue reading
“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” French and Indian Sojourn
For the past few weeks, Emerging Revolutionary War has, naturally, centered our “Rev War Revelry” on topics associated with the American Revolution. However, our blog is dedicated to the the Revolutionary era and so to live up to that name, … Continue reading
“The Sword is Now Drawn…” The Powder Incident, Lexington and Concord moves Virginia to Revolution
One of the most amazing parts of the events on April 19, 1775 is just how sophisticated the colonial information network was. As soon as Lt. Col. Francis Smith’s British Regulars began to move across the Charles River, riders fanned … Continue reading
Posted in Arms & Armaments, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Civilian, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Personalities, Revolutionary War, Uncategorized, Weapons
Tagged George Washington, Lexington and Concord, Lord Dunmore, Patrick Henry, St. John's Church, Virginia, Virginia Gazette, Virginia militia, Williamsburg
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Book Review: The Indian World of George Washington by Colin G. Calloway
Multiple tomes grace bookshelves in libraries, book stores, and personal residences that depict various aspects of George Washington’s life and legacy. Historian Colin G. Calloway’s “The Indian World of George Washington” deserves a space on that bookshelf. Long overdue, this volume … Continue reading
ERW Book Review: Washington’s End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle by Jonathan Horn
George Washington retired from public life at the end of his second presidential term on March 4, 1797. Twenty months and ten days later he died on December 14, 1799. In between Washington was also the first in the United … Continue reading
Lafayette at Brandywine
Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat serving in the French army, and recently married, when the Revolution broke out in America. He followed events with interst, and was motivated to come and fight with the Americans. He arrived in … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, ERW Weekender, Monuments, Northern Theater, Personalities, Photography, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1777, Battle of Brandywine, Bert Dunkerly, Casimir Pulaski, Emerging Revolutionary War, French, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Michael C. Harris
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