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George Washington’s “Favorite” Charles Lee
When you mention the name “Charles Lee” in many Revolutionary War circles, one immediately thinks of Maj. Gen. Charles Lee. Though there was another Charles Lee and it can be argued provided more contributions to the United States than the … Continue reading
Eutaw Springs
Emerging Revolutionary War is pleased to welcome back historian Bert Dunkerly, who is the co-author (with Irene B. Boland) of the upcoming book; “Eutaw Springs; The Final Battle of the American Revolution’s Southern Campaign” slated to be released this month. … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Campaigns, Common Soldier, Continental Leadership, Memory, Militia (Loyalist) Leadership, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, National Park Service, Preservation, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
Tagged 1781, Camden, Eutaw Springs, Guilford Court House, Hobkirk's Hill, Light Horse Harry Lee, Loyalist, Maryland, militia, Nathanael Greene, Ninety-Six, South Carolina, Virginia, William Washington
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“The whole story soon became known to the corps” The Unknown Legend of John Champe
Part III of III The past few months of John Champe’s life were probably the most memorable. In the fall he was asked to go on a mission to capture the recent traitor Benedict Arnold. The mission was ordered by George … Continue reading
“The whole story soon became known to the corps” The Unknown Legend of John Champe
Part I of III Along Route 50, west of Aldie, Virginia is a small obelisk in the middle of a cow pasture. Thousands of car drive by the marker, not knowing what it is or who it is for. Most … Continue reading
