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Peter Carried a Cannon, The Real Story

Posted on August 15, 2021 by erwguest

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Karl G. Elsea History can be fun; for example, when a war trophy in Sweden and the popular television series “Antiques Roadshow” can be combined to explain an American Revolutionary War legend. There … Continue reading →

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“Father of Modern Military History”

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Phill Greenwalt

As soon as one reads the title of this post, I am willing to bet a handful of names pop into your mind. This initial thought is most likely followed by a quick passing of puzzlement that the “Father of … Continue reading →

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Savannah, an International Engagement

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Phill Greenwalt

Last week I wrote about the various German principalities that contributed manpower to the British attempt to subdue the colonies. I ended the post with: “An introduction to another aspect of how the American Revolution had far reaching international complications … Continue reading →

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