Colin Zimmerman, Author at Journal of the American Revolution

Colin Zimmerman

Colin Zimmerman is a devoted husband and father of three and currently resides in Southern New Jersey. He obtained a master’s degree in military history from Norwich University and is currently working on a Ph.D. specializing in the American Revolution through Liberty University. Mr. Zimmerman at present serves as the Military Historian for Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) March 30, 2023 March 30, 2023

Burlington 1776: The Forgotten Opportunity

The 1776 campaign season had ended badly for General George Washington and the Continental Army as the dejected Patriots struggled through foul weather over…

Battles, Militia, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) August 4, 2022 August 2, 2022

The Battle of Crosswicks: Prelude to Monmouth

Sir Henry Clinton inherited an unmitigated strategic disaster when he assumed command of the Crown Forces in North America during the spring of 1778….