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Critical Thinking, Interviews, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023

This Week on Dispatches: Colin Zimmerman on the Prelude to Trenton

by Editors

On this week’s Dispatches, host Brady Crytzer interviews JAR contributor Colin Zimmerman on the strategic contest for Burlington, New Jersey, in the run up to…

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People, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) November 16, 2023 November 16, 2023

Prelude to Trenton: The Strategic Contest for Burlington County

by Colin Zimmerman

Count Carl Emil von Donop was at the pinnacle of his military career as his corps of Hessians marched victoriously south into New Jersey…

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

Burlington 1776: The Forgotten Opportunity

by Colin Zimmerman

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

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1. Vic DiSanto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Good job, I always enjoy reading about the rank and file Phil. I like the image of the boat and sailors too.
2. Joe Cerreto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Nice job, Phil! Always interesting to read about the daily grind of fighting. The big battles are important but just as important on the nasty little firefights going on all…
3. Alan Archambault Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Fascinating article with great information on the men who manned the spy boats. I particularly enjoy articles that explore the lives of the participants in the fight for American Independence.