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Critical Thinking, Letters and Correspondence, Logistics, The War Years (1775-1783) October 5, 2021 October 4, 2021

The Numerical Strength of George Washington’s Army During the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign

by Michael C. Harris and Gary Ecelbarger

Introduction Perhaps the most important facet for understanding and appreciating a military campaign is a solid grasp of the composition of the armies engaged…

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1. Walt C The Delcastle Cannonball

McLane's mounted company were always around, seldom seen. It's possible they were the unit that left smoldering campfires above Hockessin Meetinghouse when the British arrived, late afternoon of Sep 9.…
2. Phil Weaver Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

It has nothing to do with era it was written. The book is part of the "Army Lineage Series." It had to be written to match that premise. It is…
3. Bob Winowitch Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Phil, I know we disagree on some of Wright's work, but this holds true for the three Suffolk County companies enlisted into the Third NY of '75. Those three companies…