Continental Generals

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Politics During the War (1775-1783), The War Years (1775-1783) July 19, 2018 July 19, 2018

Continental Army Lieutenant Generals: The Rank that Never Was

by William M. Welsch

As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington was involved in many battles, both military and political, during the revolution. A battle with both…

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People October 17, 2016 September 18, 2016

Continental Generals: Backgrounds and Fates

by Jeff Dacus

On the pages of the Journal of the American Revolution there have been articles on the best and worst generals of the Revolutionary War….

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1. Douglas R Dorney Lord Rawdon at Camden—Giving a Victor His Due: Occupation and Pacification

On July 1, 1780, Rawdon wrote Rugeley that he would award " the inhabitants ten guineas for the head of any deserter belonging to the Volunteers of Ireland, and five…
2. David Price Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

I think you're absolutely right, Bill - that's a point I make in the manuscript I'm working on that's a very extended version of the article. Thanks for your comments,…
3. Bill Welsch Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

David! Great article. Thanks. I always think of luck when I hear contingency. A fancier term. I’ve stressed luck on my tours. I would add what I consider another example…