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France and Spain Invade England—Almost
byOn February 6, 1778, France signed two treaties with the United States, one of Amity and Commerce, the other, a defensive Alliance.[1] In them, France…
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The First Countries to Diplomatically Recognize the United States
by“Diplomacy is seduction in guise …”, whispered Benjamin Franklin to his fellow commissioner John Adams. “One improves with practice.” Although the quote isn’t real…
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A Tale of Two Kings: Charles I and George III
byAmericans have traditionally viewed the War for Independence as a revolt against the authority of Britain’s King George III. That is certainly true on…
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The Fate of British Regulars
byI read with interest Thomas Fleming’s article, “The Fate of Regulars.” Readers may be interested to know that British soldiers had much better prospects…