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War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) May 25, 2023 May 24, 2023

HMS Roebuck on the Delaware

by Robert N. Fanelli

The Royal Navy was designed not just protect the island of Britain and its commerce, but to project Great Britain’s power across the seas….

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1. Douglas R Dorney Lord Cornwallis: Defender of British and American Liberty?

Norm-Thank you for your comments and civil service. In my personal opinion, Cornwallis received a "pass" on his Yorktown campaign. It certainly helped that he was respected by the king.…
2. Norm Ishimoto Lord Cornwallis: Defender of British and American Liberty?

Thank you for this excellent and interesting article. Personally, I had the standard American view of the British (save that I am curious enough to subscribe to this Journal) during…
3. Doug Bonforte HMS Roebuck on the Delaware

Excellent article, Bob! Can't wait to play a wargame scenario on the fight for the Delaware. Thanks for a very interesting piece. - DB