Otho H. Williams

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Engineering and Technology, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) July 7, 2020 July 6, 2020

The Fall of Fort Washington: The “Bunker Hill Effect”?

by Derrick E. Lapp

It was the one of the worst defeats suffered by the Americans during the War for Independence, certainly the worst over which George Washington…

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Politics During the War (1775-1783), Prisoners of War, The War Years (1775-1783) March 17, 2020 March 17, 2020

Trading Generals

by William M. Welsch

During the American Revolution, many players were removed from the chess board of war as a result of capture. From individual soldiers and sailors…

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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…
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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,…
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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…