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Autobiography and Biography, Frontier, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783), Weapons May 12, 2022 May 16, 2022

Edward Hand’s American Journey

by David Price

It has been said of Edward Hand that he was “the stuff of which the hard core” of Washington’s army was made.[1] Indeed, he may…

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Crime and Justice, The War Years (1775-1783), Weapons March 9, 2021 March 5, 2021

Riflemen Run Riot: The Mutiny at Prospect Hill

by Joshua Shepherd

“They are remarkably stout and hardy men,” thought army surgeon James Thacher, “Dressed in white frocks, or rifle shirts, and round hats.” The robust…

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