Thomas Bullitt

Critical Thinking, Logistics, Primary Sources, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) April 12, 2022 April 11, 2022

George Washington’s 1775 Leadership Advice to William Woodford: Did He Listen?

by Patrick H. Hannum and Frederick R. Kienle

Gen. George Washington’s well-crafted November 10, 1775 letter to Col. William Woodford contains some timeless pearls of military wisdom, guidance, and advice.[1] Washington’s instructive…

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1. Walt C The Delcastle Cannonball

McLane's mounted company were always around, seldom seen. It's possible they were the unit that left smoldering campfires above Hockessin Meetinghouse when the British arrived, late afternoon of Sep 9.…
2. Phil Weaver Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

It has nothing to do with era it was written. The book is part of the "Army Lineage Series." It had to be written to match that premise. It is…
3. Bob Winowitch Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Phil, I know we disagree on some of Wright's work, but this holds true for the three Suffolk County companies enlisted into the Third NY of '75. Those three companies…