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Paperback / softback. New. At the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775, the colonies faced the daunting task of creating the first American army, and its requisite leadership, capable of combating a global superpower whose standing army and generalship were among the finest in the world. Built largely from state and local militias, the colonial army performed surprisingly well and produced a number of fine generals. Some were experienced before the war, like George Washington of the Virginia Militia and the British-born Horatio Gates, while others were as green as the soldiers they led. This book presents basic biographical information about America's first generals in the Revolutionary War. Included are all generals of the Continental Army, along with those commissioned in the colonies' militias. Drawn from primary sources, including death and census records, records of the Continental Congress, and contemporary writings, each biographical sketch provides date and place of birth,…
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American Generals of the Revolutionary War: A Biographical Dictionary Paperback - 2012
by Robert P. Broadwater
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- Title American Generals of the Revolutionary War: A Biographical Dictionary
- Author Robert P. Broadwater
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 214
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher McFarland and Company, Inc.
- Date 2012-02-23
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780786469055 / 0786469056
- Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.7 in (24.89 x 17.53 x 1.78 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Dewey Decimal Code 973.330
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