The American Revolution
The Shot Heard 'Round The World, a view into The American Revolutionary War 1775-1783.
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31st Jul 2021 - Another popular flag of The American Revolution against Great Britain was The Brandywine Flag. Carried by The 7th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, if w …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed by The Royal Navy of England, the idea to use “unseaworthy” or damaged (but still floating) Ships as “floating Prisons&rdq …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in 1775, The “George Rex” Flag originated in New York Colony. Based on The British Red Naval Ensign, the Flag also served as a &ldquo …
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular Field piece used by 19th Century British Forces the 1796 3-Pound Cannon was popular for it's lightness (400 pounds) and easily handled …
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular portable Mortar used by British Forces, they were brought to America during The French & Indian Wars. An excellent weapon for besieging …
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31st Jul 2021 - General John Sullivan was an American Patriot commander who not only commanded Forces at The Siege of Boston (against The British), but of the ill-fat …
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31st Jul 2021 -
An important Fort built on a commanding (and equally important position) – Fort Ticonderoga is located in Ticonderoga (Upstate New York). …
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31st Jul 2021 - At the onset of The American Revolutionary War, British Forces had occupied The City of Boston, Massachusetts. The deep water Harbor was ideal for the …
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31st Jul 2021 - First seen in 1776 and in used until disbanded in 1783, General George Washington of The Continental Army (as did many Field Grade Officers), had thei …
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31st Jul 2021 - Before there “was” a United States Navy, there was a Continental Navy. The first “ship” so commissioned CNS (''Continental Nav …
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31st Jul 2021 - st Colonies (early in The American Revolution), had small Navies (if they were Coastal Colonies). Originally small “Gundalow” and “S …
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31st Jul 2021 - Piracy (as we have seen), was a “popular”” money-making venture for many. When “Letters of Marque” are made, such &ldquo …