The American Revolution

The Shot Heard 'Round The World, a view into The American Revolutionary War 1775-1783.

Brandywine Battle Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/brandywine-battle-flag 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 …

Prison Ships

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/prison-ships 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 …

American ''George Rex'' Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-george-rex-flag 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 …

British M1796 2-Pounder Field Cannon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-m1796-2pounder-field-cannon 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 …

British M1760 42-Pound Mortar

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-m1760-42pound-mortar 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 …

Sullivan Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-sullivan-flag 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 …

Fort Ticonderoga

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fort-ticonderoga 31st Jul 2021 -   An important Fort built on a commanding (and equally important position) – Fort Ticonderoga is located in Ticonderoga (Upstate New York). …

The Battle of Bunker Hill

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-battle-of-bunker-hill 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 …

General Washington's Guard Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/general-washingtons-guard-flag 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 …

Flag of The CNS ''Alliance''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-cns-alliance 31st Jul 2021 - Before there “was” a United States Navy, there was a Continental Navy. The first “ship” so commissioned CNS (''Continental Nav …

New York ''Beaver'' Ensign

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/new-york-beaver-ensign 31st Jul 2021 - st Colonies (early in The American Revolution), had small Navies (if they were Coastal Colonies). Originally small “Gundalow” and “S …

American Colonial Privateering Flags

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-colonial-privateering-flags 31st Jul 2021 - Piracy (as we have seen), was a “popular”” money-making venture for many. When “Letters of Marque” are made, such &ldquo …