The American Revolution

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

Connecticut Colonial Privateer Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/connecticut-colonial-privateer-flag 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, The Continental Navy of the fledgling United Colonies of America was at times, non-existent. Many Colonies which had Coastlines quick …

2nd Canadian Regiment, Congress Own Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/2nd-canadian-regiment-congress-own-flag 31st Jul 2021 - One of the more unusual of flags and Units was The 2nd Canadian Regiment. The Regiment consisted of Canadian Volunteers from Quebec (who had rebelled …

Headquarters Flag of General George Washington

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/headquarters-flag-of-general-george-washington 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, Headquarters Flags (and related), were used by Military Commanders to identify their Headquarters. They were also sometimes referred …

The ''Rebellious Stripes''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-rebelious-stripes 31st Jul 2021 - More appropriately called "The Stamp Act Flag", it was flown in opposition to England's Stamp Act of 1765. The Act, which charged an import duty on al …

Washington's ''Navy'' Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/washingtons-navy-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Although History records General George Washington as great Commander of The American Colonial Army - and eventual first President, he also was one of …

Yorktown Battle Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/yorktown-battle-flag 31st Jul 2021 - There were several Battle Flags flown over the crucial and decisive Battle of Yorktown, Virginia in 1781. The engagement sealed the independence of th …

The ''Bonhomme Richard''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-bonhomme-richard 31st Jul 2021 - Originally built in France as a French East Indian Company Trader/Commerce Ship. Christened The “Duc de Duras”, she was launched in 1766. …

Hulbert Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hulbert-flag 31st Jul 2021 - This short lived early American Revolutionary War Flag  (1775-1776), was designed by Captain John Hulbert. It was his relief Command that joined …

American Fort Mercer Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-fort-mercer-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Fort Mercer wad located in Western New Jersey (US). It was of vital importance during The American Revolution to maintain communications between New J …

American Colonial Marines

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-colonial-marines 31st Jul 2021 - With their “birth” said to have been at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The American Continental Marines were the evoluti …

American 1st Virginia Regiment Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-1st-virginia-regiment-flag 31st Jul 2021 - One of the first Volunteer Regiments mustered into American Revolutionary War service (1777) from the Colony of Virginia, The 1st Regiment was command …

American Loyalist Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-loyalist-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - The American Revolution (1775-1783) was known as The “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” – with regards to The American Colonies of …