During the American Revolutionary War a French fleet tried turning the tables on the British by invading the Channel Island of Jersey
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Google-Mapping the American Revolution
In a New York City borough, traces still remain of a great confrontation fought during the American Revolutionary War in 1776
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Book Review: Valiant Ambition
Nathaniel Philbrick profiles Revolutionary War commanders George Washington and Benedict Arnold, their similarities and stark differences
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Book Review: Brothers at Arms
Larrie Ferreiro frames the American Revolutionary War in an international context
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Daily Quiz for August 10, 2015
This British Revolutionary War leader was born in North America.
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MHQ Review: Washington’s Revolution, by Robert Middlekauff
A new book on George Washington’s military leadership during the Revolutionary War rejects the traditional narrative
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Daily Quiz for June 11, 2015
Catherine Greene, widow of Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene, provided workspace and encouragement to this inventor.
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Daily Quiz for March 16, 2015
At Saratoga National Historic Park is a monument to this Revolutionary War general’s leg.
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Daily Quiz for November 9, 2014
This former aide-de-camp of General George Washington during the Revolutionary War refused to sign the US Constitution.
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Daily Quiz for April 28, 2013
This Revolutionary War commander of the Southern Department fought few pitched battles but primarily kept the British off balance with a campaign of hit-and-run tactics.