Historical Dictionary of the American RevolutionThe American Revolution pitted 13 loosely united colonies in a military, political, and economic struggle against Great Britain: the "mother country" and arguably the most powerful state in the world during the late 18th century. The independent spirit that led many individuals to leave homes in Europe and settle in the New World during the 17th and 18th centuries evolved into the drive that persuaded these same settlers and their descendants to challenge the colonial economic and taxation policies of Great Britain, which lead to the armed conflict that resulted in a declaration of independence. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on the politics, battles, weaponry, and major personalities of the war. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the American Revolution. |
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... ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 October 1779. The British retreated with several wounded men. AMBOY, BATTLES OF, IN 1777. During March and April 1777, a number of small skirmishes erupted between Patriot militia and ...
... ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 October 1779. The British retreated with several wounded men. AMBOY, BATTLES OF, IN 1777. During March and April 1777, a number of small skirmishes erupted between Patriot militia and ...
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... ambushed by Patriot militia. The British quickly withdrew back to Wilmington. Neither side suffered casualties in the skirmish. BACON'S NECK, BATTLE OF. New Jersey Patriot militia spotted and gave chase to British foragers who had just ...
... ambushed by Patriot militia. The British quickly withdrew back to Wilmington. Neither side suffered casualties in the skirmish. BACON'S NECK, BATTLE OF. New Jersey Patriot militia spotted and gave chase to British foragers who had just ...
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... ambush for Loyalist militia at Bear Creek in modern Chatham County, North Carolina, sometime in October 1781. A Patriot traitor reported the location of the ambush and helped lead the Loyalist force to attack it. The surprised Patriots ...
... ambush for Loyalist militia at Bear Creek in modern Chatham County, North Carolina, sometime in October 1781. A Patriot traitor reported the location of the ambush and helped lead the Loyalist force to attack it. The surprised Patriots ...
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... ambush a 20-wagon British supply convoy that was moving through the area. The 50-man force with the convoy surrendered. However, militia under Colonel Edward Lacey fired on the surrendering soldiers, killing seven of them. This incident ...
... ambush a 20-wagon British supply convoy that was moving through the area. The 50-man force with the convoy surrendered. However, militia under Colonel Edward Lacey fired on the surrendering soldiers, killing seven of them. This incident ...
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... ambushed the Patriot force of Major Andrew Williamson in a heavily wooded gorge of North Carolina known as Black Hole. The two-hour battle resulted in the loss of 13 dead and 18 wounded South Carolinians. Williamson managed to save his ...
... ambushed the Patriot force of Major Andrew Williamson in a heavily wooded gorge of North Carolina known as Black Hole. The two-hour battle resulted in the loss of 13 dead and 18 wounded South Carolinians. Williamson managed to save his ...
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1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN ambush American army American forces American Revolution approximately April assault attack August Battle of Guilford Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton Benedict Arnold Bridge brigadier Britain British army British forces British raid British soldiers Burgoyne Camden cannon captured casualties Charles Cornwallis Charleston Cherokee colonies command Continental Army Continental Navy Creek December defeat engagement Expedition fire Florida fought France French garrison George Washington Georgia Guilford Courthouse Henry Hessian Historical Society History Jersey John July June killed Lieutenant Colonel located Loyalist Loyalist militia Magazine March Marion military militia units Nathanael Greene NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS Native Americans NAVAL BATTLE North October Patriot forces Patriot militia Pennsylvania Philadelphia Princeton Quarterly Regiment retreat Revolutionary Saratoga Savannah SECOND BATTLE Second Continental Congress September Siege of Boston skirmish South Carolina Sullivan’s Sumter surrender Tarleton Thomas Thomas Sumter town Trenton University Press vessels victory Virginia William withdrew wounded York City Yorktown