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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... casualties. The Americans captured one British soldier in their initial maneuver in the skirmish, and neither side suffered any reported casualties. See also NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALARM. Alarm was the name given to a ...
... casualties. The Americans captured one British soldier in their initial maneuver in the skirmish, and neither side suffered any reported casualties. See also NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALARM. Alarm was the name given to a ...
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... casualties from American snipers and the intense heat. ASHE, JOHN (1720–1781). Ashe was a brigadier general of North Carolina State Troops. A British force decisively defeated Ashe at the Battle of Briar Creek, Georgia, on 3 March 1779 ...
... casualties from American snipers and the intense heat. ASHE, JOHN (1720–1781). Ashe was a brigadier general of North Carolina State Troops. A British force decisively defeated Ashe at the Battle of Briar Creek, Georgia, on 3 March 1779 ...
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... casualties. British casualties are not recorded but said to have been predominantly Native American allies. See also AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. During General Nathanael Greene's 1781 campaign to recapture ...
... casualties. British casualties are not recorded but said to have been predominantly Native American allies. See also AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. AUGUSTA, SECOND BATTLE OF. During General Nathanael Greene's 1781 campaign to recapture ...
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... casualties in the skirmish. BACON'S NECK, BATTLE OF. New Jersey Patriot militia spotted and gave chase to British foragers who had just been landed from naval vessels on 6 May 1776. A second British party landed near Bacon's Neck to ...
... casualties in the skirmish. BACON'S NECK, BATTLE OF. New Jersey Patriot militia spotted and gave chase to British foragers who had just been landed from naval vessels on 6 May 1776. A second British party landed near Bacon's Neck to ...
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... casualties. Cornwallis, burdened with up to 600 wounded and sick men, halted near Barbeque Church in what is now Harnett County. British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton led a small party to the church, where he encountered Patriot ...
... casualties. Cornwallis, burdened with up to 600 wounded and sick men, halted near Barbeque Church in what is now Harnett County. British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton led a small party to the church, where he encountered Patriot ...
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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