Posts Tagged ‘British Army’
JOHN JACOB “RIFLE JACK” PETERSON
John Jacob “Rifle Jack” Peterson was a Revolutionary war era patriot of African and Kitchewan descent whose quick thinking helped repel British forces in Croton, New York. His actions threw Benedict Arnold’s treasonous plans into disarray and led to the capture of Major Andre. In September 1780, Peterson and a fellow private class soldier named Moses…
Read MoreBattles of Lexington and Concord – The Dawn of the American Revolution
Amos Doolittle, The Battle of Lexington, April 19th, 1775. Plate I. Public Domain July 4th, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is important to look at the events that led up to this defining moment in American history. The Battles of Lexington and Concord which were…
Read MoreWashington: From Major to President
George Washington began his military career at age 21 in 1753, earning his stripes in the French and Indian War fought on American soil by the French and British each using natives to their advantage. Washington quickly proved himself an able leader, good strategist, and clever diplomat moving up in the ranks and getting noticed.…
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