On the snow-blasted Plains of Abraham, American forces prepared to launch an attack on the English citadel at Quebec. It was a recipe for disaster.   More »

“Old Ironsides” was a young country’s first formidable weapon of war.   More »

Strategic policy decisions made by the French government in Paris had a huge influence on the outcome of the American Revolution.   More »

With Great Britain facing manpower shortage to suppress its rebellious American colonies, the Crown turned to German states for well-trained soldiers.   More »

Whereas European warfare depending increasingly on professional armies, the Colonial American military relied heavily on “citizen-soldiers”, or militia.   More »

George Washington’s first command resulted in a victory, a defeat, and a confession. Fortunately, it came in 1754, 21 years before the Revolution.   More »

Throughout history, civilians—willingly or not—have been called upon to take up arms for their countries. It’s always the young who are taken first.   More »

From Crispus Attucks to Prince Esterbrooks, many African American Revolutionary War heroes contributed to the fight for American freedom.   More »

Aware he was defending ‘a slaughter pen,’ Colonel William Moultrie prepared to fight the best the British had at The Battle of Sullivan’s Island.   More »

An officer who led from the front, William Washington was the essence of a bold and dashing cavalry officer during the American Revolution.   More »