In addition to the Founding Fathers, there were numerous female Revolutionary War heroes who contributed substantially to the fight for independence.   More »

Although it suffered a stinging defeat at Brandywine, George Washington’s Continental Army made an audacious attack the following month.   More »

Determined to strike Union forces before they reached Nashville, General John Bell Hood threw his entire army at the entrenched enemy at Franklin.   More »

Beginning with hi victory at Delaware Bay, Irish-born John Barry was in the forefront of naval action during the Revolutionary War.
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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 »

Led by ‘General’ William Eaton, one of the strangest invading forces in history set out across the desert near Tripoli to avenge American honor.   More »