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Revolutionary War (Page 2)

Battles, commanders, stories, and turning points of the American Revolution; the war that created the United States and defined the citizen-soldier.

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Burning of Norfolk

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The Revolutionary War battle that forced Americans to choose sides

By Daniel Tobias Flint

Nathanael Greene

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Nathanael Greene: The Revolutionary War’s most underrated leader

By Daniel Tobias Flint

Thomas Paine "Common Sense"

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How a plain-language pamphlet created America’s revolutionary mindset

By Daniel Tobias Flint

benedict arnold richmond

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The Raid on Richmond was Benedict Arnold’s best battle as a British general

By Blake Stilwell

Daniel Morgan's riflemen

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Daniel Morgan’s Revolutionary War riflemen were America’s original scout snipers

By Daniel Tobias Flint

On the left, a promotional poster for Tun Tavern, on the left, a sketch of the Tavern in pencil

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Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

By Miguel Ortiz

A large wooden sailing ship with multiple masts and tan sails is engaged in a naval battle, firing cannons that produce thick white smoke. The ship flies a red and white flag at the stern and a red, white, and blue flag at the bow. The sea is choppy, and another ship is faintly visible in the misty background. The sky is clear with a light blue hue.

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How privateering worked in the American Revolution

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

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6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

By Megan Harless

george washington crossing the Delaware River in a boat

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American leaders launched 3 fleets during the Revolution

A naval battle scene featuring multiple large sailing ships with billowing sails and flags, engaged in combat on a choppy sea. Smoke from cannon fire rises between the ships, set against a cloudy sky. The ships are arranged in a loose formation, with some closer to the viewer and others fading into the distance.

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The last battle of the Revolution was off India in 1783

A woman in a flowing dress runs toward a group of men with outstretched arms, offering a loaf of bread. The men, some armed and one wearing a hat, eagerly reach out to her. In the background, a group of people watch, and there is a scene of armed conflict with soldiers firing weapons. A dog runs near the woman, and a tree stands to the right. The setting appears to be outdoors with a rustic fence and scattered objects on the ground.

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How a teenage girl with an ‘apron full of gunpowder’ won the Siege of Fort Henry

A black and white illustration depicts Count de Rochambeau, a French general, reviewing French troops. The soldiers are dressed in 18th-century military uniforms with tall hats adorned with plumes, cross belts, and knee-length breeches. The general stands to the right, holding a staff or baton, while the troops stand in formation facing him. One soldier near the center holds a large flag. The ground is textured with grass and small plants. The caption below reads: "COUNT DE ROCHAMBEAU French General of the Land Forces in America Reviewing the French Troops.

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The French army and navy that saved America’s bacon

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Today in military history: Birth of the Marine Corps

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Today in military history: Continental Army is disbanded

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Today in military history: American victory at Yorktown

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Today in military history: American victory at Saratoga

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Britain’s unluckiest general surrendered to two of the empire’s greatest enemies

A group of soldiers in uniform are gathered around the wreckage of a crashed biplane. The damaged aircraft is partially covered by a tarp, with two machine guns leaning against it. The scene appears to be from a historical military setting, likely early 20th century.

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The 10 weirdest military mysteries

By Brittany Sulc

battle of flamborough head

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Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head

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A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

A painting of the battle of cowpens a decisive reversal in the British southern strategy.

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How the British ‘southern strategy’ ultimately cost them the Revolutionary War

By Blake Stilwell

siege of gibraltar

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Gibraltar’s defiant triumph in battle

By Jessica Evans

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Thousands of Russian troops almost fought the American Revolution

By Blake Stilwell

A historical painting depicting a group of men in 18th-century attire gathered in a large room. Several men stand around a table covered with documents, while others are seated or standing in the background. The room features two large doors, red drapes, and crossed flags with a drum hanging on the wall. The scene captures a formal moment of discussion or presentation.

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Today in military history: America declares her independence

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Today in military history: Battle of Bunker Hill began

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Today in military history: US Army is founded

general cornwallis

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Who was Lord Charles Cornwallis?

By Jessica Evans

marine corps first amphibious landing

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The Marine Corps’ first amphibious landing came during the American Revolution

By Blake Stilwell

benedict arnold

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4 amazing things Benedict Arnold did before becoming a traitor

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The Maryland 400: Revolutionary War meets Spartan ‘300’

Battle of Alamance main

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Today in military history: Battle of Alamance preludes Revolutionary War

A historical painting depicting four men in 18th-century attire, three seated and one standing. The seated men wear powdered wigs and formal coats, with one holding a rolled document. The standing man also holds a rolled document. The background features a draped green curtain and a partially visible architectural element. The right side of the painting is unfinished or faded, leaving a large blank space.

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Today in military history: Treaty of Paris formally ends Revolutionary War

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American and Scottish Revolutionary War soldiers from Battle of Camden honored together

By Miguel Ortiz

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The first secretary of war may have been America’s greatest blue falcon

Battle of Stony Point took place on July 16, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. In a well planned and executed nighttime attack, a highly trained select group of George Washington's Continental Army troops stony point von steuben

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The Battle of Stony Point shows just how good Baron von Steuben’s training was

By Blake Stilwell

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The United States worst military defeat came at the hands of native tribes

A person wearing camouflage military clothing and a tan tactical vest is holding a black rifle with both hands. The rifle has a strap attached, and the person is positioned near a tree with rough bark. The background is blurred, showing an outdoor setting.

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7 of the greatest guerrilla fighters in American history

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One English ship took on a fleet of 53 Spanish ships and almost won

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Today in military history: Boston Massacre

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The last battle of the American Revolution was fought in India

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This is what happened to Che Guevara, the notorious Cuban guerrilla

A group of men in 18th-century military attire are crossing a river in a wooden boat surrounded by chunks of ice. One man stands prominently at the center, looking determined, while another holds a large American flag with stars. The men are rowing and navigating through the icy water, with some looking forward and others focused on their task. The background shows more soldiers and horses on the riverbank, suggesting a military operation during winter. The scene is dramatic and heroic, capturing a moment of struggle and resolve.

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5 historical events that happened on Christmas

By Brittany Sulc

Why the French GIGN go into a mission wielding a revolver

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Why the French GIGN go into a mission wielding a revolver

By Eric Milzarski

george washington

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Why George Washington tried to kidnap the future king of England

the tory's day of judgement

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Top 5 political cartoons from the Revolutionary War

These 4 female soldiers concealed their gender in order to fight

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These 4 female soldiers concealed their gender in order to fight

By Bethaney Phillips

The British military actually had an effective plan in 1776

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The British military actually had an effective plan in 1776

By Harold C. Hutchison

battle of yorktown surrender

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The complete history of the Battle of Yorktown

By Jessica Evans

A historical painting of a man in a dark military coat with gold epaulets and beige pants, riding a white horse. The man has white hair and is holding a sword extended forward in his right hand while holding the reins with his left hand. The background features a cloudy sky with a mix of blue and brown tones.

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This British marksman could have killed George Washington

By Miguel Ortiz

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Snipers may have changed the course of the entire Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

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Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

A historical black and white illustration depicting the first meeting of George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette in Philadelphia on August 3rd, 1777. The scene shows two central figures, Washington and Lafayette, shaking hands in a formal room with chandeliers and draped curtains. They are surrounded by men and women dressed in 18th-century attire, including military uniforms and elegant dresses, observing the handshake. The image is detailed with period-appropriate clothing and hairstyles, capturing a significant moment in American history.

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7 lesser-known facts about the National Guard

By Jessica Evans

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

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George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

By Blake Stilwell

A colored illustration of a chaotic scene on a wooden ship deck where numerous people, some wearing feathered headbands, are engaged in a violent struggle. Several individuals are wielding large mallets or clubs, smashing large sheets of paper or posters. The background shows rigging and masts of the ship, with smoke or fire visible in the distance. The scene is crowded and dynamic, with people in various poses of action and conflict.

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The Boston Tea Party and the ungrateful colonists who started it all

By Jessica Manfre

4 epic rivalries between military commanders once on the same side

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4 epic rivalries between military commanders once on the same side

By Eric Milzarski

3 foreign generals who became honorary U.S. citizens

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3 foreign generals who became honorary U.S. citizens

By Miguel Ortiz

A chaotic battle scene set in a wooded area, featuring soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms. A white horse is rearing up with a rider falling backward off its back. On the ground, two soldiers lie wounded or dead, one with a musket. To the right, a soldier in a red coat and yellow pants lunges forward with a sword. In the background, more soldiers engage in combat, with some firing muskets. The atmosphere is tense and dynamic, capturing the intensity of the fight.

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This Revolutionary War battle was fought between Patriot and Loyalist colonists

By Miguel Ortiz

Top 3 tactical withdrawals in military history

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Top 3 tactical withdrawals in military history

George Washington was nearly impossible to kill

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George Washington was nearly impossible to kill

By Blake Stilwell

A formal garden with neatly trimmed green hedges arranged in an intricate symmetrical pattern on a gravel bed, bordered by low hedges. Surrounding the garden are gravel pathways, various plants, trees, and a building with a tiled roof and climbing plants on the right side.

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Top 5 hobbies the founding fathers enjoyed that you didn’t know about

Plaque on a stone monument with the inscription: "TO PETER FRANCISCO A GIANT IN STATURE, MIGHT AND COURAGE - WHO SLEW IN THIS ENGAGEMENT ELEVEN OF THE ENEMY WITH HIS OWN BROAD SWORD RENDERING HIMSELF THEREBY PERHAPS THE MOST FAMOUS PRIVATE SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

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The ‘Virginia Hercules’ was the one-man army of the American Revolution

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How to command troops as a colonial officer

A wooded area with several trees and multiple raised earthen mounds covered in leaves and pine needles. In the background, there is a weathered stone marker or monument partially obscured by trees. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, suggesting an autumn setting.

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The last Scottish Highland broadsword charge ended terribly for the Highlanders

A mural depicting a historical battle scene with four figures: a man in a blue coat and hat aiming a pistol, a woman in a yellow dress and white bonnet holding a rifle, a man lying on the ground appearing wounded or dead, and another man in a white shirt aiming a long rifle. The background includes trees and industrial buildings with smokestacks.

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Margaret Corbin was the first woman to receive a pension for her military service