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arcfieldweather.com
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| | | | | December 1776 was a desperate time for George Washington and the American Revolution. Morale was low, hope for winning the war was diminishing, and the Continental Army led by George Washington was thinning in numbers after many battles lost to the British. December began with lots of rain and muddy travel conditions for the men which did not help with their spirits. After retreating through New Jersey, they set up camp on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River where the army was met with very cold weather that led to plenty of ice on the water. All in all, things were not looking good for Washington's army. However, George Washington devised a plan that would change the course of the war and the history of our nation. | |
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warandsecurity.com
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| | | | | This post follows on from this one on the origins of the War of 1812 between the USA and Britain. In mid August 1812 the USA suffered a defeat on land and gained a victory at sea in its war with Britain. On 16 August the US garrison of Detroit surrendered to the British. Three... | |
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lflank.wordpress.com
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| | | | | The story of the Doan Gang is a reminder that not every American colonial was fighting for independence during the American Revolution. In the USA today, our national origin story has becomea self-servinglegend which has grown to encompass a political and social outlook that still influences our present-day politics. According to this myth, the whole... | |
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gerihahn.com
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| | | Cleaning my studio and taking a break to draw while listening to LCD Soundsystem's "Daft Punk is Playing at My House, My House" | ||
