The Private Soldier Under Washington

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Lu par David Wales

English · 4h 45m · War & Military, History

4.6 (13 critiques)

Much was been written about the American Revolution, but our knowledge of the private solders of the patriot army is confined chiefly to Washington’s description of their sufferings at Valley Forge. This 1902 book by a Harvard University librarian helps to fill in the picture of the common soldier throughout the war by collating references from a great many primary and secondary sources. - Summary by Book Preface and David Wales

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Preface 1:26 Lu par David Wales
The Origin Of The Army 49:23 Lu par David Wales
Maintaining The Forces 33:36 Lu par David Wales
Material Needs 35:02 Lu par David Wales
Firelock And Powder 21:46 Lu par David Wales
Officer And Private 21:07 Lu par David Wales
Camp Duties 22:34 Lu par David Wales
Camp Diversions 14:32 Lu par David Wales
Hospitals And Prison Ships 19:46 Lu par David Wales
The Army In Motion 28:58 Lu par David Wales
The Private Himself 36:55 Lu par David Wales

Critiques

Soldiers With Washington 1776-1782


(5 étoiles)

The books written by front line soldiers of the Revolutionary War 1776-1783 are a handful and not readily available. Yet, these Men were of such incredible & determined individuals fought for this United States as if they were prepared under the finest conditions. This was not so. Before many battles & skirmishes it was men who hadn't had food for 4 days, rags for clothes, many were shoeless. In battle, fought as if the next day was as far as next year. Things are so bad with desertions Washington once commented " Should we send this half after the half of desertions, who then fight." The Civil War has 50, 60 known, maybe 100 books, articles, diaries of first line soldiers accounts of this war. I have not come across more than 20 such writings. This does not include researched historical books etc. written by such historians. Just the Privates, lowest rank soldiers. Amen to All those who have ever fought for this United States of America...

Privates In Continental Army


(4 étoiles)

Well written and read comprehensive study of American soldiers in the Revolution. Good description of suffering, food, clothing and equipment shortages they endured. Amazing how similar their shortages were compared to the Confederate soldiers in the War Between the States

Well read! Very informative.


(5 étoiles)

An informative scholarly account.