I find it amazing that the American forces had high morale after the defeats they had suffered and coupled with little to eat and insufficient clothing and armament, it is remarkable that the rank and file would remain willing to fight.
However, the fight for freedom requires fortitude and the Americans had much fortitude. Convincing the French to become allies had to have a significant positive impact for the American forces.
I have a question. What was the population of the original Colonies in 1777? To lose 1,000 men of fighting age had to have been a huge proportion of the overall American forces and even of the total population. Our forefathers were fierce and determined. Thank you Tara. May the Alogarithems bend to our favor.
Amazing determination and resilience shown over and over by the upstart Americans taking on THE Superpower of the day . It’s also amazing that the British seemed to constantly underestimate what They were taking on … An Indomitable Spirit and Craving For Independence that would Not be denied - regardless of the odds !
God Bless and Continue to Protect the USA 🙏🏻🇺🇸 ❤️🙏🏻
I grew up in and around the Philly area and the names of the towns, cities and places are all familiar, however; I don't know jack about what really went on in these places! I've read enough about this era to know that it was underserved in public school history in the schools I attended in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. So, thank you! I enjoy all and share all of your posts with my friends no matter the era you choose to write about because the human side of these events is way more interesting than the stats, most days.
I have learned so much about this War from you and these posts. I cannot thank you enough.
I find it amazing that the American forces had high morale after the defeats they had suffered and coupled with little to eat and insufficient clothing and armament, it is remarkable that the rank and file would remain willing to fight.
However, the fight for freedom requires fortitude and the Americans had much fortitude. Convincing the French to become allies had to have a significant positive impact for the American forces.
I have a question. What was the population of the original Colonies in 1777? To lose 1,000 men of fighting age had to have been a huge proportion of the overall American forces and even of the total population. Our forefathers were fierce and determined. Thank you Tara. May the Alogarithems bend to our favor.
Love the American Spirit to keep fighting for the prize. We may be down but never out. God Bless America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Amazing determination and resilience shown over and over by the upstart Americans taking on THE Superpower of the day . It’s also amazing that the British seemed to constantly underestimate what They were taking on … An Indomitable Spirit and Craving For Independence that would Not be denied - regardless of the odds !
God Bless and Continue to Protect the USA 🙏🏻🇺🇸 ❤️🙏🏻
Win some , lose another but harden the soldiers and attract allies by accident. At last that is how it worked out.
Defeats that lead to freedom from tyranny! God bless them all!
Thank you Tara!
HUZZAH HEROES!!! 🇺🇸
Betsy Tara Ross and inspired the French Révolution!
Amazing how the pieces fell...
A disappointing loss but the British took not of the professionalism of the Americans in this attack.
Sometimes the weather is your friend and sometimes it's not.
I grew up in and around the Philly area and the names of the towns, cities and places are all familiar, however; I don't know jack about what really went on in these places! I've read enough about this era to know that it was underserved in public school history in the schools I attended in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. So, thank you! I enjoy all and share all of your posts with my friends no matter the era you choose to write about because the human side of these events is way more interesting than the stats, most days.
Thank you. I appreciate that. And thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
I love the historical post from the Revolution!