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Seite 137
... turning in the camp as to order and regularity ; new lords , new laws . The Generals Washington and Lee are upon the lines every day . The strict- est government is taking place , and great distinc- tion is made between officers and ...
... turning in the camp as to order and regularity ; new lords , new laws . The Generals Washington and Lee are upon the lines every day . The strict- est government is taking place , and great distinc- tion is made between officers and ...
Seite 160
... turned out , proved fatal . After indecisive skirmishing for two or three days , the British started early on the morning of the 26th . They had nine thousand men and were well informed as to the country . Advancing through woodpaths ...
... turned out , proved fatal . After indecisive skirmishing for two or three days , the British started early on the morning of the 26th . They had nine thousand men and were well informed as to the country . Advancing through woodpaths ...
Seite 165
... turned to deal with the pressing danger . With coolness and quickness he issued his orders , and succeeded in getting his army off , Putnam's divi- sion escaping most narrowly . He then took post at King's Bridge , and began to ...
... turned to deal with the pressing danger . With coolness and quickness he issued his orders , and succeeded in getting his army off , Putnam's divi- sion escaping most narrowly . He then took post at King's Bridge , and began to ...
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... turned , and Washington had won the precious breathing - time which was all he required . Frederic the Great is reported to have said that this was the most brilliant campaign of the century . It certainly showed all the characteristics ...
... turned , and Washington had won the precious breathing - time which was all he required . Frederic the Great is reported to have said that this was the most brilliant campaign of the century . It certainly showed all the characteristics ...
Seite 179
... fighting temper of Washington , we owe the bril- liant campaign which in the darkest hour turned the tide and saved the cause of the Revolution . CHAPTER VII . 66 MALICE DOMESTIC , AND FOREIGN LEVY SAVING THE REVOLUTION . 179.
... fighting temper of Washington , we owe the bril- liant campaign which in the darkest hour turned the tide and saved the cause of the Revolution . CHAPTER VII . 66 MALICE DOMESTIC , AND FOREIGN LEVY SAVING THE REVOLUTION . 179.
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