Tag: American Revolution
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How Guerrilla Warfare Tactics Helped Win the American Revolution
The concept we know today as guerrilla warfare dates back to antiquity. Here’s how it helped shape the United States.
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Lesser Known Bloody Battles of the American Revolution
Everyone knows about the most famous Revolutionary conflicts, but it was a long war. These clashes were bloody, fierce, and often unique.
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How the American Revolution Created the Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman was a Hessian “mercenary,” a group that played a bigger part in the American Revolution than you might realize.
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American Revolution: How Hunters Kept the Continental Army Fed
During the American Revolution, the Continental army didn’t have enough of anything, including food; that’s why hunters were so valuable.
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Battlefield Songs: The Role of Music in the American Revolution
The role music played during the American Revolution simply can’t be overstated. It was played for both practical and emotional purposes.
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Soldiers of the American Revolution: What They Carried
This Is the Gear the First U.S. Soldiers Used to Win Their Independence