The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Hon. Bushrod Washington from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, Band 4Richard Phillips, 1805 |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 6-10 von 99
Seite 71
... ammunition from availing them- selves of the advantage they had gained . In this action the Charlestown militia behaved very gal- lantly , lantly , and the company of artillery distinguished itself in GENERAL WASHINGTON . 71.
... ammunition from availing them- selves of the advantage they had gained . In this action the Charlestown militia behaved very gal- lantly , lantly , and the company of artillery distinguished itself in GENERAL WASHINGTON . 71.
Seite 75
... action with great gallantry . But most of the militia threw away their arms , and fled in confusion . As they preci- pitated themselves into the swamp , and swam over the river , not many of them were taken . General Elbert and his ...
... action with great gallantry . But most of the militia threw away their arms , and fled in confusion . As they preci- pitated themselves into the swamp , and swam over the river , not many of them were taken . General Elbert and his ...
Seite 84
... action was continued with spirit on both sides . Perceiving that strong reinforcements were crossing over from the island , after the ar- rival of which no hope of success could be reason- ably entertained , General Lincoln called off ...
... action was continued with spirit on both sides . Perceiving that strong reinforcements were crossing over from the island , after the ar- rival of which no hope of success could be reason- ably entertained , General Lincoln called off ...
Seite 85
... action , the posts at Stono and St. John's were evacuated ; and the troops were withdrawn so silently , that their removal en- tirely escaped the observation of the American parties who watched their lines . The heat now became too ...
... action , the posts at Stono and St. John's were evacuated ; and the troops were withdrawn so silently , that their removal en- tirely escaped the observation of the American parties who watched their lines . The heat now became too ...
Seite 107
... action , gave those who commanded the water great advantages in their military operations . They could proceed up that river , threaten both its shores , and at any time , in a single day , transfer their whole force to either side . On ...
... action , gave those who commanded the water great advantages in their military operations . They could proceed up that river , threaten both its shores , and at any time , in a single day , transfer their whole force to either side . On ...
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
advantage American army arms Arnold arrival artillery attack attempt body brigade British army Camden camp campaign cavalry Charlestown circumstances Colonel commander in chief commenced Congress consequence considerable continental troops corps danger defence detachment determined directed disposition effect endeavoured enemy engaged enterprise execution exertions expected expedition favour Fayette fire flank fleet force Fort Moultrie France French garrison Georgia Greene gress hope hundred immediately intelligence island James river Jersey joined killed La Fayette land letter Lieutenant-colonel light infantry Lincoln Lord Cornwallis Lord Rawdon measures ment miles militia naval neral North Carolina North river object obtained officers operations party passed possession prisoners provisions purpose rear received regiment reinforcement rendered requisitions resolution retreat riflemen Savannah Sir Henry Clinton situation soldiers South southern stationed Sumpter superiority supplies supposed taken Tarleton thousand tion town United Virginia Washington West Point whole wounded York