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, Том 1Walton Book Company, 1930 |
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... field pieces . The Americans had thrown up no intrenchments , and could not bring into action more than three hundred men . Under these circumstances , victory was scarcely possible , and could have produced no important effect ...
... field pieces . The Americans had thrown up no intrenchments , and could not bring into action more than three hundred men . Under these circumstances , victory was scarcely possible , and could have produced no important effect ...
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... field ; after which he retreated to Paugatuck , about three miles east of Norwalk . At break of day next morning , after setting Ridge- field on fire , the British resumed their march . About eleven in the forenoon , they were again met ...
... field ; after which he retreated to Paugatuck , about three miles east of Norwalk . At break of day next morning , after setting Ridge- field on fire , the British resumed their march . About eleven in the forenoon , they were again met ...
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... field pieces were attached to the left , and one to the corps de reserve . Captain Singleton opened some field pieces on the front of the column , at the distance of about two hundred yards , soon after which the American left was ...
... field pieces were attached to the left , and one to the corps de reserve . Captain Singleton opened some field pieces on the front of the column , at the distance of about two hundred yards , soon after which the American left was ...
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