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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... rear . His whole front was also covered by a wood , and for a considerable distance towards his left , by a morass . This position seemed unassailable ; and the British were within twelve miles of the high grounds about Middletown ...
... rear . His whole front was also covered by a wood , and for a considerable distance towards his left , by a morass . This position seemed unassailable ; and the British were within twelve miles of the high grounds about Middletown ...
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... rear of their cov- ering party with sufficient vigour to check it , but not to press it so closely as either to force it up to the main body , or to draw reinforcements to its aid . In the mean time , he intended to gain the front of ...
... rear of their cov- ering party with sufficient vigour to check it , but not to press it so closely as either to force it up to the main body , or to draw reinforcements to its aid . In the mean time , he intended to gain the front of ...
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... rear . Being himself of opinion that the ground was unfavourable , Lee did not correct the error he ascribed to Scott , but ordered the whole detachment to regain the heights . He was closely pressed , and some slight skirmishing ensued ...
... rear . Being himself of opinion that the ground was unfavourable , Lee did not correct the error he ascribed to Scott , but ordered the whole detachment to regain the heights . He was closely pressed , and some slight skirmishing ensued ...
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