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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... attack him in front . When Rawle had gained his posi- tion , the detachment commanded by Leslie also crossed the Brunx , and commenced a vigorous attack.1 The militia in the front line immediately fled ; but the regulars maintained ...
... attack him in front . When Rawle had gained his posi- tion , the detachment commanded by Leslie also crossed the Brunx , and commenced a vigorous attack.1 The militia in the front line immediately fled ; but the regulars maintained ...
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... attack the left wing ; while General Armstrong , with the Pennsylvania militia , was to move down the Manatawny road2 by Vanduring's mill , and turning the left flank to attack in the rear . The Commander- in - chief accompanied this ...
... attack the left wing ; while General Armstrong , with the Pennsylvania militia , was to move down the Manatawny road2 by Vanduring's mill , and turning the left flank to attack in the rear . The Commander- in - chief accompanied this ...
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... attack singly . If the attack in front should fail , which was not even im- probable , the total loss of the two thousand men in the rear must follow ; and General Howe would maintain his superiority through the winter . The situation ...
... attack singly . If the attack in front should fail , which was not even im- probable , the total loss of the two thousand men in the rear must follow ; and General Howe would maintain his superiority through the winter . The situation ...
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