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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... corps was rallied , and the action became more general . The Americans were formed in a wood , with an open field in front , and in- variably repulsed the British corps which attacked them ; but when they pursued those corps to the main ...
... corps was rallied , and the action became more general . The Americans were formed in a wood , with an open field in front , and in- variably repulsed the British corps which attacked them ; but when they pursued those corps to the main ...
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... corps of rangers , Indians , and provincials , was pushed on through secret paths , to show themselves in its rear , and excite alarm in that quarter.1 These movements were perceived by General Gates , who de- termined to attack their ...
... corps of rangers , Indians , and provincials , was pushed on through secret paths , to show themselves in its rear , and excite alarm in that quarter.1 These movements were perceived by General Gates , who de- termined to attack their ...
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... corps . The second regi- ment of Maryland was posted at some distance from the first , in open ground ; its left forming almost a right angle with the line , so as to present a front to any corps which might attack on that flank . The ...
... corps . The second regi- ment of Maryland was posted at some distance from the first , in open ground ; its left forming almost a right angle with the line , so as to present a front to any corps which might attack on that flank . The ...
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