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 1 |
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These troops crossed Haerlem River in boats , under cover of the artillery planted
in the works , which had been erected on the opposite side of the river , and
landed within the third line of defence which crossed the island . The third
division ...
These troops crossed Haerlem River in boats , under cover of the artillery planted
in the works , which had been erected on the opposite side of the river , and
landed within the third line of defence which crossed the island . The third
division ...
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Five or six hundred crossed the Delaware at Philadelphia , about the time Sir
William Howe crossed the Schuylkill , and were employed in the removal of
stores . On the approach of the British army , they were directed to avoid it by
moving up ...
Five or six hundred crossed the Delaware at Philadelphia , about the time Sir
William Howe crossed the Schuylkill , and were employed in the removal of
stores . On the approach of the British army , they were directed to avoid it by
moving up ...
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In obedience to this order , he began his retreat long before day , and crossed the
Haw , just as the Americans , who followed him , appeared on the opposite bank .
Two pieces of artillery commanded the ford and stopped the pursuit .
In obedience to this order , he began his retreat long before day , and crossed the
Haw , just as the Americans , who followed him , appeared on the opposite bank .
Two pieces of artillery commanded the ford and stopped the pursuit .
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