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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... flank . While the British right wing was thus closely pressed in front , and on its flank , a distinct division of the American troops was ordered to intercept its retreat to camp , and to separate it from the residue of the army ...
... flank . While the British right wing was thus closely pressed in front , and on its flank , a distinct division of the American troops was ordered to intercept its retreat to camp , and to separate it from the residue of the army ...
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... flank in the skirt of a small wood , while his left was secured by a very thick one , and a morass running towards his rear . His whole front was also covered by a wood , and for a considerable distance towards his left , by a morass ...
... flank in the skirt of a small wood , while his left was secured by a very thick one , and a morass running towards his rear . His whole front was also covered by a wood , and for a considerable distance towards his left , by a morass ...
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... flank , as to admit of removing the first Maryland brigade , so as to form a second line about two hundred yards in rear of the first . The artillery was placed in the centre of the first line , and Armstrong's light infantry was ...
... flank , as to admit of removing the first Maryland brigade , so as to form a second line about two hundred yards in rear of the first . The artillery was placed in the centre of the first line , and Armstrong's light infantry was ...
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