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 , and take possession of the bridge over the Schuylkill . That a strong corps should march down on the west side of that river , occupy the heights enfilading the works of the enemy , and open a brisk cannonade upon them , while a ...
... rear , and take possession of the bridge over the Schuylkill . That a strong corps should march down on the west side of that river , occupy the heights enfilading the works of the enemy , and open a brisk cannonade upon them , while a ...
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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 . 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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