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How Britain’s Royal Navy lost the American Revolutionary War
Great Britain, an island nation, depended on trade to feed its population and fuel its economy. Its colonial empire was built for that purpose. The British Army was too small to control…
American History
10 of the Most Famous Quotes Never Said or Misattributed
Some misquotes have become part of the American lexicon, known to be inaccurate but frequently repeated anyway. One example of…
American History
What You Don’t Know About the 8 Foreign Fighters who Helped America Win its Independence
Most Americans recognize the name of Lafayette. The young French aristocrat and soldier who risked his life and fortune to…
American History
Patriots of Independence: 5 Unsung Heroes of The Revolutionary War
Washington, Gates, and even Francis Marion (the swamp fox) are well-known leaders on the battlefields of the American War of…
Warfare History
Today in History: John Paul Jones Sets Sail (1778)
John Paul Jones was a sailor by trade, and sailing had been a part of his life since he was…