Isbn: 9781332836321 - a memorial volume of the guilford battle ground company: organized may 6, 1887, at greensboro, n. c.; with numerous beautiful illustrations (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book scrutinizes the 1781 Battle of Guilford Court House, challenging a long-held view of underperformance by North Carolina militiamen. It contextualizes the battle within the Revolutionary War, revealing General Greene's strategic aims and resources. The author meticulously reconstructs the events, emphasizing the role of North Carolina's volunteer riflemen who, armed with hunting rifles and shotguns, valiantly faced Hessian and British forces. Drawing on research and historical accounts, the book presents a compelling case for the significance of these volunteers in the battle's outcome. Their steadfastness enabled the Continental Army to retreat, marking a turning point in the struggle for independence. This book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal battle, highlighting the courage and determination of North Carolina's citizen soldiers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …