Articles related to "Thomas Gage"



Leslie's Retreat - Salem, MA, 1775
February 26: Leslie landed 240 soldiers at Marblehead. Marching to Salem playing Yankee Doodle; John Felt threatened him; Joseph Whicher was pricked by a Redcoat bayonet.
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British Response to the Boston Tea Party
When Bostonians threw tea in the harbor, England had to respond. A new governor, closing the port, and other harsh measures were planned.
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Paul Revere's Ride
David Hackett Fischer corrects the misinformation surrounding Paul Revere and his famous ride. There is a lot more to this piece of history than you learned in school.
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Two if by Sea on April 18, 19 1775
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
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Revisiting Battles of Lexington & Concord
This look back at the 1775 skirmishes at Concord, Lexington and Menotomy gives a view of these Revolutionary War kick-offs that doesn't jibe with textbook history lessons
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American Revolution Portrayed
New books include a fresh look at the American Revolution, a look at yesterday's New York City, and a new female cop novel.
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Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
British Generals decide to take the high points around Boston to keep their naval advantage from being taken. Breed's Hill in Charlestown becomes the flash point of war!
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The Midnight Riders, April 19 1775
The midnight ride of Paul Revere was joined by many other Sons of Liberty blanketing Middlesex Co., risking their lives to warn the Minutemen that "The Regulars are out!"
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Redcoats Retreat April 19 1775
Earl Percy's mission to rescue soldiers retreating from the Battle of Lexington and Concord. New England Minutemen inflict heavy losses on 15 mile battle road to Boston!
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The Forgotten Midnight Riders
Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott and many more men, women, children crying "The Regulars are out"
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