Stories tagged: American Heritage — Did You Know?

American Heritage: British take heavy punch to the chin

As was seen in our last article, the first charge against the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill was driven back with heavy British ... Read more

American Heritage: Continental Army unprepared for British

On June 17, 1775, another battle began. Maj. General Howe was leading the British troops. Gen. Artemas Ward and Gen. Israel Putnam led the American ... Read more

American Heritage: Leadership problem never resolved

“Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.” Read more

American Heritage: No turning back from realities of war

“The General most earnestly requires and expects a due observance of those articles of war established for the government of the Army which forbid profane ... Read more

American Heritage: Marching orders ignite flame of war

On April 18, 1775, Gen. Thomas Gage wrote orders for Lt. Col. Smith. In the letter General Gage wrote, Read more