The United States Army is celebrating its 250th birthday this year. But what did it look like when it was first created? In this episode we are joined by our friend, author and historian, John Rees. Together we explore the birth of the Continental Army and men who served in it.
Referenced Materials
They Were Good Soldiers, By John U. Rees
The Continental Army, By Robert Wright
Private Yankee Doodle, By Joseph Plum Martin
A Revolutionary People at War, By Charles Royster
General Recommended Reading
The Military Experience in the Age of Reason, By Christopher Duffy
Infantry in Battle 1733-1783, By Alexander Burns
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