The Private Soldier Under Washington


Read by David Wales

(4.5 stars; 9 reviews)

Much was been written about the American Revolution, but our knowledge of the private solders of the patriot army is confined chiefly to Washington’s description of their sufferings at Valley Forge. This 1902 book by a Harvard University librarian helps to fill in the picture of the common soldier throughout the war by collating references from a great many primary and secondary sources. - Summary by Book Preface and David Wales (4 hr 45 min)

Chapters

Preface 1:26 Read by David Wales
The Origin Of The Army 49:23 Read by David Wales
Maintaining The Forces 33:36 Read by David Wales
Material Needs 35:02 Read by David Wales
Firelock And Powder 21:46 Read by David Wales
Officer And Private 21:07 Read by David Wales
Camp Duties 22:34 Read by David Wales
Camp Diversions 14:32 Read by David Wales
Hospitals And Prison Ships 19:46 Read by David Wales
The Army In Motion 28:58 Read by David Wales
The Private Himself 36:55 Read by David Wales

Reviews

Privates In Continental Army


(4 stars)

Well written and read comprehensive study of American soldiers in the Revolution. Good description of suffering, food, clothing and equipment shortages they endured. Amazing how similar their shortages were compared to the Confederate soldiers in the War Between the States

Well read! Very informative.


(5 stars)

An informative scholarly account.