The Private Soldier Under Washington


Lu par 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)

Chapitres

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

Critiques

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.