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Author : John B. B. Trussell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UOM:39015041871545
Author : William Pencak,Christian B. Keller,Barbara A. Gannon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Pennsylvania
ISBN : 1594162514
Founded in 1682 by a society that had no military, eschewed violence as a means of solving conflicts, and tolerated a wide variety of religions, Pennsylvania began as a "peaceable kingdom"--but war was essential to both Pennsylvania's founding and its history. Pennsylvania was the site of some of the most important military events in American history, including the destruction of the Braddock Expedition, the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, Valley Forge, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Battle of Gettysburg. Pennsylvania was also a leader in America's modern wars, with the Pennsylvania-based 28th Infantry Division serving with distinction in both world wars as well as in Iraq, and the state's industry, particularly steel production and ship building, being essential to the natinal effort. Complete with a list of historical sites and a comprehensive bibliography, Pennsylvania: A Military History is an important reference for those interested in the role of the Keystone State in our nation's wars. Westholme State Military History Series Each state in the United States of America has a unique military history. The volumes in this series seek to provide a portrait of the richness of each state's military experience, primarily defined by its borders, as well as the important contributions the state has made to the nation's military history. Written by historians for the general reader, the volumes trace the history of conflict from the original native populations to today. The volumes are well illustrated and include specially commissioned maps, extensive bibliographies, lists of national and state historical sites, and a detailed index.
Author : United States. Army. Infantry Division, 28th,States Publications Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Military history
ISBN : UOM:39015058009237
Author : Arthur P. Miller (Jr.),Marjorie Lyman Miller
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 0811731928
Pennsylvania's numerous military contributions from the Colonial era to the present conflict in Iraq are recounted in this guide to the museum that memorializes and honors the men and women who have served their country in time of war. The guide also provides a history and tour of the museum located in Boalsburg, PA, near State College.
Author : Samuel Penniman Bates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1354 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Pennsylvania
ISBN : UOMDLP:aby3439:0001.001
Author : Randy Wayne Hackenburg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015025384499
A history of the 1st and 2nd Pennsylvania Regiments who volunteered to go to Mexico to fight the war 1846-1848.
Author : Douglas R. Cubbison
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786455959
This is the first complete military study of the campaign directed by Brigadier General John Forbes in 1758 to drive the French out of the forks of the Ohio River. The author details the leadership, logistics, artillery, training and discipline that led to the campaign's success and discusses its role in American Colonial history.
Author : Michael C. Harris
Publisher : Savas Beatie
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611215205
The award–winning author of Brandywine examines a pivotal but overlooked battle of the American Revolution’s Philadelphia Campaign. Today, Germantown is a busy Philadelphia neighborhood. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital—and the site of one of the American Revolution’s largest battles. Now Michael C. Harris sheds new light on this important action with a captivating historical study. After defeating Washington’s rebel army in the Battle of Brandywine, General Sir William Howe took Philadelphia. But Washington soon returned, launching a surprise attack on the British garrison at Germantown. The recapture of the colonial capital seemed within Washington’s grasp until poor decisions by the American high command led to a clear British victory. With original archival research and a deep knowledge of the terrain, Harris merges the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation into a single compelling account. Complete with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Germantown is a major contribution to American Revolutionary studies.
Author : Michael Harris
Publisher : Savas Beatie
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611211627
"Brandywine Creek calmly meanders through the Pennsylvania countryside today, but on September 11, 1777, it served as the scenic backdrop for the largest battle of the American Revolution, one that encompassed more troops over more land than any combat fought on American soil until the Civil War. Long overshadowed by the stunning American victory at Saratoga, the complex British campaign that defeated George WashingtonÕs colonial army and led to the capture of the capital city of Philadelphia was one of the most important military events of the war. Michael C. HarrisÕs impressive Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777, is the first full-length study of this pivotal engagement in many years. General Sir William Howe launched his campaign in late July 1777, when he loaded his army of 16,500 British and Hessian soldiers aboard a 265-ship armada in New York and set sail. Six difficult weeks later HoweÕs expedition landed near Elkton, Maryland, and moved north into Pennsylvania. WashingtonÕs rebel army harassed HoweÕs men at several locations including a minor but violent skirmish at CoochÕs Bridge in Delaware on September 3. Another week of hit-and-run tactics followed until Howe was within three miles of ChadsÕs Ford on Brandywine Creek, behind which Washington had posted his army in strategic blocking positions along a six-mile front. The young colonial capital of Philadelphia was just 25 miles farther east. Obscured by darkness and a heavy morning fog, General Howe initiated his plan of attack at 5:00 a.m. on September 11, pushing against the American center at ChadsÕs Ford with part of his army while the bulk of his command swung around WashingtonÕs exposed right flank to deliver his coup de main, destroy the colonials, and march on Philadelphia. Warned of HoweÕs flanking attack just in time, American generals turned their divisions to face the threat. The bitter fighting on Birmingham Hill drove the Americans from the field, but their heroic defensive stand saved WashingtonÕs army from destruction and proved that the nascent Continental foot soldiers could stand toe-to-toe with their foe. Although fighting would follow, Philadelphia fell to HoweÕs legions on September 26. HarrisÕs Brandywine is the first complete study to merge the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation and important set-piece battle into a single compelling account. More than a decade in the making, his sweeping prose relies almost exclusively upon original archival research and his personal knowledge of the terrain. Enhanced with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Brandywine will take its place as one of the most important military studies of the American Revolution ever written."
Author : Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1993-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461665960
The genealogist trying to locate families, the surveyor or attorney researching old deeds, or the historian seeking data on land settlement will find Pennsylvania Land Records an indispensable aid. The land records of Pennsylvania are among the most complete in the nation, beginning in the 1680s. Pennsylvania Land Records not only catalogs, cross-references, and tells how to use the countless documents in the archive, but also takes readers through a concise history of settlement in the state. The guide explains how to use the many types of records, such as rent-rolls, ledgers of the receiver general's office, mortgage certificates, proof of settlement statements, and reports of the sale of town lots. In addition, the volume includes: cross-references to microfilm copies; maps of settlement; illustrations of typical documents; a glossary of technical terms; and numerous bibliographies on related topics.
Author : Brian Lockman
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811744492
Gripping firsthand accounts. Then-and-now photos of the veterans. Maps and sidebars highlighting battles, units, and equipment.
Author : Richard C. Saylor
Publisher : Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0892711345
Saylor's book tells the fascinating stories that the leaders of the post-Civil War era had, that correspond with practically all significant Civil War military experiences, whether serving in ranks from private to major general and suffering multiple wounds, or passing through without a scratch.
Author : Pennsylvania War History Commission
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021401935
In this comprehensive guide to Pennsylvania's participation in the First World War, the Pennsylvania War History Commission provides a wealth of information on the political, social, and military aspects of this pivotal conflict. From its causes and consequences to the role of Pennsylvania soldiers in the trenches, this book offers a unique and detailed perspective on the war that changed the course of modern history. With maps, photographs, and detailed descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the First World War and its impact on the United States and the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Ronald E. Marcello
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781574415513
Historians acknowledge that World War II touched every man, woman, and child in the United States. In Small Town America in World War II, Ronald E. Marcello uses oral history interviews with civilians and veterans to explore how the citizens of Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, responded to the war effort. Located along the western shore of the Susquehanna River in York County, Wrightsville was a transportation hub with various shops, stores, and services as well as industrial plants. Interviews with citizens and veterans are organized in sections on the home front; the North African-Italian, European, and Pacific theatres; stateside military service; and occupation in Germany. Throughout Marcello provides introductions and contextual narrative on World War II as well as annotations for events and military terms. Overseas the citizens of Wrightsville turned into soldiers. An infantryman in the Italian campaign, Alfred Forry, explained, “I was forty-five days on the line wearing the same clothes, but everybody was in the same situation, so you didn’t mind the stench and body odors.” A veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, Edward Reisinger, remembered, “Replacements had little chance of surviving. They were sent to the front one day, and the next day they were coming back with mattress covers over them. The sergeants never knew the names of these people.” Mortar man Donald Peters described the death of a buddy who was hit by artillery shrapnel: “His arm was just hanging on by the skin, and his intestines were hanging out.” In the conclusion Marcello examines how the war affected Wrightsville. Did the war bring a return to prosperity? What effects did it have on women? How did wartime trauma affect the returning veterans? In short, did World War II transform Wrightsville and its citizens, or was it the same town after the war?
Author : Joseph Seymour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1594164207
The First Complete History of the Military Force of Colonial Pennsylvania, a Volunteer Body Created as a Practical Response to the Ideal of Pacifism Known at various times as the Military Association of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Association, or simply Associators, this long-neglected organization represented a new constituency in Pennsylvania politics and by extension, a new American response to arbitrary rule. Organized on December 7, 1747, at Philadelphia, the Military Association, an all-volunteer military establishment pledged to the defense of Pennsylvania, served as the de facto armed force for Pennsylvania, a colony whose leadership, a loose coalition of Quaker and German pacifists, land barons, and merchants, foreswore military preparedness on religious and ideological grounds. For the Associators, including their most noted supporter, Benjamin Franklin, a defenseless colony was no longer practical. During the War of Austrian Succession and again in the Seven Years' War, Associators organized defense efforts in defiance of the Pennsylvania colonial leadership. Associators also helped defend American Indian refugees against the infamous Paxton Boys in 1764. By 1775, Associators found themselves as the colony's only legitimate military leadership and, by capitalizing on electoral gains in the lead up to the American Revolution, Associators assumed offices vacated by former officials. During the critical battles of 1776, the Associators in their distinctive round hats and brown coats proved a decisive asset to the Continental Army. In The Pennsylvania Associators, 1747-1777, historian Joseph Seymour has painstakingly researched primary source materials in order to write the first comprehensive history of this influential organization. Seymour demonstrates that while the Pennsylvania Associators contributed to success in the campaigns in which they fought, particularly the battles of Trenton and Princeton, a more fascinating and important investigation are the concerns that motivated these men. Associators considered military service in defense of their religious and civil liberties as a natural right. For three decades, Associators demonstrated that belief in and out of uniform. In a colony founded on religious exceptionalism, Associators saw themselves as faithful soldiers and active agents against leadership by entitlement, a principle guiding our government today.
