Worth a look and convenient to use.
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I have, lately, been catching up on reading and while (finally) finishing Urban's Fusiliers, I happened across mentions of a topic that has interested me for some time. This topic being the treatment and fate of redcoats who were captured by Americans over the course of the war, as this appears to be a subject that not much has been written about. ( Read more... )

Another naval gem from the Antiques Roadshow, but this time, the really interesting bit is not some invaluable item found in the attic - it's the story behind it.


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If anyone is interested I've just uploaded a short post and some pictures of a visit to the birthplace of John Paul Jones, the notorious "pirate" or founding father of the American Navy, depending on which side of the pond you're on ;)

The 'pirate' John Paul Jones

Ahoy Age of Sail fans!


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I found the following excerpt while reading The First American Army and thought it was worth sharing. It's something a bit different from what's usually posted hereabouts. ^_^

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