Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of Washington |
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Page 71
... of the enemy , which had been clearly ascertained , leaving no hope of successful resistance , a retreat was determined upon . In two days they reached the Stockade fort at the Great Meadows SKIRMISH WITH THE FRENCH . 71.
... of the enemy , which had been clearly ascertained , leaving no hope of successful resistance , a retreat was determined upon . In two days they reached the Stockade fort at the Great Meadows SKIRMISH WITH THE FRENCH . 71.
Page 72
... enemy behind the enclosure , imperfect as it was . HOSE of the soldiers who were not completely worn out by their incessant duties were imme- diately employed in felling trees to increase the height of the breastwork , and digging a ...
... enemy behind the enclosure , imperfect as it was . HOSE of the soldiers who were not completely worn out by their incessant duties were imme- diately employed in felling trees to increase the height of the breastwork , and digging a ...
Page 74
... enemy . Those who were most immediately exposed to attack , complained that upon them alone was thrown the whole burden of repelling it ; and the English government was at length induced to recommend the meeting of a convention of ...
... enemy . Those who were most immediately exposed to attack , complained that upon them alone was thrown the whole burden of repelling it ; and the English government was at length induced to recommend the meeting of a convention of ...
Page 79
... enemy obliged to retire to Canada , or surrender them- selves prisoners of war . The march on that morning is described as a splendid spectacle ; being made in full military array , in exact order , the sun glancing from the burnished ...
... enemy obliged to retire to Canada , or surrender them- selves prisoners of war . The march on that morning is described as a splendid spectacle ; being made in full military array , in exact order , the sun glancing from the burnished ...
Page 81
... enemy . Braddock was completely surprised . Gage ordered his men to fire , and though no enemy was visible , yet they poured such a discharge upon the spot where the smoke of the first fire was still to be seen , that the Indians ...
... enemy . Braddock was completely surprised . Gage ordered his men to fire , and though no enemy was visible , yet they poured such a discharge upon the spot where the smoke of the first fire was still to be seen , that the Indians ...
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