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Message the showThis episode covers the diplomatic efforts of the United States to secure help and assistance both militarily and financially from the other European powers. Covered within is the Franco-American alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Alliance in 1778, the Dutch recognition and support causing the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War in 1780, and the Spanish-American alliance when they joined the French and American alliance. Please help support the show by sharing it on social med...

Message the showIn this episode, we take a look at the Philadelphia campaign launched by Gen Howe in an attempt to take the capital of the revolution in the spring to winter of 1777. Major battles included: The Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of Germantown, the Battle of the Clouds, the Battle of Paoli, and the takings of Fort Mercer and Mifflin.Support the Show.Please help grow the show by sharing it on your favorite social media platforms! Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/TheHis...

Message the showIn this episode, we cover the critical Saratoga campaign during 1777 of the American Revolution. Including all the major battles and players and how they affected the war as a whole both in the colonies and internationally. Support the Show.Please help grow the show by sharing it on your favorite social media platforms! Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryDeskhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoryDesk/podcastsWebsite:https://www.podpage.com/the-history-desk/Show Suppo...

Message the showIn this episode, we take a look at the critical New Jersey Campaign of the American Revolutionary war. These would be the first make-or-break days for the battle for independence. We cover the battles of Trenton and Princeton along with the importance of these battles to keeping the dream of Independence alive into 1777.Support the Show.Please help grow the show by sharing it on your favorite social media platforms! Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryDeskhtt...

Message the showIn this episode, we look at the events and battles of the New York Campaign during the American Revolution. Starting right after the British evacuation from Boston to the Retreat of Washington and the continental army across the Delaware River into Pennslyvania. The events discussed in this episode will set the stage for the New Jersey Campaign during the latter part of 1776 and the early part of 1777.Support the Show.Please help grow the show by sharing it on your favorite so...

Message the showIn this episode, we take a look at the first and second continental congresses and how the British American colonies went from wanting to fight for their rights as English citizens to breaking away from the mother country. We look at the politics shaping the argument in Congress and the writing of the document itself along with a little history of the document going forward.GI Museum:https://www.facebook.com/gi.museumhttps://www.gimuseum.com/Support the Show.Please help ...