Category Archives: British Generals

Slaves in the American Revolution

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Mustang

Introduction Despite what the founding fathers said or wrote, the “new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” began as a slave society.  This unhappy fact has left an indelible imprint on … Continue reading →

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The North Carolina Regulator War

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Mustang

Introduction In the year 1700, around 200,000 people lived in the British colonies in North America.  In the next 100 years, the population doubled roughly every 25 years (except that migration to the New World slowed during the French & … Continue reading →

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The One You Never Suspect

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Mustang

Experts on spycraft tell us that the best spy is the one you never suspect.  I would argue that it’s the one who never gets caught.  I asked the question, “Who were the best spies during the American Revolution?”  Among … Continue reading →

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Gentleman Johnny

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction For many years, British military officers purchased their promotions.  A young man who wanted to join the military as an officer paid for the privilege of serving in the army.[1]  The system that existed in the United Kingdom before 1871 for … Continue reading →

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