Bold Leaders of the American Revolution

The fire of revolution that swept over the thirteen American colonies brought to history's attention a gallery of remarkable figures — both British and American — who partook in that fierce and often glorious struggle. This book tells of twelve men and women whose exploits still capture our imagination. 

Ethan Allen: The proud giant of a man who led Vermont's Green Mountain Boys. 

General John Burgoyne: The leader of a British invasion force that was to meet disaster. 

Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The popular leader who was responsible for the fortification of West Point. 

Benjamin Thompson: The brilliant Tory schemer who spied for the British. 

Deborah Sampson: The woman who wished to fight the British so much, she disguised herself as a man and enlisted. 

Charles Lee: The vain and excitable American officer who toyed with the idea of betraying the Revolution. 

John Berry: The man who forged the Continental Navy into a fighting force. 

George Rogers Clark: The redheaded leader of American forces on the western front. 

Marinus Willet: The fierce fighter destined to be remembered as the Devil of the Mohawk. 

Margaret Corbin: The woman who took her dead husband's place in the front lines and became known as Molly Pitcher. 

Anthony Wayne: His victory at Stony Point lifted the morale of the disheartened American forces. 

Francis Marion: He rode out of the swamps to harass the British. 

It has been said that history is no more than the story of the lives of men. In writing of the lives of these bold leaders of the American Revolution, Colonel Red Reeder, well known for his many books on military history, gives readers of this volume the fine opportunity to understand more fully their national heritage.