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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian09 Apr 2024 8:19 p.m. PST

George Washington was trapped! Indeed, Captain Sir George Collier—then captain of His Majesty's Ship Rainbow of 44 guns—recorded in his journal, "The Rebels constantly retreat before the Kings Troops . . . all which from our great Superiority must be killed or taken Prisoners. . . . If we become Masters of this Body of Rebels (which I think is inevitable) the War is at an End."…

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Druzhina09 Apr 2024 9:31 p.m. PST
Red Jacket Supporting Member of TMP10 Apr 2024 5:42 a.m. PST

Truly a remarkable man commanding remarkable men. I wonder if the portrayal of Glover in 2000's "The Crossing" was accurate?

DeRuyter10 Apr 2024 10:57 a.m. PST

Neurse Schivosk Can you elaborate on how that relates to the accuracy of the movie? There are clearly hollywood style inaccuracies, but beyond that I am curious how otherwise you believe Glover's portrayal was inaccurate as it relates to Fast's background?

BTW Fast also repudiated communism long before he wrote "The Crossing".

Personal logo McKinstry Supporting Member of TMP Fezian10 Apr 2024 1:50 p.m. PST

Patrick K. O'Donnell in his book "The Indispensables" also covers the Marbleheaders in great detail.

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