"John Glover and George Washington’s ‘Amphibious Regiment’" Topic
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 09 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."… USNI: link |
| Druzhina | 09 Apr 2024 9:31 p.m. PST |
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Red Jacket  | 10 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? |
| DeRuyter | 10 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". |
 McKinstry | 10 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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