"John Glover and George Washington’s ‘Amphibious Regiment’" Topic

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Editor in Chief Bill	09 Apr 2024 7:19 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 8:31 p.m. PST
Very interesting. Druzhina 18th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers
Red Jacket	10 Apr 2024 4:42 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 9:57 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 12:50 p.m. PST
Patrick K. O'Donnell in his book "The Indispensables" also covers the Marbleheaders in great detail.

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