Award-winning author of historical fiction with a dash of sci-fi. My blog, Yankee Doodle Spies, profiles the people, places & things of the Revolutionary War.
11 Oct 1776 Battle of Valcour Island fought over 2 days, the British fleet under Sir Guy Carleton defeats 15 American gunboats led heroically by Benedict Arnold. This delaying action gave the patriot ground forces a chance to prepare a defense of New York. #RevWar#History#AmRev
6 Oct 1781 Yorktown, VA. Gen Washington symbolically turns the first shovel as the allies begin digging the first parallel siege line. Several days of rain have softened the ground, making digging quick, easy, and quiet. The line goes up in one night. #RevWar#History#AmRev
3 Oct 1778 Philadelphia, PA. Circumventing Congress, Carlisle Commission prints offer of reconciliation to the American people, offering a full pardon to all who accept within 40 days. #RevWar#History#AmRev
23 Sep 1781 Yorktown, VA. Gen Cornwallis informs Gen Clinton in NYC that he is trapped and can expect “the worst” if requested support does not arrive forthwith. #RevWar#History#AmRev