General de KalbUniversity of North Carolina Press, 1966 - 251 էջ Originally published in 1966, A. E. Zucker presented the first modern biography of General de Kalb, a German by birth who held the rank of major general in the Continental Army and died at the Battle of Camden during the American Revolutionary War. Through the use of previously unpublished materials, Zucker's biography challenged previous views of de Kalb and depicts his relationship with Lafayette. |
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... found themselves at loose ends , and scattered in various directions . Accepting the sharp disappointment calmly , and resolved to try again , de Kalb returned to Paris . CHAPTER VII THE BROGLIE INTRIGUE The dinner given by the 93.
... found themselves at loose ends , and scattered in various directions . Accepting the sharp disappointment calmly , and resolved to try again , de Kalb returned to Paris . CHAPTER VII THE BROGLIE INTRIGUE The dinner given by the 93.
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... know precisely what batteries or particular parts of the line they are respectively to possess , that confusion and the consequences of indecision may be avoided.277 More directions for further steps follow , all of which 186.
... know precisely what batteries or particular parts of the line they are respectively to possess , that confusion and the consequences of indecision may be avoided.277 More directions for further steps follow , all of which 186.
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... directions . About half way between their respective camps , they met near midnight . - The first revelation of this new and unexpected scene was occasioned by a smart mutual salutation of small arms between the advanced guards . Some ...
... directions . About half way between their respective camps , they met near midnight . - The first revelation of this new and unexpected scene was occasioned by a smart mutual salutation of small arms between the advanced guards . Some ...
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Preface | 1 |
Introduction | 7 |
Apprenticeship under Marshals Saxe and Lowendal | 30 |
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