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 Through the use of previously unpublished materials, Zucker's biography challenged previous views of de Kalb and depicts his relationship with Lafayette.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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... received it . This honor would redouble my zeal and activity in the king's service ; in my intercourse with the confederation it would be absolutely indispensable , as it would convince them that I enjoy the confidence of my sovereign ...
... received it . This honor would redouble my zeal and activity in the king's service ; in my intercourse with the confederation it would be absolutely indispensable , as it would convince them that I enjoy the confidence of my sovereign ...
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... received the major general's sash and was invited to dinner at headquarters , where Washington assigned him lodgings and invited him to eat at the General's table for the rest of the campaign . By all this Lafayette was " dazzled , " as ...
... received the major general's sash and was invited to dinner at headquarters , where Washington assigned him lodgings and invited him to eat at the General's table for the rest of the campaign . By all this Lafayette was " dazzled , " as ...
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... received from the Board , a letter , and a resolve from Congress , by which you are directed to recall me and the Baron de Kalb , whose presence is deemed absolutely necessary to your army . I believe that of General Conway is ...
... received from the Board , a letter , and a resolve from Congress , by which you are directed to recall me and the Baron de Kalb , whose presence is deemed absolutely necessary to your army . I believe that of General Conway is ...
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Preface | 1 |
Introduction | 7 |
Apprenticeship under Marshals Saxe and Lowendal | 30 |
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