Thom reviewed Washington's immortals by Patrick K. O'Donnell
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4 stars
Solid book about a regiment of Maryland continental soldiers who fought in a large portion of the American revolutionary war. Through this group, the "Maryland 400", the author tells the story of the war, finishing with a "where are they now" of the major figures.
After covering for the retreat of the army in New York, George Washington said "Good God! What brave fellows I must this day lose." From that point forward, the reformed unit seems to have been the one Washington and other generals trusted most for critical jobs. These sorts of tough scrapes give the author a vehicle to tell the history.
Many of these fellows ended up in the Society of Cincinnatus, commemorating their selfless service to save the Republic. Like the author, I hope that archaeologists can soon find their New York mass grave and better honor the brave sacrifice of these citizen soldiers.
This …
Solid book about a regiment of Maryland continental soldiers who fought in a large portion of the American revolutionary war. Through this group, the "Maryland 400", the author tells the story of the war, finishing with a "where are they now" of the major figures.
After covering for the retreat of the army in New York, George Washington said "Good God! What brave fellows I must this day lose." From that point forward, the reformed unit seems to have been the one Washington and other generals trusted most for critical jobs. These sorts of tough scrapes give the author a vehicle to tell the history.
Many of these fellows ended up in the Society of Cincinnatus, commemorating their selfless service to save the Republic. Like the author, I hope that archaeologists can soon find their New York mass grave and better honor the brave sacrifice of these citizen soldiers.
This book is heartily recommended.