A Hessian Diary of the American Revolution
Contributors: Bruce E. Burgoyne (Translator)
Edition: New Ed edition
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: March 1993
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780806125305
Subjects: American history: c 1500 to c 1800; Biography: historical; Revolutions & coups; War & defence operations; c 1700 to c 1800; U.S. History - Revolution And Confederation (1775-1789); History - Military / War; History: American; USA; Military - General; United States - Revolutionary War
First sentence: 1777. In the year 1777 A.D., on 28 February, on the gracious order of Our Most Serene Prince and Lord, Christian Friedrich Carl Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg, we began our march to America and entered the service of His Royal Majesty, George III, King of England and Great Britain, as auxiliary or relief troops.