Continental Navy

1776 by David McCullough gives the reader a well rounded perspective about what was happening in both Washington’s Army and Howe’s army, showing that there are always two sides to a story. The book changes the point of view every few chapters. It is more focused on the military aspects and tactics. We learn about King George and what he thought about the colonies. The King anounces to parliament that England was going war to fight the rebellion in the colonies. There was some debate in…

managed to come out victorious, even though they were underdogs, fighting the largest power in the world at the time. They were at a significant disadvantage because of the small size of their fighting branches, the army and navy. Britain, on the other hand, had the largest navy in the world along with many weapons that could be used for war. The Patriots were able to make significant progress in the American Revolution because of their advanced knowledge of the geography to their advantage,…

of 1776, the future of America’s colonies was unclear, would America continue to be under British rule or gain independence. The first artillery fire was in Boston, but fear and mistrust were spreading throughout all thirteen colonies. After the continental army defeated the Regulars at Boston, Britain’s commanders needed a new base of operations. New York seemed to be that location. It had a harbor, was easy to defend, and Long Island could provide supplies should they be cut off from Britain.…

unsung heroes include John Stark, James Armistead, Jeremiah O’Brien, Elizabeth Hager and Herman Haupt. John Stark John Stark was born in New Hampshire on August 28, 1728. He was a very well known and renowned Major General in the Continental Army. He was known for his unconventional tactics used during the war with the British. He was a farmer…

In our seemingly corrupt world, there is a disparity in money/technology between countries. The countries with more money, have better technology while the countries with less money, have worse technology. However it is a common misconception that enhanced technology guarantees success or even makes it easier to achieve. Mark Bowden’s book, Black Hawk Down, shows that technology doesn’t always guarantee success. And although supporters of technology vehemently believe that technology grants…

When one hears the words, “Naval Nuclear Power Program” they expect to hear a long, and boring speech about how a reactor works on some ship. In reality, the nuclear program the U.S. Navy offers is an extensive system is one of the backbones of our modern day military. With sTwo Truths and a Lie - Teacher Edition Us students have wandered the halls of this high school for years. In a small school like Southold, we’ve gotten to know our teachers pretty well -- making small talk in the…

Cruisers are an eclectic lot. We're a strange mix of business owners, plumbers, homemakers, Vietnam vets, academics, nurses, computer geeks... and the list goes on. What's magical about our chemistry is the fusion of random knowledge, binding us together like a single central nervous system. In addition, we've got grit. And, we needed it all when the strongest cyclone to ever make landfall in the southern hemisphere headed towards Fiji. The fleet in Savusavu dug in its heels when news of…

quickly, because the ports were a primary component of the infrastructure during the late 1770s. Secondly, the naval action would have severely degraded the American military weapons capability, and would have enabled to British to thwart off the French Navy. Lastly, the Clausewitzian trinity would have been broken due to loss of the will of the people. Thus, the naval maneuver could have potentially destroyed the American infrastructure, military, and social foundations of the PMESII…

American Revolutionary war. He was most commonly known for his victory over British ships near the east coast of England. When the American Revolutionary war began, John Paul Jones went to Philadelphia and was recruited to be a lieutenant in the new Continental Navy (John Paul Jones.). In 1779 he became captain of the Bonhomme Richard. "I have not yet begun to fight!" was the famous reply of Captain John Paul when he was told to surrender as he and his crew engaged in a desperate battle with a…

The Americans could have lost the Revolutionary War quite easily if not for some essential people. When the Americans started the Revolutionary War, countries were thinking to ally with them to defeat the ultimate superpower, but they didn't act immediately. Once the Americans won a couple of battles they decided to help. Once some countries finally decided to help America, they had a big impact and changed the course of history. They gave America many things that helped them win the war.…