EPISODE · Jun 14, 2025 · 1H 11M
The Birth of the Continental Army with John U. Rees
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Text the show! The United States Army is celebrating its 250th birthday this year. But what did it look like when it was first created? In this episode we are joined by our friend, author and historian, John Rees. Together we explore the birth of the Continental Army and men who served in it. Referenced Materials They Were Good Soldiers, By John U. ReesThe Continental Army, By Robert WrightPrivate Yankee Doodle, By Joseph Plum MartinA Revolutionary People at War, By Charles RoysterSupport the showGeneral Recommended ReadingThe Military Experience in the Age of Reason, By Christopher DuffyInfantry in Battle 1733-1783, By Alexander Burns*All materials are affiliated links that earn the show commission. Using these links helps support the podcast. Thank you.
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Text the show! The United States Army is celebrating its 250th birthday this year. But what did it look like when it was first created? In this episode we are joined by our friend, author and historian, John Rees. Together we explore the birth of the Continental Army and men who served in it. Referenced Materials They Were Good Soldiers, By John U. Rees The Continental Army, By Robert Wright Private Yankee Doodle, By Joseph Plum Martin A Revolutionary People at War, By Charles Ro...
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