This story of the colonial cannon at the Battle of Bunker Hill is a bleak one. First, Capt. Samuel Gridley abandoned his two field artillery. Then Capt. John Callender did the same. And finally, Maj. … More…
If you’ve been reading my blog, then you’ll recognize the name of my fellow Revolutionary War historian Dr. Sam Forman, who has collaborated on this blog before. First, congratulations is due to Sam for the … More…
As a follow up to my Death of Dr. Joseph Warren blog series (part 1 of 4 here) is my new article in the national magazine Patriots of the American Revolution (Nov/Dec issue). This is … More…
This post concludes a 4‑part series (read part 3) delving into the particulars of the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, which includes posts by guest contributor Dr. Sam Forman, author of the biography Dr. Joseph … More…
This post is part 3 (read part 2) of a 4‑part series delving into the particulars of the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, which includes posts by guest contributor Dr. Sam Forman, author of the … More…
This post is part 2 (read part 1) of a 4‑part series delving into the particulars of the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, which includes posts by guest contributor Dr. Sam Forman, author of the … More…
This post begins a short 4‑part series delving into the particulars of the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, which includes posts by guest contributor Dr. Sam Forman, author of the forthcoming biography Dr. Joseph Warren: … More…
Dr. John Warren, youngest brother to the famous Dr. Joseph Warren, had been at his home in nearby Salem when he first heard news of the Battle of Bunker Hill, hours before its conclusion. Further … More…
The previous posts describe how first Capt. Samuel Gridley and then Capt. John Callender both abandoned their two respective artillery guns, just as the Battle of Bunker Hill was about to be waged. Sadly, there … More…
As discussed in the last article, in the morning hours ahead of the afternoon Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, as the Americans dug in and prepared their defenses against the British, the … More…
