Marblehead Militia John Glover saved the struggling Rebellion 3 times 1776 (Washington Crossing the Delaware, and escape from Long Island eg.)

[mikeinfwa]

Meet the American who rowed Washington across the Delaware on Christmas, sailor-soldier John Glover

General John Glover was a fishing captain-turned-Revolutionary War hero. He led the Marblehead militia, which ferried General Washington across the Delaware on Christmas 1776.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Sean the Nailer]

Refreshing read.

 

[M4orturnate]

Great read. I cant help but think of the two men that froze to death that night. We owe so much

 

[pmclaine]

MIL is from Marblehead.

Been out there quite a bit. Pretty good seafood restaurant in old town that overlooks the harbor The Barnacle - atmosphere better than the food.

Cool ass fort within walking distance of restaurant….

Fort Sewall - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[mikeinfwa]

Oh, in addition to flying, Latinas, shooting, golfing I enjoy reading military history. I own many of books by the Shaara’s

These 2 books are worthy of your time.

 

[mikeinfwa]