The Battles of Lexington and Concord have long been considered the beginning of the American Revolution. However; Vermonters know that the first blood was actually shed in Westminster in March 1775. Over a month before Lexington and Concord; Westminster Whigs endured an attack from their own Loyalist sheriff and his men that left two dead. In response; the county rose in revolt in what became known as the Westminster Massacre. This bloody event set the stage for Vermont's separation from New York and its position as a mainstay of American independence throughout the entire war. Jessie Haas and the Westminster Historical Society vividly retell the story of the real first battle of the American Revolution and Windham County's important role throughout the war.
#2703328 in Books Kent State Univ 2013-10-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 1.00 x 6.50l; 1.30 #File Name: 1606351761272 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Recommended by The Immigrants' Civil WarBy Patrick YoungJoseph R. Reinhart has made a big contribution to the understanding of German immigrant soldiers by translating their letters into English. Too many Civil War historians have made broad pronouncements about the era’s immigrants without ever reading their own letters. Joe’s latest volume of letters came out during the Sesquicentennial. Entitled Yankee Dutchmen under Fire: Civil War Letters from the 82nd Illinois Infantry; it gives first-person soldier’s eye views of the conflict.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Civil War bookBy Ed SchmitI bought this book because of a relative who had fought in this unit. He did not have letter in book; but many are riveting.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Melanie HunterThis book will move you!
