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OverviewThis work chronicles the story of 400 young men who willingly and knowingly sacrificed themselves to save the Continental Army at the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. Holding back 20,000 British and Hessian soldiers, they allowed their comrades to retreat and may have saved the Revolution from immediate defeat. This exhaustively researched account introduces the reader to the background of the battle and the stories of the individuals who fought that day, including extensive quotes and biographies in addition to a general historic overview. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Linda Davis RenoPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 18.30cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.535kg ISBN: 9780786435371ISBN 10: 0786435372 Pages: 207 Publication Date: 01 June 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLinda Davis Reno is a retired federal executive. She lives in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |