“The onset of bayonets in the hands of the valiant is irresistible.”
Quote by John Burgoyne
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Orderly Book of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne: From His Entry Into the State of New York Until His Surrender at Saratoga, 16th Oct. 1777 : from the Original Manuscript Deposited at Washington's Head Quarters, Newburgh, N.Y.
The Orderly Book of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne provides a firsthand account of the military campaigns and events surrounding Burgoyne's command during the American Revolutionary War. It includes entries from his entry into New York state in 1777 up to his surrender at Saratoga on October 16th of that year. The manuscript is preserved at Washington's headquarters in Newburgh, New York, offering a unique perspective on the military operations and strategic decisions of the time. more
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John Burgoyne
John Burgoyne was a prominent British politician, born on February 24, 1722, and died on August 4, 1792. He was active in British politics for several decades and held several important positions. more
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