America's First Soldiers

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America's First Soldiers details the pivotal events and figures that propelled Massachusetts into the American Revolutionary War. These initial soldiers sparked the skirmish at Lexington Green, the battle at the Old North Bridge, and a fierce 16-mile confrontation across six towns, marked by intense fire and maneuver. The narrative highlights the brutal struggle for Breed's Hill, known as Bunker Hill, which became the deadliest battle of the war for the British Army. This conflict was a turning point, awakening Massachusetts and the colonies to the reality of revolution. Among the remarkable individuals is a young Boston bookseller who envisioned bombarding the British forces out of Boston. He emerged as Washington's trusted ally, accompanying him from Boston to victory at Yorktown, and was personally selected by Washington to succeed him as the Continental Army's commander. The account celebrates the extraordinary men whose decisive victories ensured that the British would not return to Massachusetts during the eight-year conflict. The book's first part chronicles these soldiers, while the second part explores well-preserved historical sites in Massachusetts, offering a modern perspective on this hidden chapter of history.