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A Proper Sense of Honor
Service and Sacrifice in George Washington's Army
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The book explores the stark contrasts in the conditions faced by soldiers and officers in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. It delves into disparities in living conditions, punishments, medical care, and treatment of prisoners, highlighting the entrenched hierarchy of the time. Utilizing pension records, memoirs, and correspondence, Caroline Cox reveals how soldiers challenged their subordinate status, shedding light on their struggles for dignity and recognition within a rigid military structure.
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A Proper Sense of Honor, Caroline Cox
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- 2007
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- Title
- A Proper Sense of Honor
- Subtitle
- Service and Sacrifice in George Washington's Army
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Caroline Cox
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9780807858615
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The book explores the stark contrasts in the conditions faced by soldiers and officers in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. It delves into disparities in living conditions, punishments, medical care, and treatment of prisoners, highlighting the entrenched hierarchy of the time. Utilizing pension records, memoirs, and correspondence, Caroline Cox reveals how soldiers challenged their subordinate status, shedding light on their struggles for dignity and recognition within a rigid military structure.