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Dr. Alexander S. Burns

Dr. Alexander S. Burns

@KKriegeBlog

Historian of the eighteenth-century Atlantic World, American Continental Army, and Military Europe. https://t.co/kc6TiZCYrG

Appalachia Katılım Şubat 2018
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Dr. Alexander S. Burns
Dr. Alexander S. Burns@KKriegeBlog·
Today, my book Infantry in Battle, 1733-1783, released. Why should you care? It changes the story of 18th century battles by telling the experiences of enlisted and NCOs, not just the officers. Battle looks different when you are enlisted. A thread for the infantrymen. 1/20
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Dr. Alexander S. Burns@KKriegeBlog·
@SydneyFreedberg They haven’t left Germany yet in this entry. Around 15% of them stay, most make the decision to do so after hostilities have ended in 1782-1784.
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Sydney Freedberg@SydneyFreedberg·
@KKriegeBlog Is it true the Hessians were so impressed with American standards of living (eg nice beehives) that many deserted/mustered out to settle in America post war? “Ach, das IST nicer hier zan back home in der Prince-Bishopric of Assschmertz-und-Schrechlichkeit!”
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Robert Talisse@RobertTalisse·
Me arriving at the academic social event
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Pope Leo XIV@Pontifex·
All men and women, especially Christians, are called to fix their gaze on those who suffer, on the pain of the lonely, and on those who are emarginated for various reasons, for without them we cannot build a just society. Only together can we build communities of solidarity capable of caring for everyone, in which wellbeing and peace can flourish for the benefit of all. Caring for the humanity of others helps us to live our own lives to the full.
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
War Diary of the Platte Grenadier Battalion March 18th: During this time, drill exercises were carried out continuously, and preparations were made for the impending departure. However, it remained necessary to constantly exchange [personnel slated to remain in Europe]..."
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
"...for less vital personnel: a circumstance that rendered the drilling all the more arduous for the officers, as the newly arriving recruits were entirely raw peasants, a factor that, on the whole, proved highly detrimental to the proper execution of the drills. ..."
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
"...The various old items of uniform and accoutrements, which the companies had brought hither from their respective regiments, have been handed over to the local Commissary in Spangenberg; and the battalion is now fully equipped with corresponding new items."
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
The Order Diary of Lt. General von Heister: "Bremerlehe, March 17th, 1776 Today the Prince Carl and Leib Regiments were present, as well as Dittfourth, to be cantooned on meadows. The regiments were informed that as soon as they are cantooned, they should..." 1/2
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
"...Some in the crowd said that they regretted how far we would have to travel, adding, 'it would be a real shame if such beautiful grenadiers were eaten by the savages of America, as was common in those parts.'"
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
War Diary of the Block Grenadier Battalion: "On the 9th of March, the Battalion embarked at Bremerlehe on the ships, Speedwell, Kernington, Bird, and Trial. On the 17th the fleet of 44 transport ships sailed out of the Weser..."
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
Diary of Hessian Grenadier Private (Gemeine) Johannes Reuber: "On March 16th We marched the entire day, completely through the heath, where villages were scarce, and where there were large marshes. We entered quarters in the evening and on the 17th a day of rest was ordered."
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The Hessians in America
The Hessians in America@Hessian1776·
Over the next decade, this account will use primary sources to chart the movement of the Hessian (Subsidientruppen) forces which travelled to the United States to fight for the British Crown. These soldiers prepared to leave Germany (the Holy Roman Empire) in March, 1776.
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Sasho Todorov@SashoTodorov1·
If your navy is badly overstretched at 11 supercarriers, the question is not "how many more do we need?" it's "what the hell are we doing and how do we start calming things down?"
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Dr. Alexander S. Burns@KKriegeBlog·
Wow I had no idea that so many people on Twitter wanted to celebrate William III! Would you say you are more interested in the Rampjaar, the Third Anglo-Dutch War, or the Nine Years War?
Lizzie Marbach@LizzieMarbach

Posting an orange square has nothing to do with insulting Catholics and everything to do with showing pride in Protestant Irish heritage & William III. It is not hateful to do that. Stop acting like miserable woke-scold leftist. Protestants and Catholics alike appreciate St Patrick and his legacy. No one is hating on that. My goodness. 🙄🙄🙄

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Thomas Ross@thomaross·
@KKriegeBlog also they didn't just go charging in waving a sword around, it would've been more organized and using a lance.
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Leah Libresco Sargeant
Leah Libresco Sargeant@LeahLibresco·
@politicalmath *slaps the roof of the franchise* You can fit so many Duncans Idaho in this thing.
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Dr. Alexander S. Burns@KKriegeBlog·
For sure, and while I appreciate the fact that Charlemagne provided 1/70,368,744,177,664 of my DNA (assuming roughly 46 generations between us) I am also really interested in learning about more average experiences.
payant@phillippepayant

@KKriegeBlog There's a difference between the average person alive during a given period and the ancestry of people alive today. For instance, almost everyone of European descent alive today is probably a direct descendant of Charlemagne.

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