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Congress's Own: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union (Campaigns and Commanders Series Book 73)

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Book Synopsis: Colonel Moses Hazen's 2nd Canadian Regiment was one of the first “national” regiments in the American army. Created by the Continental Congress, it drew members from Canada, eleven states, and foreign forces. “Congress's Own” was among the most culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse of the Continental Army's regiments—a distinction that makes it an apt reflection of the union that was struggling to create a nation. The 2nd Canadian, like the larger army, represented and pushed the transition from a colonial, continental alliance to a national association. The problems the regiment raised and encountered underscored the complications of managing a confederation of states and troops. In this enterprising study of an intriguing and at times “infernal” regiment, Holly A. Mayer marshals personal and official accounts—from the letters and journals of Continentals and congressmen to the pension applications of veterans and their widows—to reveal what the personal passions, hardships, and accommodations of the 2nd Canadian can tell us about the greater military and civil dynamics of the American Revolution. Congress's Own follows congressmen, commanders, and soldiers through the Revolutionary War as the regiment's story shifts from tents and trenches to the halls of power and back. Interweaving insights from borderlands and community studies with military history, Mayer tracks key battles and traces debates that raged within the Revolution's military and political borderlands wherein subjects became rebels, soldiers, and citizens. Her book offers fresh, vivid accounts of the Revolution that disclose how “Congress's Own” regiment embodied the dreams, diversity, and divisions within and between the Continental Army, Congress, and the emergent union of states during the War for American Independence.

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Are you a history enthusiast? Do you crave a deeper understanding of the American Revolution and its impact on the formation of the United States? Look no further than Congress's Own: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union! This captivating book is part of the Campaigns and Commanders Series and dives into the intriguing story of Colonel Moses Hazen's 2nd Canadian Regiment, one of the first truly national regiments in the American army.

As a regiment created by the Continental Congress, the 2nd Canadian Regiment drew members from Canada, eleven states, and even foreign forces, embodying the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity that defined the Continental Army. The struggles, challenges, and triumphs faced by this regiment reflect the underlying quest to form a unified nation, making it a fascinating lens through which to explore the birth of a new country.

In this meticulously researched study, author Holly A. Mayer brings the regiment to life through personal and official accounts, including letters, journals, and pension applications. By delving into the personal passions, hardships, and accommodations of the soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Regiment, Mayer uncovers valuable insights into the broader military and civil dynamics of the American Revolution.

Join Congressmen, commanders, and soldiers on their journey through the Revolutionary War as they navigate the shifting landscapes of power and warfare. From the frontlines to the halls of Congress, Congress's Own offers a fresh perspective on key battles and the fierce debates that shaped the Revolution. It unveils the dreams, diversity, and divisions that existed within and between the Continental Army, Congress, and the emerging union of states.

Don't miss out on this enriching historical exploration. Experience the American Revolution like never before with Congress's Own! Visit our website to purchase this remarkable book and uncover the hidden stories of the men who fought for American independence.

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