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Date: 1983
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"The Continental Army" is a historical document authored by Robert K. Wright, Jr. and published by the United States Army Center of Military History in 1983. The document provides an in-depth historical account of the Continental Army, which was the primary military force of the newly formed United States during the American Revolution. The document covers a range of topics related to the Continental Army, including its organization, tactics, and key battles and campaigns. It also explores the challenges faced by the Continental Army, including shortages of supplies and equipment, difficulties in recruiting and training soldiers, and the need to coordinate with allied forces. One of the major themes of the document is the importance of leadership in the success of the Continental Army. Wright highlights the contributions of key figures such as George Washington, Nathanael Greene, and Henry Knox, who played critical roles in organizing and leading the army during some of its most challenging moments. "The Continental Army" is significant because it provides a detailed and authoritative account of the history of one of the most important military forces in American history. The document offers insights into the strategies and tactics employed by the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and highlights the importance of leadership, training, and logistics in military success. Overall, "The Continental Army" is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution or the development of the American military. The document is widely cited by historians and military scholars as an important reference work on the topic of the Continental Army.
Lineages: Canada
1st Canadian Regiment
Authorized 19 November 1775 in the Continental Army as the Canadian Regiment and assigned to the New York Department; concurrently organized at Pointe Olivier, Canada, to consist of eight companies. Relieved 8 January 1776 from the New York Department and assigned to the Canadian Department. Redesignated 20 January 1776 as the 1st Canadian Regiment. Relieved 2 July 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department.
Reorganized 18 December 1776 to consist of eight companies from Canada and New York. Assigned 28 December 1777 to the 1st Massachusetts Brigade, an element of the Northern Department. Relieved 4 April 1778 from the 1st Massachusetts Brigade and assigned to the Highlands Department. Relieved 22 July 1778 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department.
Reorganized in June 1779 to consist of five companies. Relieved 17 November 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Relieved 17 December 1779 from Stark's Brigade and assigned to Hands Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Relieved 31 July 1780 from Hand's Brigade. Assigned 1 August 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Relieved 4 August 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highlands Department. Disbanded 1 January 1781 at King's Ferry, New York.
ENGAGEMENTS
Invasion of Canada
Defense of Canada
Lake Champlain
Mohawk Valley
Rhode Island
2d Canadian Regiment (Congress' Own)
Authorized 20 January 1776 in the Continental Army as the 2d Canadian Regiment and assigned to the Canadian Department. Organized 10 February 1776 at Montreal, Canada, to consist of four battalions (twenty companies) from the Richelieu and St. Lawrence Valleys. Relieved 2 July 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Relieved 12 November 1776 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Highlands Department.
Reorganized 1 January 1777 to consist of four battalions (twenty companies) recruited at large. Relieved 8 January 1777 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the Main Army. Assigned 22 May 1777 to the 2d Maryland Brigade, an element of the Main Army.
Relieved 28 January 1778 from the 2d Maryland Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. Relieved 4 April 1778 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Highlands Department. Relieved 22 July 1778 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Relieved 6 March 1779 from the New Hampshire Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. Relieved 28 August 1779 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Main Army. Assigned 25 November 1779 to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Relieved 1 August 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade, an element of the Main Army.
Reorganized and redesignated 1 January 1781 as the Canadian Regiment; concurrently relieved from the New Hampshire Brigade and assigned to the Highlands Department. Relieved 5 June 1781 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Relieved 10 August 1781 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Main Army. Assigned 24 September 1781 to Hazen's Brigade, an element of the Main Army.
Relieved 6 December 1781 from Hazen's Brigade and assigned to the Middle Department. Relieved 9 June 1783 from the Middle Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Reorganized 30 June 1783 to consist of two companies. Disbanded 15 November 1783 at West Point, New York.
ENGAGEMENTS
Defense of Canada
Northern New Jersey
Defense of Philadelphia
New Jersey 1780
New York 1781
Yorktown
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