The Battle of Rhode Island in 1778 U.S. Navy The diary is an important

The diary is an important document for understanding events in Rhode Island during the War for American Independence as well as presenting an insider’s view of military life and operations during the conflict

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John Rawls

Naval War College in Newport

The Battle of Rhode Island in 1778 U.S. Navy The diary is an importantAuthor: John B. Hattendorf During the War for American Independence, military and naval operations had been in progress for more than two years when the 1778 Rhode Island Campaign occurred. This volume presents an introduction and annotated transcript of the official British reports of battle as they appeared in the British governments official publication, The London Gazette. The naval aspects of the confrontation are reported in great detail giving