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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The American Revolution: First Phase

For Students 9th - 10th
A military history of the first years of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Trenton. Included is information about the problems of maintaining the Continental Army and problems for the British Army.
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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Jewish Parachutists From Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum features the Jewish Parachutists from Palestine who volunteered to join the British Army. Describes their role in organizing resistance to the Germans and aiding in the rescue of Allied captives....
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Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: The Role of the Victorian Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided about the Victorian Army and its role in protecting the British Empire.
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Red Alert!the British Are Coming! [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 5th
This FYI for Kids (Volume 3, Issue 7) article focuses on the British Army's uniforms including why they chose red uniforms, the way they fought in the early days, and why and how the uniforms have changed.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: New England in Arms

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of the organization of British and Revolutionary forces at the start of the American Revolution.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Revolutionary War Military Engagements

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site that presents excerpts from the book "The Continental Army." Book "provides a background for other historians to better evaluate campaigns through understanding how the Continentals and their adversaries organized and...
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Washington Takes Command of the Army

For Students 9th - 10th
George Washington is chosen as the leader of the colonies in their fight against the British in the American Revolution and becomes commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Evidence is supported by original documents.
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Curated OER

Etc: Routes of the British Army, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of three maps showing the routes of the British Army during the Revolutionary War. The upper left map details the Lower Hudson, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania region, the upper right map details Lake...
Handout
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Uniforms

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the uniforms worn during the Revolutionary War by the Continental Army, the British Army and Navy, and the German Auxiliary. Includes video. [3:48]
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Other

Chris Baker: The Western Front in France and Flanders in 1914 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information for anyone seeking information about all aspects of the British Army during WWI, 1914-1918. Readers can explore army life, regiments, units, battles as well as individual soldiers.
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Other

War of 1812 in Croom: Road to Washington, British Army Style

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an account of a series of skirmishes that took place on the Patuxent River off Chesapeake Bay just prior to the Battle of Bladensburg and the invasion of Washington. Links to significant names and places.
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Other

British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781

For Students 9th - 10th
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
Article
PBS

Africans in America: Revolution: Colonel Tye, 1753 1780

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this exciting account of Colonel Tye, a guerrilla leader of both blacks and whites who spread fear throughout New Jersey while fighting for the British in the Revolutionary War. From PBS.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Battle of the Bulge

For Students 9th - 10th
HQ Twelfth Army Group situation maps of the Battle of the Bulge.
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Curated OER

Etc: The Routes of the British Army in the Rev War, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of three maps showing the routes of the British Army during the Revolutionary War. The upper left map details the Lower Hudson, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania region, the upper right map details Lake...
Website
University of Oxford (UK)

First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Edward Thomas Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A wistful biography of Edward Thomas, a poet before World War I, who wrote poetry and many letters during his time in the British Army before his death in France. Find hyperlinks to his works and copies of his manuscripts.
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Curated OER

Long, Long Trail: British Army in the Great War of 1914 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
British soldiers of World War I.
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Curated OER

Long, Long Trail: British Army in the Great War of 1914 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
British soldiers in trenches, World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Treasures: Washington Records the British Surrender at Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
See a copy of George Washington's diary, written in his own hand, which describes the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. From a collection in the Library of Congress.
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Other

British Battles: The Battle of Culloden, 1745

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site that lists every battle Britain was involved in includes the Battle of Culloden wherein the Duke of Cumberland trounced the Scottish thus closing an era in Scotland. Important facts, figures, and an account of the Battle...
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Black Past

Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interesting encyclopedia article, you learn about Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, a group of slaves who fought along side the British against the Continental Army.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
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BBC

Bbc: History Trail: Wars and Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the army of Britain from a historical perspective, talks about what becomes of a person who is a soldier, and has activities and quizzes for students. The main focus is on the two World Wars.

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