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Lecture—The British Army in 1775
June 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Historian Don Hagist, editor of the Journal of the American Revolution, discusses the state of the British Army in North America before and after the opening shots of the Revolution on April 19, 1775. Drawing from his research, Hagist will also discuss the experiences of the British Army during the initial battles of the war; the tactical, strategic, and logistical challenges it encountered; and how its leaders attempted to overcome and adapt to these challenges.
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About the Speaker
Don Hagist is the managing editor of the Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com). Mr. Hagist’s areas of interest include the demographics and material culture of the British army in the American Revolution, British operations in Rhode Island and wives of British soldiers. He has published numerous articles in academic journals, and has authored and edited several books, including Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution (Westholme, 2020) and Waging War in America 1775-1783: Operational Challenges of Five Armies During the American Revolution (Helion Press, 2024).