The Battle of Bennington: Soldiers & Civilians

by Michael P. Gabriel

On August 16, 1777, a motley militia won a resounding victory near Bennington, Vermont, against combined German, British and Loyalist forces. - This laid the foundation for the American victory at Saratoga two months later. Historian Michael P. Gabriel has collected over fifty firsthand accounts from the people who experienced this engagement, including veterans from both sides and civilians women and children who witnessed the horrors of the battle. Gabriel also details a virtually unknown skirmish between Americans and Loyalists. These accounts, along with Gabriel s overviews of the battle, bring to life the terror, fear and uncertainty that caused thousands to see the British army as loved ones departed to fight for the fledgling United States."

Genres: American Revolutionary War, History

130 pages, Hardcover

First published February 20, 2012

Reviews

[Raven]

I discovered this book while researching my ancestor who fought at Bennington Nicholas Felch. This book gives an accurate historical account of what happened at the battle and key players,but only a few personal accounts. Great for a book report or for light reading.

[George Horn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The real turning point of the revolution!

I live near the battlefield. It is amazing to hear accounts of the battle from the participants. An American victory that paved the way for the victory at Saratoga and proved to France that we were serious about defeating England.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The battle of Bennington in the words of the participants is an interesting book. While it was interesting to read, it was a slow read, but the words of the soldiers and the militia brought back that battle and made it alive.

[Richard Gerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good factual account of the battle. Corrects a lot of misinformation and set the battle in its proper perspective.

[Rahobeth Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short book but relying on a lot of great first person evidence detailed in pension applications and letters. Roughly 100 pages, but the Battle of Bennington was a relatively short fight. The author provides modern pictures from the area which will be good for anyone planning to visit the battleground for a tour.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick but entertaining historical narrative about people that fought in the Battle of Bennington. Most of them traveled from far and wide to fight....in this key battle in the Revolutionary War.