How the Kentish Guards Helped Defend Newport from British Occupation
Background of the Kentish Guards The Kentish Guards, a colonial militia formed in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, in October 1774,…
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The Artillery Used by Rhode Island Militias During the Revolution
The Role of Rhode Island Militias in the Revolutionary War During the American Revolutionary War, local militias were instrumental in…
How the Kentish Guards Adapted to Guerrilla Warfare Tactics
The Kentish Guards’ Evolution in Warfare The Kentish Guards, a respected militia established in 1774 in Rhode Island, etched their…
The Role of Blacksmiths in Arming the Kentish Guards
The Historical Context of Blacksmiths and the Kentish Guards The Kentish Guards, an influential militia group established in 1774 in…