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Encyclopedia - Anthony Wayne: Encyclopedia - Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 - December 15, 1796), was a United States Army general and statesman. Wayne adopted a military career at t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anthony Wayne: Encyclopedia Ii - Anthony Wayne - Revolutionary War
At the onset of the American Revolutionary War in 1775, Wayne raised a militia and in 1776 became colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Penns...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commanding General Of The United States Army: Encyclopedia - Commanding General Of The United States Army
Prior to the institution of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army in 1903, there was generally a single senior-most officer in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combined Arms: Encyclopedia - Combined Arms
Combined arms is an approach to warfare which seeks to integrate different arms of a military to achieve mutually complementary effects. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1779: Encyclopedia - 1779
1779 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia - United States Army
The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. As of fiscal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County New York: Encyclopedia - Wayne County New York
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 93,765. The county seat is Lyons. The name ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Named Campaigns
United States Army - Revolutionary War. Lexington, 19 April 1775. Opening hostilities of the Revolutionary War occurred at Lexington, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Virginia - Colonial Period
When England began to colonize North America, "Virginia" was the name Queen Elizabeth I of England (who was known as the "Virgin Queen" b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northwest Indian War: Encyclopedia Ii - Northwest Indian War - Background
The Treaty of Paris (1783) had given the United States government control, on paper, of all the land east of the Mississippi River and so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne Pennsylvania - History
Wayne's development began when a railroad stop called Cleaver's Landing was established. It was renamed Wayne Station after General Antho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Legion Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Legion Of The United States - Origins
The impetus for the legion came from General Arthur St. Clair's disastrous defeat at the hand of Blue Jacket and Michikinikwa's tribal co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stony Point Town New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Stony Point Town New York - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,244 people, 4,832 households, and 3,802 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bear Mountain State Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Bear Mountain State Park - History
During the American Revolutionary War when control of the Hudson River was viewed by the British as essential to dominating the American ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benedict Joseph Flaget: Encyclopedia Ii - Benedict Joseph Flaget - Early Church Work In America
In 1792 he determined to devote his life to the American mission and arrived at Baltimore March 29, 1792. After spending but two months i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second United States Congress: Encyclopedia Ii - Second United States Congress - Dates Of Sessions
1791-1793 The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from October 24, 1791 to May 9, 1792. The second session took pl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blue Jacket: Encyclopedia Ii - Blue Jacket - Struggle For The Old Northwest
Blue Jacket participated in Dunmore's War and the American Revolutionary War (allied with the British), always attempting to maintain Sha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ohio - European Colonization
During the 18th century, the French set up a system of trading posts to control the fur trade in the region. Christopher Gist was one of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Radnor Township Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Radnor Township Pennsylvania - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 30,878 people, 10,347 households, and 6,373 families residing in the township. The population dens...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Third United States Congress: Encyclopedia Ii - Third United States Congress - Officers
Third United States Congress - Senate. President of the Senate - John Adams President pro tempore - John Langdon (4 March 1793-2 Dece...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Georgia - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 26,565 people, 9,324 households, and 6,937 families residing in the county. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rockland County New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Rockland County New York - History
The area that would become Rockland County was originally inhabited by Algonquin Indians, including Mohegans and Munsees, or Lenni Lenape...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Named Campaigns
United States Army - Revolutionary War. Lexington, 19 April 1775. Opening hostilities of the Revolutionary War occurred at Lexington, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maumee River: Encyclopedia Ii - Maumee River - Transportation
The mouth of the river at Lake Erie is wide and supports considerable commercial traffic, including oil, grain, and coal. However, about ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Wars: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Wars - East Of The Mississippi 1775–1842
Indian Wars - American Revolutionary War. Main articles: Frontier warfare during the American Revolution, and [[{{{2}}}]], and [[{{{3}...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Defiance Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - Defiance Ohio - Geography
Defiance is located at 41°16'55" North, 84°21'46" West (41.281891, -84.362856)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the ci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Missouri: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Missouri - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,005 km² (774 mi²). 1,971 km² (761 mi²) of it is land and 34 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Wars: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Wars - East Of The Mississippi 1775–1842
Indian Wars - American Revolutionary War. Main article: Frontier warfare during the American Revolution The American Revolutionary Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michikinikwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Michikinikwa - Struggle With The United States
The end of the Revolution and the creation of the Northwest Territory in 1787 led to strife as settlement west of the Appalachians, previ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waynesville Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - Waynesville Ohio - Geography
Waynesville is located at 39°31'55" North, 84°5'11" West (39.532037, -84.086460)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waynesboro Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - Waynesboro Virginia - History
Before the American Revolution and shortly thereafter, the areas west of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains were known as the front...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Utah: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Utah - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,509 people, 890 households, and 669 families residing in the county. The population density is 0/k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Kentucky: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Kentucky - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,923 people, 7,913 households, and 5,808 families residing in the county. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Wilkinson: Encyclopedia Ii - James Wilkinson - Kentucky Ventures
He resigned from the army amid accusations of corruption. He became Brigadier General of the Pennsylvania militia in 1782 and state assem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combined Arms: Encyclopedia Ii - Combined Arms - Late 20th Century Warfare
The helicopter has had profound influences on modern warfare. In the Vietnam War, troops were deployed in large part by helicopters. For ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County New York - History
When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Wayne County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Indiana - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 71,097 people, 28,469 households, and 19,301 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - History
Historically the site was known as Kekionga, the traditional capital of the Miami nation. In the 1680s, French traders established a trad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Nebraska County Name Etymologies: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Nebraska County Name Etymologies - Counties Alphabetical By First Letter
List of Nebraska county name etymologies - A. Adams County, Nebraska: Adams is named for John Adams, the second president of the Unite...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Armstrong: Encyclopedia Ii - John Armstrong - American Revolution
In the early stages of the Revolutionary War, Armstrong was a brigadier general in the Pennsylvania militia. On March 1, 1776 the Congres...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Iowa County Name Etymologies: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Iowa County Name Etymologies - Counties By First Letter
List of Iowa county name etymologies - A. Adair County, Iowa: Adair is named for John Adair, a general in the War of 1812 and eighth g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Radnor Township Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Radnor Township Pennsylvania - History
Founded 1682 as a land grant from William Penn. Named for Radnorshire in Wales. (Several stone monuments throughout the township commemor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Radnor Township Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Radnor Township Pennsylvania - Geography
Radnor Township is located at 40°2'0" North, 75°22'18" West (40.033433, -75.371843)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northwest Indian War: Encyclopedia Ii - Northwest Indian War - Course Of The War
In 1790, the US government launched a major western offensive. Under Josiah Harmar, the Americans burnt Kekionga, the main village of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northwest Indian War: Encyclopedia Ii - Northwest Indian War - Key Figures
Northwest Indian War - For the US. George Washington, President of the United States Henry Knox, Secretary of War Josiah Harmar, gener...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michikinikwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Michikinikwa - Legacy
In 1911, a very old grave was accidentally discovered by a homebuilder on Lawton Place in Fort Wayne. Research showed that the tomb was i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Legion Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Legion Of The United States - Structure
The Legion was composed of four "sublegions," each commanded by a brigadier general. These sublegions were self-contained units with two ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Leadership
The civilian executive is the Secretary of the Army who heads the United States Department of the Army, formerly called the Secretary of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Kentucky: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Kentucky - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,254 km² (484 mi²). 1,190 km² (459 mi²) of it is land and 64 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Indiana - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,047 km² (404 mi²). 1,045 km² (404 mi²) of it is land and 2 km²...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Missouri: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Missouri - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,259 people, 5,551 households, and 3,841 families residing in the county. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County Utah: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County Utah - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,388 km² (2,466 mi²). 6,372 km² (2,460 mi²) of it is land and 16...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waynesboro Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - Waynesboro Virginia - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 19,520 people, 8,332 households, and 5,432 families residing in the city. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waynesboro Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - Waynesboro Virginia - Geography
Waynesboro is located at 38°4'11" North, 78°53'40" West (38.069874, -78.894517)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Equipment
United States Army - Infantry equipment. According to internal doctrine, the US Army relies on the best equipped and trained individual...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Equipment
United States Army - Infantry equipment. According to internal doctrine, the US Army considers its basic element to be the best- equipp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stony Point Town New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Stony Point Town New York - Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 81.7 km² (31.5 mi²). 72.1 km² (27.8 mi²) of it is land and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stony Point Town New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Stony Point Town New York - History
During the American Revolution, the King’s Ferry in Stony Point linked New York and the southern colonies with New England; it was used...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Components Of The U.s. Army
Between 1775 and August 7, 1789, the established Federal Army was the Continental Army. On the latter date, the Continental Army was repl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Rank Structure
Comparison of ranking structure available at Ranks and Insignia of NATO. 1 Honorary/War time rank. The Officer Corps provides leadershi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Formations Of The United States Army
United States Army - First Army First In Deed Reserve. 78th "Lightning" Division, Edison, NJ (Training Support) 1st Brigade (Training...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Uniforms
Since World War II, the Army has maintained three distinct types of uniforms: Full Dress, Service/Garrison Dress, and Combat Dress. The F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second United States Congress: Encyclopedia Ii - Second United States Congress - Officers
Second United States Congress - Senate. President of the Senate - John Adams President pro tempore - Richard Henry Lee (18 April 1792...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ohio - 1900's
History of Ohio - Constitutional Convention of 1912. In 1912, the citizens of Ohio convened a Constitutional Convention to examine whet...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County New York - Geography
Wayne County is in the western part of New York State, east of Rochester and northwest of Syracuse, on the south shore of Lake Ontario. A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Wilkinson: Encyclopedia Ii - James Wilkinson - Second Military Career
In March 1791, he led a force of Kentucky volunteers against Indians north of the Ohio River, and in October he received a commission to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Wilkinson: Encyclopedia Ii - James Wilkinson - Revolutionary War Actions
He first served in Thompson’s Pennsylvania rifle battalion, 1775–1776, and was commissioned a Captain in September 1775. He served un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Wars: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Wars - West Of The Mississippi 1861–1890
As in the East, expansion into the plains and mountains by miners, ranchers and settlers led to increasing conflicts with the indigenous ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne County New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne County New York - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 93,765 people, 34,908 households, and 25,063 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Armstrong: Encyclopedia Ii - John Armstrong - Indian Wars
During the French and Indian War, a combined force of Delaware (Lenape) Indians and Frenchmen attacked and sacked Fort Granville (near pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Cultural Impact
Fort Wayne Indiana - Film/TV shot in Fort Wayne. In the Company of Men American Reel The Last Roadstop Endless Bread Fort Wayne Indi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Sports Teams
Fort Wayne Indiana - Former sports teams. Fort Wayne Daisies, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Fort Wayne Friars, footb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Geography
Modern Fort Wayne is set in a productive agricultural area, but has always been an important transportation hub. Founded at the confluenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Law And Government
Fort Wayne has an elected mayor, clerk and city council-style of government. Fort Wayne Indiana - Executive - mayor. Fort Wayne's mayor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combined Arms: Encyclopedia Ii - Combined Arms - Ancient Warfare
Combined arms operations dates back to antiquity, where armies would usually field a screen of skirmishers to protect their spearmen duri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Economy
In the mid-20th century, Fort Wayne was a major manufacturing center of the northeastern United States. Major employers included General ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 205,727 people, 83,333 households, and 50,666 families residing in the city. In 2003, the Census ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Education
Fort Wayne Indiana - Colleges/universities. Concordia Theological Seminary of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Fort Wayne Center f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Sites Of Interest
Fort Wayne Indiana - Architecture of note. Allen County Courthouse, 700 block of South Clinton Street, government building, by Brentw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fort Wayne Indiana: Encyclopedia Ii - Fort Wayne Indiana - Media
Fort Wayne Indiana - Newspapers. Journal Gazette, daily morning newspaper The News-Sentinel, daily evening newspaper owned by Knight R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Virginia - Revolution: Virginia Declares Independence
History of Virginia - Antecedents. Revolutionary sentiments first began appearing in Virginia shortly after the French and Indian War e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ohio - Industrialization
History of Ohio - Natural resources. ... See also:History of Ohio, History of Ohio - Early history, History of Ohio - Mound builders,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ohio - Statehood
Under the Northwest Ordinance, any of the states to be formed out of the Northwest Territory could be admitted as a state once the popula...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Virginia - Statehood
History of Virginia - Making the Constitution. By the end of the Revolutionary War, the new American states had joined together under t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Virginia - Civil War 1861-65
Virginia began a convention about secession on February 13, 1861 after six states seceded to form the Confederate States of America on Fe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Wars: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Wars - West Of The Mississippi 1861–1890
As in the East, expansion into the plains and mountains by miners, ranchers and settlers led to increasing conflicts with the indigenous ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Wars: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Wars - Overview
The wars, which ranged from colonial times to the Wounded Knee massacre and "closing" of the American frontier in 1890, collectively resu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Virginia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Virginia - Postmodern State 1975-2006
The expansion of government programs in recent decades in the areas near Washington, has profoundly affected the economy of Northern Virg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blue Jacket: Encyclopedia Ii - Blue Jacket - Who Was Blue Jacket?
Little is known of Blue Jacket's early life. In 1877, decades after his death, a story was published claiming that Blue Jacket was in fac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ohio - Early History
History of Ohio - Mound builders. Image:AISerpent.jpg Ohio, the region north of the Ohio River and south of the Great Lakes, was origin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benedict Joseph Flaget: Encyclopedia Ii - Benedict Joseph Flaget - Bishop
He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Bardstown April 8, 1808 and ordained November 4, 1810. This was the largest diocese ever formed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Rank Structure
Comparison of ranking structure available at Ranks and Insignia of NATO. 1 Honorary/War time rank. The Officer Corps provides leadershi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Components Of The U.s. Army
Between 1775 and August 7, 1789, the established Federal Army was the Continental Army. On the latter date, the Continental Army was repl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Leadership
The civilian executive is the Secretary of the Army who heads the United States Department of the Army, formerly called the Secretary of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Uniforms
Since World War II, the Army has maintained three distinct types of uniforms: Full Dress, Service/Garrison Dress, and Combat Dress. The F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rockland County New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Rockland County New York - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 286,753 people, 92,675 households, and 70,989 families residing in the county. The population densit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Formations Of The United States Army
United States Army - First Army First In Deed Reserve. 78th "Lightning" Division, Edison, NJ (Training Support) 1st Brigade (Training...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rockland County New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Rockland County New York - Geography
Rockland County lies just north of the New Jersey-New York border, west of the Hudson River, and south of Orange County. According to the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army - Equipment
United States Army - Infantry equipment. According to internal doctrine, the US Army relies on the best equipped and trained individual...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anthony Wayne: Encyclopedia Ii - Anthony Wayne - Northwest Indian War
President George Washington recalled Wayne from civilian life in order to lead an expedition in the Northwest Indian War, which up to tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anthony Wayne: Encyclopedia Ii - Anthony Wayne - Political Career
After the war, Wayne returned to Pennsylvania and served in the state legislature for a year in 1784. He then moved to Georgia and settle...   » Read the article