Virginia Militia Commanders at Yorktown
Unsung heroes of the Old Dominion
Historians have spilled plenty of ink on the leaders of the Continental Army and French forces at the 1781 Siege of Yorktown. But less is known about the top leadership of the Virginia militia forces who were also at that decisive engagement. Several--including Brigadier General George Weedon, Colonel James Innes and Lieutenant Colonel William Darke--were former Continental Army officers with extensive battlefield experience. Others--such as Colonel Sampson Mathews, Colonel John Page and Colonel Sir John Peyton--were prominent civic leaders who took to the field to defend their native state.
Using a wide array of sources and compelling images, Sean M. Heuvel explores the lives and service of the regimental and brigade-level Virginia militia commanders who served at Yorktown.
Sean M. Heuvel is a higher-education professional and military historian. He holds a master's degree in education and a doctorate in higher education administration from the College of William and Mary. He also holds a master's degree in history from the University of Richmond. Specializing in the American Revolution and the American Civil War, he has published numerous scholarly works, as well as writings intended for general audiences. Heuvel is also a cofounder of the Williamsburg-Yorktown American Revolution Roundtable and is active in several other historical organizations.
9781467159715
Book, Paperback
Virginia Militia Commanders at Yorktown
- Author: Sean M Heuvel
History Press, 2025
160
English
8.92 x 6.10 x 0.41 inches, 0.60 pounds
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