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Half Million Strong: The Epic Story of America's First Army

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Half Million Strong tells the epic story of America's first army, the Continental Army, which fought for independence during the American Revolutionary War. The book is written by award-winning historian Alan Taylor and is based on extensive research, including firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians.

The Continental Army was a ragtag group of farmers, laborers, and merchants who came together to fight for their freedom. They were poorly trained, ill-equipped, and outnumbered by the British army. But they were also fiercely determined to win their independence.

Half Million Strong follows the Continental Army from its humble beginnings to its eventual victory over the British. The book tells the stories of the soldiers who fought and died in the war, as well as the civilians who supported the army's cause. It is a gripping and inspiring story of courage, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation.

Praise for Half Million Strong

"Half Million Strong is a masterpiece of historical storytelling. Alan Taylor has written a book that is both scholarly and accessible, and that will surely become a classic." - Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power

"Half Million Strong is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Revolutionary War, or military history." - Library Journal

"Half Million Strong is a gripping and inspiring story of courage, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation." - Booklist

About the Author

Alan Taylor is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and the author of several books on American history, including The Civil War of 1812 and American Colonies. He is a professor of history at the University of Virginia.