• The militia retreated to a ridge overlooking the town, and their officers discussed what to do next. Previously, each colony had relied upon the militia (which was made up of half-time citizen-soldiers) for local defense; or the elevating of momentary provincial troops throughout such crises as the French and Indian Conflict of 1754-1763. As…[Read more]

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