ARP184 Mischianza and Barren Hill

<p>Lafayette leaps ahead of other generals to take a division command in the spring of 1778.  The British throw a massive party for the departing General Howe in Philadelphia.  Following the party, the British learn that Lafayette has crossed the Schuylkill near Philadelphia.  They mobilize the regulars and Hessians to capture the young general, but Lafayette eludes capture.</p> <p>Visit my site at <a href='https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2021/01/episode-182-occupied-philadelphia.html'>https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com</a> for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.</p> <p>Book Recommendation of the Week: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/0891410570/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=amrevpodcast-20&linkId=100108d622cc22c0a1c66f6b770de107&language=en_US'>With the British Army in Philadelphia, 1777-1778</a>, by John W. Jackson</p> <p>Online Recommendation of the Week:  Strictures on the Philadelphia Mischianza or triumph upon leaving America unconquered, by Israel Mauduit: <a href='https://archive.org/details/stricturesonphil00maud'>https://archive.org/details/stricturesonphil00maud</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/AmRevPodcast'>@AmRevPodcast</a></p> <p>Join the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271'>Facebook group</a>, or follow the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/AmRevPodcast'>Facebook Page</a> for American Revolution Podcast: </p> <p>American Revolution Podcast mail list: <a href='https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy'>https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy</a></p> <p>Support this podcast on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15621839'>Patreon</a> or via <a href='http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast'>PayPal</a>.</p> <p>Find more books at <a href='https://bookshop.org/shop/arp'>https://bookshop.org/shop/arp</a></p>