Underage Warriors

Henry Hill Joined The Army In 1776 And Was Discharged In 1783. He Fought In Numerous Battles And Received A Yearly Pension Of $88 For His Service. Henry Was A 7Year War Veteran At The Age Of 15.. This Is The Story Of The American Revolution As Told By The Children That Were There And Took An Active Part. They Fought In All The Major Battles And Some Were Eyewitnesses To The Hanging Of Major Andre The Surrender At Yorktown And The Battle Of Bunker Hill. You Will Read Vivid Descriptions Of The Horrors Of War And The Brutality Of The British Tories And Indians. You Will Feel The Suffering Of These Young People As They Describe Their Captivity On Prison Ships Or In Hostile Indian Camps.. These Children Share Personal Stories Of Their Encounters With Washington Lafayette Arnold And Other Famous People In The Revolution.  They Provide A Rare Insight Into Battles Sailing The Atlantic Spying On The Enemy And The Reasons They Joined The War.. This Historical Book Would Be A Valuable Source For Military Researchers Genealogists And Readers That Are Wanting To Understand What It Was Really Like To Be A Revolutionary War Soldier. Most Of These Stories Are Taken From The Soldier'S Actual Pension Records Which Were Written Nearly Two Hundred Years Ago.