THE RHODE ISLAND BRIGADE: The New England Convention's Revolutionary War Army, 1776-1780

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Profiles the Rhode Island Brigade in the American Revolution, created in response to the British invasion of Newport, Rhode Island, and greater Aquidneck Island in December 1776. Troops from all over New England poured into Rhode Island to oppose the invasion. One group coalesced into a brigade, commonly known as the Rhode Island Brigade, and provided extraordinary service during the War of Independence.

Besides a history of the Brigade as a whole, this book discusses the lives of the men and their experiences and the impact that the war had on their families and communities. The numerous biographical sketches of the Brigade's soldiers and officers provide information later in life that add considerably to the story of the Brigade. This book also documents the many changes in leadership and personnel that occurred during the length of service of the Brigade. Includes illustrations, maps, a bibliography, and an index to full-names, ship names, places, and subjects.