{"product_id":"the-war-man-the-true-story-of-a-citizensoldier-who-fought-from-quebec-to-yorktown","title":"The War Man: The True Story of a Citizen-Soldier Who Fought from Quebec to Yorktown","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Intimate Portrait of a Real Soldier of the American Revolution In 1775  the first year of the American Revolution  Congress made an appeal for troops. The resulting army of citizen-soldiers began what for many would be more than five years of battle and deprivation. Their consolation  however  was that they would ultimately defeat the most powerful army of the age and win independence for the new country of America. John Allison  a New York farmer  answered the call to arms in 1775  joining the Continental Armys 3rd New York Infantry. Allison was surrounded by like-minded volunteers  yet all were equally unprepared for campaigning. Despite the lack of training  equipment  and clothing  Allison and the rest of his company found themselves marching toward Quebec knee-deep in snow as part of the unsuccessful American invasion of Canada. So begins the remarkable story of the wartime experiences of a foot soldier of the American Revolution. Using letters  muster rolls  orderly books  service records  and oral family history  Robert A. Mayers reconstructs the campaign life of John Allison. What makes his life remarkable is that he participated in many key events across the colonies for the duration of the war. Allison fought at the gates of Montreal  the battle of Fort Montgomery on the Hudsonwhere most of his company was either killed or went missingthe decisive Sullivan-Clinton operation against the Iroquois  endured the bitter winter at Morristown  New Jersey  and helped man the frontline at the American victory at Yorktown  Virginia. During Allisons eight-year military career  he survived numerous skirmishes and battles across the colonies  was promoted to the rank of corporal  and returned home a local hero. The War Man: The True Story of a Citizen-Soldier Who Fought From Quebec to Yorktown is a unique opportunity to follow the course of the American Revolution through the eyes of a front-line volunteer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985889128501,"sku":"ByrdShop_1594160821","price":26.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781594160820.jpg?v=1770875871","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-war-man-the-true-story-of-a-citizensoldier-who-fought-from-quebec-to-yorktown","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}