George C. Daughan, author of Lexington and Concord, stopped by RallyPoint headquarters for a live video interview

2018-05-08T13:50:37-04:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91hTbQa8hj8

George starts answering RallyPoint member questions around 8:00

Capt George C. Daughan received a Ph.D. in American history and government from Harvard University after which he spent three years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Most of the time he taught at the Air Force Academy, where he was director of the MA program in international affairs. On returning to civilian life, he became a professor at Connecticut College, and also taught at the University of Colorado, the University of NH, and Wesleyan University.

His book If By Sea won the 2008 Samuel Eliot Morison Award, and 1812: The Navy's War won the 2012 gold medal in the history division of the Independent Publisher book Awards and also the 2012 George Pendleton Prize.

George Daughn, Author of "Lexington and Concord" Talks with Ken Kraetzer

Video by Ken Kraetzer of Son of the American Legion Radio

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made May 8 at 2018 2:11 PM

2018-05-08T14:11:46-04:00

Being from New England we grew up seeing the old battle fields. Prior to Lexington and Concord there were other incidents, do you cover these in your book?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2018 2:31 PM

2018-05-08T14:31:16-04:00

Another New Englander here, Who actually fired the first shot at the Bridge, I have been told the British and also been told the Boys from Billerica fired the first shot.

As a child Bunker Hill was just up the street, and I remember reenactments every year till 77 and the 17th of June parades down main street I have also always been told Bunker Hill was fought on Breeds Hill. is this so ? if so how or why is it known as the battle of bunker hill now.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 8 at 2018 3:32 PM

2018-05-08T15:32:51-04:00

Hi Sir,
Another New Englander who is really excited to have you on RP. Lexington & Concord and Bunker Hill are two areas that I've always been interested in. Growing up in Cambridge, I've passed makers along Mass Ave related to the British retreat, visited the National Park many times and been into many houses that stood in 1775. I'm not an expert but I've also read several books on the subject including "Lexington & Concord" by Tourtellot, "American Spring" by Borneman, "1776" by McCullough and "Bunker Hill" by Philbrick.

New information is always coming out and I will always read something about a familiar topic from a different perspective, however what makes your book different than the others? For those who've been to museums, read other books, walked the grounds, etc. what's the one reason we should read this one?

Also, what's the best place to eat and get a local beer in Portland?

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made May 8 at 2018 8:21 PM

2018-05-08T20:21:52-04:00

"Lexington and Concord" and "Bunker Hill" are so famous in American History and Literature for Budding Authors that they are covered with fine toothcombs in class. However, in these books, just like in "Killing Fields", the authors only capture and memorize us with events that grab the reader's interest. What else took place in Lexington and Concord; on Bunker Hill and American Spring that have not been covered in books by the authors; what events are untold stories of that era?

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made May 8 at 2018 8:29 PM

2018-05-08T20:29:45-04:00

Professor George Daughan; a famous Author, thanks for coming and sharing with us on RP. Many of us are Budding Authors, who have scripted a book or two so far. We need your guidance and support to become renowned writers. What advice can you, Sir, impart to us that we can follow to become famous like you and other historical sages?

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made May 9 at 2018 1:31 AM

2018-05-09T01:31:06-04:00

The reenactment of the Minutemen marching from Howe's Tavern, Sudbury, Massachusetts better known as the Wayside Inn as in Longfellow's poem. Three of My own Relatives, the Howe's marched with the Minutemen from Sudbury to battle the British at Old North Bridge, in Concord On April 19th 1775.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made May 10 at 2018 2:59 PM

2018-05-10T14:59:42-04:00

The Battle of Gonzales in Texas is considered as a Texan version of Lexington and Concord. During 1835, the Mexicans loaned Texas colonists a cannon, but later demanded its return. Due to security and civil liberty concerns, the residents rebelled with the slogan, "Come and Take It".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gonzales

Battle of Gonzales - Wikipedia

The Battle of Gonzales was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It was fought near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835, between rebellious Texian settlers and a detachment of Mexican army soldiers .

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 10 at 2018 3:01 PM

2018-05-10T15:01:01-04:00

As a student of history, I have come to the opinion that John Paul (Jones) and Ernesto Che Guevara share many similarities. Both considered themselves "Citizens of the World". Both fought against an enemy (England/America) rather than for the nation under whose banner they fought. Both were "sent away" by their respective revolutionary leaders following the end of hostilities (John Paul to Russia and other places - Che to Africa and South America) because both represented a threat to the nations they helped in battle. The most significant difference is that whereas John Paul was a gentleman warrior, Che was a sociopath. Would you concur or disagree?