Michael P. Gabriel Libros

The book presents a collection of letters from Frederick R. Gabriel, a soldier physician during World War II, detailing his experiences in the Pacific theater, including Guadalcanal, Angaur, and Saipan. His son, Michael P. Gabriel, enhances these personal accounts with editing and annotations, providing deeper insights into the social history of the era. This correspondence offers a unique perspective on the daily life and challenges faced by medical personnel in wartime, enriching our understanding of the human side of military history.

Focusing on a pivotal moment in American history, the book recounts the August 16, 1777, battle near Bennington, Vermont, where a diverse militia achieved a significant victory against British and Loyalist forces. Historian Michael P. Gabriel presents over fifty firsthand accounts from veterans and civilians, capturing the intense emotions and chaos of the conflict. In addition to the main battle, he explores a lesser-known skirmish, providing a vivid portrayal of the fear and determination that fueled the American fight for independence.

Writers and orators, such as Thomas Paine and Hugh Henry Brackenridge, used the slain general as a symbol of virtue and self-sacrifice to spur on the war effort and help create a national identity. This image persisted through the early nineteenth century."--BOOK JACKET.