On Point Volume 30 Number 2 is Here!

PRESERVE THE HERITAGE. EDUCATE THE FUTURE. Your Army History Update Our Mission Moves Forward On Point Volume 30 Number 2 is Complete! In this issue, On Point begins its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the U.S. Army, with articles on Revolutionary War Artwork, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Stark, the Charleville Musket, and Call to Arms: The New Soldier and the Revolutionary War, a new temporary exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Army. READ THE FULL ISSUE Inside this issue 175th Infantry Regiment The 175th Infantry is the oldest continuously operating military unit in Maryland, and the seventh oldest regiment in the U.S. Army. READ FULL STORY The Swiss Connection: Antoine-Henri Jomini and Stephen Kearny’s March to California, 1846-1847 Brigadier General Stephen Watts Kearny’s march from Fort Leavenworth in present-day Kansas to San Diego, California, during the Mexican War remains as one of the greatest feats in American military history. READ FULL STORY Brigadier General John Stark British General Thomas Gage. . . said that “if one John Stark was with them, they would fight; for he was a brave fellow.” READ FULL STORY Charleville Musket After early clashes at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, the Continental Army needed a steady supply of weapons to defeat the British. France, a rival of Great Britain, provided crucial supplies, including tens of thousands of Charleville Muskets, to help the American forces win the war. READ FULL STORY REAL ACCOUNTS RESEARCHED AND WRITTEN BY REAL HUMANS.  KEEP ARMY HISTORY ALIVE. DONATE TODAY! SHOP & SUPPORT Great news! You can make a difference while staying stylish. Support the Foundation with your purchase and help us continue our amazing work. Shop Now View email in browser The Army Historical Foundation 1775 Liberty Dr Ste 400 Suite Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 USA update your preferences or unsubscribe