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The Crucial Role of Berks County’s Germans in the American Revolution

When chronicling the American Revolution, the narrative often centers on the English-speaking patriots of Boston and Philadelphia. However, a deeper look into the history of Pennsylvania reveals a formidable and unwavering force whose contributions were essential to the war effort: the German-speaking farmers, [...]

2025-09-15T21:48:06-04:00May 14th, 2021|History, Military|0 Comments

The Soldier’s General: Hunter Liggett of the A.E.F.

The Soldier’s General: Hunter Liggett of the A.E.F. Big stature, big deeds and straight talk personified the man, Major General Hunter Liggett, born March 21, 1857, somewhere near to the corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets, Reading, Pennsylvania. (On his return from Europe where [...]

2021-06-04T12:07:31-04:00January 16th, 2021|History, Military|0 Comments
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