R Reiryc Member Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 213 Reaction score 0 Location Kansas May 26, 2005 #1 The continental congress had authorized a force of 75,000 troops. How many 'effectives' did washington have in March of 1777?
The continental congress had authorized a force of 75,000 troops. How many 'effectives' did washington have in March of 1777?
CyberRanger Member Joined May 1, 2003 Messages 1,984 Reaction score 6 Location NC, USA Country May 26, 2005 #2 My guess is under 2,000.
D dannybou Member Joined Mar 10, 2004 Messages 1,349 Reaction score 0 Location Canada Country May 26, 2005 #3 I am so ignorant of the US War of Independence that I am ashamed, but I will go with 6,000
R Reiryc Member Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 213 Reaction score 0 Location Kansas May 26, 2005 #4 So far no on both....atleast according to my source.
R Reiryc Member Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 213 Reaction score 0 Location Kansas May 27, 2005 #5 3000 troops.... Westpointer was the closest.