For sale: an army, and more…

December 10, 2011 by  
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This tongue-in-cheek “For Sale By Auction…A Warlike Nation” advertisement appeared in “The Connecticut Courant” newspaper of Hartford, August 19, 1783, shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War.  It offers some biting commentary on thoughts of the politicians of England and the military leadership after losing the Revolutionary War.  Enjoy…

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